Study and Excel programme Study Mindset Approach Examination requirements Success Process Common mistakes Striking Balance Study Plan Retention Techniques Quiz yourself Theoretical Subjects Problem Oriented Subjects Presentation of Solutions Tax and Legal Subjects Study examination pattern Pause & Review Study Together Revision Techniques Focus on study, not on results Actual Delivery Power of Prayer Presentation by: Dr. Abhijit P. Phadnis

Study Mindset Achievement orientation Write down your goals Success is in the mind No failure is permanent Beware of people who spread gloom Remove Vernacular Medium complex

Approach Conducive study environment Regular study Method rather than intelligence Productive Use of travel time Act Now !

Examination Requirements Passing Criteria Examination Rules Level of knowledge Prescribed Reading

Commitment & Faith Planning Method Hard (Intelligent) Work Attitude : Humility The Success Process

Common Mistakes Overemphasis on reading Lack of writing practice Lack of balance across subjects Topics for Options Over-confidence

Striking balance Mix play with study Look after your health as well Do it in a spirit of duty, worship A higher ideal helps

Study Plan Plan in advance Plan should be realistic Power of a written plan Mix of theoretical and practical subjects Should be exhaustive Provide for writing practice Study Record

Recall Techniques Understand how memory works Use of mnemonics for learning points Use examples to reinforce memory Conceptual clarity helps recall

Quiz Yourself Exam as a quiz is too late Devote some time each day for quizzing Use travel time creatively Quizzing is faster than reading

Theoretical subjects Critical First reading Key topics on top of a page Avoid reading again and again Focus on recall & quiz ABC analysis to prioritize use of time Taking notes

Problem Oriented Subjects Have a dedicated note book for each subject Dont see a solution, do it yourself Solve variety of problems Clouds technique What do you do on the examination day

Presentation Final Solution first, not workings Cross referencing to Working Notes Write assumptions clearly Neat presentation

Tax & legal subjects Bare acts Study scheme of the act Familiarize with the legal language Awareness about the cut-off date Case laws

Studying together Teaching others clears ones own concepts However, watch your time Dont get influenced by what others say

Study Examination Pattern Broad distribution of marks Types of questions & their depth Tricky questions Expectations in suggested answers

Pause & Review Review of preparation status Remember group passing rules Helps in building confidence Feel good factor critical

Revision Techniques Focus on recall and not reading Selective reading –Use the subject index technique –Key topics on each page Watch your clouds Solve one problem of each type Revise sections for legal subjects

During examination Neat and tidy presentation Try fountain-pen.. regular use is necessary Technique of Underlining : if permitted Particular attention to headings etc. Dont give up Prioritize Attempt each question

Power of prayer Nothing happens without Lords will Prayer helps us in concentration Prayer does a lot of healing Helps in shedding attachment to results –Imagine what will happen to this golfer if she is attached to the result!

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