How to prepare for SSC CGL Competitive Exams?

How to Prepare For SSC CGL? is the first question you ask yourself if you’re appearing for SSC CGL Exams. Though it is really a matter of your strategy, You can build out your own strategy by looking at the problems students face.

Top 5 Queries Asked About The SSC CGL Exam

“SSC Exam is frightening; I feel I can never clear it. I get completely wedged in the math segment, there is no one to guide me sincerely, I am at a verge of losing all hopes” says Sejal  (name changed) a student who aspires to crack the SSC CGL Exam but dreads reappearing for it . Sejal’s story could be yours too. She only needed some guidance and assistance to crack the SSC exam and that’s what we are here for.

Do you know the success rate of SSC CGL? It is hardly 10 out of 1000. This is the main reason behind so much dismay and anxiety over it. Psychologically, perhaps it is disheartening and creates nothing but distress. Most of us waste the significant preparatory time in thinking about various pointless issues. All it takes is some willpower, hard work and right approach to succeed in the SSC CGL exam.

Here are the top 10 queries and doubts we get from students who are preparing for the SSC exam. This will not only help you in surpassing your own doubts but will also give you a broader perspective about the myths around it.

1. How tough is it to crack the SSC CGL Exam?

 

This question tops the list of ‘most searched questions’ about the SSC CGL Exam. It is therefore important to deal with this one first. The answer to this question in one line is – it is not tough but it is not easy as well.  There are some segments or topics in the exam that creates panic for most of us. According to survey, most candidates find Tier 1 comparatively easier than Tier 2, but many find Quantitative Aptitude troublesome and puzzling. However, most students get perplexed when it comes to Tier 2. A common advice to all SSC spirants is you must enroll yourself in a good SSC coaching centre.

Here are a few quick tips that can ease you out a bit:-

1. For Quantitative Aptitude start with percentage, profit & loss, ratio & proportion, speed distance & time etc. questions. Remember, these could be very simple once you understand the shortcuts and tricks to solve them. But don’t forget to keep a track on time.
2. Calculate the time you spend on every question, ideally it should be 1 minute per question. Create a practical and reasonable study schedule, keep maximum time for tricky and complicate segments or subjects.
3. It is easy to detect your weak links after you solve a few previous years’ papers. Self- evaluation indeed goes a long way.
4. Don’t forget to create your notes; they will turn out to be your biggest asset.
5. To improve your English language, read and solve at least three passages daily, download vocabulary building app in your phone and keep learning new words. Try to play English vocabulary quiz. Similarly spare 20 minutes to practice grammar.
6. While preparing for the general awareness section make sure that you focus more on static G.K. For example more than knowing the details of an issue or an event memorize the date, place and logistics aspect of it. Having multiple choices in G.K questions can sometimes lead to confusion, therefore memorizing the facts should be your ultimate goal, static G.K Includes Indian History, Art and Culture, Geography, health and environment and polity.

 

2. Which are the best SSC Coaching centers in Delhi?

 

Joining an SSC coaching centre can prove to be highly beneficial especially if you want to strengthen your weak areas.  You need to stay vigilant while selecting a coaching centre; the consequences of choosing a wrong coaching centre can not only lead to financial loss but most importantly your chance of succeeding in the exam.  Intense research about the SSC coaching centre can make you win the battle.  We highly recommend you the following coaching centers. You can investigate about them on your own end.

Paramount: Positive reviews and good results make paramount the best  SSC coaching centre in Delhi. You can try it as well. Discuss your requirements and concerns with their counselors; get all necessary information about fee and batch timings, size etc.  Join it if you get all answers in affirmative. Get Quote

Aim and Achieve : High success rate and reasonable fee gives this coaching centre an edge over others. Go for it if you are convinced with the demo class and other facilities.  Their intense study material is designed as per the pattern of the question paper. Get Quote

KD Campus: Technically advanced and have won a few awards for providing best coaching for competitive exams. If you pick this one, the chances of going wrong could be bleak. However, you can check out their app and study programs online. They even conduct live test which can help you get a reality check. Get Quote

Career Launchers: We know this one for sure, old is gold. Career launchers is reliable, well-established and worth considering for SSC CGL coaching. You can go at their centre and meet the faculty to gain some insight. Get Quote

Singh Study Circle : This coaching centre is more than 32 years old and therefore there experience cannot be less.  Experienced and friendly teachers and advanced classroom facilities would surely help you to comprehend the trickiest question asked. Get Quote

 

3. How much time is required to crack the SSC CGL Exam ?

 

This question is a truly mystifying, there can never be an objective answer to this one. Give it all time and attention. Spend minimum 3 hours every day, make it your priority. Plan your routine according to your SSC CGL preparatory time.  Keep practicing continuously and increase your study hours just three months prior your exam date.

 

4. What is the pattern of the SSC Exam ?

 

SSC CGL this year will be carried out in four parts, i.e, Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3 and Tier 4. The first two parts (Tier 1 and 2) will be conducted online while Tier 3 will be taken on a paper and Tier 4 is a a computer skill test.

Pattern of SSC CGL Tier 1 exam:

100 questions of two marks each, time limit 60 minutes.

General Intelligence & Reasoning

General Awareness

Quantitative Aptitude

English Comprehension

Pattern of SSC CGL Tier 2 exam:

Quantitative Ability

Statistics

General Studies (Finance & Economics)

English Language & Comprehension

Pattern of SSC CGL Tier 3 exam:

Maximum marks 100

Descriptive Paper in English/Hindi (Writing of Essay, Precis, Letter, Application etc.)

Pattern of SSC CGL Tier-4 exam.

Computer Skill Test.  conducted in two steps: DEST Test & CPT Test.

 

5. Do’s and don’t’s while preparing for the SSC CGL Exam

 

– The new online system might scare some of the students, who are not used to of taking an online exam. Hence, it is very important to be mentally and technically prepared for it beforehand. Online exam could be a bit baffling for the first timers; it requires computer skills and adeptness.

– If you are planning to join an SSC Coaching centre then make sure you don’t completely rely on it, self-study is vital.

– If you are getting stuck in the sections repeatedly then do not waste any time on it and seek out to an expert or a teacher for some help.

– Do not rely only on short cut and tricks; it is important to understand the syntax and logic behind any question.