What To Do One Day Before The CA Inter Exam

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  • 25 July, 2024
What To Do One Day Before The CA Inter Exam

What To Do One Day Before The CA Inter Exam

 

What To Do One Day Before CA Inter Exam

With only 20 hours to study before your CA Intermediate exam, effective utilization of this time is key. Pre-planning your schedule and gathering your study material can make all the difference. This article shares tips to help you maximize your revision time.

 

Preparation Essentials for Exam Days

Ensure you are completely aware of all syllabus topics and have summarized notes and a list of questions ready for the 1.5 days of revision. Stick to your chosen study material for the final read. Keep base formats for practical questions and all formulas handy for quick revision. Review past years’ RTPs and MTPs (at least the last two) and list important questions. Revise case study MCQs well in advance and create a repository of MCQs to go through before the exam day.

 

Time Management and Timetable

Practical Papers (Accounting, Cost & Management Accounting, Advanced Accounting, Financial Management)

  • 1.5 Days for Preparation:

    • Go through every single concept in the textbook.
    • Revise your formulae multiple times.
    • Skim through base formats for major chapters.
    • Prepare a list of important sums to understand the learnings, not to work the numbers.

  • On the Exam Day:

    • Refer to your mock test papers to identify and avoid previous mistakes.
    • Go through your attempt’s RTP & MTP and review the list of important questions from other RTPs, MTPs, and past papers.
    • Revise your formulae for the last time.

 

Theory Papers (Law, Audit, Taxation, EIS, SM, Economics)

  • 1.5 Days for Preparation:

    • Use summary notes for revision; avoid detailed explanations on every section/topic.
    • Revise your list of section/clause numbers and penalties multiple times.
    • Go through the repository of MCQs prepared for each subject.
    • For Taxation, avoid solving questions but scribble down rough formats for important chapter sums from memory.

  • On the Exam Day:

    • Go through your attempt’s RTP & MTP, followed by other RTPs, MTPs, and past papers.
    • Revise your list of section/clause numbers and penalties for the last time.

Pro Tip: Keep in mind the section-wise weightage given by ICAI.

 

Maximizing Limited Study Time

After the Previous Exam

5:00 PM – 12:00 AM

  • Breaks: Snacks, Dinner
  • Syllabus: Important but light topics
  • Target Completion: 20-25%

On the Exam Leave Day

06:00 AM – 01:00 PM

  • Breaks: Breakfast, Lunch
  • Syllabus: Topics with the maximum weightage
  • Target Completion: 25-30%

01:00 PM – 07:00 PM

  • Breaks: Snacks
  • Syllabus: Miscellaneous topics in order of priority
  • Target Completion: 15-20%

By this time, 60-70% of the syllabus should be covered. Analyze your progress and strategize the remaining preparation.

07:00 PM – 12:00 AM

  • Breaks: Dinner
  • Syllabus: Miscellaneous topics in order of priority
  • Target Completion: 15-20%

 

On the Exam Day

06:00 AM – 12:00 PM

  • Breaks: Breakfast, Lunch
  • Syllabus: Finish remaining topics, do important questions, RTPs, MTPs, and past papers
  • Target Completion: 5-10%

Note: Take necessary breaks as per your comfort and requirements.

 

What to Avoid

  • Studying right till the exam center: Set aside your studies an hour before your exam to stay fresh.
  • Discussing the paper once you’re home: This can cause unnecessary stress.
  • Covering new topics or sums on the eve of your exam: Stick to revision.
  • Attempting papers or solving detailed questions on revision days: Focus on key points and summaries.
  • Eating oily meals: They can upset your stomach, make you drowsy, and ruin your mood.
  • Compromising on sleep: Ensure 6-7 hours of rest before the exam.
  • Taking unnecessary stress or pressure: Stay calm and focused.

 

Conclusion

Believe in your preparation and knowledge. It’s time to put your best effort into the exam and convince the examiner that you are well-prepared.

For additional resources to assist in your CA preparation, reach out to us.

Good Luck!

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