HOW TO PREPARE FOR ICWAI EXAMINATION

HOW TO PREPARE FOR ICWAI EXAMINATION HOW TO PREPARE FOR ICWAI EXAMINATION, PREPARE FOR ICWAI EXAMINATION, ICWAI EXAMINATION, HOW TO CLEAR ICWAI EXAMINATION, CLEAR ICWAI Career objective: - Make aself-introspection, understand your qualities and strengths and makea resolution to complete the course well within time.   KnowingICWAI: - Read the prospectus carefully and clarify yourdoubts/queries, if any, from the Chapter/Regional Council/Institute office, anyfaculty or any office bearer of the Chapter/ Regional Council/Instituteoffice   InstituteWebsite:http://icmai.in/icmai/index.php   Study materials: - Buythe study materials, suggested answers and scanners at the time of youradmission itself. Apart from this, you need to collect/buy suitable textbooks,scanners etc. of respective subjects.   E-learning: - Enrollyourself as a student of E-learning from the beginning to enjoy theimmense benefit it offers, even if you are taking oral coaching.Ifyou are taking postal coaching, E-learning can fill the gap between youand a faculty.   Studyhours: - Spend at least 6-8 hours on daily basis for yourpreparation, covering all the subjects. However, this needsto go up to 12-14 hours gradually as the exam approaches.As an E-student, log in to the site regularly andactively participate in all chat sessions.   Trend and pattern of questions:- Make an analysis of the trend and pattern of thequestions for the last 5 years (10 terms) in order to have a clear idea about the important chapters and type of questions. It is better if you solvemore and more questionpapers.   Oral Coaching: - Attendall the classes regularly, sincerely and make interaction with yourfaculties and friend.As an E-student, you can participate inon-line assignments, chat, quiz and directly contact the e-faculties to clarifyyour doubts at convenient time.   Studygroups: - Make your own study group for better sharing of knowledge,doubts, notes, textbooks, suggested answers, scanners etc. As an E-student, you can really make use of theE-group and the global access.   Studynotes: - Prepare your own study note (subject wise and chapter wise)after understanding the subject thoroughly and keep on improvingthe same ona regular basis.     HOW TO PREPARE FOR ICWAI EXAMINATION, PREPARE FOR ICWAI EXAMINATION, ICWAI EXAMINATION, HOW TO CLEAR ICWAI EXAMINATION, CLEAR ICWAI   Simpleway to prepare yourself: -

• Memorize theimportant points, provisions of important Sections, definitions, caselaws, examples, and quotations etc. Afterunderstanding them Use the morning hours for the same
• Select theimportant questions from each chapter and prepare a modelanswer for the same.
• Focus on writing simple and correct English in order to impress the examiner.
• Make a habit of writing and solving the problems on a regular basis.
• Take periodicalbreak (of around 5 to 10 minutes) at least after each hourof study. Go for a walk or read news papers, magazines, motivationalbooks etc. for refreshment.

    Study Techniques:  

• Before making any plan, collect study materials, suggestedanswers, scanners, previous question papers and at least acouple of textbooks.
• Prepare a day-wise Plan of Action (Halfyearly/Quarterly/Monthly) and stick on to it.
• Revise it from time to time considering the progress andneed.
• Keep a day-to-day record of what you study/read. It is also better if you record and analyze the time you spend for your study.
• Study the trend of questions (Chapter/Block wise) and list out all possible theory questions.
• Systematically prepare your own notes for each chapter.
• Preferably use ruling papers/copies for notes.
• Attempt to solve a few problems from each chapter on day -to-day basis and make a target of solving 50 to 200 problems (depending on the importance of the chapter) over a period of time.
• Even when you practice at your home, answer each of the question systematically and think as if you are in the examination hall.
• At least make a habit of writing 10 to 15 pages (theory questions/ formulae/ provisions / definitions etc.) everyday.
• Paste the formulae/sections/definitions etc. on the walls, just above your study table so that you can memorize them very easily.
• Collect catchy words and statements for each chapter and suitably use them in your answers to make your answer impressive and different.
• Share your thoughts and doubts with your faculties, e-group, friends and seniors. Take their guidance whenever you find any opportunity.
• Make a note of your doubts/difficulties and clear it/discuss them with your faculty/friends, when you get a chance.
• Never miss an exam.

  PRACTICALTIPS TO ICWAI EXAMINEES

ALL ABOUT THE EXAMINATION :
Activity	Suitable time	Precautions	Importance
Checking of Timetable	Just a week before the commencement of your examination	Check it with your Admit Card	Effective planningfor preparation
Checking of examination venue & location, date and time	Location if away from your staying place -Two weeks before, otherwise 3 days before	Consider subject wise date & time	To make a suitable traveling plan and provision of staying, communication, fooding etc.

ALL ABOUT THE NIGHT BEFORE EXAMINATION :
Avoid	Studying too late atnight
Check again	The examinationvenue, location, date & time
Try to have	A good night sleep
Ensure	To carry youradmit card, pens, a sharpened pencil, eraser, markers/colored pens, calculator, scale etc.

ALL ABOUT THE MORNING OF THE EXAMINATION DAY :
Food	Light breakfast. Moderate (not heavy)lunch if you are appearing for two groups, otherwise takeyour usual intake of food.
Starting of journey	Should be well in advance in the first day of yourexamination and well in time on other days in order to cover the distance safely and reach the examination hall comfortably.
Getting into the hall	At least 15 minutes before examination time.
Seat	Occupy the seat allotted to you. Check it again withyour Roll No. in order to avoid disturbance in between. Position yourself comfortably in your seat.
Maintain coolness	Just seat quietly for 10 minutes and build confidence.
On getting paper	Write your Roll no. /Registration No. and other particulars Correctly. Cross check it with your Admit Card.

This Article is written byCMA Samir Biswal.