Proven techniques for managing time during high-pressure admission tests. How to allocate time per question and when to move on.
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60 minutes for 100 questions means you have 36 seconds per question.
The 3-Pass Technique
1. Pass 1 (0-25 mins): Go through all 100 questions. Answer the instant-recall ones (GK, Biology, basic English). Skip anything that requires calculation or deep thought.
2. Pass 2 (25-45 mins): Go back to the skipped questions. Tackle the ones you know how to solve but need a little time (Math, Physics).
3. Pass 3 (45-60 mins): Attempt the hardest questions. Use elimination strategies.
The 'Ego' Trap
Don't let your ego get stuck on a difficult question. If a math problem takes more than 1 minute, skip it. Every question carries the same 1 mark. Don't sacrifice 3 easy marks for 1 hard one.