IGNOU exams are tough and a student needs to prepare well,
especially when appearing for entrance exams for B.Ed or MBA. Once you gain
admission you will have to study hard to pass IGNOU exams. There are various
study materials that IGNOU provides and, in addition you can get guides, self
help books, solved papers and assignments to help you prepare for the entrance
exam and then the regular exams after you join the course.
Books Are Your Best Friends
Some people may advise you to join an institute for coaching
for the entrance exams and for regular studies. Coaching is not of much use
unless you find an exceptional institute. It all depends on you. If you plan to
appear for the IGNOU B.Ed. entrance exam, it is better to get IGNOU
B.Ed. entrance guide and diligently study it every day for
success.
Prepare a Schedule and a Calendar
Whether it is the IGNOU entrance exam for B.Ed or MBA or
regular courses, you have to plan a schedule and prepare a calendar. First
refer the entrance guide and the IGNOU distance MBA books and find the number
of chapters the books contain. Decide on a target to complete one, two or three
chapters per day according to your capability. Read, understand well and then
take a test each day after studies. Refer the solved exam papers books.
Make a calendar and fix to your schedule.
Relax and Take Time Off
Just because you have joined MBA or B.Ed. at IGNOU does not
mean all your days and hours should be dedicated to studies. Take time off for
sports, hiking or any other activity. It will keep your mind fresh and
energized.
Resolving Tough Ones
You will note that as you study there are some topics that
you find hard to understand. Make notes of these as you go along and dedicate
special days or specific hours to just resolving these tough topics. This is
very important and such tough questions could well influence outcome of exams.
The right help books will assist you.
Practice, Practice
Reserve one day only for practice tests by referring to past
years’ question papers and taking an exam. Time yourself and think of it just
as a regular exam. It will boost confidence when you practise regularly.
If
you can religiously follow these simple guidelines then success in IGNOU exams
is assure.
