Exam Time Management Tips for SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam

August 1st, 2016 - Monday

CGL or combined Graduate Level exam tests lakhs of applicants every year. SSC CGL Exam is a written examination that has two main tiers:

1^st tier is an objective type multiple choice examination.
2^nd Tier examination is also a multiple choice based question paper.

SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam pattern is divided into four major sections of 50 questions each.

The total time allotted to attempt SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam is 75 minutes. There is also the negative marking, which means that the main aim of aspirants should be towards attempting maximum questions correctly. It is advisable to set a flawless time management scheme to crack SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam.

Time Analysis for the SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam

75 minutes for 100 questions = 0.75 minutes per question

(This has to include reading, solving and marking the answer)

We have jotted down crucial exam time management tips for SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam in the form of a table given below. These will help you in scoring well in SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam.

General knowledge including awareness and current affairs

You can save a lot of time in this section. Go through the questions and keep marking answers that you are sure about.
Do not play the guessing game.

Numerical aptitude

Attempt this section at last. Scan all questions once.
First start with the easiest ones and then go with the flow.
Try to write formulas/tricks/techniques on your rough sheet for your reference. This will save your time later.
Do not get stuck on one question. Leave it and move to the next.

Intelligence and Reasoning

Devise tricks/shortcuts/methods/technique to solve questions faster.
Attempt those questions that you are absolutely sure about.
Do not ponder and waste your time. Move to the next one immediately.

English Comprehension

Go through first and second paragraphs of passages. Immediately move to the questions. Start relating important/highlighted sentences in the paragraphs to answer.
Start from the lengthy comprehensions.

We are sure that these Exam Time management tips for SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam will take you towards your aim.

Good luck for your exam !!!

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