HOW TO PREPARE FOR ICWAI EXAMINATION by CMA Samir Biswal

Career objective: - Make a self-introspection, understand your qualities and strengths and make a resolution to complete the course well within time.

Knowing ICWAI: - Read the prospectus carefully and clarify your doubts/queries, if any, from the Chapter/Regional Council/Institute office, any faculty or any office bearer of the Chapter/Regional Council/Institute office

Institute Website: www.myicwai.org/www.icwai.com

Study materials: - Buy the study materials, suggested answers and scanners at the time of your admission itself. Apart from this, you need to collect/buy suitable textbooks, scanners etc. of respective subjects.

E-learning: - Enroll yourself as a student of E-learning from the beginning to enjoy the immense benefit it offers, even if you are taking oral coaching.

If you are taking postal coaching, E-learning can fill the gap between you and a faculty.

For details log in to: www.eicwai.in

Study hours: - Spend at least 6-8 hours on daily basis for your preparation, covering all the subjects. However, this needs to go up to 12-14 hours gradually as the exam approaches.

As an E-student, log in to the site regularly and actively participate in all chat sessions.

Trend and pattern of questions: - Make an analysis of the trend and pattern of the questions 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 solve more and more question papers.

Oral Coaching: - Attend all the classes regularly, sincerely and make interaction with your faculties and friend. As an E-student, you can participate in on-line assignments, chat, quiz and directly contact the e-faculties to clarify your doubts at convenient time.

Study groups: - 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 the E-group and the global access.

Study notes: - Prepare your own study note (subject wise and chapter wise) after understanding the subject thoroughly and keep on improving the same on a regular basis.

Simple way to prepare yourself: - ♦ Memorize the important points, provisions of important Sections, definitions,   case   laws,   examples,   and   quotations   etc.    After understanding them Use the morning hours for the same ♦ Select the important questions from each chapter and prepare a model answer 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 periodical break (of around 5 to 10 minutes) at least after each hour of study. Go for a walk or read news papers, magazines, motivational books etc. for refreshment.

Study Techniques:

♦           Before making any plan, collect study materials, suggested answers, scanners, previous question papers and at least a couple of textbooks.

♦           Prepare a day-wise Plan of Action (Half yearly/Quarterly/Monthly) and stick on to it.

♦           Revise it from time to time considering the progress and need.

♦           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.

PRACTICAL TIPS 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 planning for 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 at night
Check again	The examination venue, location, date & time
Try to have	A good night sleep
Ensure	To   carry   your   admit   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 take your usual intake of food.
Starting of journey	Should be well in advance in the first day of your examination 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 with your 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 by CMA Samir Biswal. He can be reached at cmasamirbiswal@gmail.com.

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