Are you prepared for SSC MTS 2017 Tier I Exam? The exam is scheduled to take place from 16th September 2017 to 31st October 2017. There are just few days left for the first batch to appear for the exam. We hope that you are well-prepared and have practiced to perfection. These last few days are very crucial for your preparation. That will decide whether you clear SSC MTS 2017 exam or you have to try again next year. These last minute tips for SSC MTS Tier I are surely going to help you. Here you can find last minute tips for SSC MTS Tier I Exam as a whole, as well as for each section. You will also get some bonus general tips for SSC MTS Tier I 2017 Exam! Also, you can take Online SSC MTS Mock Tests to check your preparation level.
Last Minute Tips for SSC MTS Tier I exam
#1. We hope you are aware that SSC MTS Tier I will take place online. So make sure that you have taken online mock test & practice enough to get familiarised with the online interface. If you haven’t attempted any online test then visit the link below & practice it in advance.
Official Online SSC MTS Practice Test & Demo Video
#2. Make sure you know and understand the SSC MTS new exam pattern and scoring system well. It is crucial that you know which sections need your maximum attention and where not to waste time. You need to be sure about the negative marking, which is 0.25 marks per wrong answer. Though you can relax because there is no sectional cut off.
#3. Make sure you have attempted at least one full length mock test and timed yourself.
#4. Make sure you haven’t missed anything and that you have prepared according to the weightages. Also you can analyse previous year papers of SSC MTS Tier I and can calculate according to questions asked according to each section. Our experts have done an Analysis of Previous Years Papers for you. You can also find previous year papers in the same article.
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#5. Time Management is key! You have 90 minutes to get through the biggest paper of your life. You need to ensure that you give yourself the best chance.
#7. If you want to analyse your preparation, you should definitely appear for our mock test to check your exam preparation. We are sure it will help you to know which topics you are good with and which topics need more practice.
Tips for SSC MTS Tier I Exam – English
#1. The English Language section of the SSC MTS Tier I majorly consists of three topics – Vocabulary, Grammar and Reading Comprehension. However at this hour, it is important that you focus mostly on the Vocabulary section as maximum questions are asked from this topic. You can expect the following topics in the exam.
- One Word Substitution- 2-3 Questions
- Phrase Replacement/Sentence Correction- ~5 Questions (Mix of vocabulary and grammar)
- Fill in the Blanks- 5 Questions, few among which can be grammar based.
- Spellings- Expect 3-4 questions
- Phrase or Idiom Meaning- 0-3 Questions
- Error Spotting – 5 questions
- Synonyms and Antonyms- 0-5 Questions
- Reading Comprehension – 5 questions
#3. You need to pay attention in the Grammar portion. Go through detailed SSC MTS Syllabus to know no. of questions in each section. Hence, prepare accordingly. It would be wise to avoid guessing too much in these questions as some questions are tricky.
#4. Now is not the time to focus on Reading Comprehension, although these will account for approximately 5 marks. You will see a plethora of fact based and vocab based questions here. So practice here:
#5. Attempt the Reading Comprehension or passage first in the paper. Then get to the vocab questions and end with grammar questions. Don’t waste time switching too much through the paper though if the vocab questions are not bunched. In that case, attempt the questions in the order in which they come.
Tips for SSC MTS Tier I Exam – Quant
#1. Focus on revising these chapters:
- Geometry
- Mensuration
- Trigonometry
- Algebra
- Simplification
- Ratio & Proportion
- Interest
- Profit & Loss
- Time, Speed & Distance
- Time & Work
#2. Remember, practice is key for Numerical Ability section.
Tips for SSC MTS Tier I Exam – Reasoning
#1. Analyse questions and separate them into easier ones and difficult ones. And practice your difficult questions daily.
#2. Focus on revising these chapters:
- Classification (Odd Man Out)
- Analogy
- Coding & Decoding
- Blood Realtion
- Directions & Distances
- Non verbal reasoning
- Venn Diagram
- Matrix
- Missing Series
- Word Formation
- Meaningful Order of Words
- Dictionary Order of Words
Tips for SSC MTS Tier I Exam – General Awareness
#1. Turn your focus to GK questions.
#2. If you get the time go through these capsules.
General Tips for SSC MTS Tier I Exam
#1. By now your Admit Card should be downloaded, printed and ready. If you haven’t downloaded it yet, do so immediately.
#2. If your center is in your city, make sure to chart out the routes one or two days before the exam. Try to go there before the exam date so that you are not left with any last minute surprises. The last thing you need is to be late for your exam.
#3. Make sure you have everything including your admit card, a photograph (just in case), your id proof (just in case), 2 black ball point pens.
#4. Get sufficient sleep the night before. Make sure that your sleep cycle is attuned in such a way that you are most alert during your exam time slot. This means being awake at least for 3 or 4 hours before the designated time.
We hope these last minute tips for SSC MTS Tier I exam were helpful. Best of luck!!
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