Here are tips that will guarantee you crack the OUAT exam in the first go. Follow the instructions and start your preparation accordingly.
For all the candidates aspiring to appear for OUAT, it is important to know the tricks to crack the OUAT exam. Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology, abbreviated as OUAT, is an examination held in Orissa for admissions into various UG and PG courses. The exam provides admission to various B.Sc and M.Sc courses including agriculture, veterinary, horticulture, animal husbandry, agricultural engineering, fishery science, and many more.
However, there has to be a proper methodology. Nevertheless, the exam is scaled somewhere between moderate to difficult. Therefore, with an ample amount of strategic approach and hard work, candidates can crack it.
How to Crack the OUAT Exam?
Some of the methods have proved to be right, while the candidates are willing to crack the OUAT exam in one go. The tips usually followed and referred by the toppers are as follows:
- Monitor the Exam Pattern
- Examine the OUAT Syllabus
- Create a Well Structured Study Plan
- Attempt the Questions Smartly
- Focus on the Weak Areas
- Concentrate on High Scoring Questions
- Practice from Previous Years' Question Papers
- Take Help from Study Materials
- Revise Regularly
- Appear for Mock Tests
1. Monitor the Exam Pattern
Candidates are highly encouraged to go through the exam pattern before appearing for it. It is one vital piece of information. The exam pattern decides the preparation of the candidates, and the marks division is helpful for the candidates.
Besides, the exam pattern covers the details such as exam mode, marking scheme, number and type of questions coming, time duration of the exam.
| Exam Mode | Offline/Pen and paper-based test |
| Marking Scheme |
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| Total Questions | 200 |
| Type of Questions | MCQs |
| Answering Medium | English |
| Duration | 2 Hours |
2. Examine the OUAT Syllabus
The OUAT exam syllabus covers areas from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/ Biology, and Mental Aptitude. Candidates are allowed to attempt either Mathematics or Biology, depending on the subjects they had studied in their higher secondary (10+2) level.
Moreover, the UG and PG syllabus is different. OUAT PG entrance exam syllabus 2021 will be based on the subjects studied by the candidates in their undergraduate level, respective to the field they have chosen.
Read More: OUAT Syllabus
3. Create a Well Structured Study Plan
Once the exam pattern and syllabus is clear, candidates are advised to start creating their desired timetable. Covering all the areas of the syllabus is mandatory. In addition, candidates must construct a timetable that covers all the areas of strengths and focuses on weaknesses.
Furthermore, a perfect study plan can help the candidate reach their goal. However, creating a timetable and sticking to the schedule is important.
4. Attempt the Questions Smartly
Another thing that comes to play is answering the correct questions. However, there is no negative marking, but still making a conscious choice is needed. Candidates are advised to attempt the questions that are known to them first. Not to waste any time on the ones that are unknown or doubtful. It will just kill time.
Besides, the answers that the candidates are confident can bag them marks. Moreover, it is always a good idea to unattempt the doubtful questions, skip and advance to the next question.
5. Focus on the Weak Areas
Another vital fact is to assess and concentrate on the areas of weaknesses. Once a deliberate amount of syllabus is covered, candidates will figure out their areas of concern. They need to arrange for ways to make that area easy. The best way is to follow the suggested books and refer to videos related to that topic. Additionally, candidates can take admission to the coaching centre.
6. Concentrate on High Scoring Questions
There will be numerous questions, but it is wise to follow the exam pattern and chalk out the questions with high value. Moreover, candidates can follow the previous years' question papers to figure out the questions that carry more numbers or the areas from which the maximum number of questions have come.
It has proved to be beneficial in the long run. Candidates can easily find out the topics and score good marks.
7. Practice from Previous Years' Question Papers
The syllabus is elaborate; hence, it is suggested to follow the previous years' question papers and list the important topics.
Furthermore, candidates can also download the sample question papers and practice from them. It will also enhance their understanding of the exam syllabus and the question patterns. Besides, this will also improve their time management capacity.
Read More: OUAT Previous Years Question Papers
8. Take Help from Study Materials
Referring to proper study material is crucial for exam preparation. A book and build the candidate's future; therefore, always pick the books recommended by the past pupils or the ones who have successfully cracked the exam.
Another thing that should be kept in mind while rendering help is to check for the contents and match them with the syllabus. Buying or choosing a book that contains the OUAT mentioned topics are a must.
However, here is a list of books that have proved to be a great help:
| Subjects | Name/ Author |
| Physics | Pradeep, HC Verma |
| Chemistry | RC Mukherjee for numerical and Pradeep's for theory |
| Biology | SL Arora, Pradeep |
| Mathematics | R.D. Sharma, S.L. Arora |
9. Revise Regularly
Revision is a mandatory practice. As we gradually advance towards new topics, we tend to forget the earlier ones. Therefore, revision can bring back the memory. Moreover, while creating the timetable, candidates must create a particular day/ assign a time for revision. Eventually, when more topics are covered, the time for revision should also increase.
10. Appear for Mock Tests
While preparing for any exam, be it national or state level exams, mock tests are necessary. Preparing at home and directly appearing for the exam may not be everybody's cup of tea. Hence, for better knowledge of the exam scenario and attempting all questions in a bounded time, appearing for a mock test is crucial.
Furthermore, the mock tests also act as a reality check. Candidates can usually determine how much they are prepared and assess the areas of their weaknesses or the topics that need a little more attention.
