Preparing for the AISSEE is not just about studying books for long hours. It is more about how you study. Many students start their preparation with full energy, but later get confused because they don’t follow a proper study plan. If you want to crack the Sainik School entrance exam on your first attempt, you need a clear strategy, simple planning and steady practice.
We will try to explain everything in a friendly and easy way.
Understand the Exam Pattern Before Anything Else
Most students make the mistake of starting preparation without knowing the exact exam pattern. The AISSEE includes subjects like Mathematics, General Knowledge, English and Intelligence. Each subject has a different weightage. Maths carries the highest marks, so you must give more time to it. GK and English are scoring if you study smartly. Many students ignore Intelligence (Reasoning), but it can actually boost their overall score.
So the first step is simple: download the latest exam syllabus from the official website and read it two or three times. Just understanding what you have to study solves half the syllabus.
Create a Practical Daily Study Schedule
A perfect schedule is useless if you can’t follow it. Make a timetable that fits your school routine and energy levels.
Maths: 3 hours daily, because it is the highest-scoring subject.
English: 2 hours daily. Focus on grammar, reading comprehension and vocabulary.
GK (Science + Social Science + Current Affairs): 2 Hours daily.
Intelligence: 1 hour daily.
Always keep in mind that while studying that you shouldn’t try to study everything in one day. Rotate topics and always keep revision time. Make sure that the human brain get stuck when we study continuously, so breaks are important. If you feel tired, your brain won’t learn properly.
Focus Strongly on Maths Basics
Maths is the backbone of AISSEE. But most students try to memorise formulas without understanding the logic. That’s why they get stuck in tricky questions. Spend more time strengthening.
- Basic Arithmetic
- LCM & HCF
- Fractions
- Geometry fundamentals
- Perimeter
- Simple Interest
- Percentage and ratio
- Speed, time and distance
Practice the same topic again and again until you stop making silly mistakes. Whenever you get a wrong answer, don’t just move ahead. Sit for 1 minute and understand why you made the mistake. This is one habit toppers have.
Read English Every Day
English may look easy, but small errors cost the most. Improve your grammar step by step, learn 5 new words every day and use them in your sentences. Read simple articles or newspapers for 30 minutes daily. Also solve comprehension passages because they directly appear in the AISSEE exam. If your grammar is weak, start with basics like nouns, verbs, tenses and conjunctions. Don’t try to learn everything in one week.
GK is Not Hard if you Study Smart
Instead of trying to memorise the whole GK book, start with the important chapters:
- Indian History basics
- Geography fundamentals
- Everyday science
- Current affairs
- Culture
- Famous personalities
- Indian Constitution basics
Also, read the newspaper Daily for current GK and Vocabulary.
Practice Reasoning for Speed and Accuracy
Intelligence questions seem simple, but they need quick thinking. Regular practice makes a big difference. Solve problems like:
- Verbal and Non-verbal Reasoning
- Analogy & Classification
- Series, Coding/Decoding
- Blood Relation
- Alphabet Test and Ranking Test
- Puzzle, Pattern Recognition
Try to finish at least two reasoning sets daily. This will train your brain to think faster during the exam.
Solve Previous Year Papers
This is one of the most important steps of your AISSEE study plan. Previous year papers show you the real difficulty level and question style. Many students say that they saw the actual paper first time. They felt nervous. Don’t let that happen. Solve at least 10 old papers and sample papers before the exam. Try to complete them within the actual time limit. This improves speed and builds confidence.
Do Weekly Revision and Monthly Mock Tests
Revision is the key to long-term memory. Keep every Sunday for revision. Don’t learn new topics on Sunday. Just revise formulas, vocabulary and earlier chapters. Also, give one full-length mock test every 15 days. Your scores might be low in the beginning, don’t worry. It is normal. What matters is how you improve after each test.
Take Care of Your Health
Students who are preparing for any competitive exams often ignore sleep, food and physical activities. The AISSEE is not only a knowledge test, but it also checks discipline and mental sharpness.
Sleep at least 6-7 hours daily. Eat simple food and stay hydrated. If you get sick before the exam, all your preparation will suffer.
Stay Positive and Believe in Your Plan
The Sainik School Entrance Exam needs consistency more than anything. Some days you’ll feel lazy, same days you feel very confident. Just stick to your routine. Don’t compare your preparation with your friends. Everyone learns differently. If you follow a proper study plan continuously with honesty, your chances of qualifying for AISSEE increase a lot.
