Try to relax, keep your stress level to a minimum. ... Prepare a revision timetable and set out what topics, subjects you want to cover each day. The best way to study is usually in short periods and build your timetable in such a manner that you keep some time for relaxation.

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Here are 10 tips to overcome exam fear and to reduce anxiety. 1. Start revising early: Never keep revision for the 16th hour. It is suggested to start revision two days before the exam and a night before the exam should be kept for relaxation and students should try to meditate to keep calm and just go through formulas and equations a night before the exam. 2. Make your own timetable: When it comes to Indian students, they are often compared to others by society and parents. It is important to understand that every individual is different and one should make their own timetable or routine of studying hours keeping their potential in view. 3. Chart out a plan: Planning out things is always good. During the examination time, the best way to understand the subject is through flow charts, graphs and pictures. It helps you understand the subject easily and is also in mind for years. 4. Mix subjects: Never ever focus only on one subject. In such cases, other subjects are left out and at the end moment you might miss out some chapters. It is advisable to make routine and dedicate some time to each subject daily or on alternate days to create a balance. 5. Allocate time for breaks: Studying continuously for long hours is not only tiring but also bad for your health. It is important to take a break after every hour or so, to relax your body. Try to stretch your body, drink water/juice during the break to rejuvenate the body. According to health experts, stretching helps in improving the body circulation of the body. 6. Sleep well: In school days, a minimum of 8-9 hours of sleep is necessary to relax the body and mind. In case you fail to do so, it requires parents’ intervention in rescheduling your timetable to create a balance. 7. Take notes: While preparing for exams or revising the chapter, take notes of important dates, events, people and incidents. These are very helpful in structuring your final revision and in the exam hall; they are effective in making your answers rich in content. 8. Write legibly: This is the duty of parents and teachers to mention kids about writing legibly. It often happens that under exam pressure, kids don’t pay attention to their writing and try to finish paper on time. That’s why it is suggested to practice mock paper in the school classroom and at home to improve time management skills. 9. Using highlighters: This is interlinked with the above point. Use of highlighter makes it easy for the examiner to understand your knowledge about the subject and also helps in forming a good impression. Also, the use of highlighter during the preparation of the exam helps you remember important aspects of the subject. 10. Headings and subheadings: While answering, always use heads and sub-heads to deal with all subject. It makes it easy for the examiner to understand what all has been answered, also it looks neat. Also, use paragraphs while answering to avoid confusion and providing sequence wise information.

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When the exam finally arrives, it is too late to worry, over whether you have revised enough. On the date of the exam, you should maintain your coolness. Here is some more advice from experts. Have a good breakfast. Getting hungry during the middle of an exam can be distracting, especially if your concentration is already warning. Check out the details of exams and make sure you know when and where the exam will be! Give yourself plenty of time to get there and calm your nerves. Rushing only adds to the feeling of panic. Prepare everything the night before, check that you have packed your bag with everything you will need - extra pens, water, tissues and so on. On the morning of the exam, tension can make you forget something important. So relax. Talk to the other pupils before taking the exam if it helps to build your confidence, but if it just makes you more nervous, try and find a quiet corner for yourself. Go to the toilet before the exam starts. Take time to read the instructions and questions carefully. Many students do badly because they give the wrong number of answers or misread the questions. Work out how long you will have to answer each question and try to stick to it. Keep an eye on the time and follow instructions about how long to spend on different sections. Always keep 10-15 minutes for revision, check for obvious mistakes and ensure that you have answered all the questions.

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