Most Students Be in Depression That They Failed In CA or CS exams, But almost 90% in over all fail in CA and CS exams, so Don't Setback For Failure, just overcome the exam failure phobia by these tips below.
Most common reasons as to why students fail in
professional exams is because of –
1 . No clear cut Goals in life .
2 . Students don ’ t take exams as Professional Exams .
3 . Lack of conceptual knowledge .
4 . Lack of Presentation Skills .
5 . Poor Time Management .
6 . Common perception that Professional Exam papers are
always tough and Percentage of pass is less.
7 . No structured and planned approach in studying ,
referring materials and preparing notes ( Why to read?
what to read? when to read ? How to read ? From where
to read?)
8 . Yield to short cut methods .
1 . Develop Interest - The first thing which each one of
you should develop is INTEREST in the subject . Most of
the students perform good in the subjects which they
are interested in and perform poor in the subjects which
they are least interested . There is no subject in
professional exams on which you should speculate as to
interest and not interest. Since , aggregate place a
major role , you need to develop interest in all the
subjects and put similar efforts in preparing for all the
subjects .
2 . Read to Understand – No doubt majority of the
students read the subject but , it is only few people
understand the subject . Effective reading is one where
in you understand the subject . As professional exams
require understanding the concepts to great extent , it
is important that you understand what you are reading.
Always keep in mind 3 Rs listed below and practice it till
you become perfect –
a . Registration – Read and listen with concentration ..
b . Recording - Recording refers to understanding in your
own terms and storing it in mind .
c . Recall – Recapitulate what ever is recorded . Most
students fail in this because they do not practice this in
their approach .
3 . Refer books and other resources – It is important
that professional students like you should refer lot of
books , prepare notes and understand concepts to the
core . More you read and understand much better will be
the points you recollect in exams and this will help in
presentation of answers . It is important for students of
final exams that they attend seminars, conferences etc
conducted by the institutes and also get updated with
latest amendments taking place in taxation , company ,
audits etc by referring to various professional
magazines .
4 . Scanners , RTPs etc to be used as references – Always
use scanners, RTPs etc. as last minute references and
not as main part of your study . Preparation based only
on scanners and RTPs will not help you in understanding
the concepts and also there is a meek chance of
questions getting repeated .
5 . Practice lot of writing - Most of the students with
whom I interact bring out the common problem is that
they know the answer but they cannot express the
thoughts . This problem is because you do not practice
writing skills . Most of the exams can ’ t frame proper
sentences , write proper spelling etc . This is something
which has resulted because of poor writing skills . You
know the answer but , lack in expressing your thoughts .
There is a thin gap which exists between your brain and
you physical movement of finger due to which you forget .
This is one of the biggest drop back in exams which has
resulted in failures . Practice lot of writing daily , this
will help a lot during exams.
6 . Theory answers restrict to points – When ever there is
a theory paper which you are answering , make sure you
stick on to the quality of the answers restricting your
answers to bullet point . In case of law papers, it is
important that you support your answers with relevant
case laws , sections , notification etc . When ever a
question asks to bring out the differences , make sure
you highlight the points on which there is difference
( parameters) and then explain the reasons for
differences . Again to remind, it is quality of answers
which is more important in professional exams rather
than quantity .
7 . Good presentation skills - Always remember that what
ever you have studied will be evaluated in 3 hours of
exams and it is important that you make use of the time
in more effective and efficient manner . You need to see
that what ever you write should not only convince you
but also should convince the examiner who will value
your paper . Presentation skills is most important in
exams and see to it that you always –
a . Write neat and tidily .
b . Always start up new answers in fresh page .
c . Serially number the answers according to question
numbers .
d . Workings forming part of solutions should always be at
the end and main answer should be first .
e . Use pencil and scale to draw lines.
f . Clearly specify the headings for transactions for eg .
Balance sheet of XYZ Company as at 31 st March 2010.
g . Highlight the assumptions and notes if any.
8 . Spend time on understanding question and revising the
answers – Usually questions will be set for 2 hours and
30 minutes . Spend first 15 minutes on reading and
understanding the questions and last 15 minutes for
revising . It is only through effective time management
which comes by practice you can solve the paper on time .
So , practice writing skills first and then fix timer to
solve previous year question paper and this will help you
out in planning your time effectively in exams. It is only
those students who have not followed disciplinary
approach fail to complete the paper and they spend
almost 45 minutes to solve one problem and will not be
left with time to complete the entire question paper .
Most common reasons as to why students fail in
professional exams is because of –
1 . No clear cut Goals in life .
2 . Students don ’ t take exams as Professional Exams .
3 . Lack of conceptual knowledge .
4 . Lack of Presentation Skills .
5 . Poor Time Management .
6 . Common perception that Professional Exam papers are
always tough and Percentage of pass is less.
7 . No structured and planned approach in studying ,
referring materials and preparing notes ( Why to read?
what to read? when to read ? How to read ? From where
to read?)
8 . Yield to short cut methods .
I . Basic things to keep in mind for Students who take upProfessional Course
1 . Develop Interest - The first thing which each one ofyou should develop is INTEREST in the subject . Most of
the students perform good in the subjects which they
are interested in and perform poor in the subjects which
they are least interested . There is no subject in
professional exams on which you should speculate as to
interest and not interest. Since , aggregate place a
major role , you need to develop interest in all the
subjects and put similar efforts in preparing for all the
subjects .
2 . Read to Understand – No doubt majority of the
students read the subject but , it is only few people
understand the subject . Effective reading is one where
in you understand the subject . As professional exams
require understanding the concepts to great extent , it
is important that you understand what you are reading.
Always keep in mind 3 Rs listed below and practice it till
you become perfect –
a . Registration – Read and listen with concentration ..
b . Recording - Recording refers to understanding in your
own terms and storing it in mind .
c . Recall – Recapitulate what ever is recorded . Most
students fail in this because they do not practice this in
their approach .
3 . Refer books and other resources – It is important
that professional students like you should refer lot of
books , prepare notes and understand concepts to the
core . More you read and understand much better will be
the points you recollect in exams and this will help in
presentation of answers . It is important for students of
final exams that they attend seminars, conferences etc
conducted by the institutes and also get updated with
latest amendments taking place in taxation , company ,
audits etc by referring to various professional
magazines .
4 . Scanners , RTPs etc to be used as references – Always
use scanners, RTPs etc. as last minute references and
not as main part of your study . Preparation based only
on scanners and RTPs will not help you in understanding
the concepts and also there is a meek chance of
questions getting repeated .
5 . Practice lot of writing - Most of the students with
whom I interact bring out the common problem is that
they know the answer but they cannot express the
thoughts . This problem is because you do not practice
writing skills . Most of the exams can ’ t frame proper
sentences , write proper spelling etc . This is something
which has resulted because of poor writing skills . You
know the answer but , lack in expressing your thoughts .
There is a thin gap which exists between your brain and
you physical movement of finger due to which you forget .
This is one of the biggest drop back in exams which has
resulted in failures . Practice lot of writing daily , this
will help a lot during exams.
6 . Theory answers restrict to points – When ever there is
a theory paper which you are answering , make sure you
stick on to the quality of the answers restricting your
answers to bullet point . In case of law papers, it is
important that you support your answers with relevant
case laws , sections , notification etc . When ever a
question asks to bring out the differences , make sure
you highlight the points on which there is difference
( parameters) and then explain the reasons for
differences . Again to remind, it is quality of answers
which is more important in professional exams rather
than quantity .
7 . Good presentation skills - Always remember that what
ever you have studied will be evaluated in 3 hours of
exams and it is important that you make use of the time
in more effective and efficient manner . You need to see
that what ever you write should not only convince you
but also should convince the examiner who will value
your paper . Presentation skills is most important in
exams and see to it that you always –
a . Write neat and tidily .
b . Always start up new answers in fresh page .
c . Serially number the answers according to question
numbers .
d . Workings forming part of solutions should always be at
the end and main answer should be first .
e . Use pencil and scale to draw lines.
f . Clearly specify the headings for transactions for eg .
Balance sheet of XYZ Company as at 31 st March 2010.
g . Highlight the assumptions and notes if any.
8 . Spend time on understanding question and revising the
answers – Usually questions will be set for 2 hours and
30 minutes . Spend first 15 minutes on reading and
understanding the questions and last 15 minutes for
revising . It is only through effective time management
which comes by practice you can solve the paper on time .
So , practice writing skills first and then fix timer to
solve previous year question paper and this will help you
out in planning your time effectively in exams. It is only
those students who have not followed disciplinary
approach fail to complete the paper and they spend
almost 45 minutes to solve one problem and will not be
left with time to complete the entire question paper .
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II . Upgrade your Presentation Skills
1 . Read and Understand the questions properly .2 . Main question numbers and sub question numbers
should be neatly written .
3 . Each answer should start from fresh page .
4 . Use quality pen , pencils , eraser and ruler .
5 . First start answering those questions which you are
confident and with which you are comfortable with .
6 . Always remember in problem based questions it is
always good to present the main answer first (i .e what is
asked in the question ) and then show the workings at
last .
7 . Assumptions if any made should be given at the end by
underlining the text.
8 . For theory based answers restrict the answers to
bullet points. Avoid writing answers in lengthy
paragraphs (Remember always it is quality which matters
and not quantity ) .
9 . Papers which needs quoting of rules , sections , cases
etc ., give references only if you are 100% confident and
don ’ t ever quote wrong sections , cases, rules etc .
10 . Follow the accepted principles, rules , standard
guidelines etc while presenting the answers . For eg . if
you are asked to prepare company balance sheet then ,
you need to present it according to Schedule VI of
Company Act , similarly Cost Sheet need to be presented
according to the format .
11 . In answering problem based question , clearly
mention the headings for eg .in case of preparing
accounts or passing journal entries specify clearly in
whose book , account type , period, Debit , Credit , amount
in lakhs etc etc .
12 . Don ’ t ever manipulate or forcefully match up the
figures . If the balance arrived at is not matching , then
don ’ t ever adjust by violating the principles or rules .
13 . Marks will be awarded on step wise, so present your
answers in stepwise according to marks . Avoid giving
irrelevant information or too much information .
14 . Keep an eye on the time after answering each and
every question .
15 . Request for additional sheets only when you feel it is
required ( In my view all the papers of professional exams
can be answered with in max 26 pages , no need for
additional sheets) .
16 . In case of answering objective questions ( true or
false , multiple choice or match the following etc ) in case
of CWA/ CS exams, try to give only answers and avoid
writing questions . For true or false, your justification
should be in max 2 sentences .
17 . Avoid markers , sketch pens, crayons , colour pencils
etc in exams.
18 . Revise the answers at the end and check whether you
have written your register number on main sheet and
additional sheet and properly tagged the additional
sheet .
III . Don ’ ts in Professional Exams
1 . Always don’ t underestimate yourself – What ever yourpreparation may be don ’ t underestimate yourself . Be
always confident and don ’ t go with what has happened in
the past .
2 . Don ’ t strain yourself physically and mentally –
Presence of mind and physical fitness is very important
as you need to be very much attentive and confident for
3 hours. So, don ’ t strain yourself too much both
physically and mentally before and during the
examination time .
3 . Don ’ t discuss your performance with your friends –
Every day after writing exams, access yourself and
don ’ t discuss your performance with any of your friends .
4 . Don ’ t compromise on sleep and practice balanced diet -
Always remember before and during the exams have good
sleep at least for 5 hours daily and have a good timely
meal and a balanced diet.
5 . Don ’ t yield your ears to rumors - Many of the
students have shared with me different sort of rumors
like change in question paper pattern, important
questions etc . before the exams but , my advice is that
don ’ t yield your ears to such rumors . Professional exams
are conducted by institute with high professional
standard and if any changes are there then please refer
the official website of the institutes for the
information .
6 . Don ’ t ever be late to the examination hall – Always be
15 minutes before schedule time in examination hall . You
get sufficient time in searching for your registration
number , hearing to the important instructions , making
yourself comfortable and removing stress to some extent
before the exams .
7 . Don ’ t carry pens , pencils and calculators with out
being checked earlier - Always carries spare pens, pencil
and good quality calculators to the examination . Check it
before you leave for exams.
8 . Don ’ t start writing immediately on the answer book –
After you get the answer books please check whether
the papers in the answer books are neat , stapled , ruled
lines are drawn properly , number of pages etc . See ,
whether on the front sheet all fields for which you need
to give information is provided or not .
9 . Don ’ t change your handwriting and pens every now and
then – Many students quite often change their colour of
ink while writing answers , this is not advisable unless if
it is for the reason that you need to change the pen .
Please get the signature of invigilator for any change in
colour of ink . Also , make sure that your handwriting is
uniform all over the answer book .
10 . Don ’ t start the answers immediately after getting
the question paper - Spend some time in looking at the
questions and understanding the questions , make proper
choose of questions which you are familiar and confident
to answer and read all the instructions given on the
question paper . Question paper is usually set for 2 hours
35 minutes and you need to spend at least 15 minutes to
read and understand the question and 10 minutes to
finally revise your answers at the end .
11 . Don ’ t ever leave the compulsory question
unanswered – If the question paper says that one of the
questions is compulsory , make sure that you don ’ t leave
that particular question unanswered at any cost.
12 . Don ’ t waste too much of time in remembering the
answers – If you are struck with any particular question
or adjustments or case laws then don ’ t waste time in
remembering it , leave some space and start answering
the other questions and when ever you remember, you
can still come back and complete it .
13 . Don ’ t ever continue answers for new questions in
the same page – When you have answered a question and
if there is some 3 / 4 th page still left, then don ’ t
continue your next question answer there itself . Always
start your answers for next questions in new page .
14 . Don ’ t ignore the instructions stated in the question
paper – If the question states clearly – workings form
part of answers , make necessary assumptions where ever
required , don ’ t do unwanted discussion etc then , please
read the instructions and act accordingly .
15 . Don ’ t ever start your answers with working – In
case of problem related questions , always remember that
while starting the answer don ’ t start with workings .
What it is asked for in the question should come first and
working should be part of answer . For eg . If in accounts
the question asks to prepare a balance sheet . the you
need to show the balance sheet first and then under
working notes mention the various working which you did
for getting balance sheet figures .
16 . Don ’ t violate rules and principles set by profession –
Since, you are writing professional exams always
remember you should not violate any rules , principles,
guidelines put forth by the institute or accounting
profession . Your answers should not violate the basic
rules and principles put forth by the profession and
institute . For eg . Presentation of Balance sheet , one
should follow the principles as to how assets are listed
( priority wise ).
17 . Don ’ t ever do incomplete presentation - For example
if the question asks to pass journal entries or prepare a
process accounts , then clearly mention in whose books
accounts are prepared , company name , date , debit ,
credit , amount etc clearly . In case of journal entry
don ’ t forget to give narrations at end of each entry.
18 . Don ’ t forget to mark your answers with relevant
question number – Most of the students does this
mistake, they don ’ t write clearly and legibly the
question numbers and subparts of question number for
which the answers pertain to. Remember one thing , you
are writing answers for examiners to understand and
take little extra care to win the examiner to your side
with good and neat presentation .
19 . Don ’ t use too much marker and highlighter to mark
your answers in your answer books – It is good to use
highlighter wherever it is important . Too much use of
the highlighter and markers may not be liked by the
examiner and so avoid using too much of it . Also , use
only light and pleasant colours while highlighting.
20 . Don ’ t compromise on quality of answers - It is always
quality of answers which is more important in
professional exams . So restrict your answers to simple
points and try to justify your answers with good quality
rather then quantity . Quote case laws, section , rules ,
standards etc where ever it is necessary.
21 . Don ’ t write answers for your purpose of
understanding – Always keep in mind that you are writing
answers to convince the examiner and not for yourself .
So , keeping examiner in mind, try to answer questions
with good presentation , relevant and clear information
and with good quality .
22 . Don ’ t ever leave the front page of the answer book
without filling the question numbers which you have
answered – Especially in case of CA students , make sure
that you fill the relevant question numbers which you
have answered on the front page of answer books . Make
sure you enter correctly your role numbers – in words
and figures where ever necessary and subject code
properly on the first page .
23 . Don ’ t be careless while tying tag to the additional
sheet - In case you borrow additional sheet don ’ t forget
to tie the tag properly and cross check the same at the
time of revising your answers at the end .
24 . Don ’ t worry about the exams after you come out of
the examination hall – After coming out of exam don ’ t
start self assessment and get in to discussion with your
friends on the answers to each and every question . Even
at home don ’ t refer notes or solutions for the questions
to which you have already answered. Start fresh and
concentrate only on next exams and prepare for it .
25 . Don ’ t be pessimists be optimist and see good side of
life when there are failures - Exams are process of
evaluation of what you know and what you don ’ t know .
It is not last in life and if I fail that doesn’ t mean that I
don ’ t know anything and I am unfit to do any work . I can
still come up by improving the grey areas . Always be
optimist and put the efforts and finally can reap the
benefit of success. So, don ’ t loose hopes in case if you
couldn ’ t fair well in one paper . There are still hopes to
get exemption in rest of the paper and can carry
forward for next year.
So my dear Professional students prepare with passion
and in order to achieve something in life . If no successes
here , then don ’ t worry there are other doors which are
open where we get warm welcome . Put sincere and hard
efforts and success will follow .
All the best..
regards,
ADMIN : NISHANT JAIN
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