SSC CGL Tier-II exam is the second stage of the SSC CGL Examination. As compared to SSC CGL Tier 1, it has lesser sections, but the difficulty level of the exam is higher than the first stage. Due to a high number of applicants and a limited amount of seats, the SSC CGL Examination is considered to be one of the most difficult exams. The preparation for the exam takes several months; thus, it is ideal to qualify the exam in the first attempt itself. We have curated a few tips and tricks to ensure that you are fully prepared to ace the SSC CGL Tier 2 Examination in the first attempt.

1.Syllabus and Exam Pattern: 

By now you must be well versed with the SSC CGL Exam pattern, but you still must go through the syllabus for SSC CGL Tier 2 in an exhaustive manner. Make sure you write down the syllabus on a piece of paper or take a print our for your study area. Now you have a To-do for the remaining time for your exam preparation. The Quantitative Ability section is divided into two parts: Arithmetic and Advance Maths The general trend of the ratio of questions asked in the Quantitative Ability section is 60:40 for Arithmetic and Advanced Maths. English Language & Comprehension Section can be divide into three parts: Grammar, Vocabulary and Reading Comprehension. You must also note that negative marking and number of questions for both sections are different. SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam contains 200 questions of English and 100 questions of Maths. There will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks in English and 0.50 marks for every wrong answer in Quantitative Aptitude.

2.Previous Year Papers

SSC CGL Tier 2 Previous year papers should be your starting point and the endpoint of your preparation. To begin with, you must solve 2-3 past year question papers to analyse your strengths and weaknesses. This practice shall also give you an insight into the amount of preparation required to reach the desired level. The SSC CGL Tier 2 Previous Year papers give you an accurate idea about the type of questions asked and the marks distribution across all the topics. After you have completed the syllabus and have reached the end of the preparation, solve the previous year papers again to enjoy the improvement and the preparedness for the SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam. You can learn and prepare using Gradeup for SSC CGL 2020 Examination with expert support, several expert-curated mock test and previous year papers.

3. Practise and Memorise

The key to qualify SSC CGL Tier 2 Examination is practising and revision. The Quantitative Ability section contains topics which require memorisation of formulas. You already know all the formulas for the Arithmetic section, you must write and memorise all the Advanced Maths formulas like for Mensuration, Trigonometry, Algebra, etc. The English Section demands a stronghold on vocabulary which need regular revision. You must also curate a habit of reading as it will help in both comprehension and Grammar. 

4. Speed and Accuracy

Every SSC CGL Topper swears by the importance of speed while solving the paper. You must curate a habit of solving SSC CGL mock tests every day. Attempting the mock tests will ensure better clarity of concepts and shall help you improve your speed and accuracy. The idea is to reach a level in your preparation where you can solve a few questions without using pen and paper. As it is an online paper, especially problems involving diagrams might take more time to answer if you redraw the sketch on paper. Learn to solve repetitive and easy questions mentally and without writing. 

5. How to attempt the paper

Your entire preparation for SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam comes down to 4 hours of the examination. There are a few points that you must remember while attempting the paper. 
1) There is a time gap between the two papers, do not spend that time checking the first paper. Spend that time to hydrate yourself, maybe a quick revision and a small nap. 
2) Try to solve questions with the trick you have practised and always answer those questions with a fixed method or short trick to save time. 
3) Avoid questions with elaborate calculations. The trick to clear the cut off is to attempt maximum accurate questions and not the most difficult ones. So focus on solving the maximum number of questions, but while doing this do not make silly mistakes or errors made in haste. 
4) Do not get stuck on a question. If you are unable to solve it, move on and come back to the question later. 

Lastly, do not overthink about the consequences of the result. Just be present in the exam hall and give your best attempt. You will undoubtedly clear SSC CGL Tier 2 exam with a good score.
 

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