Time management for GATE

Time management for GATE

Time management is an important component of the preparation strategy for the GATE. Since it is a test of the four years of your study the course is vast. Therefore, it is advisable to start preparations as early as possible. While devising the schedule of study, you must follow the Observe, evaluate, organise, improve (OEOI) model.It will make you a better learner and you can utilise the resources in a better manner.This is how you should go about it.

• OBSERVE – Make a detailed observation of your daily activities. This will give you an idea about the time you spend in doing various kinds of things.

• EVALUATE – After you have done the observation it is time to evaluate how much of your time is spent in productive and unproductive work.

• ORGANISE– Now you can organise your activities according to their productivity. The part that was till now being wasted away in unproductive work can be curtailed and invested in studies.

•IMPROVE – The last step is the result of the above three steps. After you have organised your time you can see visible improvements in your daily schedule.

Following the above prescribed model will help you in these ways.

1. You will become focused

2. You will be able to concentrate better

3.You will feel a sense a responsibility and accountability

4. You will learn more effectively

Apart from doing the above you must be wary of some common distracters that may act as spoilsport during your preparation. They are:

1. Watching too many TV serials and movies

2. Excess sleeping

3. Spending lot of time with friends

4. Biking and travelling

5. Spending time in malls & markets

6. Brooding over the result of your preparations

You must always remember that cracking the GATE requires you to be consistent in your efforts. This can only come when you remain focused during your preparation. Though it may demand a little more of your time and energy the sacrifices will be always worth it. The end result will be positive and you will feel proud of it in future. So don’t miss the opportunity. Get going...