SSC CGL 2025 - Best Strategy
SSC CGL 2025 - Best Strategy to Crack the Exam
Since the exam is expected in June or July, you have 3-4 months to prepare effectively.
Follow this strategy to maximize your score.
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1. Phase-wise Preparation Plan
Phase 1: Concept Building (March - April)
- Focus on Basics - Strengthen fundamentals in Quant, English, and Reasoning.
- Daily Practice - Solve 50-100 questions per subject.
- Mock Tests (2 per week) - Analyze mistakes and track improvement.
- Current Affairs + GK - Study daily (last 6-8 months are crucial).
Phase 2: Intensive Practice (May - Exam Month)
- Daily Full-Length Mock Tests - Simulate exam conditions.
- Error Log Maintenance - Revise weak areas frequently.
- Time Management - Aim to complete each section within time limits.
- Revision of Formulas, Grammar Rules, and GK Notes.
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2. Section-Wise Strategy
Quantitative Aptitude:
- Learn shortcuts & tricks for fast calculations.
- Focus on Arithmetic (50%) + Advanced Maths (50%).
- Solve Previous Year Papers (PYQs) for pattern understanding.
English Language:
- Daily vocabulary (20 words) - Focus on Synonyms, Antonyms, Idioms.
- Master Grammar Rules - Practice error detection & sentence improvement.
- Read editorials to improve comprehension speed.
Reasoning Ability:
- Prioritize Puzzles, Syllogism, Coding-Decoding, and Series.
- Solve 50 questions daily to improve speed.
- Avoid time-consuming questions in the exam.
General Awareness (GA & Current Affairs):
- Focus on History, Polity, Economics, Geography from Lucent + NCERTs.
- Revise last 6-8 months of Current Affairs.
- Make Short Notes for quick revision.
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3. Mock Tests & Analysis
- March - April: 2-3 mocks per week.
- May - Exam Month: 1 mock test daily.
- Analyze mistakes - Focus on weak areas.
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4. Best Study Materials
- Quant: Rakesh Yadav / Arun Sharma / PYQs
- English: Plinth to Paramount / SP Bakshi / Editorials
- Reasoning: RS Aggarwal / Kiran's Previous Year Papers
- GA: Lucent GK / NCERTs / Monthly Current Affairs PDF
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5. Exam Hall Strategy
- Start with your strongest section (to gain confidence).
- Avoid tricky questions initially - Solve easy ones first.
- Manage time well - Do not spend more than 1 min/question.
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Golden Rule: Mock, Revise, Repeat!