Preparing for board exams doesn’t mean spending endless hours memorizing chapters. A smarter approach is to combine strategy, consistency, and self-analysis. Here are fresh, modern-style preparation tips for the CGBSE 10th and 12th Board Exams 2026:

1. Reverse Planning (Backwards Calendar)

Instead of just reading textbooks from start to finish, look at the tentative exam schedule and plan backwards. If your exam is on 10th March, keep the last 7–10 days for revision of that subject. Work backwards to assign earlier weeks for chapter coverage and practice.

2. Interleaved Learning

Avoid studying one subject continuously for days. Mix subjects within your daily routine. For example:

• Morning: Mathematics practice
• Afternoon: Science theory + diagrams
• Evening: Social Science quick notes

This reduces fatigue and improves long-term memory.

3. Active Recall Instead of Passive Reading

Highlighting or underlining won’t help much. Use active recall techniques:

• Close your book and try to write definitions from memory.
• Use flashcards for formulas and key terms.
• Solve previous year question papers without looking at solutions.

4. Micro Goals & Short Sessions

Break your study targets into micro goals. Instead of saying “I will finish Biology today”, say “I will complete Human Digestive System in 45 minutes.” Small wins boost motivation and reduce stress.

5. Teach What You Learn

Explaining a topic to a classmate or even to yourself (aloud) ensures deep understanding. If you can teach it clearly, you have mastered it.

6. Digital Resources with Discipline

YouTube lectures, exam prep apps, and online test series are valuable. But use them with discipline—avoid distractions. Allocate a specific time slot for online learning.

7. Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle

• Sleep 7–8 hours daily—brain retention is highest during proper rest.
• Eat light, nutritious food. Avoid excessive caffeine or junk food.
• Include yoga, meditation, or short walks to keep your mind fresh.

8. Three-Layer Revision Strategy

• First layer: Understand and learn all topics once.
• Second layer: Solve past year papers, sample questions, and mock tests.
• Third layer: Quick last-minute revision with notes, charts, and key formulas.