{"id":218378,"date":"2026-10-07T15:43:30","date_gmt":"2026-10-07T10:13:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=218378"},"modified":"2026-10-07T18:25:00","modified_gmt":"2026-10-07T12:55:00","slug":"last-minute-preparation-tips-for-rrb-ntpc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/last-minute-preparation-tips-for-rrb-ntpc\/","title":{"rendered":"Last Minute Preparation Tips for RRB NTPC, Check the Strategies"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" 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ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/last-minute-preparation-tips-for-rrb-ntpc\/#RRB_NTPC_Last_Minute_Preparation_Tips_2026\" >RRB NTPC Last Minute Preparation Tips 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/last-minute-preparation-tips-for-rrb-ntpc\/#RRB_NTPC_Exam_Pattern\" >RRB NTPC Exam Pattern<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/last-minute-preparation-tips-for-rrb-ntpc\/#RRB_NTPC_Subject-Wise_Last_Minute_Preparation_Strategy\" >RRB NTPC Subject-Wise Last Minute Preparation Strategy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" 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ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/last-minute-preparation-tips-for-rrb-ntpc\/#What_not_to_do_before_the_RRB_NTPC_Exam\" >What not to do before the RRB NTPC Exam?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/last-minute-preparation-tips-for-rrb-ntpc\/#How_to_Attempt_the_RRB_NTPC_Paper\" >How to Attempt the RRB NTPC Paper?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/last-minute-preparation-tips-for-rrb-ntpc\/#RRB_NTPC_Preparation_Books\" >RRB NTPC Preparation Books<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/last-minute-preparation-tips-for-rrb-ntpc\/#RRB_NTPC_Exam_Day_Tips\" >RRB NTPC Exam Day Tips<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/last-minute-preparation-tips-for-rrb-ntpc\/#RRB_NTPC_Last_Minute_Preparation_Final_Checklist\" >RRB NTPC Last Minute Preparation: Final Checklist<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/last-minute-preparation-tips-for-rrb-ntpc\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>RRB NTPC is one of the most competitive railway recruitment examinations in India. The last few days before the RRB NTPC exam can significantly affect your final score. Candidates should revise high-weightage topics, practice previous year questions, analyse mock-test mistakes and avoid unnecessary experimentation with new topics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this blog, we have covered the RRB NTPC last minute preparation tips 2026, CBT 1 and CBT 2 exam patterns, subject-wise revision strategy, important topics, a 15-day study plan and exam-day preparation tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-rrb-ntpc-last-minute-preparation-tips-2026\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RRB_NTPC_Last_Minute_Preparation_Tips_2026\"><\/span>RRB NTPC Last Minute Preparation Tips 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates preparing for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/rrb-ntpc-notification\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RRB NTPC Examination<\/a> should use the final phase of preparation mainly for revision and practice. Instead of increasing the number of study hours suddenly, focus on improving accuracy and revising topics that you have already prepared. Here are some important RRB NTPC last minute preparation tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Revise the complete RRB NTPC exam pattern and marking scheme.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prioritise high-weightage and frequently asked topics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid starting completely new or difficult chapters at the last moment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Solve RRB NTPC previous year question papers regularly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attempt full-length mock tests under exam-like conditions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Analyse every mock test and identify repeated mistakes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Revise Mathematics formulas, short tricks and calculation techniques.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Revise important <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/current-affairs-for-railway-exam\/\">Current Affairs<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/static-gk-topics\/\">Static GK<\/a> facts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practice Reasoning questions with a timer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepare short revision notes for formulas, facts and concepts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid blind guessing because the examination carries negative marking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain proper sleep and routine during the final preparation phase.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-rrb-ntpc-exam-pattern\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RRB_NTPC_Exam_Pattern\"><\/span>RRB NTPC Exam Pattern <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before planning the last few days of preparation, candidates should clearly understand the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/rrb-ntpc-exam-pattern\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RRB NTPC Exam Pattern<\/a> including how many questions are asked from each section and how much time is available. Both CBT 1 and CBT 2 include questions from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>General Awareness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mathematics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>General Intelligence and Reasoning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a negative marking of <strong>1\/3 mark<\/strong> for every incorrect answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-rrb-ntpc-cbt-1-exam-pattern\">RRB NTPC CBT 1 Exam Pattern<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The RRB NTPC CBT 1 examination contains <strong>100 questions for 100 marks<\/strong>. Candidates are generally given <strong>90 minutes<\/strong> to complete the paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Section<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Number of Questions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Marks<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General Awareness<\/td><td>40<\/td><td>40<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mathematics<\/td><td>30<\/td><td>30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General Intelligence and Reasoning<\/td><td>30<\/td><td>30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>100<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>100<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The official notification states that the section-wise distribution is indicative and slight variation may occur in the actual examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-rrb-ntpc-cbt-2-exam-pattern\">RRB NTPC CBT 2 Exam Pattern<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates shortlisted through CBT 1 are required to appear for CBT 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Section<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Number of Questions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Marks<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General Awareness<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>50<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mathematics<\/td><td>35<\/td><td>35<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General Intelligence and Reasoning<\/td><td>35<\/td><td>35<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>120<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>120<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The duration of CBT 2 is generally <strong>90 minutes<\/strong>, with 1\/3 negative marking for every incorrect response.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-rrb-ntpc-subject-wise-last-minute-preparation-strategy\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RRB_NTPC_Subject-Wise_Last_Minute_Preparation_Strategy\"><\/span>RRB NTPC Subject-Wise Last Minute Preparation Strategy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A good last-minute strategy should not give equal time to every topic. Candidates should spend more time on topics that are frequently asked and can be revised quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong><strong>Subject<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><strong>Important Topics to Revise<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/mathematics-questions-for-rrb-ntpc\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mathematics<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>Number System, Simplification, Percentage, Ratio and Proportion, Profit and Loss, Simple and Compound Interest, Average, Time and Work, Pipes and Cisterns, Time-Speed-Distance, Mensuration, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Data Interpretation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/general-intelligence-and-reasoning-questions-in-rrb-ntpc\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">General Intelligence &amp; Reasoning<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>Analogy, Classification, Number and Alphabet Series, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Syllogism, Venn Diagrams, Mathematical Operations, Ranking and Order, Statement and Conclusion, Puzzles, Calendar and Clock<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rrb-ntpc-gk-questions\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">General Awareness<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>Current Affairs, Indian History, Indian Geography, Indian Polity, Indian Economy, General Science, Environment, Art and Culture, Government Schemes, Awards and Honours, Sports, Books and Authors, Important Organisations, Railway-related General Awareness, Important Days and Events<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-many-mock-tests-should-you-attempt-before-rrb-ntpc\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_Mock_Tests_should_you_attempt_before_RRB_NTPC\"><\/span>How many Mock Tests should you attempt before RRB NTPC?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The number of mocks is less important than the quality of analysis. During the final phase, candidates can attempt one full-length mock per day, depending on their preparation level. After every mock, analyze:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Area<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>What to Check<\/strong>?<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Accuracy<\/td><td>How many attempted questions were correct?<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Time Management<\/td><td>Which section consumed the most time?<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Weak Topics<\/td><td>Which chapters caused repeated errors?<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Guesswork<\/td><td>How many marks were lost due to unnecessary attempts?<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Question Selection<\/td><td>Did you leave easy questions while attempting difficult ones?<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Calculation Errors<\/td><td>Were mistakes conceptual or calculation-based?<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/rrb-ntpc-mock-test\/?ref=contad-rrb-blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt Free RRB NTPC Mock Test<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-rrb-ntpc-previous-year-papers\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RRB_NTPC_Previous_Year_Papers\"><\/span>RRB NTPC Previous Year Papers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Previous year papers are one of the most useful resources during last-minute preparation because they help candidates understand:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Actual difficulty level<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Frequently repeated concepts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Question framing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Topic-wise weightage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expected calculation level<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time required for different question types<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rrb-ntpc-pyps\/?ref=contmk-blog-rnmbq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download RRB NTPC Previous Year Question Papers<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-rrb-ntpc-15-day-study-plan\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RRB_NTPC_15-Day_Study_Plan\"><\/span>RRB NTPC 15-Day Study Plan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates who have approximately two weeks remaining can follow the study plan below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Day<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Preparation Focus<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Day 1<\/strong><\/td><td>Mathematics formula revision + arithmetic practice<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Day 2<\/strong><\/td><td>Reasoning mixed practice<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Day 3<\/strong><\/td><td>General Awareness revision<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Day 4<\/strong><\/td><td>Mathematics sectional test + analysis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Day 5<\/strong><\/td><td>Reasoning sectional test + analysis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Day 6<\/strong><\/td><td>Current Affairs + Static GK revision<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Day 7<\/strong><\/td><td>Full-length mock test + detailed analysis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Day 8<\/strong><\/td><td>Revise weak Mathematics topics<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Day 9<\/strong><\/td><td>Revise weak Reasoning topics<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Day 10<\/strong><\/td><td>General Science + General Awareness revision<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Day 11<\/strong><\/td><td>Previous year question paper<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Day 12<\/strong><\/td><td>Full-length mock + mistake revision<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Day 13<\/strong><\/td><td>High-weightage topics + formula revision<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Day 14<\/strong><\/td><td>Previous year questions + light mock practice<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Day 15<\/strong><\/td><td>Quick revision, documents check and proper rest<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-rrb-ntpc-7-day-last-minute-strategy\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RRB_NTPC_7-Day_Last_Minute_Strategy\"><\/span>RRB NTPC 7-Day Last Minute Strategy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If only one week remains, candidates should avoid extensive chapter-wise preparation. Use the final seven days like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Day<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Target<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Day 1<\/td><td>Mathematics revision + mock<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Day 2<\/td><td>Reasoning revision + mock<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Day 3<\/td><td>General Awareness revision<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Day 4<\/td><td>Previous year paper + error analysis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Day 5<\/td><td>Full mock + weak-topic revision<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Day 6<\/td><td>Formula, Current Affairs and short-note revision<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Day 7<\/td><td>Light revision and rest<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-not-to-do-before-the-rrb-ntpc-exam\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_not_to_do_before_the_RRB_NTPC_Exam\"><\/span>What not to do before the RRB NTPC Exam?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates sometimes lose marks because they change their R<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/rrb-ntpc-preparation\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RB NTPC Preparation Strategy <\/a>immediately before the examination. Avoid the following mistakes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Starting multiple new chapters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attempting too many mocks without analysing them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Studying late into the night.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Memorising formulas without practising questions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ignoring General Awareness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practising only your strongest subject.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Taking unnecessary guesses in mock tests.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Comparing your mock scores constantly with other candidates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Changing your exam-attempt strategy at the last moment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-attempt-the-rrb-ntpc-paper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Attempt_the_RRB_NTPC_Paper\"><\/span>How to Attempt the RRB NTPC Paper?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no compulsory order in which candidates must attempt the sections. The best order depends on individual strengths. A practical strategy is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Start with your strongest section \u2192 complete easy questions \u2192 move to moderate questions \u2192 return to doubtful questions only if time remains.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since there is negative marking, accuracy should remain the priority. For example, if a question is taking considerably longer than expected, mark it for review and move ahead rather than losing time that could be used to solve easier questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-rrb-ntpc-preparation-books\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RRB_NTPC_Preparation_Books\"><\/span>RRB NTPC Preparation Books<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates can use standard <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/rrb-ntpc-books\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RRB NTPC Books<\/a> for concept revision and additional practice. However, during the final days, it is better to rely primarily on already-used books, previous year papers and personal notes rather than switching resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Subject<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Recommended Resource<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General Knowledge<\/td><td>Lucent&#8217;s General Knowledge<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General Awareness<\/td><td>Arihant General Awareness<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reasoning<\/td><td>A Modern Approach to Verbal &amp; Non-Verbal Reasoning<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Analytical Reasoning<\/td><td>Analytical Reasoning by M.K. Pandey<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mathematics<\/td><td>Fast Track Objective Arithmetic<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mathematics<\/td><td>Magical Book on Quicker Maths<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Previous Year Practice<\/td><td>Railway\/RRB chapter-wise solved papers<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-rrb-ntpc-exam-day-tips\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RRB_NTPC_Exam_Day_Tips\"><\/span>RRB NTPC Exam Day Tips<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Preparation does not end with studying. Candidates should also be ready for the examination-day process. 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