How Solving Previous Years’ Papers and Mock Tests Can Boost Your Exam Score Fast

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Why Solving Previous Years’ Papers and Giving Mock Tests is Very Important for Exam Preparation



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Introduction
If you are preparing for exams like JEE, NEET, UPSC, or even your school board exams, you may be studying from books, attending classes, and making notes.
But still, you may feel like something is missing.
That missing part is practice.
To crack any exam, it is not enough to study.
You must practice in the right way.
Two things can help you become better every day:
1. Solving previous years’ question papers

2. Giving mock tests regularly


Let us understand why these two things are essential.

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What are Previous Years’ Papers
Previous years’ papers are the actual exam papers from past years. These are the same questions that were asked in the real exam.
When you solve them, you get a clear idea of what kind of questions are usually asked and how the paper is structured.
Benefits of Solving Previous Years’ Papers
You understand the exam pattern and difficulty level
You see which topics are repeated often
You learn to manage time during the exam
You feel more confident and less nervous
You come closer to the real exam experience

When Should You Start Solving Them
You can start solving these papers once you have finished around 60 to 70 per cent of your syllabus. At that time, you will be able to solve most of the questions and check your progress.

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What are Mock Tests
Mock tests are practice tests that are designed just like the real exam. You can give them online or offline. They are usually timed, just like the real exam.
Mock tests help you test your knowledge, speed, and accuracy.
Why You Should Give Mock Tests
You get the feeling of sitting in a real exam
You learn how to complete the paper within the time limit
You find out your strong and weak areas
You improve your thinking speed and decision-making
You become mentally prepared for the actual exam day

How Often Should You Give Mock Tests
In the beginning, you can give one mock test every week. As the exam gets closer, you should increase the number of mock tests to two or three per week.

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How to Analyse Your Mock Tests
Many students give mock tests but forget to check their mistakes. That is not helpful.
The real improvement happens when you learn from your mistakes.
Here is how you should analyse a mock test:
Go through all the questions you got wrong
Understand why you made those mistakes
Write your silly mistakes in a small notebook
See where you spent too much time
Revise the topics where you were confused

If you do this regularly, you will see fast improvement.

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A Simple Study Plan with PYQs and Mock Tests
Here is a basic three-month plan you can follow easily:
First Month
Finish 60 to 70 per cent of your syllabus
Start solving previous years’ papers
Second Month
Give one mock test every week
Check your mistakes and improve
Third Month
Give two or three full mock tests every week
Focus on weak topics and revise all chapters
This plan is simple but very effective if followed properly.

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Final Thoughts
Reading and learning from books is important. But that is only the first step.
To truly perform well in the exam, you must also practice the actual style of the exam. That is where previous years’ question papers and mock tests help you the most.
If you want to become a topper or just improve your score, then start solving these papers and giving mock tests from today.
Remember, smart practice is always better than just hard work.
You do not need to be perfect. You only need to keep improving.
Keep going and you will succeed.

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