SAAT 2026 PREPARATION TIPS

The Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Admission Test (SAAT) 2026 is a competitive entrance exam for admission to various UG and PG courses at Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University (SOA). To perform well, you need a strategic study plan, time management, and consistent practice.

1. Understand the SAAT 2026 Exam Pattern

Before starting your preparation, familiarize yourself with the exam structure:

• Mode of Exam: Online (CBT)
• Question Type: Objective (MCQs)
• Total Questions: 120 – 180 (depending on the course)
• Total Marks: 480 (4 marks per question)
• Negative Marking: –1 for each wrong answer
• Duration: 2 hours
• Subjects: Based on the course applied (e.g., PCM/PCB for B.Tech, Biology/Chemistry/Physics for B.Sc Nursing, etc.)

2. Know the Syllabus Thoroughly

• Focus on the SAAT 2026 syllabus as per your chosen course.
• For B.Tech aspirants, prepare from Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics based on Class 11 & 12 NCERT.
• For Medical/Nursing courses, focus on Biology along with Physics & Chemistry.
• For MBA/MCA aspirants, cover topics like Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, General Knowledge, and English.

3. Create a Realistic Study Plan

• Make a daily schedule dividing time among subjects.
• Allocate 2–3 hours per subject daily, depending on your strengths and weaknesses.
• Set weekly targets and review your progress.
• Dedicate the last month exclusively to revision and mock tests.

4. Choose the Right Study Material

Some recommended books for SAAT 2026:

• Physics: Concepts of Physics by H.C. Verma, NCERT Physics
• Chemistry: O.P. Tandon, NCERT Chemistry
• Mathematics: R.D. Sharma, NCERT Mathematics
• Biology: Trueman’s Biology, NCERT Biology
• MBA/MCA: R.S. Aggarwal (Quantitative Aptitude & Reasoning), Arun Sharma (Logical Reasoning)

5. Focus on Conceptual Clarity

• Instead of rote learning, understand concepts thoroughly.
• Make short notes for formulas, reactions, and key points.
• Practice derivations, numericals, and case-based problems.

6. Practice Mock Tests & Previous Papers

• Solve SAAT previous year question papers to understand the difficulty level.
• Attempt mock tests regularly to improve speed and accuracy.
• Analyze mistakes and work on weak areas.

7. Time Management in the Exam

• Do not spend too much time on a single question.
• Attempt easier sections first to secure quick marks.
• Keep the last 10–15 minutes for revising marked answers.

8. Stay Updated & Healthy

• Check the official website for regular updates.
• Maintain a healthy lifestyle:
• Eat nutritious food
• Get 7–8 hours of sleep
• Avoid stress and stay positive

9. Quick Preparation Tips

• Stick to NCERT textbooks as the base.
• Make a formula sheet for Physics and Mathematics.
• Revise organic and inorganic chemistry reactions daily.
• For Biology, prepare short notes for diagrams, definitions, and examples.
• Practice daily quizzes for speed enhancement.

10. Final Month Strategy

• Revise entire syllabus at least 2 times.
• Solve at least 5–7 full-length mock tests.
• Focus more on strong subjects to maximize marks.
• Avoid starting completely new topics in the last week

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