How to Score 50/50 marks in Reasoning Section of SSC CHSL Exam?

The Combined Higher Secondary Examination is one of the most desired and competitive exams conducted by the Staff Selection Commission. The reason is that candidates who prepare for any other SSC Exam also fill out the form for the SSC CHSL exam as the exam pattern and syllabus are similar to many other exams and they just have to be 12th pass to be eligible. The combination of these factors sees the highest number of applications submitted among all the recruitment drives conducted by the SSC.

The application process for SSC CHSL 2024 is now complete and the commission is all set to conduct the Tier 1 exam from 1st to 12th July 2024. The candidates who have successfully submitted their applications are now in the final phase of their preparations. In this article, we have attempted to help them by providing a few points that they can inculcate in their preparation strategy to score full marks in the Reasoning section of the exam and maximize their chances of getting selected in various posts across multiple departments of the government of India.

How to Score 50/50 marks in the Reasoning Section of the SSC CHSL Exam?

Since the adoption of the latest exam pattern, the importance of the General Intelligence & Reasoning section of the Tier 1 exam has increased manifolds. Out of the total 100 questions asked in the exam, 25 of them are asked in the Reasoning section which gives it 25% weightage of the exam. As each question carries 2 marks, it makes this section worth 50 marks. However, the candidates should be careful while attempting the questions as a negative marking of 0.5 marks is applicable to the Tier 1 exam.

Now that we are acquainted with how important the Reasoning section is in the SSC CHSL Exam, we should go through some steps that the candidates can follow to score more in the computer-based exam under this question. The aim however should be to score 100 percent (50 out of 50) marks in the Tier 1 Exam.

Going through the Syllabus, Exam Pattern and Previous Year’s Question Papers

The very first step of figuring out the proper strategy for the Reasoning section is to know what is asked in the paper and what are the level of questions asked. To know what is asked, the candidates can go through the entire detailed syllabus provided in the official notification. And to know the way in which the questions are asked can be known by analyzing the exam pattern and the previous year’s questions. For the reference of the candidates, we have provided the syllabus here also.

Practicing Previous Year Papers

Apart from the points discussed above regarding the importance of the previous year’s papers, they add much more value to the preparation process. They are the most authentic repository of exam-level questions that the candidates can use to practice the concepts learned. It is advised to solve at least 2 sets of the Reasoning section from the previous years to understand the latest exam pattern and the types of questions that can be asked in the upcoming exam.

Making Handwritten Notes

The Reasoning section in the SSC CHSL Exam contains many topics as mentioned in the syllabus provided above. In each topic, there are many topics that eventually constitute a very wide range of topics. To manage such an extensive syllabus, the candidates should apply various techniques, among which handwritten notes are the most important. In these notes, they can make crisp summaries of complicated concepts which can help them save time and effort.

Strengthening the Mathematics and English Language Sections

As we know that the questions asked in the Reasoning section are nothing bu the combination of language and calculation. Hence, if a candidate prepares well for the Mathematics and English Language sections of the Tier 1 exam, it can help him clear almost all the concepts and solve maximum questions based on them with ease. Moreover, in some questions such as Syllogism, the topics learned in the General Awareness section also help a lot.

Practicing the Reasoning Section Questions asked in other SSC Exams

This is one of the most useful tips for scoring high in the Reasoning section of the SSC CHSL Exam. The Staff Selection Commission carries out many other recruitment processes such as CGL, CPO, MTS, Stenographer, JHT, etc. In almost all of these exams, the section on Reasoning is common in the Computer Based Examination. This provides the candidates with hundreds of exam-level sets for practice. The candidates can use them to be ready for any type of question that can be asked in the upcoming CHSL Exam.

 Attempting Mock Tests

In today’s digital world, every candidate has access to the same resources and preparation material. so, to stand apart and stay ahead of the competition, the candidates should start thinking like the examiner who sets the question paper and to do so it is extremely important to start attempting mock tests as soon as possible. The sectional tests will provide the candidates with a sense of their strong and weak areas and modify their preparation strategy accordingly. On the other hand, full-length mock tests will help them improve their time management skills and their accuracy levels.

The points provided above are just suggestions and the candidates should make a strategy that suits them in every way keeping these points in mind. The candidates who aim to score 50 out of 50 marks in the Reasoning section of the SSC CHSL Exam will benefit by adapting these points and implementing them according to their strengths and weaknesses.