SCRA Preparation: Countdown Starts, Time to Study Hard

SCRA (Special Class Railway Apprentices) is one of the prestigious exams of the country which opens a doorway for a bright future. It’s a unique training scheme where smart young candidates are selected and trained by Indian Railway, to be skilled Mechanical Engineers. SCRA exam is conducted every year by Union Public Service Commission to select only those students who actually deserve it. In sort, cracking SCRA exam is not an easy task but your hard work and dedication can help you to acquire considerable success in this exam. In case you are going to appear for SCRA then this is the right time to study at optimum level.

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SCRA Exam Pattern

Before going to discuss some other aspects of SCRA, let us first concentrate on its exam pattern. Basically, the SCRA exam is conducted in its two major parts: Part I & Part II. However, it is must to clear Part I exam in order to become eligible to appear in Part II exam. Part I exam is actually a written test of 600 marks whereas; the part II exam will be a personality test of 200 marks. Details associated to SCRA part I exam is as follows:

Important Highlights

• The language mode of the question paper will be English only.

• Types of all questions will be objective only.

• Questions will be asked as per course structure of class 12^th.

• Calculators are strictly prohibited inside the examination hall. Such cases are not going to be tolerated under any circumstances.

Tricks to Clear the Written Exam

Above mentioned information are all about the SCRA exam pattern which must be followed every SCRA aspirants. Now, here we are providing you some tricks to clear the written exam (as suggested by experts, aspirants and toppers).

• The first key of successful preparation is to understand the entire SCRA syllabus.
• Create a powerful schedule for study and try to put extra effort on your weak zones.
• Concentrate on only those topics which are truly essential. Don’t waste your time in studying unnecessary topics. Smart study is preferred.
• Paper 1 is assumed as scoring paper so concentrate on important topics of class 12^th. Be specialized on concepts; memorizing anything can’t make you able to crack this exam.
• For preparation of English concentrate on basic concepts of grammar and practice on the same.
• While preparing Physics, keep a separate note with you and start putting important concepts/formula on the same. It’ll help you while revision.
• Practice on numerical types questions of Physics & Chemistry.
• Coming to the preparation of Chemistry subject, make a separate note for Physical, Organic and Inorganic chemistry in order to avoid confusions.
• Solve previous year’s questions papers and sample papers.
• Concentrate on each and every aspect of syllabus specially on your weak zones.

Types of Interview Questions Asked in the SCRA Exam

Remember, Interviewers have complete information about your academic background and extracurricular activities, you were involved. So, first concentrate on preparing for yourself. Gather all possible information about the academic activities you did. Interviewers may ask you questions related to your state or recent hot topics. Whatever they’ll ask to you but their basic motto is always to analyze your knowledge, personality, confidence, communication skills, strength & weakness, mental & physical ability, presence of mind etc. So, just recognize your ability and be confident.

Last Minute Tips to Crack SCRA exam

• Revise all sections you have studied.
• Do not try new topic if time is less; it may reduce your confidence level & stamina.
• Solve some sample papers.
• Memorize all important formula’s associated to Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
• Take healthy & nutritious diet and sleep well.

Recommended Books to Prepare for SCRA Exam

• Abstract Algebra by David S. Dummit and Richard M. Foote
• Algebra by S.K Goyal
• Concepts of Physics by HC Verma
• Physical Chemistry by OP Tandon
• Organic Chemistry by Morrison and Boyd
• Objective General English by R. S. Aggarwal
• IES General Ability by G K P
• Self Study Guide for SCRA by Dr. Sushil Verma, M.K. Dikshit, R.K Agarwal

Good Luck!!