Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025: 5 things to learn from toppers for exam preparation

Maintain a balanced schedule: In the latest episode, Ishita Kishore emphasised the importance of honesty and how to avoid being overcome by fear. She also stressed the need for a balanced schedule: studying for 7-8 hours, doing hobbies for 1-2 hours, and getting enough sleep. (Image: X )

Practice writing: Shuchismita Adhikari advised concentrating on preparation and writing answers during revision to help clarify learned concepts. While reading, you may feel confident, the challenge starts when you struggle to express your thoughts in writing, she said. (Image: X )

Extracurricular activities can be your saviour: Radhika Singhal said extracurricular activities help build confidence. She also mentioned focusing on preparation instead of worrying about what questions will come in the exam. (Image: X )

Personalised preparation and learning to prioritise: Ashish Kumar Verma said that everyone’s preparation was unique and there was no single rule applicable to all. He said he used different strategies because he did not find making notes helpful. Nistha recommended revising previous years’ questions first and prioritising those topics, underlining the necessity of “becoming wise with revise.” She added that focus on key topics that are frequently asked instead of everything. (Image: X )

Make sacrifices to achieve goals: Jai Kumar Bohara suggested studying for 25 minutes, taking a 5-minute break and sticking to this method. His advice to students was to be willing to make sacrifices to attain their ambitions. (Image: X )

The previous episodes featured several celebrities who also shared their experiences to tackle exam stress. Vikrant Massey asked students to practice the “power of visualisation”. He said students should write in a journal about their feelings and what their goal is. He further mentioned that studying is to pass in life not only in exams, highlighting that you should be kind and restart if you are unable to meet your expectations. (Image: Instagram)

 “Express, never suppress,” was Deepika Padukone’s message to students. She also explained how dealing with mental health challenges can empower a person and further talked about the invaluable lessons she learned from her struggles. (Image: X)

Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, popularly known as Sadhguru, also shared powerful mindfulness techniques to boost focus and excel in exams. The founder of the Isha Foundation said that education should not be limited to examinations; it should provide access to life. He said students should make their textbooks a source of enjoyment and not a challenge. (Image: YouTube)

Olympic boxer and former Rajya Sabha member M C Mary Kom discussed how she challenged the popular belief that boxing was not a women’s sport, defying societal stereotypes not just for herself but also for the community. She advised others to become their anchors and reminisced about her 20-year journey as a daughter, wife and mother. (Image: X)