ETEA stands for Education Testing and Evaluation Agency. It is an organization which conducts test of medicine and engineering in the province Khyber Pakhtunkhwa of Pakistan. This test is a challenging one and every year many students are unable to qualify for it because of lack of guidance. The format of the test is that there are total 200 MCQs. 60 for Physics, 60 for Chemistry, 30 for Botany, 30 for Zoology, and 20 for general English. Each MCQ carry 4 marks. For one question wrong, a deduction of one mark and zero for not attempting any MCQs. Here are a few tips for Premedical students of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Steps

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    Go to the shop and buy a model book of MCQs named 'ETEA' and make yourself informed about the format of the test. This will help to prepare you for the real test through practice.[1]
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    Have full confidence in yourself. You are the one who will qualify this test.
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    When you get admission into your first year of premedical, make it a habit to listen attentively to each and every lecture of the science classes. Take notes on each lecture.
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    Make a good habit to study regularly. This habit will be fruitful when you will qualify for the test.
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    Try to memorize the important information of your books of sciences.
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    Start working on your English from the first year. For this purpose only, try to read the newspaper regularly.
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    Don't waste your precious time of the first year and second year in practicing MCQs. Focus on your board exam because board marks are of great importance. They are added as 60 percent in final aggregate.
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    After giving a second year board exam and practical exams, start preparing for the test. Don't take tension about it in first and second years. Don't excessively think about it. Your time for preparing for it comes after practical exams of the second year. Mind it!
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    Make a study plan for yourself in the practical exams of the second year.
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    Try to understand the chapter and then read it for several times. After you have gone through the chapter, do its exercise. Practice MCQs of ETEA and Pretest.[2]
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    Don't be too hard on MCQs. Practice MCQs for the sake of practice, not for the sake of learning. Don't memorize the MCQs because MCQs don't come from MCQ practice books. They are based entirely on your courses' books. If you follow this step, your results will be fruitful.[3]
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    Which book is best for ETEA preparation?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    The ICA Mcqs book is best for ETEA preparation. First go through the chapter and then go through the Mcqs. You should be able to solve 90% of the Mcqs; if not, go through the chapter again.
  • Question
    How long do I study for the ETEA test?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    You should start preparing right away to ensure that you have maximum time to study for the ETEA test.
  • Question
    What should I do for physics calculation MCQs?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Don't worry, because the calculations (most of the time) are extremely simple and you can do that with basic math skills and without the help of any calculator. Just know all the formulas.
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Warnings

  • If you only attempt 100 confirmed MCQS, you will get 400 marks.
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  • Don't be afraid of negative marking. Don't be afraid of wrong guesses.
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  • While doing the test, don't mark yourself. Your aim should be attempting 200 MCQs.
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  • Don't study two days before the test. Try to relax yourself in these two days. If anything is left, leave that. Don't stress about it.
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  • Don't go for cheating or short cuts because there are no short cuts for it.
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  • Don't practice too many MCQs. Only practice ETEA and Pretest because MCQs of the test are based on these books.
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  • Don't let your friends distract you round the test days. Try to completely isolate yourself.
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Alexander Ruiz, M.Ed.
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This article was co-authored by Alexander Ruiz, M.Ed.. Alexander Ruiz is an Educational Consultant and the Educational Director of Link Educational Institute, a tutoring business based in Claremont, California that provides customizable educational plans, subject and test prep tutoring, and college application consulting. With over a decade and a half of experience in the education industry, Alexander coaches students to increase their self-awareness and emotional intelligence while achieving skills and the goal of achieving skills and higher education. He holds a BA in Psychology from Florida International University and an MA in Education from Georgia Southern University. This article has been viewed 76,728 times.
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