How to Prepare for the CBSE Board Exam in 15 Days: A Smart & Practical Guide

While many people might find it daunting to prepare for the CBSE Board Exam in 15 days because it certainly sounds like the most stressful thing to do, getting the right strategy, enough discipline, and a decent study plan to jump start more than just your basic performance is absolutely achievable! Remember, it is not about studying more, it is about studying smart.

This 15-day practice plan should help you center your objectives whether you are rehearsing the entire course or filling in the gaps.

1. Get to Know the CBSE Exam Pattern

Before cracking into the study material, you will need to dedicate a few hours to the following:

• Recent CBSE syllabus
• Allocation of scores
• Chapter weights
• Exam Structure (case study, multiple-choice, long response)

Understanding the above will help you avoid wasting time on the irrelevant concepts.

You should emphasize study on the more important concepts.

2. Prepare a Practical Study Plan for 15 Days

Strategically planned study schedules can be your most valuable resource

Guide to Daily Study:

Morning (3–4 hrs): Study the more challenging concepts

Afternoon (2–3 hrs): Go through the notes and the NCERT

Evening (2 hrs): Solve problems and other questions

Night (1 hr): Conduct a shallow review / recall formulas / sketch diagrams

On each given study day, prioritize studying 1 particular subject, and do a review of a more manageable or secondary subject.

3. Use NCERT Books and Nothing Else

NCERT is what the exams are grounded on, it's what you need to focus on.

• Don't skip any lines
• Do the in-text questions
• Memorize definitions, diagrams, and examples
• Spend time on keywords (this makes a difference in scoring answers)

NCERT = 70–80% of the questions on the test

4. Split the 15 Days Wisely

Days 1–10: Complete Syllabus & Revise

• Cover all chapters
• Concentrate on weak topics
• Create summary notes & formula sheets

Days 11–13: Practice & Sample Papers

• Complete one sample paper each day
• Do past years question papers
• Work on speed & write-up quality

Days 14–15: Revise

• Review formulas, diagrams, years, and definitions
• Look at the previous mistakes you’ve made
• Don't start any new topics 

5. Answer Writing Practice

You should do written answers, not just know them.

• Be able to do long and short answers
• Answer with headings, bullets, and keywords
• Include good diagrams (especially in Geography, and the Sciences)
• Be clear in your steps and workings in Maths & Numericals
• Clean and clear work can get you an extra 5 to 10 marks.

6. Concentrate on the Areas Where You Can Get Maximum Marks

Every subject requires a different approach.

📘 Maths

• Make it a habit to practice the formulas regularly.
• Attempt examples from the textbook.
• Prepare for the most commonly asked questions.

🔬 Science

• Understand the different diagrams and the definitions.
• Do a revision of the calculations and the different experiments.
• Prepare for the assertion reason questions and case study questions.

📚 Social Science

• Make it a point to learn the answers in bullets.
• Do a revision of the different maps on a daily basis.
• Concentrate on the important dates, terms, and the case study.

📝 English

• Make it a point to practice your writing and to include the letters and the articles.
• Review the different grammar rules.
• Be sure to learn the important themes and the characters of all the different books of literature. 

7. Steer Clear of the Pitfalls

❌ Don’t study late night continuously

❌ Don’t skip the sample papers

❌ Don’t worry about what your classmates are doing

❌ Don’t rush and make yourself anxious

✔ Make sure to remain composed 

✔ You should have faith in your preparation

✔ Try to maintain your study routine

8. Make Sure You Eat Well and Get Enough Sleep

Your brain can function at its best when your body is healthy.

• You should sleep at least 6-7 hours daily.
• Make sure to eat healthy food.
• Take short breaks every now and then. 
• Try not to spend a lot of time on your phone. 

Do not mentally burn yourself by thinking of too many things at once.

9. Revise Daily

Your brain can only remember and retain what you study, when you revise.

• Review the different things you studied on the same day.
• Try using flash cards.
• Use diagrams and revision sheets to aid you.
• Try to teach someone about the topic you have studied. 

👉 If you revise well, you won’t forget during exams.

10. Self-Confidence  

Some students maintain a positive mindset, which allows them to score over 90%, even when preparing in a rush.  

Stay positive.  

In 15 days, with a focused approach, your results can improve.  

Final Thoughts  

There’s no denying that CBSE Board Exam preparation in 15 days can be a daunting task. But, if you implement a strict schedule, emphasize NCERT material, do exercises consistently, and believe in yourself, you will reap the rewards.

All the best for your CBSE Board Exams!