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Getting ready for the medical entrance examination is always quite demanding because of the large number of students competing for very few seats. One’s success doesn’t merely rest on how brilliant a person is in such exams, it fundamentally depends on how smartly and consistently one has prepared himself or herself for it and how well he or she can manage with pressure. The ABC Rule-the Availability, Behavior, and Competency-is a schematic representation which can maximally increase the chances of success. Let’s elaborate on this a little.
- A – Availability: The 180-Day Rule
The first and most important success factors is availability. If you commit 180 consecutive days of study time every day, your success percentage in clearing the exam is well over 90%. The golden rule: be there each day.
- Availability is being present both physically and mentally for the process of learning.
- If you work six months’ hard work, your chances of success are already high.
- Even when you commit for the final 90 days, your chances become much better.
- The more you attend, the greater the chance of passing your entrance exam.
- B – Behavior: The Right Attitude
The second most critical aspect is behavior. Being a doctor, your attitude is as important as what you know. You will have difficult patients, complex cases, and stressful situations, but being calm and composed in your mind is all that matters.
- Patients will question your expertise, but patience and calmness will gain their confidence.
- Stress is unavoidable in medical life, but resilience will drive you forward.
- Irritations and frustrations will arise, but a strong temperament will assist you in managing them.
Having the proper behavior is as important for your medical practice as it is for acing your entrance exams. A clear head enhances concentration and decision-making, which in turn raises the chances of success to 95-96%.
- C – Competency: The Least Important Factor
The majority of students think that competency (talent and brains) is the key to ranking at the top. But the reality is:
- Competency only counts for ranks 1-5.
- Rank 5 to 10,000 is all about behavior and availability.
- If you are regular and have a positive attitude, your rank will automatically improve.
The Winning Formula
- Be present daily (Availability) – Prepare regularly for 180 days.
- Have a peaceful mind (Behavior) – Remain patient and calm under stress.
- Competency is last – Your intelligence will assist, but your habits will make you successful.
Final Thoughts
It doesn’t matter who’s the genius—cracking a medical entrance exam is about being the most committed and in the right mind. If you promise availability and conduct, achievement is guaranteed. So, rise each morning, put your all into it, and have faith in the procedure. Your position will follow.
Good luck, and see you at the top!
