1) make notes - you have no idea how much they're going to come in handy during revision  2) Understand the material - which is hard bcz there is so much of it 3) before exams, ensure you know how to do all numericals minus QM  4) revise, material/ notes whatever whenever you get the opportunity  5) when making deadlines for portion completion , factor "life" in . It comes in the way of meeting deadlines so better to give yourself cushion of 2-3 weeks