Practice makes everyone perfect - Practicing will make you better and nearly perfect, it is advisable to practice for the Psych Tests well before, it’ll help you a lot in managing the time there. Also practice speaking in English, it is very important that you are fluent enough in English to converse with the Interviewer and speak in GD and Lecturette.
Don't panic - Nervousness can be your biggest enemy in SSB. Prepare well first and beat the nervousness. No use being nervous, this is not a war, taking is like a simple interview, go like a roaring tiger and clear it up.
Coaching Dilemma - Many of us wonder whether to go for coaching or not. The answer is that if you are completely clueless about the SSB process, then you must definitely go for a good coaching. However, coaching can be avoided for those who have someone to guide them, who is well-versed about the SSB process.
'BE POSITIVE' Funda - SSB is all about positive attitude, so be it your mental test, interview, GT series or anything else, be positive. Your personality should reflect that you are an assertive person, right from your answers on psychological tests to your personality and demeanor in GTs and interviews.
Friendship with your group - Being friendly with your group is very important because there are about 7-8 things that you have to do as a group and where it matters whether your group likes you or not. Since testing is done in groups. , it is important that everyone in your group likes you.
Strong GK - You should know what is happening in your country and the world. Mere superficial knowledge will not work, know things in detail. Have a strong approach towards matters and be ready to have a good debate with the interviewing officer on matters of common sense.
Know yourself and your surroundings - It is essential for the interview that you know yourself well, be prepared with all the data about yourself, such as your grades, achievements and good/bad qualities Etcetera. Details about your family like their occupation, good/bad points etc.
Dress Up - Your dress up is important to make a good impact in front of others. Be careful about what you are choosing to wear. You have to be prepared appropriately according to the opportunity. So choose your dress thoughtfully.
Overconfidence Will Pay You - Being confident is one thing and being overconfident is quite the opposite. Your overconfidence will eat away all your chances of success. So be confident but not overconfident.