# Shishya how-to guides

Step-by-step guides on free Shishya pages, each with the exact steps and when Shishya is not the right tool.

- [Which government exam can I apply for? Check in two minutes](https://shishya.in/how-to/which-government-exam-can-i-apply-for) — Find the Indian government exams you are eligible for from your age, education and state — free on Shishya, ranked by fit and vacancies. (markdown: https://shishya.in/how-to/which-government-exam-can-i-apply-for/context.md)
- [How to take a free SSC CGL mock test online](https://shishya.in/how-to/free-ssc-cgl-mock-test) — Take free SSC CGL mock tests, subject tests and topic quizzes on Shishya, with your score and weak topics after every test. No payment. (markdown: https://shishya.in/how-to/free-ssc-cgl-mock-test/context.md)
- [How to get a free day-by-day study plan for your exam](https://shishya.in/how-to/study-plan-for-government-exam) — Get a free day-by-day study plan to your exam date from Shishya's coach, rebuilt every morning around what you actually studied. (markdown: https://shishya.in/how-to/study-plan-for-government-exam/context.md)
- [How to stop repeating the same mistakes in mock tests](https://shishya.in/how-to/stop-repeating-mistakes-in-mock-tests) — Use Shishya's free mistake notebook to collect every wrong answer, read the solution and re-test it until you get it right. (markdown: https://shishya.in/how-to/stop-repeating-mistakes-in-mock-tests/context.md)
- [How to ask a study doubt in Hindi, Telugu or your language](https://shishya.in/how-to/ask-a-doubt-in-hindi-or-telugu) — Ask Shishya's free AI tutor a study doubt in English, Hindi, Telugu or another Indian language. The first answer needs no account. (markdown: https://shishya.in/how-to/ask-a-doubt-in-hindi-or-telugu/context.md)
- [How to check your JoSAA college chances from your JEE rank](https://shishya.in/how-to/check-josaa-college-chances) — Use Shishya's free JoSAA college predictor to see IIT, NIT, IIIT and GFTI seats whose past closing ranks fit your JEE rank and state. (markdown: https://shishya.in/how-to/check-josaa-college-chances/context.md)
- [How to convert CGPA to percentage with your university's formula](https://shishya.in/how-to/convert-cgpa-to-percentage) — Convert CGPA or SGPA to percentage with the official formula of your board or university on Shishya, with the circular linked. Free. (markdown: https://shishya.in/how-to/convert-cgpa-to-percentage/context.md)
- [How RTE 25% free seats in private schools work, state by state](https://shishya.in/how-to/rte-25-percent-school-admission) — Understand the RTE Act's 25% free seats in private schools: who can apply, the lottery and your state's official portal. Free guide on Shishya. (markdown: https://shishya.in/how-to/rte-25-percent-school-admission/context.md)
- [Free SSC and RRB typing test practice, English and Hindi](https://shishya.in/how-to/practise-typing-test-for-ssc) — Practise for SSC CHSL/CGL DEST and RRB NTPC typing tests free on Shishya, in English and Hindi, scored by net WPM and accuracy. (markdown: https://shishya.in/how-to/practise-typing-test-for-ssc/context.md)
- [How to get your essay or UPSC Mains answer checked free](https://shishya.in/how-to/get-descriptive-answer-checked) — Get essays, formal letters, précis and UPSC Mains answers scored out of 25 with AI feedback on Shishya. Free account, 3 a day. (markdown: https://shishya.in/how-to/get-descriptive-answer-checked/context.md)
- [How to choose a stream after Class 10: every option compared](https://shishya.in/how-to/choose-stream-after-10th) — Compare every option after Class 10 — science, commerce, arts, vocational, polytechnic, ITI and NIOS — from official documents, free on Shishya. (markdown: https://shishya.in/how-to/choose-stream-after-10th/context.md)