Managing time is crucial when preparing for the IELTS exam. It is easy to get carried away focusing on less important areas instead of the essentials like writing grammatically correct sentences and properly organizing essays. Taking some key steps can help with effective time management. These include focusing preparation on essential areas, joining a coaching class for guidance and feedback, making a schedule to stay on track, practicing with mock tests to identify weaknesses, and having a target score to stay motivated while working towards a clear goal. Proper time management is important to avoid last-minute panic and surprise over how quickly time passes during IELTS exam preparation.