5 Vedic Tricks to Multiply Faster than a Calculator Your Calculator is Your Enemy in the Exam Hall
Picture this:
You are sitting in your SSC CGL exam. 100 questions. 60 minutes.
Question 23: Calculate 97 × 96.
You pick up your pen. You start the traditional method. You write 4-5 lines. You multiply. You add. You cross-check.
3 minutes gone.
You look around. The guy next to you has already moved to Question 30.
Panic sets in.
Sound familiar?
Here’s the brutal truth: In Govt exams, speed = rank.
You can be brilliant at Maths. But if you are slow, you will lose to average students who are fast.
Today, I am going to teach you 5 Vedic Maths tricks that will make you solve calculations in 10 seconds that others take 2 minutes for.
No fancy tools. No calculator. Just your brain and these ancient techniques.
Ready? Let’s destroy those Maths questions.
The Reality Check: Why School Maths is Killing Your Exam Score
Let me be very direct with you.
The Maths you learned in school is 100% correct but 70% slow for competitive exams.
What they taught you in school:
- ❌ Write the full multiplication step-by-step
- ❌ Use long division for everything
- ❌ Show all working (takes 2-3 minutes per question)
- ❌ “Speed will come with practice” (biggest lie)
The problem?
In Banking exams (IBPS PO, SBI Clerk), you get 20 Maths questions in 20 minutes. That’s 1 minute per question.
In SSC CGL Tier 1, you get 25 Maths questions in 15-18 minutes (after English and GK). That’s 40 seconds per question.
In Railway exams, speed decides everything.
Your school method takes 2-3 minutes. Exam gives you 40-60 seconds.
This is why you leave 10-15 questions unattempted every time.
But here’s the good news: Vedic Maths shortcuts can cut your time by 70%.
The same calculation that takes 2 minutes can be done in 20 seconds. I am not joking.
Let me prove it to you.
The Solution: 5 Game-Changing Vedic Maths Tricks (Step-by-Step)
Trick 1: Multiplying Numbers Close to 100 (The “Base Method”)
When to use: When both numbers are close to 100 (like 97 × 96, 98 × 93, etc.)
Traditional Method:
97 × 96 = (takes 2 minutes with pen-paper)
Vedic Method (10 seconds):
Step 1: See how far each number is from 100
- 97 is 3 less than 100
- 96 is 4 less than 100
Step 2: Subtract crosswise
- 97 – 4 = 93 (OR 96 – 3 = 93)
- This gives you the first part of your answer: 93
Step 3: Multiply the differences
- 3 × 4 = 12
- This gives you the second part of your answer: 12
Final Answer: 9312
That’s it. 10 seconds. Done.
Practice Example:
Try: 98 × 97 = ?
- 98 is 2 away, 97 is 3 away
- Crosswise: 98 – 3 = 95 (first part)
- Multiply: 2 × 3 = 06 (second part)
- Answer: 9506
Trick 2: Multiplying Any Number by 11 (The Magic Trick)
When to use: When multiplying any 2-digit number by 11
Example: 34 × 11 = ?
Traditional Method: (takes 1-2 minutes)
Vedic Method (5 seconds):
Step 1: Write the first digit: 3
Step 2: Add both digits: 3 + 4 = 7 (write in middle)
Step 3: Write the last digit: 4
Answer: 374
Another Example: 67 × 11 = ?
- First digit: 6
- Add: 6 + 7 = 13 (write 3, carry over 1)
- Last digit: 7
- Answer: 737 (6+1 from carry = 7)
Why this works for exams: Many compound interest, profit-loss questions have 11% rates. This trick saves 30-40 seconds per question.
Trick 3: Squaring Numbers Ending in 5 (The Instant Square)
When to use: Finding squares of numbers like 25, 35, 45, 65, 75, 85, 95
Example: 75² = ?
Traditional Method: 75 × 75 (takes 2 minutes)
Vedic Method (8 seconds):
Step 1: Take the first digit (7), multiply by next number (7+1 = 8)
7 × 8 = 56
Step 2: Write 25 at the end
Answer: 5625
More Examples:
- 25² = 2 × 3 = 6, then add 25 = 625
- 35² = 3 × 4 = 12, then add 25 = 1225
- 85² = 8 × 9 = 72, then add 25 = 7225
- 95² = 9 × 10 = 90, then add 25 = 9025
Where this helps: Time & Work, Area problems, Speed questions – all use squares frequently.
Trick 4: Multiplying Two 2-Digit Numbers (Vertically & Crosswise)
When to use: Any two 2-digit multiplication (like 23 × 14, 32 × 43)
Example: 23 × 14 = ?
Vedic Method:
Step 1 (Vertical – Right side): Multiply last digits
3 × 4 = 12 → Write 2, carry over 1
Step 2 (Crosswise): Cross multiply and add
(2 × 4) + (3 × 1) = 8 + 3 = 11
Add carry: 11 + 1 = 12 → Write 2, carry over 1
Step 3 (Vertical – Left side): Multiply first digits
2 × 1 = 2
Add carry: 2 + 1 = 3
Answer: 322
Visual Breakdown:
2 3
× 1 4
------
Step 1 (Vertical): 3 × 4 = 12 (write 2, carry 1)
Step 2 (Crosswise): 2×4 + 3×1 = 11 + carry 1 = 12 (write 2, carry 1)
Step 3 (Vertical): 2 × 1 = 2 + carry 1 = 3
Answer: 322Practice this 10 times. Then it becomes automatic.
Trick 5: Fast Subtraction from 1000, 10000 (The “All from 9, Last from 10” Rule)
When to use: Subtracting from powers of 10 (1000 – 567, 10000 – 2345)
Example: 1000 – 567 = ?
Traditional Method: Borrowing, crossing out (takes 1 minute)
Vedic Method (5 seconds):
Rule: Subtract each digit from 9, except the last digit – subtract from 10
- 9 – 5 = 4
- 9 – 6 = 3
- 10 – 7 = 3
Answer: 433
Another Example: 10000 – 2345 = ?
- 9 – 2 = 7
- 9 – 3 = 6
- 9 – 4 = 5
- 10 – 5 = 5
Answer: 7655
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The “Secret Sauce”: Your 21-Day Vedic Maths Mastery Plan
Listen carefully. This is where 95% of students fail.
They learn the tricks. They get excited. They forget in 3 days.
Why? Because they don’t practice systematically.
Here’s my proven formula that I’ve given to 500+ students who cleared Govt Exam Preparation 2025:
The 21-Day Rule:
Week 1 (Days 1-7): Learn One Trick Per Day
- Day 1: Practice Trick 1 (Base Method) – solve 20 problems
- Day 2: Practice Trick 2 (Multiply by 11) – solve 20 problems
- Day 3: Practice Trick 3 (Squaring 5s) – solve 20 problems
- And so on…
Week 2 (Days 8-14): Mix All Tricks
- Solve 50 mixed problems daily
- Time yourself
- Your speed will improve 50% this week
Week 3 (Days 15-21): Apply in Mock Tests
- Take full-length mocks
- Use ONLY Vedic methods
- Note time saved per question
The Game-Changer Resource:
Here’s what separates toppers from average students:
They don’t just learn tricks. They practice with exam-pattern questions that specifically test these shortcuts.
I personally use a Complete Vedic Maths Practice Book that has:
- ✅ 500+ problems categorized by trick type
- ✅ Previous year exam questions solved using Vedic methods
- ✅ Speed drills with time targets
- ✅ Common mistakes to avoid
- ✅ Banking, SSC, Railway specific problem sets
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Think about it: Would you rather waste 3 months figuring out which questions need which trick, or get a ready system that maps every question type to the right shortcut?
Your Exam Strategy should focus on speed + accuracy, not just knowledge.
Sarkari Naukri Tips: The student who solves 80 questions with 85% accuracy beats the student who solves 60 questions with 95% accuracy. Speed matters more than perfection.
Your Speed Comparison: Before vs After Vedic Maths
| Question Type | Traditional Method Time | Vedic Method Time | Time Saved |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97 × 96 | 120 seconds | 10 seconds | 110 seconds |
| 34 × 11 | 60 seconds | 5 seconds | 55 seconds |
| 75² | 90 seconds | 8 seconds | 82 seconds |
| 23 × 14 | 80 seconds | 15 seconds | 65 seconds |
| 1000 – 567 | 40 seconds | 5 seconds | 35 seconds |
| Average per Question | 78 seconds | 9 seconds | 69 seconds saved |
What this means for you:
In a 25-question Maths section:
- Before: 25 × 78 seconds = 32.5 minutes (you attempt 18-20 questions)
- After: 25 × 9 seconds = 3.75 minutes (you attempt ALL 25 questions + have time for revision)
That’s a difference of 5-7 extra correct answers = 10-14 extra marks = Higher Rank
Weekly Practice Schedule (Follow This for 21 Days)
| Day | Morning (15 min) | Evening (15 min) | Goal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Learn Trick 1 + 10 problems | Practice 10 more problems | Master Base Method |
| Tuesday | Learn Trick 2 + 10 problems | Practice 10 more problems | Master × 11 Method |
| Wednesday | Learn Trick 3 + 10 problems | Practice 10 more problems | Master Squaring 5s |
| Thursday | Learn Trick 4 + 10 problems | Practice 10 more problems | Master 2-digit × 2-digit |
| Friday | Learn Trick 5 + 10 problems | Practice 10 more problems | Master Subtraction |
| Saturday | Mixed practice: 25 problems | Speed drill: 25 problems in 5 min | Increase Speed |
| Sunday | Mock test: Full Maths section | Analyze mistakes | Track Progress |
Repeat this for 3 weeks. You’ll become 5x faster. I guarantee it.
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Conclusion: Your 10-Second Advantage Starts Tomorrow
I want you to close your eyes and imagine this:
You are in your next exam hall.
A calculation question appears: 96 × 94.
The old you would panic. Pick up the pen. Start the long method. Waste 2 minutes.
But the new you?
You smile. You know the trick.
- 96 is 4 away from 100
- 94 is 6 away from 100
- Crosswise: 96 – 6 = 90
- Multiply: 4 × 6 = 24
- Answer: 9024
10 seconds. Done. Next question.
While others are still calculating on paper, you are 5 questions ahead.
This is not magic. This is strategy.
The same calculation ability you have today, the same brain, the same fingers – but with Vedic shortcuts, you become 5 times faster.
Here’s what you need to do RIGHT NOW:
- Today: Learn Trick 1. Solve 10 problems before sleeping.
- Tomorrow: Add Trick 2. Solve 10 more problems.
- This Week: Master all 5 tricks.
- Next 21 Days: Follow the practice schedule religiously.
One month from now, you will laugh at your old calculation speed.
Six months from now, you will be the person in the exam hall who finishes the Maths section 15 minutes early.
Remember: Every second saved in calculation = More time for difficult questions = Higher accuracy = Better rank.
Vedic Maths is not a luxury. It’s a necessity for Sarkari Naukri in 2025.
Your competitors are learning this. Don’t let them get ahead.
Start today. Practice daily. Dominate your exams. 🔥
All the best, warrior! 🇮🇳
Q1: Is Vedic Maths difficult to learn? I am already weak in Maths.
Answer: No, it’s actually EASIER than traditional methods. That’s the whole point!
Listen, Vedic Maths is not about being good at Maths. It’s about pattern recognition.
If you can remember:
“All from 9, last from 10” (1 line)
“First digit × next digit, then write 25” (1 line)
“Crosswise and vertical” (1 line)
Then you can do Vedic Maths.
My weakest Maths student (scored 30% in 12th) learned these 5 tricks in 2 weeks. She now solves calculations faster than toppers.
The secret? These are shortcuts, not concepts. You don’t need to understand WHY it works. Just learn the PATTERN and apply it.
Start with Trick 2 (× 11) and Trick 3 (Squaring 5s) – these are the easiest. Build confidence first.
Q2: Will examiners deduct marks if I don’t show step-by-step working?
Answer: Brother/Sister, let me tell you the truth:
In OMR-based exams (SSC CGL, Banking, Railways) – there is NO space for rough work in the answer sheet.
They don’t care HOW you got the answer. They only care about the FINAL answer you mark.
You can use Vedic Maths, calculator (if allowed), or pray to God – nobody is checking your method.
In descriptive exams (UPSC Mains, some State PSC Mains):
You can write the Vedic method as your working (it’s still valid mathematics)
Or you can do Vedic calculation mentally and write the traditional method if you want
Bottom line: For 90% of Govt exams (objective type), your method doesn’t matter. Speed + Correct Answer = Marks.
Q3: How many days will it take to become fast at Vedic Maths?
Q3: How many days will it take to become fast at Vedic Maths?
Answer: Be honest with yourself. Here’s the realistic timeline:
Week 1 (Days 1-7): You learn the tricks. You feel excited. You are still slow (30-40 seconds per problem). Don’t quit. This is normal.
Week 2 (Days 8-14): Patterns start clicking. Speed doubles. You solve in 15-20 seconds. You feel confident.
Week 3 (Days 15-21): Muscle memory develops. You solve in 8-10 seconds WITHOUT thinking. This is when the magic happens.
After 21 Days: It becomes automatic. You see 97 × 96 and your brain instantly does: “3 away, 4 away = 93 and 12 = 9312”. No effort. Pure reflex.
My advice: Give it 21 focused days. Not “I’ll practice when I have time”. No. Dedicated 30 minutes daily for 21 days.
If you do this, I PROMISE you – you will be faster than 95% of students.
Bonus: Once you master one trick (like × 11), you will feel so confident that learning other tricks becomes easy. The first one is always the hardest.
Your calculator can’t come to the exam hall. But these tricks can live in your brain forever. Choose wisely. ⚡
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