"Change does not roll on the wheels of inevitability but comes through continuous struggle."
Every year about one million aspirants enroll in the prestigious national examination that is CSE but only 1000 (0.001%) enter the final list. BUT there are up to 0.001% who do it not once but three times and more. Have you ever wondered why these aspirants pass the test so many times when so few struggle to clear the prelims after so many years ?
Here are the common mistakes which are committed by the UPSC aspirants:
- Not checking the syllabus: The UPSC syllabus is extremely vast, which is why the candidate should carefully review it to cover each part of it and not just rely on the notes and learning materials of the institutions. Not only subjects and topics, one should be aware of the UPSC exam pattern in which many aspirants make a mistake when they blindly follow the fake IAS test series or other Civil Services testing series that may not have been upgraded with changing patterns in the UPSC test over the years. Aptiplus Academy, the best IAS coaching in Kolkata and the best IAS coaching in Odisha, regularly updates its curriculum according to the changing syllabus.
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- Not revising: Memorization is not enough, a person who is going to be enrolled in a school needs to concentrate on his mind in a way that will be able to reproduce on tests. More reviews and regular practice are essential so that you can write down ideas and be able to apply them in the test. Aptiplus Academy, the best IAS coaching in Kolkata and the best IAS coaching in Odisha, through the best online platform for IAS preparation/ best website for Civil Services Preparation, IASGYAN, provides number of initiatives in this regard.
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- Not taking mocks: Reading for hours alone would not give the IAS candidate a proper understanding of their preparation without them having to check it out. Mock testing gives IAS seekers a simulation of the test site and helps them measure their knowledge. Aptiplus Academy, the best IAS coaching in Kolkata and the best IAS coaching in Odisha, through the best online platform for IAS preparation/ best website for Civil Services Preparation, IASGYAN, provides number of initiatives in this regard.
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- Piling many books: Those looking for aceing UPSC should understand that collecting too many textbooks in one course will not help them in any way. The purpose is not just to read books, but to read and memorize the information presented in them. The best way is to not go into a specific set of books that cover all the topics in one lesson. There is no need to waste money on too many books or materials and be surrounded by them. In the UPSC IAS test, quality weighs more than quantity. Aptiplus Academy, the best IAS coaching in Kolkata and the best IAS coaching in Odisha, through the best online platform for IAS preparation/ best website for Civil Services Preparation, IASGYAN, provides number of initiatives in this regard.
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- No time management: This is probably the worst mistake, and if done, a very effective tool in preparing for the UPSC exam. It is important that all subjects and topics are planned for study and distributed evenly throughout the preparation period. Continuous, high-quality study time should be invested in order to break the UPSC exam and reach the IAS selection list. Aptiplus Academy, the best IAS coaching in Kolkata and the best IAS coaching in Odisha, through the best online platform for IAS preparation/ best website for Civil Services Preparation, IASGYAN, provides number of initiatives in this regard.
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- Not choosing correct optional: A thorough analysis of the syllabus is required before choosing the one you want to be comfortable with. Students make the mistake of choosing the most popular topic or the one chosen by last year's leaders. However, they may not be suitable for everyone. Therefore, students should evaluate their solid subjects and make appropriate choices. Aptiplus Academy, the best IAS coaching in Kolkata and the best IAS coaching in Odisha, and its best online platform for IAS preparation/ best website for Civil Services Preparation, IASGYAN, provides number of initiatives in this regard.
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- Reading unimportant news from the newspaper: Reading the newspapers is probably the first advice they wish to receive if they wish to become an IAS, IPS, or IFS official. However, very few sources can tell you how to read the newspaper successfully and not waste your time. Candidates must be smart enough to find relevant topics in current affairs, as well as those related to courses to gather relevant information.
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- Lack of a mentor: There is a famous saying of Benjamin Franklin "Tell me and I forget, teach me and I remember, engage me and I learn". Counselors do the same in the job seeker's life by engaging them in learning and helping to achieve their goals at the highest level. Counselors help to provide unparalleled information to push those who want to reach their limits by becoming their idols. Their constant encouragement and guidance help to prepare them better. Aptiplus Academy, the best UPSC coaching in West Bengal and the best UPSC coaching in Odisha, and the best online platform for IAS preparation/ best website for Civil Services Preparation, IASGYAN, provides number of initiatives in this regard.
- Lack of constructive group studies: Reading alone is commendable as everyone has their own learning curve. However, a constructive study group can enhance the character of the person who wishes to learn and maintain the monotony. Not only that, but it helps the student to explore the water and give an idea of where he stands with respect to his peers. Candidates should form study groups, be aware of the latest information, read and share information constructively. Aptiplus Academy, the best UPSC coaching in West Bengal and the best UPSC coaching in Odisha, and the best online platform for IAS preparation/ best website for Civil Services Preparation, IASGYAN, provides number of initiatives in this regard.
- Believing in rumours: The CSE Preparatory World is full of gossip makers with pattern changes, fixed marks, age limit etc. They do not allow these things to discourage them and distract them. They focus only on preparation and nothing else. Aptiplus Academy, the best UPSC coaching in West Bengal and the best UPSC coaching in Odisha, and the best online platform for IAS preparation/ best website for Civil Services Preparation, IASGYAN, provides number of initiatives in this regard.
- Fear: CSE, known for its great syllabus, its diversity, combined with competition, makes those aspiring to be a chicken. Their fears diminish their concentration and make it difficult to concentrate. Fear of failure makes them unable to do anything. Winners of elections do not allow fear to interfere with their preparation. Aptiplus Academy, the best UPSC coaching in West Bengal and the best UPSC coaching in Odisha, and the best online platform for IAS preparation/ best website for Civil Services Preparation, IASGYAN, provides number of initiatives to help aspirants overcome fear.
- Wrong Attitude: Many a times aspirants do not give it all. Cracking the UPSC civil services require dedicated preparation throughout. This is not for the faint-hearted or languid ones. Successful candidates have tremendous self-belief. Self-doubt creeps into the minds of aspirants and disturbs the routines, creates anxiety, leads to backlog of topics to study etc. Aspirants give up, they do not learn from their mistakes and do not try to continuously improve themselves. Aptiplus Academy, the best UPSC coaching in West Bengal and the best UPSC coaching in Odisha, and the best online platform for IAS preparation/ best website for Civil Services Preparation, IASGYAN, provides number of initiatives to help achieve the right attitude.
- No answer writing Practice: Many students want to complete the entire syllabus first before getting used to writing the answers. This is a serious mistake that can undermine your ability to cope with a difficult test. The person who wants to learn should start responding immediately. At least you can do this in questions based on current issues. Aptiplus Academy, the best UPSC coaching in West Bengal and the best UPSC coaching in Odisha, and the best online platform for IAS preparation/ best website for Civil Services Preparation, IASGYAN, provides number of initiatives in this regard.
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- Ignorance of previous question papers: Some who want to read fail to see the value of last year's papers. They are very important in aligning the preparation according to the latest procedure followed by the UPSC. Last year the UPSC questionnaires let readers know about the changing paper pattern, important topics that keep recurring. Aptiplus Academy, the best UPSC coaching in West Bengal and the best UPSC coaching in Odisha, and the best online platform for IAS preparation/ best website for Civil Services Preparation, IASGYAN, provides number of initiatives in this regard.
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- Lack of strategy: They jump onto the IAS bandwagon without a proper strategy for the subjects. Clearing the exams require a proper plan. A lack of direction in the approach would mean not being able to complete the syllabus on time. Aptiplus Academy, the best UPSC coaching in West Bengal and the best UPSC coaching in Odisha, and the best online platform for IAS preparation/ best website for Civil Services Preparation, IASGYAN, provides number of initiatives in this regard.
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- They panic during the exams: Exam fear is a genuine problem as even the most prepared candidates falter because of the perceived enormity of the situation. Panic fogs mind and aspirants end up not being able to think and recall; thus fare badly in the exams. Aptiplus Academy, the best UPSC coaching in West Bengal and the best UPSC coaching in Odisha, and the best online platform for IAS preparation/ best website for Civil Services Preparation, IASGYAN, provides number of initiatives in this regard.
- They answer the question asked not the topic: A common mistake made by the aspirants is to not read the question properly and end up answering unnecessary things and ignoring what is really asked. Aptiplus Academy, the best IAS coaching in West Bengal and the best UPSC coaching in Odisha, and the best online platform for IAS preparation/ best website for Civil Services Preparation, IASGYAN, provides number of initiatives in this regard.
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- They procrastinate: Many aspirants plan thoroughly and set monthly, weekly and daily goals. But, due to procrastination are unable to complete them. It leads to piling up of topics to be covered. It leads to stress and skipping of topics. In the end, they will go to the exam ill-prepared and ultimately fail. Aptiplus Academy, the best IAS coaching in West Bengal and the best UPSC coaching in Odisha, and the best online platform for IAS preparation/ best website for Civil Services Preparation, IASGYAN, provides number of initiatives in this regard.
- They divide the Preparation Process: The most costly mistake aspirants make is dividing the preparation process between prelims and mains. The CSE preparation is a simultaneous process. Successful candidates follow this religiously. Aptiplus Academy, the best IAS coaching in West Bengal and the best UPSC coaching in Odisha, and the best online platform for IAS preparation/ best website for Civil Services Preparation, IASGYAN, provides number of initiatives in this regard.
- They do not continuously focus on Current Affairs: It is very easy to get out of reading the Hindu, Yojana etc. Once not done for 1-2 days it quickly becomes days, months and even years. Aptiplus Academy, the best IAS coaching in West Bengal and the best UPSC coaching in Odisha, and the best online platform for IAS preparation/ best website for Civil Services Preparation, IASGYAN, provides number of initiatives in this regard.
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- They lose the ‘BALANCE’: They remain inconsistent. They do hard work for 6 months and then nothing. They do not maintain a balance in almost all spheres of life. They do not maintain balance between static and dynamic portions of the syllabus
- They ignore their body: They do not continuously do exercise, maintain themselves physically emotionally and mentally, pursue their hobbies/passion.
REMEMBER SUCCESSFUL ASPIRANTS ALWAYS BELIEVE THAT, “COME HELL OR HIGH WATER, WE WILL WIN”….Every aspirant should learn from the above mentioned points and try to inculcate these in their exam preparation. This will help them recognize the mistakes they are committing early and avoid such mistakes altogether before it’s too late.
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