Mistakes to be avoided during UPSC journey

 

The biggest mistake during UPSC preparation is not to learn from others mistake

Mistakes to be avoided during UPSC journey .

Failing to plan: Most candidates fail because they fail to plan their preparation. Faulty plan is biggest mistake. Let me give you example , most aspirants I talk to waste enormous time in answer writing without even covering the syllabus . This mistake costs many aspirants. Another faulty plan is giving preference to optional over GS.

Lack of discipline: Most aspirants do not have good discipline during preparation. They lack consistency.

Ignoring syllabus and pattern: It is important to know what is relevant and what’s not. Otherwise , you will waste your time doing something which is not important.

Neglecting current affairs: Current affairs is a major part of this examination from prelims to mains to interview. Most aspirants rely on yearly compilations.

Skipping revision: Revision is the backbone of your preparation

Not practicing enough mocks: Only when you practice, you know the level of your preparation. Most candidates do not practice mocks throughout the year. They wait till the end and pay heavily .

Judging yourself: UPSC offers a level playing ground for everyone. Comparing yourself with other aspirants is not a good idea.

Blindly following toppers: Most successful candidates give motivated strategies after selection as they are paid by institutes to do so . Don’t blindly follow them.

Finding success in this exam is hard, but not unattainable. Trust in yourself, your preparation and hope for the best. Take small victories and be happy no matter what the result is.

-Santosh Pandey

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