Top 15 Mistakes Students Make While Preparing for Government Exams (And How to Avoid Them) : सरकारी नोकरीची तयारी करताना विद्यार्थी करत असलेल्या टॉप 15 चुका (आणि त्या कशा टाळायच्या)

1. Starting Without a Clear Plan

Most students directly begin studying without understanding:

• syllabus

• exam pattern

• weightage of topics

Fix:
Spend 1 day designing a study plan before you start.

2. Depending Only on YouTube

YouTube teaches concepts, but it cannot replace proper practice.

Fix:
Use YouTube only for concept clarity, not as your main study source.

3. Not Reading the Official Syllabus

Many aspirants study everything but the actual syllabus.

Fix:
Download the official syllabus PDF and keep it on your wall.

4. Solving Too Many Sources

Jumping between:

• 5 books

• 7 channels

• 10 apps

…creates more confusion.

Fix:
Stick to 1 source per subject.

5. Ignoring Previous Year Papers (PYQs)

PYQs show:

• level of difficulty

• question style

• topic weightage

Fix:
Solve at least 5 years of PYQs.

6. Not Giving Mock Tests

Mocks tell you:

• accuracy

• speed

• weaknesses

Fix:
Give 1 mock test every week.

7. Avoiding Current Affairs

Most students skip or postpone current affairs.

Fix:
Spend 20–30 minutes daily on current affairs revision.

8. Memorising Everything

Many aspirants try to memorise full books.

Fix:
Focus on revision + practice, not just reading.

9. No Revision Strategy

Without revision, the brain forgets 70% in 10 days.

Fix:
Follow this cycle:

• 1st revision: After 24 hours

• 2nd revision: After 7 days

• 3rd revision: After 30 days

10. Not Maintaining Notes

Notes help during last-week revision.

Fix:
Write short notes, one-liners, and flowcharts.

11. Getting Distracted

Social media causes huge time waste.

Fix:
Use “Do Not Disturb” mode during study.

12. Studying Only Strong Subjects

Weak subjects become the reason for failure.

Fix:
Daily 1 hour for weak subjects until you improve.

13. Stress Before Exams

Fear blocks memory.

Fix:
Sleep well before the exam.
Avoid last-minute heavy studying.

14. Not Tracking Performance

Students don’t check:

• accuracy

• time usage

• strengths

Fix:
Analyse each mock test.

15. Comparing Yourself With Others

Comparison kills focus and confidence.

Fix:
Track your own progress only.

Government exam preparation becomes easier when you:

• follow a plan.

• avoid common mistakes.

• revise regularly.

• practise PYQs and mocks.

Success is not about studying 12 hours. It’s about studying right.

Revise regularly practise PYQs and mocks.