Forum IAS - UPSC applicants make these 10 typical blunders throughout their preparation.

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UPSC applicants make these 10 typical blunders
throughout their preparation.
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Some of the most common blunders UPSC aspirants
make while studying. Whether a UPSC aspirant is
self-studying or receiving coaching, they are
prone to commit a few frequent errors. Here are
the 10 most frequent errors that UPSC aspirants
make, and how to fix them in preparation for the
UPSC Prelims 2021 1. There is no time
management. This is the most common error, and
if avoided, the most efficient UPSC test
preparation tool. It is critical that all courses
and topics be scheduled for study and distributed
equitably during the preparation period. To pass
the UPSC test and make the IAS selection list,
consistent, quality study time is required.
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2. Not having a mentor. Benjamin Franklin
famously said, "Tell me and I forget, instruct me
and I remember, engage me and I learn." Mentors
help aspirants attain their objectives by
immersing them in learning and assisting them in
achieving them at a higher level. Mentors serve
as role models for aspirants, providing unmatched
insights and pushing them to their boundaries.
Their regular encouragement and inspiration aid
in better preparation. I want to share an example
of our bright students from Forum IAS who got the
right mentorship to crack UPSC
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Shubham Aggarwal AIR - 25, CSE-2019 (Forum
IAS) This was my first attempt. For Mains
Answer Writing Practice, I registered in the
ForumIAS MGP Program. The questions, as well as
the comments and mentorship, were excellent. The
feedback I received was quite helpful in
improving my ability to write answers.
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3. Stacking a large number of books UPSC
hopefuls must recognize that amassing a large
number of books on a particular topic would not
benefit them in any way. The goal is to
assimilate and memorize the content delivered in
the books, not merely read them. The best way
is to focus on a small number of books that cover
all aspects of a single subject. There's no need
to overspend on books or study materials and
surround oneself with a stack of them. Quality
takes precedence over quantity in the UPSC IAS
test.
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4. Not going over the syllabus thoroughly The
UPSC curriculum is extensive, which is why
candidates must completely review it to ensure
that they have covered all aspects of it and not
rely just on institute notes and study materials.
Not only must one be knowledgeable of the
subjects and concepts, but also of the UPSC Exam
pattern. Many applicants make mistakes by
mindlessly following the IAS mock test series or
other Civil Services test series, which may not
have kept up with the changing patterns in the
UPSC exam over time. Each year, the curriculum is
revised, therefore Forum IAS is always there to
help students
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5. Avoiding practice exams Failure to take
practice tests Hours of study alone will not
provide an IAS applicant with the necessary
understanding of their preparedness until they
test it. Mock exams provide IAS candidates with
a realistic simulation of the exam atmosphere
while also allowing them to assess their
knowledge. Forum IAS ensures that every student
gives practical exams.
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6. Choosing Optional subjects that are
irrelevant Before choosing the one with which
the applicant is most comfortable, a
comprehensive examination of the syllabus is
required. Candidates make the error of choosing
the most popular subject or the one chosen by the
previous year's top scorers. However,It may not
be appropriate for everyone. As a result,
students must investigate their strong subjects
and make appropriate choices.
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7. Reading news that isn't relevant to you in the
newspaper If you want to be an IAS, IPS, or IFS
officer, the first piece of advice you'll
probably hear is to read newspapers. However,
there are few resources that will teach you how
to read a newspaper correctly without wasting
your time. Candidates must be able to identify
appropriate current-events themes as well as
those connected to subjects in order to obtain
relevant information.
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8. Failure to revise To do well in the IAS exam,
candidates must be quite familiar with the
syllabus as well as the proper technique.
Memorizing is insufficient a candidate must
instill the concepts in their minds so that they
can recreate them in the exams. Multiple
revisions and practice are required to fully
understand the topics and apply them in the exam.
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9. There aren't enough constructive group
studies. It is advisable to study alone because
everyone has a different learning curve. A
positive study group, on the other hand, can
enhance an aspirant's spirit and keep monotony
away. Not only that, but it also allows a student
to test the waters and determine their position
among their peers. Aspirants should join study
groups, stay up to date on current events, study,
and constructively share their expertise.
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10. Managing various tasks When it comes to
clearing IAS Prelims, most applicants end up
grabbing at straws, resulting in failure and the
need for numerous attempts. The aspirant's
primary focus should be on UPSC test preparation,
namely through practice. Because the exam's
difficulty is so high, one must be laser-focused
and single-minded. All these mistakes are
corrected in Forum IAS
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