Mistakes to Avoid While Preparing for Mains
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As we all know that the prelims of some major examinations has already been over including SBI Clerk & RRB PO etc, however once the candidates are done with the prelims their focus immediately gets shifted to the mains. This article will be helpful for all the upcoming mains exam especially RRB Clerk Mains which is scheduled on 17th Oct, 2021. If you are through with the prelims then the only aspiration a candidate has is to clear the mains exam as well. In this article we will be guiding the candidates to avoid some mains exam mistakes which they may fall for before the mains exam.

Mains Exam Mistakes to Avoid

So, without taking any twist and turns further let’s start with mistakes which all individuals to avoid while they are preparing for the mains exam. It will be helpful for candidates preparing for RRB OA mains.

Not Skipping any Question

These competitive examinations are actually not about how many questions have you attempted. Its actually about knowing what all questions you should skip. Attempting well the ones you know with 100% accuracy is what matters as this makes a huge difference in clearing the cutoffs.

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No Mock Test Practice & Analysis

Many aspirants think that practicing mock tests is simply a waste of time, however its actually not the case. It is critical to attempt as many mock tests as possible before the actual exam as it gives you confidence to face the actual exam. PracticeMock’s mock tests are really close to the actual exam levels. So, avoiding mock tests can never make you win.

Some aspirants have a different perception all-together as they attempt the mock tests, but they don’t pay any heed to analyze it. Due to lack of analysis they never get to know their strengths & weaknesses.

Inconsistency in Studying

The thing that differentiate between a successful candidate or an unsuccessful one is the way they study. Consistency is a very important factor.

Gathering Many Resources

Simply collecting notes, books and study materials won’t help. Rather that collecting too many resources one must focus on the relevant ones and stick to it throughout the entire preparation.

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Using Social Media

Social media is something that you can use to freshen yourself a bit while you are tired of something. But while you are studying and concentrating it should be avoided at all costs. Using too much of it can actually distract you.

Not Preparing for General Knowledge & General Awareness

This is something that every aspirant should prepare from day 1 of the exam preparation. GA section cannot be mastered in one day, it requires rigorous and consistent effort. Give at least 30 to 40 minutes daily for preparation of GA.

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Quantity of Questions Don’t Matter

As mentioned earlier also, in mains exam especially quality matters over quantity. Guessing game is to be avoided at all costs as it will only fetch you negative marks and one should only focus on attempting questions which you know well. Don’t attempt questions you are not sure about.

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Preparing for Mains After Prelims Results

This is a mistake which most of the aspirants do, however it should be avoided at all costs. Though, we understand that there is uncertainty after you have given the prelims that whether you will be able to make it to the mains or not. But, despite of the fact we would suggest you to start preparing for the mains exam as soon as you are done with the Prelims without waiting for the results.

These are some of the mistakes which a candidate preparing for the mains should avoid. Apart from this there are few pointers that one should always keep in mind on the examination day itself.

  • Take adequate sleep a night before the exam. Make sure you rest properly.
  • Make sure you reach the examination venue on time.
  • Follow all the important COVID protocols like carrying a sanitize, wearing a mask etc…
  • Don’t skip any important guidelines mentioned in the admit card.

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This is all from us related to these mistakes that one should avoid while preparing for the mains exam.  

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