Common Mistakes that Ruin Dream of Becoming IAS – Part 2

In the first part of ‘Common Mistakes that Ruin Dreams of Becoming IAS’ we discussed 3 points that needs to be eradicated as early as possible. The aim behind the previous edition was to make ‘IAS’ aspirants aware of the fact that these mistakes if not rectified can harm their chances of qualifying for ‘IAS’ exam.

Today, we are going to share more on common mistakes, which can ruin chances of becoming an ‘IAS’ officer. These mistakes are like pitfalls, which will show their negative impacts in the long run, as you inches towards the day of ‘IAS’ exam. In cities like ‘Bhopal, Kolkata, Dehradun, Pune, etc.’ often we come across students who complain regarding coaching institute not making them aware about these mistakes.

But, it is not the fault of the coaching institute, but it is your fault to choose the right coaching institute. The Best IAS Coaching in Kolkata or other cities will firstly guide you about the common mistakes, which you should avoid at any cost.

It is better to learn from others mistake – Quoted from ‘Chanakya’…

These common mistakes that ‘IAS’ aspirants make are borrowed from the experience of the students appeared in ‘IAS’ exams. The aim of the second part is to ensure that you don’t repeat the same mistakes, which will have bad impact over your dream of overcoming IAS exam.

Let us take a sharp look at the not so out of box, but common mistakes of ‘IAS’ aspirants ruining their chances in the final.

1. Lack of Practice:

The syllabus for ‘IAS’ exam is lengthy and diverse. So, it is necessary to memorize information based on it, and recall at the time of examination. The crux is whether you can recall them while answering in your exam or in personality test. Often students read them, but tend to forget.

The reason for forgetting the answers is lack of practice. It is always advised to practice hard, and practice answer writing. The answer writing helps you to memorize better, and recall in time of need.

The lack of practice is the most common mistakes in ‘IAS’ aspirants. It is suffered by every alternate student appearing for ‘IAS’ exam. The best IAS coaching in Kolkata advises to practice regularly, and always practice previous year question papers regularly.

It is also advised to join test series, which helps in self – study, and self – evaluation. These will ease out the nervousness, and ensure that you remember the answers during crucial time.

2. Lack of Planning:

The ‘IAS’ aspirants have often regretted later about their lack of planning to face the IAS exam cost them their dream. The syllabus is monumental, massive, and huge. Thus, it needs a process to complete, memorize, and recall such vast syllabus.

If you ignore its mammoth size, you will probably lower down your chance of getting into the elite service as an ‘IAS officer’. The best way to tackle the vast syllabus is to properly plan your preparation process.

If planning and strategies are removed from your preparation process then the goal of achieving the ‘IAS’ office will be lost in oblivion. The worst happens due to lack of planning is missing out on many important topics.

The second syndrome suffered by ‘IAS’ aspirants are realizing everything at late stages. Realizing the importance of planning in late stage is equal to never realizing it. Given the size of the syllabus, realizing to plan in late stage will only ring the panic bell. So, don’t fall victim to this mistake, and plan in advance your preparation.

The only way to save yourself is to stick to your goal, plan in advance, lay down simple strategies, and follow it with passion.

3. Procrastination:

The act of procrastinating; putting off, delaying or deferring an action to a later time is seriously going to cost you in your preparation for ‘IAS’ exam. It is the worst attitude to have for an ‘IAS’ aspirant or hopeful.

If you have proper planning in place and backed by strategies, but it is procrastination that is delaying your weekly or monthly or daily goals then you are in serious trouble. Looking at the vastness of syllabus, you are never going to complete it.

Ultimately your fate will be you will sit for the ‘IAS’ exam ill prepared. Therefore, your results will never be satisfactory.

Don’t let these mistakes ruin your success of becoming an ‘IAS’ officer.

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