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Lower PCS examination conducted by Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) is considered to be one of the most prestigious and much awaited competitive examinations of the state. To achieve success in this examination, mere memorization of books is not enough, but a precise and smart strategy is required. Many times, despite good preparation, students lose their marks due to small mistakes. To help the candidates in this stressful period of examination, well-known expert teachers have shared some very important tips, by adopting which you can improve your score tremendously and make a place in the list of toppers in the examination.
First Mistake: Avoid Tukka and Understand Negative Marking
The biggest reason for failure in any competitive examination is negative marking. Experts say that students often get excited and answer even those questions about which they do not have any clarity at all. When you give a wrong answer, not only the marks of that question are deducted but the marks of other questions you got correct are also reduced. In Lower PCS exam, it is very important that you pay more attention to accuracy. Take risks only if you are in doubt between two out of four options in a question, otherwise it is wise to skip completely unknown questions altogether.
Second mistake: Neglecting time management
The biggest challenge in the examination hall is to solve the entire question paper within the stipulated time. Many students waste too much time on one difficult question, due to which by the end they do not even have time left to solve the easy questions. Experts advise that one should practice by setting a timer while solving mock tests. Solve the section in which you have strong grip first and save enough time for the difficult sections. This time management skill can directly increase your total marks by 10 to 15 percent.
Third Mistake: Ignoring Previous Year Papers
The shortcut to success always lies through the right strategy. Many students spend all their time only in reading thick books of the new syllabus and do not analyze the question papers of last 5 to 10 years. It has always been seen in the examination pattern of UPSSSC that the Commission sometimes asks questions of the same old trend and same level with slight changes. When you solve previous year papers, you get a clear idea on which topic is the main focus of the Commission, which helps you to give more accurate answers in less time in the exam.
Fourth mistake: Only reading theory and not doing revision
During studies, students keep reading new topics, but forget to revise the previously studied topics. Due to not doing revision in the last days of the exam, they forget what they read in the exam hall and the questions also get wrong. Experts suggest that at least one day a week should be reserved entirely for revision. Also, make short notes of important facts of Current Affairs and General Studies so that they can be quickly referred to just before the exam.
Fifth mistake: Not being able to handle the mental pressure of the examination hall.
No matter how good your preparation, if you are not able to remain mentally calm on the exam day, your overall performance can be affected. The pressure inside the examination hall puts even many promising students under stress. To avoid this, it is important to get complete sleep the night before the exam and have confidence in yourself. As soon as you get the paper, take a quick look at the entire question paper and start with simple questions. This will increase your confidence and you will avoid any kind of panic situation during the examination. By avoiding these five mistakes, you can easily increase your marks.