5 Common Mistakes to Avoid During CDS Preparation

 

Avoiding the wrong things is as important as doing the right things. Here, in this blog, we’ll be discussing 5 common mistakes to avoid during CDS preparation.

It’s a natural trait to commit a mistake. But, things go south when we neglect the mistake and continue to pile up the stack.

Students who are aspiring to join defense services must build a personality that upholds the dignity of the nation. The uniform is like a powerful shield. Make sure you are worthy enough to adorn that uniform. The habit of making mistakes and normalizing them will be even more hazardous when your nation’s, as well as your battalion’s safety, will be on your shoulders.

The CDS exam preparation mistakes listed below are some common mistakes that appear out of nowhere and create their own fog with time. So, it’s necessary to point them out and rectify them as soon as possible.

5 Common Mistakes to Avoid During CDS Preparation

1.     Poor Study Schedule

As discussed earlier in recent blogs about how a study schedule can help you achieve your target efficiently, we came to know that competitive exam preparation is beyond books. And, when we are talking about the CDS exam, physical fitness is one of the major factors considered during selection. Ensure that you are following a well-planned and practical study schedule, where you are covering your syllabus stress-free, keeping your physical and mental fitness at their best, alongside.

2.      Lack of Time for Revision

The CDS exam syllabus is vast. That’s why it’s necessary to follow a systematic study schedule so that you cover the syllabus easily within the given time. But, covering the syllabus is just Phase 1 of your CDS exam preparation, Phase 2 is revising what you’ve studied. You must take some time out on a daily basis to revise what you have studied. Also, once you are done with the syllabus, solve multiple CDS mock test series to ensure spotless exam preparation. This will help you to identify where you are lacking in your exam preparation. Once you know your weak links, you can work on them.

3.      Referring to Multiple Study Materials

It’s a misconception that the more books you refer to, the more knowledge you will gain. First of all, if you are not studying from the right books, you are just wasting your time. Keep limited study material for your CDS exam preparation, but make sure that the books you are referring to give accurate knowledge about the subject. When you wander between a pile of study materials, you just get confused, which sparks anxiety that you are running out of time. Buddy, you’ll run out of time, only if you are continuing to refer to multiple study materials. Here are some books for each subject that will help you with your CDS exam preparation:

4.      Not Reading Newspapers AT ALL!

The defense personnel is a gentleman, with a spectacular personality and communication skills. Often, candidates get lost in the books, and they forget that newspapers are also the most crucial part of their study material. Reading newspapers on a daily basis helps you in improving your vocabulary and keeps you updated on what’s happening around the globe. As GK is one of the main subjects of the CDS syllabus, newspapers will help you to cover this subject with ease.

5.      Thinking “You’re Not Good Enough!”

You’re about to take the responsibility of protecting a nation and its citizens. And, when, you doubt yourself, how can you expect others to believe in you? The mistake of doubting yourself is like a beast. It will just eat you from within and make you shallow. But… you are aspiring to join one of the toughest defense systems in the world, right? How can two beasts exist in the same field? Kill that self-doubt by reminding yourself that nothing is more powerful than you. You were born to be a soldier. Assault rifles are one of the most important instruments of your life purpose. Believe in yourself, and be confident of who you are.

Final Words:

It’s completely OK to commit and correct a mistake while you are a work in progress, rather than committing a mistake and risking thousands of lives while being in an authority position.

If you are appearing for the CDS exam, we just want to let you know that the decision of joining the defense service itself takes a lot of courage. We are proud of you.  And, we are sure that you’ll look GREAT in the uniform! Exam101 supports you and your endeavours with everything you need for your CDS exam preparation. Wishing you a great and adventurous future ahead. GO, GET IT!