1. Neglecting speed practice
Knowing how to solve a Maths or Reasoning question isn't the same as solving it fast enough under exam conditions. Many candidates lose marks purely to time pressure, not lack of knowledge.
2. Cramming current affairs at the last minute
General Awareness rewards consistent daily exposure over months, not a last-week cram session — current affairs questions often reference events from well before exam week.
3–5: Other frequent gaps
- Not practicing with previous-year-style questions to calibrate real difficulty
- Ignoring CBT 2 preparation while only focused on clearing CBT 1
- Applying without checking post-specific eligibility carefully first
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