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5 Myths About Competitive Exams Busted! Myths
are a waste of time. They prevent progression.
Barbra Streisand When it comes to competitive
exams, a student may pick up any information they
receive from seniors, or tutors or their peers.
These unreliable and random sources can have both
positive and negative effects on ones
preparation. As exams remain a mystery till you
are on the battlefield, it is natural for some
myths to flow around. Since many aspirants
believe in these from the get go, it influences
their preparation pattern. Whether it is walking
along the footsteps of a scholar or joining the
most famous coaching institute, students are
often left confused due to these misconceptions
surrounding competitive exams. Making simple
things complex will only divert you from your
path. In addition to this, the competition can
be overwhelming to a point where you feel that
you dont even stand a chance. It might be time
that you individualize your approach according to
your abilities and strategies. Though there is
no doubting the preparation, looking beyond these
myths will just increase the benefits you will
get from your preparation. Myth Do What the
Topper Does Fact Follow the topper is
engraved in the brains since the very beginning
of a students life, which carries on with them
for life. But, the thumb rule is do not try to
copy what others are doing. It is a certainty
that no two people are the same. So, while taking
tips and suggestions is a good idea you need to
find your own individuality to crack the exams.
This will help you in developing successful
preparation strategies and make improvements in
your current techniques. One size fits all need
not always be true. Myth Coaching Institutes
Are Your Only Saviour Fact If you study at
coaching institutes, but your self-study isnt
top-notch it would get you nowhere. Coaching
institutes do play an important part, but the
discipline and efforts have nothing to do with
it. In order to score well, practice cumulative
study. Combine what you study from coaching
institutes with books, references, online
resources and self-studies. In fact, you can
clear the exam even without appearing for any
coaching classes. Myth Cracking The competitive
exams is impossible Fact Approaching your
studies thinking that cracking the entrance exams
is impossible, is a negative mindset to begin
with. This is the prime myth that needs to be
taken down. Undoubtedly, these exams are
difficult due to the immense competition, but
certainly not impossible. Often, it is believed
that exams like JEE or NEET are only a task for
an academic topper or a scholar student and not
average students. But, it is not true. If others
can crack the exam, you can too. This can happen
only if you work hard, have enough faith and
believe in yourself.
Myth More number of hours Better Preparation
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Fact it is not just technically impossible, but
impractical to sit with a book for 15 hours
straight. It is not the number of hours you put
in for your preparation it is what you do during
those hours that determine your success. Though
hard work is the key to success, its smart work
which will get you there. There is no fixed
quantum of time one needs to spend for preparing
for exams as everyone is different in terms of
intelligence and abilities. Myth It all depends
on luck. Fact This is the most common and
illogical myth there is. Aspirants who clear
their exams and get selected are able to do so
because they believe in hard work and dedication
rather than luck. Leaving everything up to fate
without even giving it a try will not lead you
anywhere.