Test Series for Prelims

*Test Series for Prelims*

“The road to hell is paved with gold, they'll tell you

All the things that you don't need, they'll sell you”

Please understand that going through a test series is neither necessary nor sufficient.

If you have less time, prioritise PYQs over any test series. That is what I did in this attempt. I did not solve any test series. In my first attempt, I did try to go through Forum’s test series (couldn’t finish all the tests). Here, your focus should be on solving full length tests if you’re short pressed for time.

That being said, there are definitely some benefits of going through a test series - learning time management, additional knowledge, can boost your confidence etc.

However, do not judge yourself and extrapolate your performance in test series to how it will be on the D-Day. I feel there is still quite a wide gap between the way questions are designed in test series and in the real paper. In the real paper, the language and options are such that they will help you get to the right answer (provided you stay calm and observe). I feel test series haven’t been able to emulate this level of question making.

Again, the most crucial factor towards clearing any stage is your confidence and sense of belief in whatever you’ve done. If you’re having FOMO because you didn’t go through a test series, please do. If you don’t have the time, you can certainly manage without it.

(Practicing more has never hurt anyone. If you have the time, you should go through a test series to practice time management and your MCQ solving skills.)