IMPORTANCE OF TEST
SERIES IN UPSC EXAM
Test Series is a self-assessment tool to know the standard of preparation
of a candidate preparing for any competitive examination.However,the importance
of test series for UPSC exam is extremely high due to several factors,viz,huge
UPSC syllabus,diverse subjects,need of revision etc.
Many times UPSC aspirants prepare for several years with a daily
investment of 10-12 hours,still fail to clear the examination.One of the
biggest reason of this can be attributed to lack of evaluation or practice.Aspirants sometimes
fear, procrastinate and
avoid UPSC prelims test series and UPSC main test series.Lack of confidence,silly
excuses,unrealistic expectations compound the matter further and prevent them
from self evaluation and upgradation of preparation.The strength and weaknesses
of candidates remain unknown to them which ultimately leads to failure in UPSC
exam.Here we highlight 8
reasons why UPSC IAS test series is important.
1) Self Assessment
2)Best Revision
3)Better Coverage of UPSC Syllabus
4)Time Management
5)Development of Speed
6)Hitting Rate
7)Overcoming Fear of Exam
8)Streamlining Best strategy for
UPSC Exam
1–Self
Assessment
If a candidate is
preparing for UPSC Civil Services Exam,then he/she must evaluate
himself/herself before appearing the real exam.Test series for UPSC Exam is the
best medium of such evaluation.IAS test series helps a candidate to assess his/her
strengths and weaknesses and evaluate his performance against desired level of
UPSC prelims exam and UPSC main exam.Appearing mock tests enables candidates to
take the corrective measures so as to improve the performance in UPSC exam.
2)Best
Revision
Revision plays a
significant role in successfully clearing UPSC Civil Services Examination.The
importance of solving a quality test series is extremely high as it provides
the best revision to a candidate.Large syllabus further reiterates the
importance of revision in UPSC exam.
3) Better Coverage of UPSC Syllabus
Best test series for UPSC prelims and UPSC main exam involves sectional
tests as well as full length mock tests.These tests allow the candidates to
focus their attention to the required parts of the syllabus,hence increases the
effectiveness of coverage of whole UPSC syllabus.
4) Time Management
Time management is the key to success in UPSC Civil Services
Examination.Finishing syllabus in a fixed amount of time requires dedicated
efforts,skills and consistency.Time management inside the exam hall is also
another required skill in UPSC CSE exam.All these can be ensured through a
formidable test series.
5)Development of Speed
Speed becomes a very important factor as the UPSC
CSE examination is time bound.Every question must be solved within a fixed
amount of time.All the components of written exam in UPSC demands speed which
can be developed over a period of time through a high quality test series.
6)Hitting Rate
This factor is relevant for UPSC
prelims exam as well as UPSC main exam.It is particularly important for
attempting ideal number of questions in General Studies paper-I and II (CSAT)
in UPSC prelims exam.Such skills can be constructed by an efficient test
series.
7)Overcoming
Fear of Exam
Exam phobia,stress,anxiety are common among
aspirants of UPSC CSE Examination and State PCS(opsc OAS) examination.Regular practice
trough mock tests makes candidates familiar with current pattern of examination
and hence helps them overcome the above problems.
8)Streamlining Best
strategy for UPSC Exam
Strategy plays a very important role in UPSC exam.Right
strategy helps candidates develop their priorities and implement the
same.Application of knowledge in mock tests reassures the candidates about the
customized strategy which ultimately leads to better results.
