Not being well versed with the Syllabus - Not going through the syllabus properly and preparing for irrelevant topics that are not even covered in the examination is the biggest mistake on part of the candidate.
Not following a proper study schedule - For complete preparation of the SSC syllabus, it is important that candidates prepare a study plan and follow it religiously.
Do not ignore the technical aspect of the Online Examination - Candidates tend to get anxious when they sit for the SSC online exam. Out of this anxiety, they make mistakes while marking the answers.
Preparing for multiple exams at a time - A lot of candidates try to prepare for multiple exams like SSC, Bank, Defence, Government Exams, etc. As such it is prudent to focus on one exam at a time.
Studying from multiple sources - While it is good practice to not just rely on a single source of study materials, it is also recommended not to expand the number of source materials as well.
Avoiding General Awareness Section - Candidates do not realize the importance of the General Awareness section and neglect it during the preparation period thinking that the marks are not worth it.
Relying on shortcuts - Being aware of the shortcuts is helpful in an exam but they are of little use if the candidate is not clear about the basics. Hence short0cuts are best employed when armed with basic concepts.
Not practicing with previous year questions - Candidates preparing for SSC or any other exams must not discount the importance of Previous Years Questions. So practicing the previous year's question papers is a must.
Not making Notes - Making short notes Candidates can refer to NCERT Notes for subject-wise preparation for SSC exams.
Not giving importance to Revision - Revision is the whole and soul of what is learned during the preparation period. As the exam approaches, candidates start to panic and waste their time studying new things.