Fear of failure - This is a competitive examination and lakhs of students are a part of it this becomes a nightmare for many students, and they tend to lose confidence which directly hits their preparation strategy and results in failure.
Unreliable Decisions - Making a decision then changing it and again shifting back to the old one won’t give you anything. Always analyze everything they start something. This is what happens when you prepare for a competitive examination.
Inconsistency - Inconsistency is the biggest issue when you prepare for a competitive examination. Once you start your preparation you need to be consistent till your examination. You will not be able to crack GATE if your preparation is in parts every time when you start you will have to start from 0. For any competitive examination in India consistency is the key.
Theoretical approach - In India, the education system is being practiced and focused more on the theoretical approach rather than practical one. This makes it a habit for the student to learn whatever is needed and forget everything once the examination is over. In competitive examinations like GATE, you need skills like problem-solving techniques, accuracy, time management skills, etc. which can only be developed if you prepare practically and not theoretically.
Be Practical - In India, the education system is being practiced and focused more on the theoretical approach rather than the practical one. This makes it a habit for the student to learn whatever is needed and forget everything once the examination is over. In competitive examinations like GATE, you need skills like problem-solving techniques, accuracy, time management skills, etc.
Improper Preparation Strategy - When you start preparing for GATE, preparation strategy is the most important part because it allows you to understand the questions like how and what to start with. The entire flow of preparation will decide your level of preparation one major flaw in your strategy can change the end results.
Inadequate resources - For an all-India competitive examination like GATE you need enough resources for your preparation like proper study materials, all-India test series, Professional teachers, etc. Enrolling in a good coaching institute may solve the issue.
Unrealistic targets - It becomes an issue when you try to complete and revise everything available in the syllabus. Your target should not be completing and learning everything instead it should be building expertise in the subjects you like and at the subject are good at.