Hi,
It’s going to be a slightly longer post, apologies in advance. (Relevant for candidates appearing in Prelims 2025) Prelims is barely a week away. At this moment, We want to talk about something that may not be at the top of your mind right now, but, trust me on this, will haunt you for weeks after the exam: silly mistakes.
While we don’t think it’s possible to completely eliminate silly mistakes, being aware of where and how they happen can make you more alert. That awareness alone might help you make fewer mistakes and as you know, clearing Prelims often comes down to the smallest margins. Just one less mistake could get you over the line.
With this in mind, We'll try to list the most common reasons for silly mistakes, based on our own experiences, and offer some suggestions on how to minimize them. This is advice we’ve gathered over years, and we hope you find something useful here.
Most Common Reasons for Silly Mistakes (Download the PDF or watch the video)