Brief Summary
This video is about study tips and strategies for beginners preparing for the PSC (Public Service Commission) exams. The speaker shares her personal experiences, including her initial struggles with coaching, the importance of self-study, effective note-taking methods, and the significance of current affairs. She emphasizes creating a strong foundation, utilizing available resources, and tailoring study methods to individual preferences.
- Personal experiences with coaching and self-study
- Effective note-taking and revision strategies
- Importance of understanding the syllabus and current affairs
Introduction
The speaker introduces the video's focus on providing guidance to beginners preparing for PSC exams. She addresses common doubts about study methods, study hours, and revision techniques based on comments she has received. The speaker aims to share her learning journey and the methods she developed as a beginner.
Early Struggles with Coaching
The speaker recounts her initial experience with PSC coaching, admitting she joined without basic knowledge. She notes that the coaching wasn't effective for a long time, around five to six months, particularly due to disruptions caused by Covid and lockdowns. She describes attending classes, taking notes, but not putting in any personal study effort, which she realized was a significant struggle.
Realization and Shift to Self-Study
The speaker describes her realization that PSC preparation was more extensive than initially thought. Despite attending coaching, she felt the quality wasn't up to par. She began studying independently when the prelims system was introduced, motivated by friends and a growing understanding that her previous approach was inadequate.
Developing Effective Study Methods
The speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding one's own study habits and preferences through self-study. She highlights that everyone learns and remembers differently, and it's crucial to find personalized methods. For example, she acknowledges that she needs repeated revisions to retain information. She also discusses the benefits of coaching for those who struggle with self-study, recommending good online and offline centers to build a strong base.
Note-Taking and Revision Techniques
The speaker shares her note-taking strategies, particularly for confusing facts and years. She suggests writing down incidents by year in a book to aid memory. She also recommends using sticky notes for quick reminders and placing them in visible areas. Regular revision of these notes and books helps reinforce memory and reduce effort. She always carries a revision book to exams.
Utilizing Available Resources
The speaker shares examples of notes she made when she started studying, emphasizing the importance of consistent note-taking across various topics. She mentions using free classes from educators like Mansoor Ali on platforms like Unacademy. She also suggests leveraging various sources like YouTube for classes and Telegram channels for polls and learning. She stresses that even free resources can be valuable if used effectively with personal note-taking.
Importance of Syllabus and Textbooks
The speaker underscores the need for a clear understanding of the syllabus to identify key areas and current trends in PSC exams. She shares her initial approach of collecting and studying textbooks from classes 5 to 10, underlining important points and preparing notes. While acknowledging the availability of SCRT books, she suggests that collecting textbooks is a viable alternative for those who prefer it.
Maths Preparation and Confidence Building
The speaker shares that consistent practice and repeated solving of question papers helped her improve and gain confidence in Maths. She mentions Jerin Sir's YouTube channel ("Drink Guru") as a valuable resource for Maths preparation. She also briefly mentions a subscription she took for LDC at Sailam, noting that while the classes were good, she couldn't follow them correctly.
Significance of Current Affairs
The speaker emphasizes the critical role of current affairs in PSC exams, attributing her success in the Company Board LGS exam to her strong preparation in this area. With PSC allocating 20 marks to current affairs, she advises using books, classes, PDFs, Telegram channels, and polls to prepare thoroughly. She shows her old current affairs books from 2020 and 2021, stressing the importance of studying the material rather than just compiling it.
Conclusion
The speaker concludes by summarizing that the video shared her study methods and experiences, hoping it will be helpful to viewers.
