10 Major Reasons Why Aspirants Fail in UPSC Civil Services Exam – Avoid These Mistakes

#1 Lack of Understanding of the UPSC Syllabus & Exam Pattern

#2 Ignoring NCERT Basics and Jumping to Advanced Books

#3 No Consistent Newspaper Reading Habit

#4 Poor Time Management & Unrealistic Study Plans

#5 Not Solving Enough Mock Tests

#6 Lack of Revision (Reading Once is NOT Enough)

#7 Optional Subject Chosen Without Proper Analysis

#8 Weak Answer Writing Practice for Mains

#9 Giving Multiple Attempts Without Improving Strategy

#10 Burnout, Low Motivation & Mental Fatigue

Success in UPSC = Strategy + Consistency + Smart Work