Top 6 Secret Hacks to Excel in Any Competitive Exam 2026

1. Use the 80/20 Rule — Focus on high-weightage topics, not the full syllabus

2. Stop rereading — Active recall makes your memory exam-ready

3. Mocks are practice, not judgement — Analyze more than you attempt

4. Revise smartly using the 3-7-21 day micro-revision cycle

5. Time-box study sessions for deep focus and zero burnout

6. Train your exam mindset — Calm + clarity = top performance