10 Success tips for LDC

To succeed in LD clerk Exam, first of all you should have a clear planning, and correct awareness of the exam. It is one of  the most demanding exam. the no. of applicants, the no. of candidates preparing for the exam, and the no. of people who get the job are more compared to any other exam conducted by Kerala PSC.

Whatever to study, and how to study will decide the winners.

Here are some factors that  will help you to achieve your goal.

1. What is the Safe Mark?

from the beginning itself, the candidates should fix in mind, the safe mark they should score to get the job. Then, at each stage of the preparation, try hard to increase the score level.

   Generally, the safe mark in LDC is found to be in the range 65-70. A few cases are there , when these marks also were not in safe zone. Each mark you get more than the safe mark will increase your rank position accordingly. this means that, hard work is the most important thing in LD clerk exam. The one who is preparing for this exam should note this. an average study will not assure you the job.

2. Who are the competitors?

The candidates who are going to appear for the exam seriously can be divided in to three categories.

1.  The strongest group,which consists of those who are preparing for over a period of 6 months to years and years:   Most of the candidates, who secure job are  in this category. Continuous practice make them superior to the other groups.
2.  Those who are still in the competition field, but more concentrate in study only at the time of exams.they can easily come to the front, by a month's hard work.
3. freshers and those who have very less preparation comes under the third category. They can also be positioned in the front rows, with a planned study of duration 3 to 6 months.

In short, even if the candidates belong to any of these categories, there studies can be planned accordingly.

3. Live in the Syllabus

syllabus- That is the only thing, the LDC candidates have to target.  More focus should be given to the topics given in the syllabus. Go through the topics connected to the syllabus topics also.

It is the main strategy that is followed by the winners all the time.. The first step in the preparation is to study the syllabus almost by-heart . The candidates will get a clear idea about what to study, and which topics to avoid when they study the syllabus thoroughly.

4. Your own Score card

before starting serious study, each candidate should do a self assessment. You should have a clear understanding of your strong areas, average areas and weak areas. Then you can plan your studies accordingly. Priority should be given to the weak areas, from the beginning itself. Continue self assessing to know, if you are able to increase the level. None of topics should be avoided.

  You should be an all rounder. 

5.  Start from the Previous papers

  The candidates should start from analyzing the previous question papers. This can help in two ways.

1. you will get a clear idea about the exam pattern.
2. Usually, kerala PSC repeats 5% of questions from previous papers.

6. study in Groups

  You can make a study group of similar minded candidates and discuss more effectively on the topics. The chance of success is more for those attending group studies. This can utilize your in even during travelling. Now, the group studies can be made through watsapp also. The members can share and utilize study materials.

7. attend Model Exams

  Attending model exams is a must when you reach the middle of your preparation. By doing this, you can improve your ability to perform well in the actual exam. you have to go through at least a 100 model exams ( the no is not much actually).

8. prepare your own short notes

You have to keep a study book, in which you can store the repeated questions, and the questions which you find difficult to memorize. You should revise this book once in a week. This will enable you attain a large collection of knowledge within a short period of time.

9. How much Study time

   How much time each candidate have to dedicate for study is decided by the present level of their study.

 every candidate can get at least 6 months before the exam for preparation.  

freshers need to dedicate 5 to 8 hours for their preparation. But, they have to prepare very well. Planned and a smart study is needed for this category.

Those who are above average have to dedicate 4 hours to succeed. Practice more in Maths/Mental ability/ English . 

10. Understand the Trends in PSC exams

  You have to analyze the last 1 year question papers of Kerala PSC in various exams to understand the new trends. Recently, some topics are given some more weight-age compared to previous years. If you can find out those areas, then it will be easy for you achieve success. you have to keep an eye on the questions asked in other PSC exams.

All the Best!!!

Courtesy:  Matrubhumi Thozhil vartha