Know the syllabus thoroughly:

Thorough knowledge of the syllabus is the first requirement before you start your preparation; especially as aspirants appear in different states judicial service examinations and syllabus varies for each state. Periodic reference to the syllabus would avoid wastage of time and effort. It makes you aware of what precisely has to be studied. This is important because time at your disposal is precious. It can help you to plan your study in a better way by identifying areas in need of improvement.

Time Management:

Time Management is one of the major ingredients of the recipe of success. The candidate should ideally divide your time for all the subjects in syllabus of mains examination. Devoting proper time towards Language and G.S. Paper should also be a part of your study plan.

Selection of books:

Books that you select play a crucial role. Great care should be exercised while choosing books. The more number of books you read, the more confused you may become and waste lot of your time. Instead of going through a lot of books, try to read only one quality book for each topic which makes the basic concepts clear to you. Procure the books you need well in advance to avoid the last minute hassle.

Selective and Reflective Study:

Your study should be focused on quality rather than quantity. You should develop rational faculty to assimilate relevant information and analyze problems. Your reading must be purposeful; you must keep in mind what is useful from the examination point of view.

The first rule to remember is that you should not wait till you finish the whole syllabus to embark upon the answer writing journey. You should start it simultaneously while covering the syllabus. The more you practice, the better you will get at it. Success in the exam is not determined by how much you know, but by what and how you write in the answer booklet.

Quality & quantity:

The Judicial Service Examination assesses your knowledge and ability to express that knowledge in the most efficient manner. Not only you should take care of the word limit, you should also ensure to write what is asked in the question and understanding the exact requirement of the question comes only with practice.

Evaluate:

It is not enough to merely write out answers and prepare for the exam. You should also get your answers evaluated by teachers, seniors or mentors. This is one of the best ways to analyse your shortcomings and work towards improving them.

Comprehensive answer:

When you are practicing answer-writing, make sure that you write holistic answers. Your answer should be clear, precise containing illustrations, relevant concepts and case laws.