8 mistakes that can cost you marks during board exam

1. Poor Time Management: Not allocating enough time for each section or question, leading to rushed answers or incomplete papers.

2. Not Reading Questions Carefully: Misinterpreting questions or missing key instructions, resulting in irrelevant answers.

3. Lack of Proper Presentation: Messy handwriting, disorganized answers, and not following the prescribed format can annoy examiners and lose marks.

4. Skipping or Ignoring Diagrams/Graphs: Failing to draw or label diagrams/graphs when required, or misinterpreting them, can lead to significant deductions.

5. Not Revising Thoroughly: Relying on last-minute cramming instead of consistent revision can lead to gaps in knowledge and anxiety.

6. Ignoring Word Limits: Exceeding or falling short of word limits can indicate a lack of understanding or poor planning.

7. Not Practicing Previous Papers: Failing to solve past papers can leave you unfamiliar with the exam pattern and question types.

8. Panicking During the Exam: Allowing anxiety to cloud your judgment, leading to careless mistakes and poor performance.