‘In-depth study alone can help crack competitive exams’

Nagpur: It is important that students give extra information related to the subject besides having full knowledge of the syllabus as they have to sell answers to the examiners. This will prove that the student has studied the subject threadbare which helps in cracking competitive examinations, said Mahesh Zagade, retired principal secretary of Maharashtra government, on Tuesday.
He was delivering a lecture on ‘How to prepare for competitive examinations’ at the department of political science, Nagpur University campus. Head of the department Mohan Kashikar and coordinator, UGC scheme for entry in services Vikas Jambhulkar, were present.
Zagade said lakhs of students appear for competitive examinations but the rate of success is very low mainly due to lack of mastery over the subjects they are supposed to study in depth. Only those students succeed who have clarity of thought, set their goals and worked hard to have knowledge of every aspect of the subjects they are appearing for, he added.
At the same time, Zagade said, students should have an alternative plan ready for shaping the career. There are multiple choices available for a bright future which students should be aware of. This does not allow frustration or stress take over young minds, he added.
India has the benefit of having a large number of young minds. So if they choose their career wisely, there are every chances of they getting what they desire, he said.
Zagade elaborated on the concept of ‘post-truth’ and how it impacts everybody and everything significantly. When emotions are merged with actual truth, changing its meaning to some extent, it is known as ‘post-truth’. This matter is worth giving a thought as it may contradict the actual truth, he said.
Students should always analyse things before blindly agreeing to them. This would help write correct answers and come out with flying colours, he added.
Zagade also replied to the queries students asked during an interactive session after the lecture.
(Reporting by Janhavi Dave)