Top 10 Mistakes Students Should Avoid in Class 10 Board Exams

Here’s a list of the top 10 mistakes you must avoid to boost your performance and achieve your target score.

1. Starting Preparation Too Late

Waiting until the last two months for serious study leaves little time for revisions.
Solution: Complete your first round of syllabus coverage by October so you have enough time for multiple revisions.

2. Ignoring the Official Syllabus Studying from scattered tuition notes without referring to the official syllabus leads to missed topics.
Solution: Follow the Karnataka SSLC subject-wise syllabus from start to finish.
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3. Avoiding Previous Years’ Question Papers Without practicing past papers, you miss out on understanding question patterns.
Solution: Solve at least five years’ previous question papers and time yourself.

4. Relying Only on Memorization Rote learning without concept clarity fails in application-based questions.
Solution: Use visual learning tools for better understanding.
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5. Skipping Tough Topics Avoiding challenging chapters creates weak areas that can cost marks.
Solution: Break down difficult topics into smaller parts and tackle them early.

6. Poor Time Management in the Exam Spending too long on one question reduces time for others.
Solution: Practice mock tests with strict time limits.

7. Neglecting Language Subjects Kannada, English, and Hindi can significantly boost your percentage if prepared well.
Solution: Give equal importance to language papers.
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8. Ignoring Health During Exam Season Lack of sleep, poor diet, and no physical activity harm concentration.
Solution: Maintain a healthy routine with adequate rest and balanced meals.

9. Not Reading the Question Paper Properly Misreading questions leads to unnecessary mark loss.
Solution: Use the first 15 minutes to read the paper carefully before answering.

10. Cramming at the Last Minute Overloading your brain before the exam increases stress and confusion.
Solution: Focus on light revision and confidence-building activities before the big day.

Avoiding these mistakes will not only improve your score but also make your preparation stress-free. Combine these tips with DigiScholars’ subject-wise courses for the Karnataka SSLC Board, and you’ll be better equipped to excel. 📚 View All DigiScholars Class 10 Courses for structured, syllabus-based learning.