Top 10 Mistakes CA Final & CA Inter Students Make in the Last 10 Days
❌ Top 10 Mistakes CA Final & CA Inter Students Make in the Last 10 Days
The final 10 days don’t test how much you know — they test how well you convert knowledge into marks.
Most failures don’t happen due to lack of study — they happen due to wrong decisions in the last 10 days.
1️⃣ Trying to Finish the Syllabus
❌ Mistake: Starting new chapters now.
⚠️ Impact: New topics don’t stick, strong topics weaken.
✅ Fix: Revise only high-probability + already studied chapters.
2️⃣ Treating MCQs as Easy Marks
❌ Mistake: “MCQs toh ho jaayenge.”
⚠️ Impact: 10–15 marks lost due to no working notes.
✅ Fix: Practice MCQs like descriptive questions.
3️⃣ Solving Too Much, Revising Too Little
❌ Mistake: Endless problem solving.
⚠️ Impact: Poor recall in exam pressure.
✅ Fix: Follow 70% revision + 30% practice.
4️⃣ Changing Strategy Every Day 📱
❌ Mistake: Switching plans after every video.
⚠️ Impact: Confusion & anxiety.
✅ Fix: Freeze your plan. Ignore noise.
5️⃣ Ignoring Strong Subjects
❌ Mistake: Spending all time on weak papers.
⚠️ Impact: Strong subjects start slipping.
✅ Fix: Protect strong subjects, upgrade weak ones only to passable level.
6️⃣ Ignoring Presentation ✍️
❌ Mistake: Writing without structure.
⚠️ Impact: Marks not awarded despite correct answer.
✅ Fix: Use headings, working notes & keywords.
7️⃣ Page-by-Page Revision
❌ Mistake: Re-reading full notes.
⚠️ Impact: Low retention, high time waste.
✅ Fix: Revise concepts, frameworks & traps.
8️⃣ Ignoring RTP & Exam Trends 📘
❌ Mistake: Treating RTP as optional.
⚠️ Impact: Miss examiner mindset.
✅ Fix: Understand why treatments are applied.
9️⃣ Losing Confidence Due to Mocks 😓
❌ Mistake: Judging final result by mock scores.
⚠️ Impact: Panic & poor performance.
✅ Fix: Use mocks only to find mistakes.
🔟 Burning Out Before Exams 🔥
❌ Mistake: Sudden 14–16 hour study days.
⚠️ Impact: Fatigue & silly errors.
✅ Fix: Sleep well. Revise lightly. Stay calm.
🎯 Final Takeaway
The last 10 days are about clarity, confidence & control — not panic. Avoid these mistakes and your chances of clearing improve significantly.