8 Habits That Lead to UPSC Prelims Failure | Prelims 2026

In this video, PraBhu sir shares hard truths from my 10 years of UPSC experience — as an aspirant and as a teacher.
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This is not a motivational talk.
This is a reality check for serious aspirants.

Over the years, I have observed 7–8 common types of aspirants who repeatedly fail UPSC Prelims — not because of lack of intelligence, but because of dangerous habits that slowly destroy preparation.

In this video, you will clearly understand:

Why fake preparation gives the illusion of hard work but no results

Why aspirants who depend on daily motivation usually fail

The truth about shortcuts, tricks, and “one-page notes”

How sensation-based current affairs mislead aspirants

Why day-dreaming about IAS life is harmful

How perfection paralysis ruins syllabus coverage

Why emotional instability affects performance badly

Why studying without a plan or system never works

👉 UPSC does not reward shortcuts, sensation, or inconsistency.
👉 UPSC rewards discipline, consistency, and process.

If even one habit mentioned in this video applies to you,
it is time to quit it immediately and take your preparation seriously.

Chapter:
00:00 – A serious message before strategy videos
01:00 – Type 1: Fake Preparation (Busy ≠ Progress)
01:52 – Type 2: Aspirants dependent on motivation
02:45 – Type 3: Shortcut and trick hunters
03:38 – Type 4: Sensation-based current affairs consumption
04:34 – Type 5: Dreamers influenced by reels & fantasies
05:08 – Type 6: Perfection paralysis
06:21 –Type 7: Emotional instability & anxiety extremes
07:24 – Type 8: No plan, no system preparation
08:13 – Why I delayed the elimination technique video
08:42 – Discipline & consistency: the real secret
09:05 – Final message: Process over results