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How I scored 50/50 in pre and 90/90 in mains🔥 Reasoning strategy by DEVANSH LOHIYA

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Main Ideas, Concepts, and Lessons

  • High-scoring target for SSC CGL

    • Aim for 50/50 in Pre and 90/90 in Mains by using an effective reasoning strategy and consistent practice.
    • Warning: If you score above ~45 in Pre but not above ~80 in Mains, you may struggle compared to top performers.
    • Motivation: Many students can achieve these scores—if you don’t follow this kind of approach, you may fall behind in the selection race.

  • Reasoning is a “scoring subject,” so it needs proper time

    • Don’t focus only on Maths and GK.
    • Allocate dedicated preparation and practice time to reasoning to avoid regret later.

  • Use a diagnostic + targeted learning strategy

    • Before fully committing, the speaker suggests:
      • Taking 5–6 mocks
      • Identifying weak topics
      • Focusing effort on those weak areas (optionally via a batch/course that covers them)

  • Choose one of two ways to complete the reasoning syllabus

    1. Full batch approach
      • Buy/choose the complete batch.
      • Watch many videos (example: 100–150).
      • Complete the entire syllabus from that batch.
    2. Problem-based approach (speaker’s method)
      • Identify your weak/problem areas.
      • Complete only the topics you’re currently weak in, rather than finishing everything uniformly from scratch.

  • Batch/teacher guidance (examples)

    • The speaker mentions teachers/batches as examples of good instruction:
      • Piyush Sir (Career)
      • Balram Sir (Test Ranking)
      • Teachers associated with Parmar Sir for classes (mentioned generally)

  • Mocks-based process; avoid heavy note-making

    • Both Pre and Mains should be driven by mock exams.
    • Don’t create heavy, extensive reasoning notes.
    • Instead, practice as many mocks as possible for revision.
    • Sectional notes should be PYQ-based so you get maximum practice on what is actually asked.

  • Batch selection affected by updated exam pattern (2025–26)

    • The new pattern includes topics like:
      • Machine Input Output
      • Address Matching
    • Therefore:
      • A DoD batch may not cover the new topics.
      • The speaker recommends taking live batches aligned to the 2025–26 pattern.
    • Book/edition advice:
      • Until the new edition of the book (examples: Pinnacle / Kiran) is out, the speaker advises not buying old PY books because they may miss newer topics.
      • If you want practice in the gap, shift to Moksha.

  • Note strategy after finishing the syllabus

    • Even though heavy notes are discouraged, the speaker recommends structured notes:
      • Maintain neat notes
      • Have long notes and short notes
      • Put very difficult question types into short notes, including:
        • Coding-decoding
        • Number series, especially cases where one number is missing in a three-number progression
    • Purpose: these question types often recur and are tricky later—short notes help you avoid surprises.

  • Mock routine + analysis

    • After syllabus completion:
      • Shift to mocks
      • Take at least one sectional mock per day
      • Analyze the results

  • Practice repetition and question exposure

    • You can watch batch videos up to 4 times.
    • Key idea: without practicing questions from notes, you won’t learn the pattern of how questions appear.
    • Some questions become easier only after deep thinking—don’t skip mock practice or you’ll fall behind.

  • Analytical Reasoning must start before Pre

    • Claim: in the new pattern, Analytical Reasoning is asked in Pre too (previously it was mainly for Mains).
    • Therefore: prepare Analytical Reasoning before Pre.

  • When starting preparation, don’t study all 4 subjects at once

    • Start with maximum two subjects together (not all four).
    • Example pairings:
      • Reasoning + Maths
      • Reasoning + English
    • Rationale: studying four subjects leads to forgetting earlier ones.

Methodology / Instructions (Detailed)

  1. Initial assessment

    • Take 5–6 mocks
    • Identify which reasoning topics are weak

  2. Choose a syllabus completion strategy

    • Option A: Full batch
      • Buy the complete reasoning batch
      • Watch course videos (example: 100–150)
      • Complete the full syllabus from the batch
    • Option B: Targeted weak-topic completion (speaker’s approach)
      • Identify weak/problem areas
      • Complete those topics first instead of trying to finish everything blindly

  3. Follow a suitable teacher/batch

    • Consider batches taught by:
      • Piyush Sir (Career)
      • Balram Sir (Test Ranking)
      • Parmar Sir-linked classes (for even classes)
    • Ensure the batch matches the updated 2025–26 pattern

  4. Update-awareness for the new pattern

    • Make sure coverage includes:
      • Machine Input Output
      • Address Matching
    • Prefer live batches aligned with 2025–26
    • Avoid batches that don’t cover new topics (e.g., “DoD batch,” as mentioned)

  5. Resource / book approach

    • Until the new edition book is released (Pinnacle / Kiran mentioned):
      • Avoid old PY books that may miss newer topics
      • If you need practice before the new edition, shift practice to Moksha

  6. Notes philosophy

    • Don’t use heavy/long reasoning notes as the primary strategy
    • Use mocks for revision
    • Keep notes structured as:
      • Long notes
      • Short notes for difficult question types:
        • Coding-decoding
        • Number series with a missing number
    • Keep the short-note difficulty topics together for quick revision

  7. Mock practice routine

    • After finishing the syllabus:
      • Take at least 1 sectional mock daily
      • Analyze each mock

  8. Sectional notes should be PYQ-based

    • Build sectional notes using PYQ to match recurring patterns

  9. Prepare Analytical Reasoning before Pre

    • Treat Analytical Reasoning as part of Pre preparation in the new pattern

  10. Start strategically (time management)

    • Don’t start all four subjects at once
    • Start with two subjects max, pairing Reasoning with:
      • Maths, or
      • English
    • This reduces forgetting and improves retention

  11. Video repetition

    • Batch videos can be watched up to 4 times
    • But videos help only if you also practice questions

Speakers / Sources Featured (As Mentioned)

  • DEVANSH LOHIYA (speaker; credited in video title)
  • Teachers/batches mentioned:
    • Piyush Sir (Career)
    • Balram Sir (Test Ranking)
    • Parmar Sir (classes; referenced generally)
  • Other referenced sources/platforms:
    • BOD batch (mentioned as not available/possibly missing coverage)
    • Live batch
    • Pinnacle (book)
    • Kiran (book)
    • PYQ / PY book (past-year questions/book referenced)
    • Moksha (practice mentioned)

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