Reading for Competitive Exam Preparation | NDA and CDS Preparation 2026

Описание: 1. Reading for Competitive Exam Preparation | NDA and CDS Preparation 2026 | Reading Strategies for NDA & CDS 2026 Prep | Competitive Exam Tips

2. Learn why reading is the foundation of success for NDA and CDS exams. Tips on what to read, how to stay focused, and building deep knowledge for competitive success. This video emphasizes the critical importance of reading for students preparing for competitive exams like NDA and CDS 2026. The speaker challenges the common habit of superficial learning and encourages a deeper, more disciplined approach to knowledge.

3. Key Advice for Competitive Exam Preparation:

a. Develop a Reading Habit: The speaker suggests reading anything from newspapers like The Times of India or Dainik Jagran to magazines like Competition Success Review and reference books like the Manorama Year Book.

b. Recommended Reading: He specifically recommends reading books by APJ Abdul Kalam, such as Wings of Fire (Agni ki Udaan), as well as works by Mark Twain and Khushwant Singh.

c. Avoid Passive Learning: Simply highlighting PDFs is described as "shallow knowledge". Instead, students should take notes and engage in debates with friends and colleagues about what they have read.

d. Stay Informed on Global Issues: Candidates should be curious about real-world topics, such as why gold prices are rising, the significance of rare earth metals, or the principles behind electric vehicle (EV) batteries.

e. Focus and Discipline: The speaker stresses that reading must be done without distractions—no music or mobile phones—aiming for at least one hour of focused reading daily.

f. Competitive Reality: With roughly 400,000 aspirants competing for very few spots in the NDA, a superficial approach is insufficient for success.

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