IAS/CSE: cannot finish Spectrum or Laxmikant first read — how do you reread?
I'm facing issue regarding reading books how you guys read books like spectrum, laxmikant again and again. Every topper says we have read spectrum laxmikant three time four time how I can not complete it even first time I watched video leacture and make notes and I can revise my notes many time but I could not read I can read ncerts But when it come to standard books what should I do ? How can I read books ? And is it necessary to read books ? If we can cover some topic by help of other sources Main issues regarding spectrum laxmikant what should I do Do your comment?
aniruddh shukla · 6mo ago
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Phoenix IAS By Nitin ✓ · 6mo ago
@aniruddhshuk-4949 it's very complex & key aspect of prep. Vani explain in words how to finish the book or prepare the notes. Contact me after 24-05-2026
aniruddh shukla · 6mo ago
@admin
Simran Singh · 6mo ago
Laxmikant is more pre specific.... Book read krne ke liye u need to actively engage with PYQs
Laxmi Prasad · 6mo ago
Notes kaise bnate ho aap
aniruddh shukla · 6mo ago
@Laxmiprasad agr books se padh rhe hai to first reading me bs rough copy me main handing and subtopic likhte jao isse chap complete hone ke bd apke pass ek chap ka overview mind map hoga is chap me ye ye topic hai phir second reading me subtopic ke info ko highlights kro and in third reading jo apko imp lge ya lge ki you couldn't remember that specific point you write it down That's a method I use
Madhavi Raj · 6mo ago
You can start setting goals like today u have to complete 5 chapters of laxmikant. Then this way u can gradually cover the whole book. Keep making notes also so that next time u won't have to pick up entire book.
aniruddh shukla · 6mo ago
@rajmadhavi yes it means next time I can only read that notes which I have made from laxmikant
basking hoodie · 6mo ago
Watch videos first for concept understanding then in second round go for Note making
aniruddh shukla · 6mo ago
@aspirant-4079 yes but I'm talking about reading books
Abhi · 6mo ago
What you should do: 1. First reading = Just finish the book (don’t try to master it) Read like a newspaper Skip difficult lines No overthinking Target: complete Laxmikanth/Spectrum once 2. Second reading = Understanding + marking Now things will feel familiar Underline only important points Don’t make heavy notes 3. Third reading = Revision mode Focus only on highlighted parts This is where retention builds Important points: ✔ You don’t need to read every book 4–5 times ✔ 2–3 smart revisions are enough ✔ If videos help you understand first → use them, then read book ✔ NCERT comfort means your basics are good — that’s a positive sign
aniruddh shukla · 6mo ago
@Atomar ok bro thank you 😊
Raksha Guru · 6mo ago
Aap jo chapter padh rhe ho pahle uska You tube video dekh lo taki connection bane