“Reflection builds success more than repetition.” โ Jalsa Maโam
If you’re preparing for judiciary exams and not using a Mistake Diary yet, you’re missing out on one of the most underrated yet powerful tools of preparation.
This simple method has quietly propelled average aspirants into the toppers’ circle.
And it might just do the same for you. ๐ฅ
Letโs decode this life-changing tool, step-by-step.
๐ช What is a Mistake Diary?
The Mistake Diary isnโt just a notebook:
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Itโs your mirror during preparation
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It helps you track your errors
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And ensures you donโt repeat them again
Instead of simply moving past wrong answers from mocks or Edzorb Lawโs MCQ bank, the Mistake Diary helps you analyze why you made a mistake and how to fix it.
Itโs like building your own personalized error-correction engine ๐
๐งฉ The 3-Column Rule by Jalsa Maโam

Hereโs the ultimate structure Jalsa Maโam recommends for your Mistake Diary:
๐ Column 1: Exact Concept or Provision You Got Wrong
Be specific. Not โCrPC mistakeโ, instead write:
โก๏ธ “CrPC โ Section 167(2)(a)(ii): Default bail after 90 days โ when to apply.”
Precision helps in targeted revision. ๐ฏ
๐ก Column 2: Recall Errors or Silly Mistakes
These are the facts you knew but fumbled under pressure.
โก๏ธ “IPC โ Difference between Sections 34 & 149.”
They need spaced repetition and mock reinforcement.
๐ Column 3: New or Unfamiliar Areas
Topics you skipped or never studied.
โก๏ธ “Evidence Act โ Dying Declaration by sign language.”
These demand focused learning via Edzorbโs Case Vaults, LMR Notes, or Micro Plans.
โฐ When & How Often to Revise It?
๐ Daily revision is non-negotiable.
Spend 30โ60 mins every night reviewing your Mistake Diary. Make it your bedtime ritual! ๐
๐ Took a mock today?
Update the diary today. The sooner you reflect, the deeper the learning.
๐ง Pro Tip from Jalsa Maโam:
“Your growth lies not in how many questions you solve, but in how many you stop repeating.”
๐ง How to Use It with Edzorb Law Question Bank
The Edzorb Law QB is a goldmine.
Hereโs how to pair it with your diary:
โ๏ธ After each Mock / Mini Test / PYQ, update your diary
โ๏ธ Tag by Subject โ Helps quick revision before mains
โ๏ธ Use Edzorbโs video explainers & crisp notes to fix conceptual gaps
โ๏ธ Track repeat mistakes โ 3 strikes on the same concept = ๐จ FLAG it
๐ฏ Prioritize Smartly
Start with your 5 weakest subjects, based on test scores.
๐ Every 2 mocks, reevaluate and rotate subjects.
Eventually, youโll cover all 19, but with smart effort, not just hard effort. ๐ก
๐ Test Frequency Guide


Remember: The Mistake Diary bridges the gap between every test. It ensures youโre evolvingโnot just repeating.
โ FAQ โ Mistake Diary Style
โDo I need to do it for every test?โ
โก๏ธ Prioritize Grand Tests & PYQs. Skip small tests if it feels overwhelming.
โI donโt have time to analyze mistakesโฆโ
โก๏ธ Cut passive theory by 1 hour. Use that time to actively reflect. Itโs smarter studying.
โI forget subjects like Evidence & Constitutionโฆโ
โก๏ธ Spread them out in 7-day blocks with Mistake Diary + Edzorb LMRs.
๐งโโ๏ธ My Daily Routine (Inspired by Jalsa Maโam)
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Morning โ Toughest subject (like Constitution or Evidence)
๐ Afternoon โ Solve Edzorb QB MCQs + analyze
๐ Evening โ Revise legal maxims / current affairs
๐ Night โ Mistake Diary review + highlight repeat errors
โจ After every 2-hour session? Solve 20โ30 MCQs to reinforce learning.
๐ Final Thoughts: Let Your Diary Be Your Rank Booster

Your Mistake Diary isnโt a collection of failures;
๐ Itโs your personalized growth journal
๐ง It sharpens your memory
๐งฐ It refines your concepts
๐ And most importantly, it accelerates your rank climb
So go ahead, open that notebook, mark those slip-ups, and turn them into comebacks.
And whenever doubt creeps in, remember Jalsa Maโamโs golden advice:
๐ข Ready to Start?
If you’d like a Mistake Diary template or a PDF layout, just drop a comment or DM! ๐
Letโs make every error a stepping stone to success with Edzorb. ๐ผ๐