“Reflection builds success more than repetition.” β Jalsa Maβam.
If you’re preparing for judiciary exams and havenβt started using a Mistake Diary yet, you might be overlooking one of the most underrated yet impactful tools in your journey. This simple habit goes beyond routine revision, itβs about learning deeply from every error.
The Mistake Diary has quietly transformed average aspirants into top-rankers. It helps you reflect, correct, and grow with clarity. If used consistently, this powerful tool might just become your turning point too.
What is a Mistake Diary?
The Mistake Diary isnβt just a notebook:
πΉ Itβs your mirror during preparation
πΉ It helps you track your errors
πΉ And ensures you donβt repeat them again
Instead of simply moving past wrong answers from mocks or Edzorb Lawβs MCQ bank, the Mistake Diary helps you analyze why you made a mistake and how to fix it. Itβs like building your own personalized error-correction engine π
π§© The 3-Column Rule by Jalsa Maβam

Hereβs the ultimate structure Jalsa Maβam recommends for your Mistake Diary:
π Column 1: Exact Concept or Provision You Got Wrong
Be specific. Not βCrPC mistakeβ, instead write: “CrPC β Section 167(2)(a)(ii): Default bail after 90 days β when to apply.”
Precision helps in targeted revision.
π‘ Column 2: Recall Errors or Silly Mistakes
These are the facts you knew but fumbled under pressure. “IPC β Difference between Sections 34 & 149.”
They need spaced repetition and mock reinforcement.
π Column 3: New or Unfamiliar Areas
Topics you skipped or never studied. “Evidence Act β Dying Declaration by sign language.”
These demand focused learning via Edzorbβs Case Vaults, LMR Notes, or Micro Plans.
When & How Often to Revise It?
Daily revision is non-negotiable.
Dedicate 30β60 minutes every night to revisit your Mistake Diary. Let it become your bedtime ritual, calm, consistent, and game-changing.
Took a mock today?
Update your diary today itself. The quicker you reflect, the sharper your learning becomes.
Pro Tip by Jalsa Maβam:
“Your growth doesnβt come from the number of questions you solve, but from the ones you never repeat again.”
How to Use It with Edzorb Law Question Bank
The Edzorb Law QB is a goldmine. Hereβs how to pair it with your diary:
βοΈ After each Mock / Mini Test / PYQ, update your diary
βοΈ Tag by Subject β Helps quick revision before mains
βοΈ Use Edzorbβs video explainers & crisp notes to fix conceptual gaps
βοΈ Track repeat mistakes β 3 strikes on the same concept = π¨ FLAG it
Prioritize Smartly
Start with your 5 weakest subjects, based on test scores. Every 2 mocks, reevaluate and rotate subjects.
Eventually, youβll cover all 19, but with smart effort, not just hard effort. π‘
Test Frequency Guide


Remember: The Mistake Diary bridges the gap between every test. It ensures youβre evolving, not just repeating.
FAQ β Mistake Diary Style
βDo I need to do it for every test?β
Prioritize Grand Tests & PYQs. Skip small tests if it feels overwhelming.
βI donβt have time to analyze mistakesβ¦β
Cut passive theory by 1 hour. Use that time to actively reflect. Itβs smarter studying.
βI forget subjects like Evidence & Constitutionβ¦β
Spread them out in 7-day blocks with Mistake Diary + Edzorb LMRs.
My Daily Routine (Inspired by Jalsa Maβam)
Morning β Toughest subject (like Constitution or Evidence)
Afternoon β Solve Edzorb QB MCQs + analyze
Evening β Revise legal maxims / current affairs
Night β Mistake Diary review + highlight repeat errors
After every 2-hour session? Solve 20β30 MCQs to reinforce learning.
π Final Thoughts: Let Your Diary Be Your Rank Booster

Your Mistake Diary isnβt a collection of failures;
πΉItβs your personalized growth journal
πΉIt sharpens your memory
πΉIt refines your concepts
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 Maβamβs golden advice:
π’ Ready to Start?
If you’d like a Mistake Diary template or a PDF layout, just drop a comment or DM! π
Letβs make every error a stepping stone to success with Edzorb. πΌπ