Precis writing in NABARD Grade A looks simple:
👉 “Just summarize the passage.”
But in reality…
👉 This is where many serious aspirants lose easy marks.
Precis carries 30 marks, and it is one of the most scoring sections — if done correctly.
In this post, we break down the top mistakes students make in NABARD precis writing and how you can fix them to improve your score.
📌 Why Precis Writing is Tricky
- Passage is long
- Time is limited
- You must filter information
👉 It tests:
- Clarity
- Understanding
- Precision
🚨 1. Copy-Pasting from Passage
What students do:
- Lift sentences directly
- Slightly modify words
Why it is wrong:
- No originality
- Poor evaluation score
✅ Fix:
👉 Always:
- Rewrite in your own words
- Use simple language
🚨 2. Missing the Central Idea
What students do:
- Focus on details
- Ignore main theme
Why it is wrong:
- Precis loses purpose
✅ Fix:
👉 Ask yourself:
- “What is this passage really about?”
🚨 3. Including Examples and Data
What students do:
- Add statistics
- Include illustrations
Why it is wrong:
- Reduces conciseness
- Increases word count
✅ Fix:
👉 Remove:
- Examples
- Data
- Repetition
🚨 4. Exceeding Word Limit
What students do:
- Write too long
Why it is wrong:
- Shows lack of precision
✅ Fix:
👉 Stick to:
- ~1/3 of passage
- Usually 130–150 words
🚨 5. Writing Too Short
What students do:
- Over-cut content
Why it is wrong:
- Important ideas missing
✅ Fix:
👉 Ensure:
- All key points are included
🚨 6. No Proper Structure
What students do:
- Write random sentences
- No flow
Why it is wrong:
- Poor readability
✅ Fix:
👉 Follow structure:
- Introduction → Body → Conclusion
🚨 7. No Logical Flow
What students do:
- Jump between ideas
Why it is wrong:
- Confuses examiner
✅ Fix:
👉 Maintain:
- Same sequence as passage
🚨 8. Poor or Missing Title
What students do:
- Skip title
- Write vague titles
Why it is wrong:
- Marks directly lost
✅ Fix:
👉 Write:
- Short (4–6 words)
- Theme-based title
🚨 9. Using Complex Language
What students do:
- Try to sound “advanced”
Why it is wrong:
- Reduces clarity
✅ Fix:
👉 Use:
- Simple
- Clear language
🚨 10. No Practice Under Time Limit
What students do:
- Read theory
- Don’t practice
Why it is wrong:
- Panic in exam
✅ Fix:
👉 Practice:
- Full precis
- Within 25 minutes
🚨 11. No Evaluation (Biggest Mistake)
What students do:
- Write answers
- Never get feedback
Why it is wrong:
- Mistakes remain
✅ Fix:
👉 Get:
- Regular evaluation
- Detailed feedback
🧠 Core Insight
👉 Students think precis is easy
👉 But precision is a skill
🎯 What You Should Do Instead
✔ Focus on central idea
✔ Remove unnecessary details
✔ Maintain structure
✔ Practice regularly
✔ Get evaluated
🚀 Bank Whizz Insight (Game-Changer)
Most students:
- Try to include everything
Truth:
👉 High score comes from:
- What you remove
- Not what you write
🔥 Final Verdict
Precis writing is not about shortening text…
👉 It is about extracting essence.
💡 Final Line
You don’t lose marks in precis because it is difficult…
👉 You lose marks because you don’t write precisely.