through others' experiences,i came to following points :
generally: wrong time management poor english lack of in depth study no experience of 2 papers on daily basis and continuously follow others blindly losing confidence improper guidance cannot handle pressure wrong subject selection relying too much on academies and their notes not making their own notes lack of revision during exams(outlines of each question can save time during exams) coping exams and sleep factor biggest reasons are poor way of expression and time management English: poor expression weak grammar improper usage of vocabulary use of wrong words not answering essay well lack of study weak structure of essay lack of continuity weak in precis idioms,synonyms,pair of words not well prepared taking english lightly no practice of writing preparing essays but not answering according to title of essay poor guidance in english:most don't have any errors in english essay are blunders and are never forgiven majority of aspirants fail in english Everyday science: weak background lack of understanding poor study weak concepts difficult to understand science terms lack of guidance taking it lightly
less time given to it
poor book selection 50 mcqs decrease scoring for those who have not studied science before Current affair: weak study depending on notes weak geographical approach mcqs part quite tough lack of different perspectives opinion based approach no idea where to start its preparation too lengthy and difficult to cover whole world weak expression of english Pakistan affairs: poor guidance one-book study weak understanding of questions not writing what is asked lack of different perspectives no time of revision during exam lack of detail study taking too much stress for this paper islamiat: weak knowledge incorrect usage of ayats and hadiths wrong translations in urdu or english generalised approach not well prepared depending on 1-2 books wrong approach in doing paper mush of css is based on hard work ,proper guidance and correct timing remaining depends on luck majority fail in any of 3 subjects: english,islamiat,everyday science if properly prepared,then only luck can stop one. generally one does not fail optionals