Students might find it very tiring and wearisome to read the complete novels and dramas prescribed in the syllabus. But this is also true that unless you go through the entire text you cannot have total knowledge. There is no short cut to learning, especially when it comes to learning literature. Reading the synopsis or abridged form of the prescribed work is of no use and to pass through the test you might feel mugging up few notes would do. No , absolutely not. Doing so, at the end of the 3rd year of your Honours course you might end up learning nothing!!!!!!!.
Hence if a student wants to pursue literature in his/her higher studies, he/she should thoroughly go through each texts to have total command over the subject. This would also help him/her to clear exams like NET/SET and P.hd and M.Phil entrance. Therefore the student , if not securing excellent marks in course exam even after following the aforementioned tip, please worry not!! Aim higher for this tip would take you a long way to reach your goal.