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UPSC Civil Services Examination is said to be the toughest examination in the country. Every year lakhs of candidates appear in this examination, out of which less than 1000 get success. Students also spend lakhs of rupees to prepare for this exam. At the same time, some students are not able to succeed even after years of preparation. In such a situation, it is important to have a strategy for exam preparation.
UPSC Civil Services examination is conducted in three stages. First one has to appear in Prelims. Those who pass it can appear in Mains. After this, the last interview round is organized. Many candidates are not able to pass even the prelims exam. Keeping this in mind, in the episode of NewsNCR Tips, we are giving some special tips for the preparation of UPSC Prelims. By following these tips you can easily crack this exam.
Tips to prepare for UPSC Prelims
- Understand the exam pattern: To prepare for UPSC Prelims exam, first of all it is important that you understand the exam pattern well. Be sure to check the details on what basis the exam is conducted, how many questions are asked from which subjects in the exam. You can see exam details on the official website of UPSC – upsc.gov.in.
- Make a study schedule: After understanding the exam pattern, make a study schedule based on UPSC Syllabus. Take out maximum time for your weak subject. Try to study for at least 5-7 hours a day.
- Do self study: If you have joined any online study group or coaching center for UPSC preparation, then do not rely only on it. Focus more on self study. Before going to class and after leaving class, understand and study the topic in your own way.
- Give Mock Test: The most important thing to prepare for the exam is to keep your ability in mind. If you are doing coaching then definitely give mock test. Apart from this, keep testing yourself after every 4-5 days to know your weakness. With this you will be able to improve your weak subjects and prepare better.
- Practice from old papers: To prepare for exams like UPSC, you should collect test papers of last several years and try to solve them. With this, you will be able to finish the paper within the time allotted for the exam. By solving old papers, you can also know the correct syllabus and exam pattern.
- Make sure to make notes: Whatever you read daily in coaching or at home, make notes. The habit of making notes will further strengthen your preparation. Besides, by making notes, you will also have your own prepared study material before the exam.
- Listen to the interviews of UPSC toppers: Free yourself from studies and listen to the interviews of toppers who cracked the UPSC exam on social media every day. Toppers give tips to prepare for the exam properly. It also tells about the right study material. The story of toppers can motivate you for the exam.
- Relax the mind: To prepare better for the exam, you do not need to study continuously. If possible, do yoga and meditate daily. After studying for some time, take a break for a while. Also take good sleep every day.
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