The date for the IAS Prelims exam is fast approaching. If you are sitting for it or thinking of taking the test next year, these are the three tips to prepare for it. Given by an experienced all India civil service coaching centre, Chennai, the tips will set you on the path to success.
The Key Is GS Paper 1.
The best strategy for the IAS Prelims exam is to revise every subject that is asked in the GS Paper 1. Do not think that you should give more attention to a particular subject because it is asked more. Cover every subject on a fundamental level.
History, economics and geography are traditional subjects from which a lot of easy questions are asked. Study them. In case you are short on time:
- Use previous year’s questions papers.
- Revise through NCERT books.
Current affairs are another vital segment. So read the newspaper daily and if there are any new government schemes, emphasise on them.
Take Prelims Mock Exams
If you are serious about passing the prelims with flying colours, then don’t skip mock exams. Any good coaching will have a good set of Prelims mock tests. Take them.
It is proven that those IAS aspirants who make mock exams a permanent part of their preparation, pass more often. Besides just taking the test, evaluate where you are making mistakes and then revise those areas, topics or subjects.
The great thing about mock tests nowadays is that they can be taken online through any gadget. So, you really don’t have an excuse for not practising!
Find The Right Books For The Prelims
There is a list of recommended books for the UPSC civil services prelims exam. Invest in them. NCERT and NIOS texts are two of them.
They are basic books that will help you build a strong base for the test. Make sure you cover all subjects. Think of them as essential aids that will help you prepare that much better. After all, a student is only as good as his or her study material.
As we said before, the exam date is on the horizon. It means your time is severely limited. By selecting the right study resources, you get that much closer to your dream of becoming an IAS officer. So, don’t hesitate to buy books, especially if you are preparing on your own.
We bid you adieu with a final piece of advice. On exam day, have a relaxed mind. Be cool, calm and collected. It will prevent you from making silly and stupid mistakes. Also, believe that you will clear the exam and you will.
Competition is getting tighter every year, so anything that gives you an edge over others follow it religiously!
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