How to score better in UPSC Main Exam?

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Ankit Kumar

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Beginners should ideally get at least 10 12 months before the UPSC prelims exam for preparation. You can comprehensively cover the syllabus and have enough test practice only then. You should start with the common GS papers before moving on to the optional papers. Step 1: Know the exam well. Step 2: Strengthen your foundation. Step 3: Upgrade Your Knowledge with standard books. Step 4: Practice Answer Writing + Revision. Step 5: Mock-Test Based Learning Approach. Subscribe to the Best Newspaper for UPSC the finest and the safest option is The Hindu. Make separate copies for each subject while making notes. Make a copy only for the Curr
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a year ago

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Ankit Kumar

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Step 1: Know the exam well. Step 2: Strengthen your foundation. Step 3: Upgrade Your Knowledge with standard books. Step 4: Practice Answer Writing + Revision. Step 5: Mock-Test Based Learning Approach. Beginners should ideally get at least 10 12 months before the UPSC prelims exam for preparation. You can comprehensively cover the syllabus and have enough test practice only then. You should start with the common GS papers before moving on to the optional papers.

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Deeksha Dixit

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Yes, you can do your research work and prepare for the UPSC exams at the same time. This will require some extra efforts and dedication, but it is possible to prepare for the UPSC while doing research. The following tips can help you:
1. You can choose your master subject as optional. For example, if you have a master's in sociology, you can take that subject as an optional paper in the UPSC Mains.
2. You can make a proper schedule, devoting 4 hours per day to UPSC preparation.
3. There are numerous online resources that provide Current Affairs notes, which can help you save time when taking notes.
4. You can cover the syllabus with the
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Beginner-Level 5

Understand the UPSC pattern and procedure first. Go through the UPSC syllabus thoroughly. Start reading a few books and watch video lectures online for a few basic subjects like polity, history, geography, etc. Read the newspaper regularly.

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Beginner-Level 5

The answer is No. Coaching is not important for cracking UPSC exam. It's only a way to be consistent with your practice. You can start preparing on your own, if you think you can be consistent enough.

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Beginner-Level 5

It's not really hard to clear UPSC exam in the first attempt. You just need to start preparations a bit earlier and thoroughly. You also need to know how you can manage your time. For preparing the exams, you need to give your best consistently. Start from going through the syllabus and last year exams paper. You can mark your weak and strong subject and make timetable accordingly as it's help to manage your time and efforts. You can know easily where you need to focus more.

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Determination is the key of success. The more determined your attitude and mindset will be, the more you are closer towards your goals. For preparing for any exams, you need to give your best consistently. Think about only positive impact and positive things. Start from going through the syllabus and last year exams paper.

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It's totally depends on you, which subject you think will be your best to take points. Mostly candidates choose Geography as the optional subject as it's the highest scoring subject and popular among the candidates. But there's other subjects also like law, history etc.

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Consistency and determination is the key for success. For starting the preparation you first need a positive mindset and then you're ready. Start from going through the syllabus. Find your weak and strong points of topics, and make timetable according to this, it's helps to manage your time. Be consistent in your practice and start from solving last year exam papers.

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For UPSC candidates must have a Bachelor degree from a recognised university. It means, first you need to finish your graduation then you can apply for the application for the exam. For the preparation, consistency is the key. You need to practice daily. You can take coaching or online class beside your regular studies.

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