The Mains exam is a writing marathon, in my opinion. Spanning over a total of 27 hours and nine papers, one must be mentally active and at the same time make sure that each answer you write has some elements that will give you the best score possible. Remember, even the topper is awarded around […]
Note making is an integral part of the Civil Services Exam preparation. But the question remains, to what extent must an aspirant prepare notes to achieve maximum benefits without wasting time. You must be aware that by note making, you are effectively having a good revision but at the same time the time invested in […]
“This is my belief: that through difficulties and problems, God gives us the opportunity to grow. So, when your hopes and dreams and goals are dashed, search among the wreckage, you may find a golden opportunity hidden in the ruins.” ― Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Dreaming to become a civil servant is a noble dream. […]
UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination consists of a total of 9 papers (two are of qualifying in nature) and for each exam you are given three hours to complete. Many a time, aspirants often complain that either the allotted three hours is not enough or that it is barely enough to finish the paper. UPSC […]
The ideal preparation one must follow is a Prelims cum Mains approach. This will allow the students time to cover the vast syllabus in short portions over the course of the exam. But sometimes, aspirants tend to leave Mains preparation a bit and end up in a challenging situation when facing Mains. I will try […]
Unlike the Prelims Exam which will be over in just 2+2 (GS + CSAT) hours, Mains is more like a test match, conducted over five days and consists of a total of 27 writing hours (language papers included). When such a long battle has to be fought, you have to be mentally and physically strong […]
This year, the time to prepare for mains is comparatively lesser than before. Even then, I think that you have enough time to prepare and crack the mains in the time available. Kindly calculate your Preliminary marks as soon as possible by clicking here and do not wait till the results are announced. Even if you do […]
Dear aspirants, right now you may be disappointed in the performance you have given in the latest Prelims. I am sure you studied for hours and have sacrificed many things for this exam, and yet you may not be having the required cut off to move to Mains. I assure you, this phase is temporary. […]
First and foremost, I congratulate you for deciding on becoming a Civil Servant. It takes a lot of courage and passion for choosing this field. It is one of the most respected fields in India, and you will shoulder a lot of responsibilities, and you work to make the dreams of millions come true and […]
The UPSC Civil Services Exam is considered the toughest and one of the most prestigious exams to crack in India. I often meet up with students who are inhibited about studying for Civil Services as they feel that they are not a brilliant student. Now, thinking this from the perspective of UPSC… They conduct the […]
