UPSC Civil Services is an examination that changes your life for good. There is a quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson that says, “It’s not the destination. It’s the journey”. I firmly believe that it is an apt reference for the UPSC preparation as well. This is one such examination that will allow you to serve […]
The Prelims exam is the toughest stage to crack in the Civil Services Examination. While this has been attributed to the sheer number of eliminations, lately, the absolute uncertainty in the nature of questions asked in Prelims has also caused even dedicated aspirants to miss their chance to write the Mains exam. Hence, an aspirant […]
Every student is different, and hence it cannot be said with certainty that the same technique/ rule would apply to all. I have seen many students who use their own method to study, which have resulted in success for that student. The bottom line is that, as an aspirant, you must follow what is suited […]
UPSC Civil Service exam is an exam conducted to recruit civil servants for various posts like IAS, IPS, IRS, etc. These services are not only coveted but also essential elements for building the nation. Hence, UPSC selects the cream of the crop aspirants for these various posts. To achieve this, the exam itself is set […]
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 […]
