Am pursuing B.Tech and want to prepare for UPSC, so how can I start my preparation as a begineer?
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Hi Liza,
For starting the UPSC CSE preparation, start with NCERT books. It will help you to understand the concept more than anything else. You will get complete basic knowledge about the exam's syllabus. -
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Diwakar Goel Let there be light where it is dark!!🌞🌞 | Scholar-Level 16
5 years agoHi,
Read all NCERTS from class 6th-class 12th
The newspaper is a must.
There are either books such as laxmikant, nitin singhania, gc long etc. Opt for your subjects carefully and have a comprehensive knowledge about everything. You can take help from coaching also. -
Read all NCERTs from class 6-12. Newspaper is a must. Then there are either books such as laxmikant, nitin singhania, gc long, etc. -
To prepare for UPSC Exam, first you have to clear basic concepts ! Download syllabus ! Be clear why you want to give UPSC !
1) Read NCERTs books
2) Read Newspaper daily !
After completing this two, you can start following standard books like Laxmikant for polity etc. You can go for UPSC coaching seminar for fresher !
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