How can I manage UPSC preparation on my own? Should I join classes for preparation?
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Hello dear, Although regarded as one of the toughest exams in the country, with the right approach and strategy, an aspirant can crack the IAS examination in the very first attempt. It is essential for aspirants to know and understand the requirements of the IAS exam such as the UPSC syllabus for the IAS Exam (Prelims-MCQ and Mains-DESCRIPTIVE), pattern, eligibility criteria, application procedure, and other such significant details before kick-starting the preparations. So, at this stage you can :
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IAS exam is considered to be a very tough exam in our country, for which students often prefer coaching. By taking coaching, they feel that they will easily clear this exam. But to pass this exam in the true sense, not coaching but a goal setting with time limit and hard work including patience is needed. Some suggestions for you:
First of all, it is important to have complete information about the exam. Understand the syllabus coming in the exam. Gather strategy and study material. Study with concentration. Along with studies, writing is also important. Give mock tests again and again
Read newspapers and magazines daily.
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