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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The Union Public Service Commission released the Civil Service (IAS) Main result 2025 on its portal - upsc.gov.in. The Commission selected 2,736 candidates for the interview stage. The Commission will start conducting the interviews in December 2025.
The Union Public Service Commission will conduct the UPSC Civil Service (prelims) exam on May 24, 2026. The exam will be conducted in two sessions and the General Studies Paper 2 will be qualifying only.
The Union Public Service Commission will release the UPSC IAS 2026 notification on January 14 on its official website - upsc.gov.in. The Commission will also activate the UPSC CSE (IAS) 2026 online application link on its website. The last date for the UPSC IAS application form is February 3, 2026.
The UPSC CSE (IAS) prelims will be conducted on May 24, 2026.
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