How should I prepare for UPSC along with my engineering degree? I'm a B.Tech pharmaceutical technology 1st year student.
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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 2021 such as the UPSC syllabus for 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 :
Revise the NCERT of all standard from class 6th to 12th. Attempt daily quiz related to Current Affairs. Start the habit of making notes and...more -
First of all, start reading NCERT books of Social Science, Science from 6th to 12th standard. Start The Hindu or Indian Express news paper daily reading for current affairs and writing the main exam. After tier completion, come to specific books.
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