Is it necessary for a student to join a coaching institute in Delhi for the preparation of UPSC exam?

Can a student qualify UPSC exam without joining any coaching institute?

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Asked by pankaj barua

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    Ritika Gupta Web Developer at Exzeo India | Contributor-Level 8

    6 years ago
    Hi, This is the dilemma I have recently gone through and now can perfectly advise you not to go follow the herd. It is not at all required to join some famed institute in Delhi for the preparation of UPSC as most of the results displayed at the institutes of Delhi are fake and forged. This exam demands reading and devoting time to subjects as much as you can and many of my near ones have cleared it via self study itself. But for the beginner it is advisable to join coaching not for the learning sake but guidance sake that how and which direction to follow correctly towards achievement in these exams. Rest, it all depends upon the devot
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    Dr Swastik Sahu Medical & Engineering Consultant | Scholar-Level 17

    7 years ago
    Not necessarily. Most student prepare for UPSC along with their graduation. You may join coaching institutions for convenience but self study is the key for UPSC examination.
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    AVISH BINDAL | Contributor-Level 9

    7 years ago
    This actually depends upon your ability to keep consistent. If you can keep consistency at your home studying then there is no need to join.
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    Rashmi Nagdeve Executive Trainer at Head held high | Contributor-Level 10

    8 years ago
    Hello Pankaj, it is not necessary to join coaching in Institute in Delhi. It totally depends upon you, if you want to take coaching or not. Even you can prepare by yourself, but better option is to join coaching and practice daily at home.

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