What is the Ideal strategy to prepare for UPSC IAS Exam?

I can devote 2 hours per day. I have around 2 years for preparation.

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    Raj shakya #ReadyToHelp | Scholar-Level 16

    6 years ago
    1. Try to be creative. When you will write an essay or when you will answer a descriptive question try to show your creativity. Whatever you will write in the paper write intelligently.
    2. Choose the subject for civil service main examination according to your stream of study. In which subject you have good knowledge choose only that subject. First, read the syllabus of each paper then choose the paper according to your knowledge.
    3. Do not get tensed at the time of examination. If the question is tough then it is tough for everyone. So you should not worry about you. Whatever you will know just answer them.
    4. Try to be prepared for E
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    Aakansha Purohit | Contributor-Level 10

    3 years ago
    Hi there, Hope we will help you !
    IAS exam or CSE is conducted by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). The exam is conducted at an all India level. UPSC recruits the candidates for Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Forest Service (IFS) and Central Civil Services through this exam. All the ministries and the departments in the union and state governments are headed by the IAS officers that make this exam the prestigious one in the nation. The topper of the IAS exam has the opportunity to become the Cabinet Secretary to the Government of India. It is the highest bureaucratic position one person ca
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    Vinay kr Pandey Simple but significant | Scholar-Level 16

    3 years ago
    Let us look at a 5-step full-proof preparation strategy for preparing for the Civil Services Examination. Step 1: Know the exam well
    Step 2: Strengthen your foundation:
    No matter what your background is, you need to understand the basics of the core subjects of the UPSC syllabus. Hence, refer to NCERTs, they can be downloaded from the official website of NCERT for free. Read them at least twice before making notes, and then read our NCERT compilations. Step 3: Upgrade Your Knowledge:
    Once you have read all the NCERTs, it's time to expand your knowledge by reading the standard books. You can get the entire booklist for UPSC preparation in
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    Ashok Kumar Blogger on Educational Niche | Contributor-Level 7

    6 years ago
    You should focus on most of the subjects where questions are being asked and for timing, you have to give at least 8 to 10 hours honestly. 2 hours is not sufficient. A common student should study for at least 8 hours.
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    Harsh Kumar

    7 years ago
    Firstly, go through the syllabus and previous year question papers. This will give you an idea of the preparation strategy. Then, start reading a newspaper either The Hindu or Indian express. Cover NCERTs for all subjects. Then, go through the standard books and start answer writing practice. Get your answers evaluated from teachers or friends. Refer to magazines like Yojana and Kurukshetra for upcoming government schemes.
    Regarding prelims, learn data and factual stuff and keep revising as much as you can. And as for mains, focus on writing answers. Even if you don't have much content to write, don't get bogged down. Just keep up with
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    Swapnaneel Bhuiya | Scholar-Level 17

    6 years ago
    1. Try to be creative. When you will write an essay or when you will answer a descriptive question try to show your creativity. Whatever you will write in the paper write intelligently.
    2. Choose the subject for civil service main examination according to your stream of study. In which subject you have good knowledge choose only that subject. First, read the syllabus of each paper then choose the paper according to your knowledge.
    3. Do not get tensed at the time of examination. If the question is tough then it is tough for everyone. So you should not worry about you. Whatever you will know just answer them.
    4. Try to be prepared for E
    ...more
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    Harsh Ranjan College Selection Expert | Scholar-Level 17

    8 years ago
    1. try to be creative. when you will write an essay or when you will answer descriptive question try to show your creativity. whatever you will write in the paper write intelligently.
    2. choose the subject for civil service main examination according to your stream of study. in which subject you have good knowledge choose only that subject. first read the syllabus of each paper then choose the paper according to your knowledge.
    3. do not be tensed at the time of examination. if the question is tough then it is tough for everyone. so you should not worry about you. whatever you will know just answer them.
    4. try to be prepare for english l
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