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
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

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Vinay kr Pandey
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 NCE

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4 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 Serv

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Ashok  Kumar
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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Swapnaneel Bhuiya
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

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8 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 yo

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Harsh Ranjan
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 ha

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