Strategies and books for Aspirants to clear UPSC Examination

RSIAS Academy receives emails not only from college students but also from many schools students and parents about the guidance and strategies to clear UPSC exam and UPSC coaching in Nagpur. At that place many who want to start UPSC preparation in school life early. We appreciate the readiness, aspiration and enthusiasm of aspirants. It's always good to start early.
Colleges find themselves in a stiff spot when it comes to preparing for UPSC exam and career counselors receive an avalanche of mails regarding best UPSC preparation strategy to start early.

We all are well-aware of the adage "The early bird catches the worm". Early birds are persons who embark on desired actions to achieve their target much earlier than others and indeed early birds are winners in all walks of life, and the same is true with regard to Civil Services Exam as well.



Start early from School time!

As we all know the vast UPSC Exam syllabus and limited time available at later stages of Civil Services Exam, so it's generally a good idea to start preparation as early as possible. This does not mean that if a school student aspires to become an IAS officer he should commence his preparation with heavy-weight UPSC books right from class 4
Adopting  an long term approach has proven in tune with UPSC requirements will definitely help. Adopting a long term approach might has to prove  youth-years of many candidates as they will be better oriented and oriented when you actually wet your feet in the UPSC waters.

How much time is needed for IAS preparation?

We all know, an IAS officer is also not built in a day. The knowledge, analytical ability and personality of the candidate developed within a span of around 20 years is tested in this exam. This outside principal as well  holds true when it comes to the preparation for UPSC Examination, but for building a strong foundation it requires long-term effort. If you have built a strong foundation, the job is half done!
For building a strong foundation: long term effect and good, strategic preparation is required. However the foundation can be polished according to the UPSC requirement in the last one year. If you have a good understanding of the subjects in your school days (NCERT books) and have a habit of reading newspapers regularly, then you are as good as most of the serious and senior players taking this exam!
Here are five most important thing to manage UPSC Preparation During your School and college days.

1. Understand UPSC exam structure

A good understanding of the UPSC exam structure is critical and without it your preparation will go in the wrong direction. Go through UPSC Syllabus and previous question papers of UPSC Prelims and Mains so that you will get a clear idea about the areas from which questions are normally asked.

2. Make newspaper reading a habit

Develop the habit of newspaper reading - newspaper reading habit is vitally important. Reading The Hindu/ The Indian Express is advised.


3. Be thorough with your NCERT Books

So what does that mean to school students? Focus on your school texts! It's the basis. Be a good student are well attuned to the importance of reading NCERT books. Priority should be given to geography, history, economy and polity related NCERT texts.

4. Finish your optional subject

College going students need to decide on the optional subject after analyzing UPSC syllabus and previous year question papers and UPSC syllabus and start collecting relevant materials on the same. Aspirants should try to finish optional subject first, as this will definitely give you an edge.

5. Read books about India


During leisure time, go through books related to India written by eminent authors. Reading these books will provide a clear picture of the past, present and future of India. A good understanding on the problems of India with their right solutions can be of great help when you frame answers in Civil Services Mains General Studies and Essay paper.

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