Take CSAT Seriously - As CSAT is a qualifying paper that requires only 33% quality, many candidates take it lightly. So take it seriously as you need to clear this paper at any cost.
Evaluate yourself before you start preparation - By attempting last year UPSC CSAT paper, you will understand what your strengths and weakness are.
Attempt mocks regularly - Time-to-time mock helps in reducing the time to solve the question and the exam-related environment for pressure handling in the exam.
Start preparing early - Collect your syllabus and start preparing for it almost 6 months before the exam.
Make a timetable - Use the timetable, then the focus will remain on all the subjects. Maintain a regular daily study routine.
Take Mock Tests - Assess your weaknesses, take mock tests and find out in which areas you are not able to score well.
Prepare a strategy - Keep in mind which areas to work on. Make sure to make a good strategy for preparation.
Pay equal attention to all subjects - Take all subjects together, and do not put any topic or subject pending.
Check out previous year's papers - Take up a UPSC CSAT previous year's paper (any one of 2011-2016) and without any disturbance sit for 2 hours and find out how much you can score without practice.
Maintain confidence - prepare the subject which seems most difficult first. This will increase self-confidence and time will also be put to good use. Keep getting motivated.
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