While beginning with the IAS preparations, the students are generally very confused about where to begin with and tend to lose a lot of their precious time stuck in this dilemma.
Prepare yourself mentally: It is not news that IAS is the toughest exam in India. The candidate must prepare themselves mentally for the journey that they are about to begin. The path towards the examination is not an easy one and requires a lot of hard work, dedication, and perseverance.
UPSC Personality Test or Interview: The UPSC Personality Test is the final round in the scheme of the UPSC Examination. The final result is declared after the Interview on the basis of the cumulative score of the UPSC Main Exam and Interview.
Prepare a time table: Maintaining proper discipline and sticking to a certain time table is one of the most effective ways to ensure that you are well-organized and steadily marching towards your dream. If you wish to become an officer, you must be well-disciplined like one.
Know the syllabus and paper pattern: Knowing the syllabus and paper pattern beforehand can be very advantageous for the candidates as they can make their time table accordingly.
Stay updated with current affairs: It is very important for a UPSC aspirant to be updated with what’s happening in the world and the best way to do it is by regularly reading the newspaper. Reading the newspaper daily ensures that you have exhaustive knowledge of current affairs.
Make an appropriate choice for the optional subject: The UPSC exam has a provision of choosing the optional subject as per the candidate’s choice which accounts for 500 marks.
Choosing the right study material: Good books play a major role in ensuring your success in the UPSC exams. Having simple to understand study material that provides correct and authentic information is the fundamental requirement of a UPSC aspirant.