2021-09-27 13:12:29
1. Cover the whole syllabus:The syllabus should be covered comprehensively. No portion should be left for granted, whatever be the past trends. UPSC can tilt towards any portion from the massive syllabus and hence it's advisable to be on the safer side. Too much flavor from the Ancient India portion in UPSC Prelims 2020 should be a lesson.
2. Attempt mock test:After coverage of a substantial portion of the syllabus, a decent number of mock tests must be attempted. The number of mocks should be reasonable. Too many tests would drain your precious energy and too few numbers would leave you unprepared. Mocks should be given in exam type environment only. Joining only one standard Test Series would be a wise idea. Post Test analysis is a must exercise. High performance should not bring elation and poor performance should not bring frustration. Just run the race to continuously improve yourself.
3. Proper revision:The syllabus of Prelims is quite massive and scattered. More than coverage, it's important to consolidate the entire material. Hence, revision should be both reasonable and time-bound. A fine balance is demanded in the coverage of the syllabus and revision of the covered portion.
4. Make proper notes:No syllabus of UPSC can be covered with quality without making proper notes. Notes should be made in a proper format so that it becomes easier for the aspirants to memorize and reproduce. Notes should not be too bulky and hence the purpose of notes should always be tied in mind.
5. Avoid exploring new portion or topic before one month:The last month before prelims should not be given to cover any new stuff unless it's extremely and exceptionally important. The month should be kept exclusively for revision. Mains can be taken along with Prelims but a proportion of time should be justified.
6. CSAT should be taken very seriously:Taking it lightly can cost a big toll. The people who are completely novice to CSAT should keep it at par with General Studies. But even the aspirants who are at a comparatively advanced stage should take it seriously. At Least past years papers should not be missed.
7. Practice previous year question papers:Past year papers should be like a radar of preparation which provides direction and orientation to your preparation. Apart from enhancing your knowledge base, past year papers help in forming your mental outlook. This increases your common sense and helps you in eliminating options.
8. Current affairs are the most amorphous part of prelims:However, non-orientation preparation can destroy the entire purpose of Current Affairs. So, it's important to carve and confine the boundaries. One standard Newspaper, one monthly magazine, the gist of Indian Year Book, Economic Survey, Budget, PIB, and Yojna should be on your platter of Current affairs. Joining an exclusive current affairs course is a good idea but too much dependency can be a futile exercise.
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