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How can I prepare for IAS without English coaching?
In a nutshell
- Read NCERT and other standard books.
- Read a newspaper and make notes.
- Practice writing answers daily for UPSC Mains exam.
- Choose and excel in the optional subject for Mains examination.
- Practice UPSC previous year question paper as well as the mock test.
- Groom yourself for interview.
Which language is necessary for IAS?
IAS aspirants can give the UPSC interview in English or any regional language mentioned in the 8th schedule of the Indian constitution irrespective of the medium of the written exam, as per the announcement by the UPSC in 2011.
Can a poor student crack IAS?
This is only a myth. If your question is “Can an average student crack IAS?”, then the answer is YES! We present a few success stories of some aspirants who were “average” students and yet cleared the exam proving that you need not be a topper to crack the IAS Exam.
How many hours should I study for IAS?
The UPSC civil services exam is considered one of the toughest exams in the country. And, because of this, a lot of people recommend studying for about 15 hours per day during the IAS exam preparation time.
Is 1 year sufficient for IAS preparation without coaching?
Yes, 1 year is sufficient for IAS preparation without coaching. If you do focus study then you can clear this exam in your first attempt. Preparing for UPSC itself is a full time job,during preparation you need to work hard daily at least 6-8 hours. First and foremost you should be well versed with your self-evaluation.
How to prepare for UPSC exam?
Whenever preparing for any exam, it is suggested to begin it by reading books. For IAS preparation also, it is advisable to look for the best books and start going through those. You must understand from a very early stage that the UPSC syllabus is huge.
How many papers are there in UPSC prelims?
According to the revised pattern of UPSC exams, there are two papers for the civil services prelims – general studies (GS) paper I and CSAT (Civil services Aptitude Test) paper II. They have multiple choice questions and carry negative marks. Both papers are of 200 marks each.