the first thing that you need to know about UPSC preparation is that it is not possible to succeed by just being a bookworm. Along with being a bookworm, you’d also need to be well-read, socially and politically aware, and also confident as a person. Along with all of that you’d also need to have an assertive yet pleasing personality.

That being said, let’s now start with the topic of how to prepare for UPSC:

In this section, I have listed some really effective tips pertaining to the topic of IAS preparation. Now, a lot of you might say that these tips are for beginners.

However, I am absolutely sure that these tips will be of immense help to you in drawing up the perfect 2021 UPSC preparation strategy. So, without further ado here are the IAS preparation tips:

  1. Know the Exam
  2. Prepare a Time Table
  3. Know the Syllabus by Heart
  4. IAS Current Affairs
  5. Choose your Optional Wisely
  6. Pick Up your NCERTs
  7. Make Notes
  8. Practice Answer writing
  9. Solve Past year UPSC papers
  10. Solve Mock Test Series
  11. Make use of Government resources
  12. Revise, and then revise some more
  13. Prepare for the UPSC Interviews
  14. Read from Relevant Magazines
  15. Most Importantly, Stay Positive

Q. Are NCERT books enough for IAS?

A. No, only NCERT books are not sufficient for the IAS exams. NCERT books provide a firm foundation and fundamental clarity of the concepts. NCERT books are important for the IAS preparation because the IAS questions are sometimes directly framed from the NCERT book. There are standard textbooks suggested by the IAS toppers and mentors for every subject of general studies.

Q. How can I prepare for IAS 2021?

A. IAS 2021 prelims exam will be conducted on June 27. The candidates should start the IAS preparation aiming for the IAS 2021. The candidates should start with the NCERT and newspaper.

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