How to Start UPSC Preparation from Zero Level?
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The document provides a comprehensive guide for first-time UPSC civil service exam aspirants, outlining the exam structure, including preliminary and mains stages. Key strategies include understanding the syllabus, selecting an optional subject from 48 choices, and creating a structured study plan with practice and revision schedules. It emphasizes the importance of motivation, diligence, and self-assessment throughout the preparation process.
How to Start UPSC Preparation from Zero Level?
- 1. How to Start UPSC Preparation from Zero Level?
- 2. Introduction Blog source - How to Start UPSC Preparation from Zero Level? If you are a candidate preparing for the Civil Service Examinations for the first time, you will need to start from the zero level. Here is the preparation strategy for first-time aspirants. Understand the CSE Pattern • CSE is conducted in three stages Preliminary Examination (Objective type) Mains Examination (Written test) Interview • Prelims consists of: General Studies Paper 1 General Studies Paper 2
- 3. • Mains comprises 9 papers Paper A: Compulsory Indian language Paper B: English Paper I: Essay Paper II, III, IV, and V: General studies Paper VI and VII: Optional subjects • Interview/Personality test assesses the candidates for: Interpersonal communication skills Problem-solving skills Ethics Confidence level Overall leadership qualities • To qualify for prelims, you need to score a minimum of 33% marks out of 200. In the mains, you have to pass the minimum cut-off marks of 25% to reach the interview stage. Blog source - How to Start UPSC Preparation from Zero Level? Understand the CSE Pattern
- 4. Know the CSE Syllabus Blog source - How to Start UPSC Preparation from Zero Level? • The CSE syllabus is comprehensive. • The prelims and mains check college-level knowledge and critical understanding of general subjects. Choose Your Optional Subject • Select 1 optional subject from a list of 48, which includes 25 core subjects and 22 literature optional. Research Study Materials and Online Coaching • Research and find the best coaching center or online coaching for UPSC CSE • Follow the right study materials and attend practice tests
- 5. • Create a well-structured study plan focusing on: Long and short-term deadlines Daily study routine Practice time Revision time Self-assessment breaks De-stress breaks Blog source - How to Start UPSC Preparation from Zero Level? Make a Study Plan • Practice and Revise Take practice tests regularly to keep track of your improvements Revise regularly to memorize the vast syllabus
- 6. Conclusion Civil services exam preparation requires proper planning, diligence, determination, and perseverance. You have to stay motivated throughout the preparation and exam period. Blog source - How to Start UPSC Preparation from Zero Level?
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