How Good Are Your Time Management Skills? “Your greatest asset is your learning ability. Your greatest resource is your time.” -Brian Tracy One cannot emphasise the importance of time management in exams enough- especially with something as challenging as the UPSC exams. Every year, scores of students take their Civil Service exams, but only a…
Choosing the right optional subject for the UPSC civil services exam is crucial as it carries a weightage of 500 marks! It’s a make-or-break deal, so you need to have a solid strategy to nail it. Picking the perfect subject and mastering it thoroughly is the key to acing the mains. With the right plan,…
The UPSC Personality Test is the last step in the rigorous, year-long civil services examination (CSE) process. Candidates who made it through Mains now face a much more intense battle for a spot in the final list. In a little over 30 minutes, a candidate can gain a substantial advantage by performing well in the…
When it comes to preparing for the UPSC CSE, candidates need to focus on numerous aspects in the overall scheme of things. Without a shred of doubt, previous years’ question papers are among the essential reference materials for all aspirants. They serve as the Bible. They are the guiding light. And you can direct your…
To clear the UPSC Exam, you must compulsorily opt for English and a regional Indian language. You can select from the 22 languages that are made available to you which will be your Paper A. English will be Paper B. Although compulsory subjects are not considered in the merit list, these are qualifying papers to…
Mock tests: How many are too many? In the UPSC world, mock tests are an indispensable routine, like long study hours, persistent revisions, and relentless hard work. Hence, to prepare for the UPSC Preliminary exam, UPSC aspirants must take an unlimited number of mock tests. What’s The Magic With Mock Tests? We say “unlimited mock…
Much has been discussed and debated about the UPSC as one of the toughest competitive exams ever. It’s time we discussed the UPSC interview round, the third and most challenging stage of the UPSC gauntlet. Also known as the Personality test, the interview round lasts approximately 30 minutes and assesses the candidate’s administrative potential in…
One of the main challenges of the UPSC Mains is the essay paper, which is crucial in garnering maximum marks out of the 250 marks allotted for this paper. The paper carries not one but two essays on two different topics, which is, in fact, the biggest challenge of all. If you are unsure about…
Social media and the UPSC exams- an uncanny combination that would raise many eyebrows. If you are an IAS aspirant, the world would expect you to lock yourself in a room, bury your head in the study material, and say goodbye to movies, TV and especially social media. Social Media: Yay or Nay for Your…
Ask any of the top IAS coaching centres in Chennai “what makes a student succeed in the IAS exam,” and the answer will be similar. It is a cocktail of planning, preparation, luck and mindset. We know that most civil aspirants leave no stone unturned for the first two. The third is beyond the control…