Should you tell your friends you preparing for UPSC?
Just stick with a small circle of friends from whom you can derive the positive energy that is needed for your preparation. You may talk to them once in a while when you are stressed. These conversations are encouraged as long as it does not take away your precious time.
Is it possible to prepare for UPSC exams while I am working full time if yes then how can I prepare?
Practice answer writing during the forenoon and IAS mock tests during the afternoon. Shift focus to General Studies about 2-3 months before the Prelims exam. The Mains examination will need in-depth study. Join a good IAS Mains Test Series during this time to gain enough practice for the exam.
Is it possible to crack IAS in 4 years?
An individual must have wondered that 1 year is enough for IAS preparation. The answer is yes. One year is sufficient to crack IAS exam no matter how difficult UPSC exam is. Only if it is prepared with complete devotion.
How much time does it take to complete Upsc history?
You will have to devote 6-8 hours in a day in preparation of UPSC and if you can manage to give 8 hours then you can complete all sets of history books in just 10 days. Ideally all the NCERTs should be completed within a month.
Who cracked UPSC with job?
Aparna Ramesh
Karnataka resident Aparna Ramesh has cracked the UPSC civil services exam despite having a full-time job.
Are 3 years enough for UPSC?
For smart aspirants, college is the best place to start preparing for IAS exam. Three years of college will give enough time to prepare well and one can reap the benefit of starting early. The first decision which an aspirant has to take is to decide in which stream he/ she has to do graduation.
Is UPSC interview recorded?
The Interview or the Personality test of the Civil Services exam is conducted in Delhi at the UPSC office. So the interview marks are not disclosed immediately and can be known only at the declaration of the final results by the UPSC.
How to prepare for UPSC exam for your first attempt?
Make sure you solve enough number of mock papers for both Prelims and Mains; this is a must before you step into the UPSC exam for your first attempt. Regular evaluations will help you keep track of your progress. You get to know your weaknesses and can work accordingly.
Why answer writing is important in the UPSC civil services mains exam?
UPSC Civil Services mains exam is not only about studying but answer writing is important. As mains exam tests candidate’s ability and skill of presenting the answers in a clear-cut and comprehensible way and assess his/her academic qualities and profundity besides understanding.
What is the score required to clear the UPSC Mains Exam?
UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination is for 1750 marks with 9 subjective type papers including two compulsory language papers with 300 marks each of qualifying in nature and is important to clear the mains examination.
What is the gap between UPSC prelims and mains?
Generally, there will be a 3-month gap between the UPSC prelims and mains exam i.e., around 120 to 150 days to prepare for mains within which candidates have to study for 9 papers with a total of 1750 marks. In these 120-150 days, a few days will go in collecting books for studies and the remaining 100 days become crucial.