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HOW TO PREPARE FOR IAS
STAGES There are three
stages of the exam Prelims Mains Interview Each stage requires
different strategy
PRELIMS Stage 1 Qualifying Exam only Strategy should be clearing the cutoffs CSAT paper can be helpful for urban
candidates to maximize their marks GS paper need widening of scope of
knowledge of the candidate
CONTD……. For current affairs read newspaper
regularly and practice from http://www.snmiasacademy.com/content/online-test
Time bound practice of CSAT paper is a must to attain maximum marks
Join a good test series for practice just before the preliminary exam.
MAINS Stage 2 : Subjective exam As preliminary exam was to test the width of
knowledge of a candidate mains exam test the depth of knowledge.
Complete change in the perspective from prelims
Step ahead from learning mode to analysis mode
Candidate should apply the knowledge that
CONTD….she acquires during course of
her preparation Writing practice is
quintessential A broad frame work of all
the current happenings should be prepared so as to tackle the questions in exam
Students should keep a track of word limit
OPTIONAL Choose an optional carefully as it can
be a difference between clearing and not clearing the exam.
Watch our for parameters such has syllabus of the chosen subject, candidates interest in the subject and guidance that a candidate can get on the subject.
Chose among those optional subject which …
CONTD…can directly or indirectly help in
General Studies as well. Popular optional subjects are
Psychology, Public Administration, Sociology, Anthropology, Law, History, Geography and Political Science.
INTERVIEW This is the only time candidates get to face the
interview panel Student should know about the board and its
members. Highlight your key strengths whether its hobbies
or some achievements during school/college time
CONTD… Be confident and honest while facing the
board. Daily newspaper reading and a couple of
mock interviews would definitely help.