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All india rank: 1 (2023).

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All India Rank: 9 (2023)

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All india rank: 11 (2023).

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MEDHA ANAND

All india rank: 13 (2023).

All India Rank: 16 (2023)

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All india rank: 19 (2023).

ANSHUL BHAT

All india rank: 22 (2023).

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All india rank: 24 (2023).

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All india rank: 31 (2023).

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All india rank: 36 (2023).

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All india rank: 43 (2023).

ANSHUL HINDAL

All india rank: 48 (2023).

K N CHANDANA JAHNAVI

All india rank: 50 (2023).

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All India Rank: 53 (2023)

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All india rank: 56 (2023).

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All india rank: 60 (2023).

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KHUSHHALI SOLANKI

All india rank: 61 (2023).

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All India Rank: 69 (2023)

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All india rank: 77 (2023).

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ESHANI ANAND

All india rank: 79 (2023).

All India Rank: 81 (2023)

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All India Rank: 88 (2023)

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All india rank: 91 (2023).

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UPSC IAS Toppers Notes

The IAS exam is recognised as one of the most challenging in India, and as a result, only a tiny percentage of candidates pass the exam and become IAS officers. These accomplished individuals are known as UPSC IAS toppers, and their notes are incredibly valuable resources for candidates.

UPSC IAS prelims toppers notes are a compilation of the finest practises, methodologies, and tactics used by successful candidates. These notes are based on the toppers’ experiences and cover a wide range of topics. The notes are meant to help applicants prepare for the exam by providing important insights into the exam format, types of questions given, and so on.

In this article, we are providing you the importance of UPSC Toppers Notes , who provide the best notes and how to get them.

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There are many benefits of studying UPSC IAS Toppers Notes . Some of them are given below –

• UPSC IAS notes cover a wide range of exam-relevant topics in detail. These notes go through all of the topics thoroughly, making it simple for applicants to prepare for the test.
• Toppers notes include UPSC IAS exam pattern insights as well as the types of questions asked in the exam. Aspirants can use this resource to understand the exam and prepare for it.
• Through this, candidates might save a tonne of time to study for the exam. Aspirants will find it simple to study and recall the information because these notes are succinct and to the point.
• For applicants studying for the civil service exam, IAS notes might be a fantastic revision tool. These notes summarise the key subjects, making it easier for applicants to review and retain the content.
• Toppers notes can boost aspirants’ self-assurance as they get ready for the exam. These notes provide information on the strategies used by successful students, enabling candidates to prepare for and confidently take the exam more effectively.
• The most recent news and trends pertaining to the exam are routinely updated in IAS notes . These notes can help aspirants keep up with the newest information so they can plan appropriately.
• The concepts and subjects covered in the Toppers notes are well understood. These notes might help aspirants clear up any questions they may have and gain a deeper grasp of the subjects.
• Toppers notes pdf are conveniently accessible online, allowing candidates to read them at any time and from any location.
• Notes may help candidates organise their time more effectively by providing them with an in-depth understanding of important topics and concepts. Candidates may find these notes useful for organising their study schedules and time management.
• Each aspirant has certain desires and demands, and UPSC notes are made to meet their needs. Candidates might use these remarks as inspiration for developing a special study plan that takes into account both their advantages and weaknesses.

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Toppers notes can assist you in preparing for the exam and improve your chances of success. Here are some tips to prepare for the UPSC IAS exam :

Make a Study Plan – The first step is to develop a study strategy based on the notes of the toppers. You should prioritise your subjects and commit appropriate attention to each one. A well-organized UPSC study plan will help you cover all of the important topics and ideas.

Concentrate on the Major Topics – UPSC Toppers notes provide a thorough understanding of the exam’s key subjects and ideas. You should focus on these topics and ensure that you understand them thoroughly. This will help you to react more effectively to the questions asked in the UPSC Exam and boost your chances of success.

Use Toppers Notes for Revision – Toppers notes can be an excellent revision tool for UPSC IAS Exam aspirants. You should use these notes to study the primary topics and concepts on a regular basis.

Practice Mock Tests – IAS Mock tests should be taken on a regular basis to get a feel for the paper pattern and types of questions. The IAS toppers notes might assist you in identifying the major themes and ideas that are often evaluated in the exam.

Keep Current Events in Mind – Toppers notes UPSC PDF may provide good insights into the most recent events and trends in current affairs, which is an important topic. You should use these notes to stay up to date on current events and adequately prepare.

In conclusion, UPSC toppers notes pdf are important resources for candidates. These notes include comprehensive coverage of the topics and insights into the test methodology and can help applicants save time when studying for the exam.

Furthermore, notes may be an excellent revision aid and confidence booster for candidates. As a consequence, candidates are highly recommended to incorporate UPSC prelims toppers notes into their preparation strategy. PWOnlyIAS is a website that provides whole notes for IAS Exam candidates.

We hope this article will help you. Still, if you have any queries for the same, you can ask us through the comment box below.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Are toppers notes useful for UPSC?

Ans. Yes, toppers notes are very useful for upsc exams. It will give you a deep knowledge of each topic so that you can easily understand the topic and prepare well for the exam.

Q2. Are prelims easier than mains?

Ans. Candidates who prepare well for the exam, can easily crack both prelims and mains exam.

Q3. How much rank is required for IAS?

Ans. To get the post of IAS, your rank must be under 100. Although it will depend on your category and UPSC releases the category wise IAS Cut off marks but if you get the rank in under 100, then your chances will be high to become a IAS Officer.

Q4. Are toppers’ notes enough to crack the UPSC exam?

Ans. Yes, if candidates follow UPSC IAS Toppers notes properly and use their tricks and techniques, then they can easily crack the exam. To boost their chances of success, aspirants should also refer quality study resources, take mock examinations, and remain current on current events.

Q5. How do I prepare for the UPSC exam using toppers notes?

Ans. To prepare for the exam with toppers notes, applicants should build a study strategy based on the major themes and concepts included in the notes. They should prioritise the subjects they need to study, concentrate on the main themes, use notes for revision, take mock examinations, and keep current on current events.

Q6. Can I use toppers notes for the UPSC mains exam as well?

Ans. While toppers’ notes might give vital insights into major UPSC exam concepts, they may not be sufficient for the mains test. To score well in the mains test, aspirants should refer to various study resources, practise composing essays, and improve their analytical and writing abilities.

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UPSC TOPPER NOTES | FOR UPSC

Unlock the secrets of upsc toppers: notes and strategies for success.

The UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) exam is one of the toughest exams in India, and cracking it requires a lot of hard work, dedication, and perseverance. Every year, lakhs of aspirants appear for the exam, but only a few manage to secure a coveted position. Have you ever wondered what sets these UPSC toppers apart from the rest? What is their secret to success? Well, the answer lies in their notes and strategies. The notes and strategies of UPSC toppers are like gold mines for aspirants who are preparing for the exam. They contain valuable insights, tips, and tricks that can help you crack the exam with ease. In this article, we will unlock the secrets of UPSC toppers and explore their notes and strategies for success. So, whether you are a first-time aspirant or someone who has been preparing for the exam for a while, read on to discover the secrets of UPSC toppers.

Importance of notes and strategies in UPSC preparation

UPSC preparation is not just about studying hard, it’s also about studying smart. And that’s where notes and strategies come into play. Notes are a concise and organized way of summarizing what you have studied. They help you remember important concepts and facts, and also make revision easier. On the other hand, strategies are a set of techniques and methods that you can use to optimize your preparation and improve your chances of success.

UPSC toppers understand the importance of notes and strategies, and that’s why they spend a lot of time and effort in creating and implementing them. Their notes and strategies are not just random scribbles or a collection of tips, but a well-thought-out plan that is tailored to their strengths and weaknesses. With the right notes and strategies, you can not only save time but also avoid feeling overwhelmed by the vast syllabus of the UPSC exam.

Common traits of UPSC toppers

Have you ever wondered what makes UPSC toppers different from other aspirants? Is it their intelligence, hard work, or something else? Well, the answer is a combination of all these factors and more. UPSC toppers possess certain traits that set them apart from the rest.

One of the most important traits of UPSC toppers is their ability to stay focused and motivated. They are not easily distracted by social media, news, or other distractions. They have a clear goal in mind and work towards it with a single-minded focus. Another important trait is their willingness to learn and adapt. They are not afraid to try new methods, techniques, or strategies. They are always looking for ways to improve and optimize their preparation.

UPSC toppers also have a good understanding of the exam pattern and syllabus. They know what to expect from the exam and plan their preparation accordingly. They also have a good grasp of current affairs and are able to connect them with the syllabus. Finally, UPSC toppers are not afraid to take risks. They do not shy away from difficult topics or questions. They embrace challenges and use them as opportunities to learn and grow.

What do UPSC toppers’ notes look like?

The notes of UPSC toppers are not just a summary of what they have studied, but a reflection of their understanding of the topic. Their notes are concise, organized, and easy to revise. They contain important concepts, facts, and examples that are relevant to the topic. They also use diagrams, flowcharts, and mind maps to represent complex information in a visual format.

UPSC toppers’ notes are also personalized to their learning style. Some may prefer to use bullet points, while others may prefer to use paragraphs. Some may prefer to use colors and highlighters, while others may prefer to keep it simple. What’s important is that their notes are effective and help them retain information.

It’s worth noting that UPSC toppers’ notes are not static. They are constantly updated and revised as they go along. They also use their notes to identify knowledge gaps and areas where they need to improve.

How to make effective notes for UPSC preparation

Now that we know the importance of notes in UPSC preparation, let’s look at how to make effective notes. The first step is to understand the syllabus and exam pattern. This will help you identify important topics and prioritize your preparation.

The next step is to have a clear structure for your notes. You can use headings, subheadings, and bullet points to organize your notes. You can also use abbreviations and symbols to save time.

Another important aspect of effective note-making is to make them concise. Your notes should be a summary of the topic, not a verbatim copy of the textbook. Use your own words and focus on the key concepts and facts.

It’s also important to revise your notes regularly. Revision not only helps you retain information but also helps you identify areas where you need to improve. You can also use your notes to create flashcards, quizzes, and other revision aids.

Importance of revision and self-evaluation

Revision is not just important for notes but for the entire UPSC preparation. It helps you consolidate your learning and identify areas where you need to improve. UPSC toppers revise regularly and use a variety of methods to do so. They use flashcards, mind maps, quizzes, and other revision aids. They also revise their notes and previous year question papers.

Self-evaluation is also an important aspect of UPSC preparation. It helps you identify your strengths and weaknesses and make necessary changes to your preparation. You can use mock tests, previous year question papers, and other resources to evaluate your performance. You should also seek feedback from your mentors and peers.

Time management strategies for UPSC preparation

One of the biggest challenges in UPSC preparation is managing time effectively. The UPSC exam covers a vast syllabus, and it’s important to cover it within a limited time. UPSC toppers use a variety of time management strategies to optimize their preparation.

One effective strategy is to create a study plan and stick to it. Your study plan should be realistic and tailored to your strengths and weaknesses. It should also include breaks, revision time, and mock tests.

Another effective strategy is to prioritize your preparation. You should focus on important topics and areas where you need to improve. You should also avoid spending too much time on less important topics.

Finally, you should also take care of your health and well-being. A healthy body and mind are essential for effective preparation. You should get enough sleep, exercise regularly, and eat a balanced diet.

Study material and resources recommended by UPSC toppers

UPSC toppers use a variety of study material and resources to prepare for the exam. Some of the popular ones include NCERT textbooks, standard reference books, newspapers, and magazines. They also use online resources such as YouTube channels, websites, and blogs.

One important thing to keep in mind is that you should not rely too much on coaching institutes or study material. While they can be helpful, they are not a substitute for self-study. You should also avoid over-reliance on current affairs and focus on the core concepts and facts.

Coaching vs self-study: Pros and cons

Coaching institutes can be helpful for UPSC preparation, but they are not essential. UPSC toppers have succeeded with both coaching and self-study. The choice between coaching and self-study depends on your learning style, budget, and other factors.

Coaching institutes provide structured guidance, study material, and mock tests. They also provide a supportive environment and peer group. However, they can be expensive and may not be suitable for all aspirants.

Self-study, on the other hand, provides flexibility and freedom. You can study at your own pace and tailor your preparation to your strengths and weaknesses. However, it requires a lot of self-discipline and motivation.

Conclusion and final tips for UPSC aspirants

UPSC preparation is not easy, but it’s not impossible either. With the right notes and strategies, you can crack the exam with ease. Remember, notes and strategies are personalized to your learning style and needs. You should also focus on revision, self-evaluation, and time management.

Finally, here are some tips from UPSC toppers that can help you in your preparation:

– Stay focused and motivated

– Learn from your mistakes

– Practice regularly

– Keep yourself updated with current affairs

– Take care of your health and well-being

– Believe in yourself

With these tips and the right mindset, you too can unlock the secrets of UPSC toppers and achieve your dream of becoming a civil servant. Good luck!

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UPSC Topper notes has been helpful to provide a comprehensive overview of the subject matter, including key concepts, facts, and figures that are likely to be included in the exam. This can be particularly helpful for individuals who are struggling to cover the entire syllabus on their own.

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Topper’s notes are often written by individuals who have already cleared the UPSC exam and have a good understanding of what is important for the exam. These notes usually highlight the key concepts, facts, and figures that are likely to be included in the exam, making it easier for individuals to focus on what they need to know.

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Topper’s notes are often written by individuals who have a deep understanding of the subject matter, and who have put in a lot of effort to prepare for the exam. This can make the notes more reliable and accurate than other sources of information.

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Topper’s notes are often written keeping in mind the UPSC exam pattern and syllabus, which makes it more aligned to what is expected in the exam, thus helping individuals to prepare in a more exam-oriented way.

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Topper’s notes often written in a concise and easy-to-understand manner, which can save a lot of time for individuals who are short on time or who are struggling to understand a particular topic.

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February 1, 2013 at 12:02 pm

sir i will be appearing for ias after 4 years can i start my prepration now and what rank do i require

March 29, 2013 at 2:42 pm

Rank required depends upon the number of vacancies each year Girish…It also depends on your category. For last few years, around 1000 vacancies are reported for all the 24 Civil Services combined. Around half of the seats come under reservation. To get IAS, a general category candidate needs an All India Rank less than 80. The link ‘Till Which Rank Can An Aspirant Get Into IAS, IPS or IFS?‘ would be a good read.

May 16, 2016 at 1:45 pm

Sir, myself Minto OOmmen John. im 26 . Im preparing for IAS Exam next year… can you suggest some study materials (which includes books) which cover all the basic syllabus..

May 26, 2016 at 10:36 pm

dear Sir it’s not a good question .but it’s important for me because Sir I have no any idea about how to prepare IAS . after engineering . Sir I have completed my engineering in previous yr .but I have no idea to which subjects preferred for IAS exam .Sir I have completed my engineering with computer science . so kindly I request you to please help me or guide me . but I want to choose political science it’s happen or not

May 26, 2016 at 10:44 pm

You can take any subject of interest. If you like political science you may take that optional. The single page which may answer all your queries is www.clearias.com/faqs/

August 27, 2016 at 1:46 pm

Sir, Bca degree is enough for graduation .i am bca student integral university frm Lucknow.

October 2, 2018 at 9:41 am

Start ur preparation with NCERT especially from 6-12 th class

May 16, 2017 at 3:22 pm

Sir I’m Tusar . I’m preparing for ias from this yr .can u tell me about d cutoff mark for prelims

November 1, 2016 at 12:03 am

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February 4, 2017 at 3:51 am

Hi! thats a good info all together. i was also looking around the web for some upsc notes and end up here.

May 31, 2013 at 12:01 am

sir, i am preparing for civils now and i am going to appear the exam next year. i have decided to prepare my own notes through different sources i have, but how to start it? and how to prepare notes?should i frame my own questions ? or is it enough to prepare notes for previous questions ?pls suggest me sir.

May 31, 2013 at 10:01 am

When you prepare notes, prepare it point-wise for each topic and not question-answer mode. See an example for the topic ” Indus Valley Civilization” : https://www.clearias.com/indus-valley-civilization/.

Apart from this, you need to write and practice answers for different questions. Try you own questions as well as previous questions by UPSC. This writing practice will surely turnout highly useful for mains. All the best!

May 2, 2015 at 8:10 pm

Thanks a lot sir!

June 4, 2013 at 10:57 am

thanku sir.

June 8, 2013 at 10:06 am

SIR I WANT TO PREPARE FOR IAS WITH MATHS AS ONE OF MY OPTIONAL SUBJECT.MANY OF MY FRIENDS AND TEACHERS ARE DISCOURAGING THAT YOU ARE NEEDED TO GO TROUGH VAST AND DIFFICULT SYLLABUS.IS THIS SUBJECT PREPARATION EASY?? ELSE PLEASE SUGGEST A GOOD OPTIONAL SUBJECT WITH MECHANICAL ENGINEERING.

June 10, 2013 at 10:45 pm

Dear Sudheer,

Every subject including Maths has its own plus and minus. The below mentioned link might give you better insights. After going through the link, refer UPSC syllabus and previous UPSC question papers. Take a decision based on your interest. All the best!

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June 17, 2016 at 4:14 pm

namskaar sir.. mera naam anam h maine b.sc pcm se kiya h but sir meri fmly problm ki vjh se re aa gyi thi phle maine b.sc ko 5 year me comlete kiya h… kya m ias ka exam de skta hu sir…??? mtlb ias k exam k liye m elligible hu…???

August 16, 2013 at 10:42 pm

Sir, What should do the weak students for IAS pre and mains in accurate 1year? Please give your valuable advise now.

October 20, 2013 at 5:03 pm

You may go through the posts : https://www.clearias.com/strategy-and-books-for-early-birds-to-clear-ias-exam/ and https://www.clearias.com/smart-work-ias-preparation/.

April 23, 2018 at 5:12 pm

Hello sir mujh IAS ky liy kya krna chiy plzz

July 27, 2018 at 12:04 am

Actually we cant judge one year preparation is sufficient to crack IAS.. It depends on person to person.. One person will complete one topic in 3hrs, another person will complete that same topic in 6hrs.. The Main thing is hardwork.. Complete the syllabus as soon as possible…

March 11, 2014 at 11:34 am

very nice sir iam preparing for ias it will be useful if you attash some mock test for ias pt paper1

March 21, 2014 at 4:06 pm

sir i am now 29 years…i belong to st category……i have been trying for 6 years….but could not be serious…..several times i have changed my optional………now i determined to take anthropology………so pls help me

June 1, 2014 at 1:53 pm

Sir if I pass ias pre do I have to write ias main on tat year nly or I can take preparation and write next year. Kindly respond

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Ambika madam i think i clear IAS exam with in 6 month , so why you take most time . Everyone clear exam if they do smart work not hardwork , for another any question contact me on number 9041414194

July 19, 2016 at 4:26 pm

tell me bro how to prepare this exams

July 23, 2016 at 12:29 pm

hii .. i am bio technology 1st year student. i m average student.. i want to give ias exam after Completeng my bio technology course.. i am very passionate about it.. but i m very confused which subject i should talk for the mains exam.. plzz rply if any suggestions thank you..

June 22, 2014 at 7:56 pm

Sir m doin btech write nw hw cn I prepare myself for appaering in the civil services exam from now only I might appear for it after 6 yrs n I am from general category how do I get started..from now only

June 27, 2014 at 4:27 pm

sir please the name of books for hindi medium student for ias

June 28, 2014 at 6:30 pm

Please tell me the books prescribed for economics as optional

July 26, 2014 at 7:07 pm

Dear sir please give the study materials for public administration

July 30, 2014 at 5:41 am

Sir, plz suggest me for ias prelims cum mains book, in market a lots of book have for all papers

August 8, 2014 at 10:18 pm

I want to start my preparation for IAS now. I am 11std now. Sir please suggest me what I have to do .

August 14, 2014 at 7:47 pm

Sir I am going to appear the IAS mains exam after 3 Years. How do i start prepearing for the exam any suggestion……………..

August 18, 2014 at 10:46 am

Sir i am Arts section student

i stdd optnl eng politcl and history

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wch i take 4 ias exam preparation kindly help me sir

August 23, 2014 at 12:33 pm

September 28, 2017 at 11:06 pm

simply go through news paper..the hindi…PIB…news at 9:00 o’clock…

September 1, 2014 at 5:19 pm

Dear sir please give the study materials for public administration in hindi both paper

September 8, 2014 at 11:13 pm

Respected Sir how can i download the environment portion of Dr. Anoob Razak in pdf format of all pages.. Early response is highly solicited in this matter… Really its worthy pdf for preparation of Environment section prepared in presentation by Dr.Razak sir….Please help in this regard.

September 15, 2014 at 12:57 pm

I am pratyush and i want to crack civil services with rank under 100 to get IAS post. I am student of b sc ii . Kindly give your valuable suggestion.

October 2, 2014 at 1:20 am

sir,i am shashi. i have completed b.tech from mechanical.plz give me a suggestion to prepare for IAS easily.

October 13, 2014 at 4:37 pm

sir mene apna optional subject physics chuna h IAS ki preparation k liye.please tell me the min. n best books sir.mere sare frnd mazak udate h ki tujhse to bilkul nhi hone vala kyunki tune physic selwct ki h optinal m please help me sir

November 13, 2014 at 10:47 pm

Sir am Akash Anand i like to do IAS after my degree course am going to do IAS can i start my preparation now which types of books i want to prepare

December 7, 2014 at 10:20 am

sir I want to prepare for IAS but problem is that i am from Hindi medium.. will you provide notes/books for Hindi medium student..???

December 25, 2014 at 8:37 am

Dear sir please give the study materials for public administration in hindi both paper plzz sir help me or mjh top 10 m aana h sir..plzz hlp me suggest me book

November 18, 2016 at 5:27 pm

I am disabled. If can I take botany optional subjects. It good for me ah

January 12, 2015 at 5:58 pm

Book on public administration by M.Laxmikath,the best book book.

January 29, 2015 at 11:29 pm

Hi sir I am 25years old and belongs to General categeory, could you please suggest me that is it the right time to prepare for civils

February 8, 2015 at 9:46 pm

Yes. Start preparation NOW!

December 28, 2016 at 1:54 pm

Hi sir i am 20 years old i want to prepare fo upsc without coaching in hindi meadium i belong to sc catagoery please suggest me right direction

February 4, 2015 at 12:24 am

sir, This is N.Ramana BaBu,completed Intermediate,aimed to complete CA&civils at a time.

is it correct goal………………………………………………………

WILL APPEAR ON

2018-CA (will be completed)

2019-CIVILS(will be completed)

DURATION OF TIME (3 YEARS) 12H / day-CIVILS 2H/ day-CA

I NEED YOUR SUGGESATION…………………………………………… mobile-no:7799296504

February 11, 2015 at 9:52 pm

respected sir, i am nikhil malik ,right now i am in prefinal year of my B.Tech. but i want to prepare for civil services can you please suggest me which subjects from which books i have to study first in order to get brief knowledge of civil services vast syllabus…..???/

February 27, 2015 at 1:11 pm

sir i m in 2nd year of my ug , n i wanna top ias exam in my 1st attempt with completion of my graduation ,,,plz tell me how can i start n what material should i study ….. my optional subject would be public administration

March 1, 2015 at 10:34 pm

Sir, I’m going to step in to my 2nd year UG in a couple of months….I want to start preparing now as I really need to become an IAS. Suggest me some materials, books and suggestions on what topic to start with,how to start preparing. Please help me ASAP.so that I can start early and pass out with flying colors…

March 2, 2015 at 12:36 am

hi, i m going to appear in the 2015 CSAT. please tell me yojana of which all month s should i follow.. i thought it might be from Aug 2014 up to aug 2015. please advice

March 14, 2015 at 7:35 pm

respected sir, iam ANIL NAIK studing btech from electronics and communications i want to start preparation for ias right now piz give me your suggestions and which books should i fallow and my categeory(phc&st)how much rank should i get.plz give your suggestions

June 16, 2016 at 10:33 am

beta balwadi chi kitab wact padega india thabhi yto badhega india

March 23, 2015 at 6:35 pm

I am an Engineer working in a IT company, my friends and family wants me to appear for IAS Examination,can I start my IAS preparation from today onward and secure chance in prelims 2015 i.e. this year 23rd august.

please respond coz its very necessary for me to get experts advice before starting.

March 23, 2015 at 7:40 pm

Yes, if you follow a good time table and get right guidance. The link Strategy for Beginners should be a good starting point.

April 1, 2015 at 7:53 pm

respected sir,this anudeep ,iam going to complete with in 1 year my graduation,.i have to prepare for ias,so can u suggest me that what i have to refer books

April 3, 2015 at 12:32 pm

sir,i have lot of doubts.so please clarify me. now iam studying eee 2nd year.i know ug is required for writing ias.my doubt is,what is preliminary exam and main exam.is there any posible to write exam in tamil that is my mother tongue.please reply me.

April 19, 2015 at 4:33 pm

HAI I WANT TO WRITE INDIAN FOREIGN SERVICE EXAM. WHAT IS THE PROCEDURE?ALSO WHEN ARE THE EXAMS STARTING? Please Reply me. Thanks.

June 6, 2015 at 8:14 pm

Sir Muje aap hindi medium ki M.LAXMIKANT ki BHARAT KI RAJVIYVASTHA OR ECONOMIC KI RAMESH SINGH KI SOFT COPY UPLOAD KARE PLS

June 9, 2015 at 2:50 pm

sir i am a student of B.tech 4 year from electrical branch.so pls guide me about complete syllabus and preparation tips.

June 14, 2015 at 3:53 pm

Hello sir I am about to start preparing for ias but I have a doubt regarding subject_is anthropology is available to choose for prelims in objective questions answer paper?

June 18, 2015 at 10:49 am

Roshni sodi Hello sir i m from Maharashtra state completed m.sc (Botany). mein upsc exams dena chati hu. MInd Mein thopusand queries aati hai upsc study Sstart kaise aur kha se karna chaiye. My bigest problem is that i m from other medium English language ki bhaut problems hai thats is why i m going to give exams in hindi language. and meri grapssing power hindi language mein bhaut achi hai . English improvement ke liye mujko kya refer karna chaiye. English dictionary bhi kaise improve karni chaiye. plzzzzzzzz sir suggest me.

June 23, 2015 at 4:28 pm

Sir plz me suggest for making points to point notes About all the gs papers

June 29, 2015 at 9:53 am

Sir, I have completed my bsc and want to appear the IAS exam but I am confused that from what i will start please suggest.

July 1, 2015 at 11:14 pm

I have completed my BE in Electronics and Communication Engineering. I have applied for the IAS exam for the first time with MAthematics as my optional subject. So kindly help me by telling how to prepare for the exam.

July 3, 2015 at 10:13 am

Roshni sodi sir plzz tell me english improvmenbk liy kya karna chaiy

July 14, 2015 at 12:40 am

Sir i am sheikh waseem from kashmir

I am from general category how much difficult is this exam for mee… According to rank wt is the cutoff in general category….

July 17, 2015 at 3:51 am

Sir, I am osman rasheed…… Can u plz suggest me the study material for preparing preliminary this year. Thank u

August 1, 2015 at 8:51 am

Hello sir, I have read many of your blogs, the queries asked to u and the answers made by you. You have answered them all very sincerely, and in a way that a person can easily get you. I also have a question how to make up a timetable sir

August 1, 2015 at 10:54 am

Hi Niharika, Thanks a lot for the nice comment. Please find how much time is left to you before the exam. If you have more than 6 months, concentrate on mains topics first and then focus on prelims. If you are a beginner, NCERT texts can be a starting source. Daily time table is upto you, but we advise studying all subjects on a daily basis allocating 45-60 min/subject.

August 6, 2015 at 2:54 am

Sir my name is Vaibhav Rai and I am a student of NIT AGARTALA 4th year civil engineering. Sir will you advise to opt for core engineering subject instead of economics or history and of which institute I should join for correspondence course

August 6, 2015 at 11:21 am

Iam a student of nit I want to prepare for civil service exams iqm the beginner what subject should I prefer first

August 6, 2015 at 5:04 pm

Hello sir I am a bsc biotech 1st year student my dream is too become an I.a.s officer bt due too some financial condition I am unable too join classes so what should I do nd which books should I refer nd is 1 year sufficent for the preaparation so called self study eagerly waiting for your reply..

August 7, 2015 at 8:17 pm

Sir can u please provide me a link for some handwritten notes of UPSC Toppers in Anthropology..?

August 15, 2015 at 8:55 pm

R .,Sir… kindly send me the topics .

August 20, 2015 at 8:09 am

Hello clear ias… I pursued my MBA recently. Now preparing for ias 2016.. I wish to take management as optional, many say it has no scope of scoring subject in civil services exams.. I want to know your suggestions on this sir.. and one more thing, my math skils are not so good ,will that be a problem for prelims.. plz enrich me with the proper guidance sire….

August 21, 2015 at 1:15 pm

sir i want to take ohilosophy as optional so what are the books

August 23, 2015 at 3:02 pm

hllo sir, i am in b.tech final year and i want to clear ias 2016.what should be my strategy?i dont want to take any technical subject as optional instead i like theoretical subject with concepts. which subject should i opt for? also sir , if i want to practice sample questions then how can i get it checked by any faculty so that i can improve my answer writing skill?

August 28, 2015 at 11:05 pm

Sir Do you provide full paper wise study material for ias pre and mains in hard copy notes???as i m a service personnel so i can read only 4 to 5 hrs a day,sometimes may be less than that. therefore i want effective study in less time. So can you provide???if yes then pls reply with your contact number i will contact you

September 3, 2015 at 5:51 pm

Sir i am sanjay studing btech from mechanicali want to start preparation for ias right now piz give me your suggestions and which books should i fallow and my categeory(phc&st)how much rank should i get.plz give your suggestions

September 6, 2015 at 11:09 pm

thr r so many group but all lacks good admin .. so all are nothign but information overload with no filtering but this group I like this group best Indian Administrative Service (Raz Kr) : https://www.facebook.com/groups/abwf4india/

September 8, 2015 at 10:48 am

SIR, I am aishwarya doing 1st year BSc …I will be appearing for IAS 4 years later, is it necessary for me to go to any coaching class from now

October 9, 2015 at 8:23 am

Sr pls i want to become ias how to start preparation …pls suggest first step

October 17, 2015 at 8:40 am

Preparation now only started

October 18, 2015 at 1:28 pm

Which newspaper is good to read for ias exam and strategy. Times of india is good for this?

November 4, 2015 at 8:16 pm

sir how many years of preparation is required to become an IAS.

November 6, 2015 at 2:14 pm

Sir i am pushpraj singh and i want to become IAS officer plese tell me that how will i prepearing for prilime

November 7, 2015 at 8:27 am

sir..i m going to appear for upsc d very next year..please suggest me d strategy for its prepn.as well as d perfect study material so that i can achieve my final success in my first attempt itself..plz suggest me sir..

November 8, 2015 at 9:36 pm

Hello sir. I am Reding B.A Part 3 year so how to start IAS study

November 18, 2015 at 10:15 pm

Sir, I’m reading in B.A iii semester, so how to prepare become an IAS officer. Please give some suggestions for me

November 26, 2015 at 12:20 am

sir..am an engineering student doing my 3rd year…i wanted to knw how to prepare for ias exam n i want to get clear in first attempt ..plzzz help me out …n wana knw can i strt studying frm now itself ??? if so then which books to refer ????

May 14, 2018 at 1:31 pm

Yes, Reema are you clearing IAS exams in First Attempts But one think Remember it Hardwork and dedication is more important in your life……

December 4, 2015 at 5:15 pm

Sir, im studying inter1st year cec now can i start preperation for right now for the 2022 civil exams because it it easy to crack the exam .. And when the exam year is syllabus will be change … Or plz suggest me some ways to prepare the exam right now .

December 5, 2015 at 10:30 am

sir, i am studying 3rd year btech . i want to prepare ias and i want to clear it at the end of 2019. i am choosing physics as my optional subject. plz give me right pdf notes to prepare.plz give me right correct web site to prepare.

December 8, 2015 at 11:08 pm

Sir need to know :- 1) if a person graduated through correspondence will he be eligible for IAS. 2) if one has zero knowledge as of now and working in a company & can spend merely 4 hours for study, can he crack this exam in one go 3) please name the books one has to buy in the beginning since in your link so many books name are given which somewhere creates a mess.

December 21, 2015 at 4:49 pm

Sir I want to clear my civil service exam .I am confusing about the study materials so plz help me sir .

December 23, 2015 at 12:22 pm

I am doing job in IT company and this year i have completed my B.tech. But I want to go for civil services so kindly suggest me from where I need to start. Stating that I don’t know actually which subjects I need to take first.

December 28, 2015 at 3:57 pm

dear sir, i am student of ece from government engg colege cbsa,my name is avodh anil raj.iam a 2nd yr stud of b tech,do u sujjest me laxmikant is best for optional, ans the hindu megazine..

January 16, 2016 at 11:59 am

J.Soujanya Dear sir, I am the student of cse engg college I want to prepare for IAS exam so I want to go for civil service plse tell me from where I have to start for reading I dont no anything about the IAS exam but I want to prepare for exam help me by giving notes because i am a married women they will not send me any coaching But i want to become an IAS by following your guidelines

February 6, 2016 at 4:48 pm

Sir,i’m preparing for IAS since last one year,im also master of four subjects like as,Psychology,Chemstry,Law,and English Literature.suggest me which subject would be best as option for me in such Exam.

February 6, 2016 at 4:56 pm

@Majid: All the four subjects you mentioned are available as optional subjects. Refer previous year questions and take the subject you feel as most comfortable.

February 6, 2016 at 5:01 pm

Sir,How much securing is Law subject,in IAS exam?

February 13, 2016 at 10:40 am

Sir I want to crack ias in 2017 is this one year is enough to complete my preparation

February 13, 2016 at 11:04 am

@Sai Tulasi: Yes.

February 13, 2016 at 7:52 pm

Sir mai abi BA 1st part (eco. honrs) me hu. Kya mai optional subject me geography rakh skti hu jbki BA me yeh subject nhi h mera And abhi mujhe kaisi tyyari krni chahiye

May 6, 2016 at 11:59 pm

YES YOU CAN. YOU SHOULD BE SURE AND CONFIDENT. STARTS PREPARATION AND IT IS GOOD TIME TO DECIDE. AAP KO KOI AUR JANKARI CHAHIYE TO AAP MAIL KAR SAKTE HO.

February 15, 2016 at 5:01 pm

Hi , I have two boys, they are their secondary school, but I am aiming them to clear IAS in future as destination, would you please advise what all degree needs to clear before reaching IAS study?

March 10, 2016 at 12:56 pm

Hello Sir/Madam, Would u plz.tell me how much scoriing is Law Subject???

March 20, 2016 at 9:43 pm

Hi sir/ma’am, Where can I get hindi study material for (indian language compulsory) for upsc main exam .

April 7, 2016 at 12:01 am

Hello sir, I am Manoj just little bit confused about choosing IAS preparation or Doing Chartered accountant which is the best to do when it comes to result.

April 24, 2016 at 1:42 pm

Hello sir I am salman now iam finished 1 year b.sc cs and 2yrs more to complete my ug course ..then I want to prepare for civil service xam in what manner I will prepare

May 3, 2016 at 10:57 am

Namaskar!!!!! Sir, I would like to say u with my pleaset that thank u very much for give us various valuable informition of about ias.

May 3, 2016 at 11:06 am

hello sir/madam, thank you very much.Can i became an ias without coaching?

May 6, 2016 at 4:19 pm

sir,i want to preparation for IAS but problem is that i am from hindi medium ….will you provide notes/books /videos for hindi medium .

May 8, 2016 at 7:26 pm

i am ias aspirant so at present i completed my degree first year and wanted to start preparing for prelims my main core subjects in degree are biotechnology biochemistry chemistry how should i start my preparation for prelims what are books to be refered and topics to be prepared for prelims

May 10, 2016 at 12:02 pm

Sir, I want to appear for IAS exam but after 5 years. So plz suggest me that I should start my preparation from now onwards or later?

May 11, 2016 at 11:46 pm

AGR pta Chile to humey bta dena please

May 10, 2016 at 4:59 pm

Sir i am first time trying for ias exam by self study can i clear this exam by self study or this is not possible without coaching

May 24, 2018 at 2:24 am

agar dil me ias ki tsvir h to 101%

May 11, 2016 at 11:45 pm

Sir l am student of B.A from punjab and belong to S.C catagory. Please sir suggest me how can I practise for upsc. Which books are using for upsc practise. And what is the syllabus of upsc. Please help me how I can prepare upsc. After m.a history qualification….

May 12, 2016 at 10:23 am

sir how to study these.? do i have to learn the whole books entirely?

May 14, 2016 at 11:20 am

I belong to ST category n 30 years old due to some personal problem I could not prepare my self for civil service exam till. But now I have decided to do attempt pls help me how can I start my practice with best and even I would like to join some institute as well. Please reply me with your best opinion. How to proceed with best practices.

May 15, 2016 at 9:36 am

Sir,I am a btech student. I am waiting for start my 3 rd year studies. I was a Tamil medium student. When I was entered into the college the communication skills was very difficult for me.I am a middle class family. So give the guidelines for preparing for IAS exam.

May 15, 2016 at 11:17 am

Hi! I’m anil congrats for your success sir I live in village so guide me sir which bookes i’ll refer

May 15, 2016 at 10:32 pm

Hello sir…. I’m pursuing b.e(c.e) in second year…. I want to crack IAS exam… What should I do for good preparation for this exam… By which I could crack this exam…

May 24, 2016 at 11:32 am

Respected Sir, My name is Sravan.I just completed my b.tech 1st year.I have very much interest in civils.Can I start my preparation now or should I wait for some more time sir?

May 24, 2016 at 11:53 am

You may start now. Early the best. Start reading newspapers and NCERT books. Also closely follow clearias.com articles and study-materials.

May 24, 2016 at 5:21 pm

Sir i m 3rd year MBBS student,I want to prepare for IAS exam please suggest me the books I should start with.

May 24, 2016 at 6:43 pm

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May 24, 2016 at 11:18 pm

Sir mere 10th me 45% or12th me 54% percent hai kya me upsc de ne ke kabil hu ya nhi

May 25, 2016 at 7:56 pm

I am 33 year old and i done my +2 in 2004 can i give the exm of iad

May 25, 2016 at 11:24 pm

Hello sir ,my name ìs sakshi..i am from haryana.sir i just want to know how can i prepare for IAS.plzz tell me about study meterial properly……plzzz sir i need your help

May 26, 2016 at 5:13 pm

AAP KIS MEDIUM SE IAS KI PREPARATION KARNA CHAHTE HAIN AUR KIS YEAR KE EXAM KE LIYE ?

POLITY ECONOMY & GEOGRAPHY SUBJECTS MEIN AAPKI BASIC KNOWLEDGE KYA HAI ?

IN DO BAATON KO JAANE BINA KOI AAPKI HELP KAISE KAR PAYEGA?

May 26, 2016 at 9:37 am

SIR, I am Vipan Sain from yamuna nagar haryana and i appeared in CS-2016. I have done MSc Industrial Chemistry. But the medium of my study is mixed. I have studied in hindi medium upto 10th and after that i have studied in english medium from 12th to MSC. I can learn only science and maths in english and the rest of the subjects like history, geography,public add, constituition of india etc can’t in english. So you are humblly requested, please guide me properly. I shall be thankful to you for this. Thanking you.

Regards: Vipan Sain MOB:9991102010 Email: [email protected]

May 29, 2016 at 11:11 am

Sir,i am ram prakash and belonging at rural area. For ias prelism how many ncert books useful from class 6th to 12th standard.please tells about ncert hindi medium books class wise by name…..thanks

May 29, 2016 at 12:19 pm

I am in bsc 3rd year and I have read all NCERT books, also I read newspaper daily. Please suggest me what would be my next step.?????

May 29, 2016 at 12:23 pm

Get the recommended IAS preparation books mentioned in this website, and follow our free online study materials. Then enroll for ClearIAS Prelims mock test series and check the archives of our main mock tests.

May 29, 2016 at 2:17 pm

hello, can you please suggest me for psychology books or notes. thank you !

May 30, 2016 at 10:32 pm

Nicely compiled. Thanks for making our preperation simple.

June 1, 2016 at 10:55 pm

sir …I m mbbs student 3rd year …and I like this ias exam then plz provide any likely suggestions and my optional subjects in my sub….which optional subj for ias exam ?

June 2, 2016 at 3:24 pm

Respected sir ……Greetings of the day. ……. I am Subodh kumar i have completed my MBA in 2010.I want to prepare for upsc preliminary exam and I fill the form for upsc preliminary 2016 also. So,please suggest me some books.

Graduation -History 2006 MBA -Mkt /HR 2010

Thanks &Regards

Subodh kumar

June 3, 2016 at 10:38 pm

sir , is there is any quantitative aptitude test like reasoning , maths , data interpretation etc in pre exams….??? please guide how to prepare that & which book we should buy?? thankuu…..

June 6, 2016 at 9:11 am

Sir,Iam from manipur Iam kh sahidur rahaman I have giving 6sem for bsc this year.I want to prepare for upsc prelim exam please suggest me how to prepare & guided me properly.

June 7, 2016 at 10:07 am

so without coaching any guidance can we crack the cse exam ? sir.

June 11, 2016 at 7:02 pm

hey clearias.com u have put great info …i have more 4 years left …so how can i start my preparation ..just give me a tip

June 16, 2016 at 7:40 pm

sir I have done engineering in computer science branch now I am not interested in doing mtech as a pg.. I am planning to do ma in geography…Will it anyway help in cracking any of the government exams??. if not .. what are other good options in which I can do PG which are actually beneficial ..

And if ma in geography is a good option what can I do after ma to get a good reputed job ?

June 17, 2016 at 7:53 pm

Hello sir I am a student of class 12 PCM I want to start preparing just after my exam i started reading newspaper and ncert too can you provide me the list of basic books which I may understand now without any help and prepare and also I want to take psychology as an optional is it scoring and easy enough thanks for help and you own a fabulous site it helps me a lot

June 18, 2016 at 12:35 pm

namskaar sir mera naam aman h… maine b.sc pcm se kiya h but sir meri fmly problm ki vjh se re aa gyi thi isliye maine 5 year me b.sc complete kiya h…. sir m ias k exam dene me elligible hu kya plzzzz reply me sir plzzzz…

June 18, 2016 at 12:41 pm

Please provide me all study Materials of IAS preparation to study myself, and also guidelines for my questions with whom I will be connected any time and can take any time help. As I don’t have enough money to join any institute or to pay for online preparation.

June 18, 2016 at 9:58 pm

SIR I HAVE COMPLETED MY SECOND PUC &I WANY BECOME A IAS OFFICER WHICH COURSE SHOUDEI PREFER

June 19, 2016 at 11:07 pm

Sir, Mai Indian Army Mai clerk Ki post par karyrat hui. Mujhe ICS (IAS) Preliminary ke notes our books Ki need hai. IAS optional subjects ke tor par Political Science and International Relationship books ke sath GS and ethics yani Complete books Ki need hai agar aap provide karwa sakte ho to Pl Apne Contact No reply Mai bheje aur provide karwane Ki kripa kare. I will be thankful to you sir. (Hindi Medium).

June 19, 2016 at 11:18 pm

Sir I am Mr Babooram belong to Jodhpur Rajasthan and presently serving in the Indian army on post of Clerk. My optional subject is political Science for ICS-16 and May I request to you to provide notes for ICS prelims and books for the prelims. I will be thankful to you.

Thanks 19 Jun 2016

Mr Babooram 9414297691

June 20, 2016 at 1:32 pm

Sir i have a tattoo on my hand.Is it is a problem for IAS?

July 5, 2016 at 1:13 pm

Hello sir my name is khemu and i m 19 years old, so how should i start preparation for IAS. Because i don’t know what to

Pls respond its very necessary Thank you.

July 8, 2016 at 11:16 am

Sir, i have completed my bsc this year What i should choose now for preparation of ias Kya msc chemistry is k liye theek rahegi….

July 16, 2016 at 9:17 am

Hello sir., My self Tanya Agrawal ,i have passed 12th from science in 2016. Now i have choosen B. A. In graduation for upsc civil service,, plz tell me did i take the right dicision…. And also guide me for my future study..

July 29, 2016 at 7:59 pm

Hello sir my self md muzaffar and i want to become a ias

July 29, 2016 at 9:30 pm

sir, actually I’ve started coaching for ias exam. But i can give 2019 exam because of age so please tell me that how to begin my study

July 30, 2016 at 12:03 am

Sir call me now plz my no- 8120662037

July 31, 2016 at 10:16 am

Please send me the information about all types of UPSC exam and mock test questions paper.

July 31, 2016 at 12:17 pm

sir,mene 12th pass kiya kya me 3sal me IAS ka syllabus complete kr sakta hu.. will you suggest me how to prepare for these exam??

August 4, 2016 at 3:21 pm

Respected sir, Sir i have completed my graduation this year. I have done bsc. in geography from calcutta university. Plz suggest me how to prepare for civil services examination by taking geography as a optional subject and also suggest some preparation tips for general studies mains. Plz suggest me valuable books and readings. Regards,

August 6, 2016 at 7:32 pm

Sir, i have cleared my s.y B.Sc. so i can start preparation for IAS s exam???

August 9, 2016 at 11:37 pm

I’m clg finally yr..I have to prepare in IAS ..so help me

August 14, 2016 at 12:18 pm

Is it a compulsive to join a class for getting prepared for UPSC exams…

August 18, 2016 at 2:03 pm

CLEAR IAS ki site ko Kya ham Hindi me nahi padh sakte Kya.Hindi medium ke liye

August 21, 2016 at 5:46 pm

Sir, I am studying B.E. 3rd year. I am interested o become an I.A.S. Will the time be sufficient? Is it possible without joining any coaching centre?

August 27, 2016 at 11:49 pm

Sir, I’m Usha persuing B.Tech second year.i want to be an I.A.S. So can u please suggest me wat shud i start with?please do reply sir

August 28, 2016 at 5:36 am

Sir I want to write ias exam in Tamil. It is possible..??

May 24, 2018 at 2:25 am

August 28, 2016 at 4:35 pm

Dear Sir, I have completed B Sc in 2010 and just completing B Sc I have gotten a job in Central Govt. But I would like to job in Civil Services can I do. Now I am old just 28 yr. Please tell me age limit and how to preparation to became an IAS officer

August 29, 2016 at 9:46 pm

Hi I am a 2nd zoology student. I want to be an IAS. I shall be grateful if you suggest me some study material , some basic tips & Information & what will better as optional subject. ………….Thanking you……. ph 8972095774

August 29, 2016 at 9:47 pm

Hi I am a 2nd zoology student. I want to be an IAS. I shall be grateful if you suggest me some study material , some basic tips & Information & what will better as optional subject. ………….Thanking you…….

September 12, 2016 at 1:05 am

plz suggests me how i prepare ias exam in hindi i want to give online hindi test for ias pre exam 2017

September 12, 2016 at 4:52 pm

Respected sir /mam can

Anybody crack the exam of IAS without maths as a subject

September 15, 2016 at 6:06 pm

sir i am vagdevi i completed inter now i am going to join verterniary course but now onwards can i start preparation to become an ias officer plz respond sir

September 26, 2016 at 8:55 am

i have ias preparation & gk group than anyone enterested than join my group my contect num is 8115021352 my name is SUSHIL sir

September 30, 2016 at 8:11 am

good morning, sir i need optional subjects notes. can you provide me the same my subjects are philosophy and public administration.

October 9, 2016 at 11:35 am

October 10, 2016 at 7:19 pm

Hello Sir,Sir mene apne IAS k prepration aaj hi start ki h and sir m abhi engineering kr rha hu(civil branch)and sir m apna optional subject civil engineering lena chahta hu bt sir mere friends bolte h ki 4 yr bad m engineering optional subject hat jayega kya y sahi h and abhi mujhe kuch samj nhi aa rha h mere optional subject ka What should i do

October 23, 2016 at 2:31 pm

Sir ..i want to know .how to kept so much things in mind ?because its a very vast syllabus.

November 1, 2016 at 11:19 pm

Sir plz sending me ips material

November 24, 2016 at 10:19 pm

sir,i am studied 3rd year civil engineering.if i will write upsc exam on my final year.that i confirmly to write the upsc exam on my final year which subject i can choose. that following civil engineering,history,geography,public administration.

November 30, 2016 at 3:04 am

Dear Sir/Maam , I really appreciate your hard work for us .The way you write Articles are awesome and i would request you to post some lectures (Articles)on Optional Subject like PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION that will be your most kindness ….

Thanks and Regards, Iftikhar With lots and tons of love

December 4, 2016 at 2:05 pm

sir i m doing a c class job in revenue dept. i m jst 19 years old how can i prepare for ias nd which books i must read???

April 30, 2017 at 3:08 pm

U r eligible only if u r graduate@Rohit

December 5, 2016 at 11:02 pm

how i can join online test prelim paper in hindi suggest me.

December 11, 2016 at 7:22 pm

I want to start preparation for IAS now I am b.sc first year now sir please suggest me what I have to do

December 22, 2016 at 9:39 pm

I have many dreams to become IAS but I have no way to start. I am studying b tech 1 year. How should I start my studies

January 16, 2017 at 9:51 am

Hi online advised team

I ask some questions about me I am only 19 year Present study B.sc To advise me what do this time for become an IAS

And how preparation

January 24, 2017 at 10:18 pm

Sir i am totally confused. I am not able to understand how to prepare for IAS pre and mains . Kindly suggest me notes(WRITERS) so i can start my perpration.

February 3, 2017 at 11:47 pm

Best book for psychology to clear ias preliminary examination

February 10, 2017 at 4:10 pm

Sir I want to give the I a s civil service exam you give me the full information about mains exam which subjects I choose please give all the subjects name thanks

February 21, 2017 at 11:27 pm

Sir my self deepak, i would like to say few things which is i m doing graduation final year from B.A(POL.SCI.) sir how should be require my preparation strategy.. N what is being a point to initial point..? Which books do u prefer me kindly tell me??

March 2, 2017 at 11:43 pm

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March 23, 2017 at 12:57 am

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ESSAY STRATEGY By Anudeep Durishetty, UPSC Civil Services Exam Topper, All India Rank – 1 CSE-2017 – How to write a good Essay in UPSC Mains, Explained 

Essay strategy.

How to write a good Essay in UPSC Mains, Explained 

By Anudeep Durishetty

UPSC Civil Services Exam Topper, All India Rank – 1 CSE-2017

Novelist Stephen King put it beautifully when he said, “I write to find out what I think.” 

Writing is a window to your thought process. What you write on paper will tell the reader how you think, how you argue and the way you substantiate your viewpoint. This is why for most competitive examinations and academic entrance tests, essay is mandatory. 

In the Civil Services Exam too, we have a paper worth 250 marks, equivalent to a General Studies paper. Despite its importance, essay paper often does not get the attention it deserves from aspirants. First timers think they will write an excellent essay in the final exam itself, whereas experienced aspirants believe that since they had already studied a ton for GS, it will alone be enough to write a good essay. This is a fatal miscalculation. 

I was one of those who made these errors in the past, and it is not a coincidence that I scored only 100 in CSE 2015. But in 2017, I devoted adequate time to this paper. I collected useful quotes, prepared notes and even made rough essay drafts for frequently asked topics. All this effort in essay paper helped me score 155. 

What follows is an elaborate post on how you should tackle the Essay paper. I’ve organised the content as follows: 

What UPSC says about the essay paper 

• How and from where to prepare? 

Improving language and expression 

• On subheadings and rough drafts 
• What you must avoid 
• How to write a powerful introduction? 
• Developing the content of an Essay 

Substantiating your arguments 

• How to conclude an Essay 
• My notes, quote collection and sample essays 

“Candidates may be required to write essays on multiple topics. They will be expected to  keep closely to the subject of the essay,   to arrange their ideas in an orderly fashion, and to write concisely . Credit will be given for  effective and exact expression .”  

Essay distinguishes itself from GS in the sense that in GS, marks will be awarded purely for content. But in essay, examiners will pay special attention to not just the content, but also the language, coherence and the way you organise your write-up. 

So you must take adequate care to arrange your ideas properly and not commit any fundamental spelling or grammatical errors. 

How and from where to prepare?  

Most of the content you write in Essay will come from your GS preparation. Apart from this, the following sources will help: 

• Reading non-fiction  helps you develop a matured thought process. Apart from imparting knowledge, they will also let you come across good figures of speech, art of argumentation, powerful rhetoric and unique content etc. For example, in an essay on Artificial Intelligence, I took arguments from Yuval Harari’s  Homo Deus  to argue that AI is an imminent threat to humanity. Or if you read  Why Nations Fail,  a book replete with examples, you will understand the importance of innovation, political and economic freedoms in propelling a nation forward. So my suggestion is, apart from UPSC related material, develop the hobby of reading non-fiction books. I do not mean to suggest that you should start reading one  non-fiction book per topic to get good scores in Essay, but reading them occasionally in your free time will benefit you in the long run. 
• Referring to specific magazines:  For certain topics, you can refer to specific issues of Yojana/EPW/Economic Survey etc. Example: for an essay on tribal issues or public health, you can go through specific issues of these magazines for getting the latest statistics (IMR, MMR, malnutrition levels etc) and also about the positives and criticisms of govt schemes in that sector. 
• Collecting good stories/anecdotes and quotes  Anecdotes, quotes and real life stories you see in newspapers and books which can be used in essay should be noted down. In most of my essays, I used to start with a relevant story or an anecdote that has the essay topic as its underlying theme. Apart from these, I also used a couple of quotes of eminent persons. 

         List of quotes, anecdotes I collected are available in the link at the end of this article.  

Language in essay must be simple and clear with as little jargon as possible. If you want to use complex definitional terms such as, say, ‘Constitutionalism’ or ‘Sanskritisation’ please define it in sentence just before you use it. Examiner will also understand clearly what you want to convey. Clear writing is clear thinking. And that is what any reader looks for. 

Keep your sentences short and powerful. Long, winding sentences makes it difficult to read and understand. If you tack on one clause after another through conjunctions, what you get is a bad sentence sprawl.   

Example of a bad sentence sprawl: 

At the end of World War 2, on the one hand, while capitalism was successfully championed by the nations in North America and Europe, on the other hand, it was USSR that put Communism at the forefront due to which there was an ideological clash between the  the  two superpowers which had led to proxy wars in various parts of the globe, a nuclear arms race and a rapid deterioration of the security of the world.  

(By the time readers finish reading it, they will lose their breath and the point of the sentence) 

So I had a simple rule: If you run out of your breath while  reading a sentence, then probably you will have to break it into two. 

Rewriting the aforementioned example after breaking it into two (which makes it much easier to read and comprehend): 

After World War 2, while the North American and European nations championed capitalism, USSR put communism at the forefront. This ideological clash between the superpowers led to several proxy wars, a nuclear arms race and a rapid deterioration of world security.  

Vocabulary   

There is no need to memorise complex words for writing a good essay. But an occasional use of a powerful word, or a good phrase definitely gives your write-up an edge. 

Also, I believe that learning numerous words by rote will not make them stick in your brain for long. The best way to build your vocabulary is by reading non-fiction and English newspapers. While reading these, if you come across a good turn of phrase, or a word that you don’t recognise, please note it down in a book, find its meaning and understand the context in which the word was used. This helps in long term memory. Having a dictionary app on your phone also helps. 

Building vocabulary is a slow process, but with consistency, anyone can become better at using an expansive set of words. 

Subheadings & Rough Drafts 

We can be a little innovative in our subheadings. Instead of bland subheadings such as ‘ Benefits of Nuclear Energy’  we can use “ Nuclear Energy: Promise or Peril?’  Similarly, for the essay on Social Media, instead of writing ‘ Advantages and Disadvantages of Social Media ’, I wrote  “Social Media: A Double Edged Sword”  

You can find my collection of a few such subheadings in the link to my notes, given at the end of the article. 

I also prepared a rough draft for a few essay topics (link given at the end). You may need to modify the structure as per the demand of the question. 

What you must avoid in Essay 

• Do not focus excessively only on one point, or one dimension (such as the historical or political aspect) Your essay needs to be expansive and multi-dimensional. 
• During preparation, we read a lot and it’s understandable that we feel strongly about certain topics. And since essay offers freedom to write, it’s very easy to get carried away with such a topic. But make sure that you write what is asked, not what you know or feel like. No  mann   ki   baat . Always stick to the subject of the topic. It helps to read the question in the midst of your essay to ensure that you are not steering away from the topic. 
• If you are not comfortable writing about abstract philosophical topics (I am terrible at writing them), avoid such questions. Your choice of topic has no bearing on the marks and that is why, selecting an unpopular topic just for the sake of it is unwise. Also, if there’s a technical term in the question, be doubly sure that you understand it correctly. For instance, in 2014, there was a question on ‘standard tests’, which is a technical term. I misunderstood it and wrote a generic essay. I got 112. 
• When you take a final stand on an issue, it’s best to avoid extreme or highly unpopular opinions. We are free to have any opinion in the privacy of our minds, but in UPSC essay why take that risk? For instance, in an essay on Capital Punishment, in the main body content, you should present a case for both abolition and retention. But when you take a stance, it’s best to be an abolitionist. 
• No ranting. You might be a great fan of Karl Marx, but if there’s a question on Capitalism, do not rant or rail against it  You must present both the positives and negatives of Capitalism and end the essay on a balanced note. 
• Do not dedicate disproportionate amount of time for the first essay and scamper through the second. Both carry equal marks, so please invest equal time. 

How to transition smoothly from one para to the next 

This can be done in three ways. 

Through a link sentence at the end of a para:  

Here, at the end of a para, you write a sentence that signals to the examiner what’s coming next. For example, let’s say you have just written a para about the threat posed by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to jobs. At the end of that para you can write a link sentence—   “Further, we must be mindful of the fact that Artificial Intelligence poses a major challenge not just economically, but also ethically.”  And in the next para, you can write about the ethical issues concerning AI. 

Through a question:    

Instead of a link sentence, you can also add a question at the end of a para so that examiner’s attention is helplessly carried to the next. To take the similar example as above, the question can be something like—   “Thus we have examined the threat posed by AI to our economy, but what about the challenges brought by AI to our ethics and morals?”  And in the next para, you can write about the ethical issues concerning AI. 

Signalling the shift at the start of next paragraph: 

Here you can simply add a word or two at the beginning of a para that signals a shift in your subtopic. For example in an essay on  Globalisation , let’s say you have just written a para about its historical evolution and impact. You can start the next para with something like—  “Politically too, globalisation has had a tremendous impact……” This way examiner immediately knows what to expect. 

These steps will ensure that the transition between paragraphs is not abrupt. 

How to write a good Introduction to your Essay? 

Essay introduction can be: 

a fictitious incident or story (where you introduce a character);  a real life anecdote;  a quote; or  a simple definition of the words in the question (not recommended in Essay) 

In GS, definitional approach is a great way to introduce your answers. But in essay, they are rather stale, lacking in any human element. I always believe that a good way to start your essay is to have that touch of humanity and warmth in your introduction. 

In my Mains exam, this was my introduction to the essay ‘Destiny of a nation is shaped in its classroom’ 

“The year was 1945. Towards the end of a gruesome world war, the world powers decided to carve up the Korean peninsula along the 38th parallel.  

“Before partition, North and South Korea might have been homogeneous in every respect, but after the division, they steered onto different paths. While schools in the North chose to ‘educate’ their children in the worship of a cult leader, ideological indoctrination and servility, its southern counterpart focused on liberal education, innovation and economic growth.  

“Today, almost seven decades later, the difference in the fates of these people and the trajectories of both these nations cannot be more stark. One is known for gross violation of human rights, while the other a champion of liberal democracy. One is known for gut-wrenching poverty, while the other unbridled prosperity.  

“This only proves the age old adage that the destiny of a nation is indeed shaped in its classrooms.”  

Similarly, for the Social Media essay, my introduction sought to bring to the fore the paradox of Social Media. I wrote on how social media was leveraged to crowdsource help and rescue during Chennai floods in 2015. At the same time, I mentioned how it was used nefariously in 2012 to cause mass exodus of northeast people from Bangalore. And taking cue from this introduction, in the main body, I discussed about the inherent selfishness and altruism associated with social media. 

These real life stories, anecdotes and incidents are everywhere in our books and newspapers. So when you come across them, note down and ponder as to how you can use them in your essay.   

Developing the Main Content from the Topic 

This is like spinning the web from a thread. Depending on the topic, you can choose among the following options that fits best. 

• Temporal : Past, present and future 
• Sectoral :  Media, Science & Tech, Business, Sports, Religion, Politics, Administration etc 
• Walks of Life : Individual, Family, Professional workplace, Society, Community, National, Global 
• Problem & Solution:  Concept (historical evolution+status), benefits, problems, solutions 
• Standard : Social, Political, Economical, Administrative, International, Environmental, Historical, Scientific, Security/Defence, Legal 

Example: for a topic like  “Has  Globalisation  delivered on its promise?”  I find the problem & solution method an apt way to develop your narrative. So choose as per the question. 

In the main body of the essay, each para must have an argument or an idea and a reasoning to back that argument. You can substantiate it through a real life example, a statistic, an authentic committee or organisational report etc. 

For example, if you are arguing that Capital punishment is an expensive form of justice, you should be able to given an example or a statistic or Law Commission’s opinion as to how the subjects of death penalty are overwhelmingly from poor communities. 

Statistics, examples, expert opinions and constitutional provisions are crucial and they make your arguments authoritative. 

Concluding an Essay 

Conclusion needs to be on  a futuristic, optimistic note. You need to summarise the complete essay in 3-4 sentences, after which you can write your vision for future. 

You can source some useful terms from the speeches of PM Modi. Phrases like  Sabka   saath   sabka   vikas ,  Reform-Perform-Transform, Building A New India  etc can come handy.  Rhetoric, lofty expressions, constitutional ideals, sanskrit slokas and quotes are a good way to conclude your essay. 

But suppose in your introduction, if you had written about a fictitious character, then it’s always advisable to end your write-up with a reference to that character. It gives a sense of completeness to the essay. 

Readers should keep in mind that these notes are written rather haphazardly (I mean who makes notes thinking that in future, they might have to upload them publicly :D)  

They are fragmented in certain pages, so you may not be able to comprehend them completely, but nevertheless I hope you take home something useful.  

Link to handwritten notes: 

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1jmVMGOzAk2d9B5Y0HQ9XpVF5Mh2IXGku  

Quote collection:  

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1jk71jLao60hHwJoTuGYaIDgJWccxa5Xn  

List of Topics one needs to prepare:  

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1q0W0PeH-80EKt6ucJTFOVPUlmXvCIzd-  

Sample Essay:    

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1jqfUi1FXdG0icBdJpdQvwH1wlAizCMvo  

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Only after knowing and understanding the entire syllabus, can the candidate start his/her IAS preparation. However, once the candidate notes down the syllabus, the next step, or rather the next task, would entail him/her to find proper sources and books that will cover all the topics mentioned under the subjects in the syllabus.

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How about following in the footsteps of successful UPSC rankers? Several past years’ rankers have put out their UPSC answer copy of various subjects and the names of books they used for preparation, along with a plethora of useful tips and tricks to help you with your journey.

So, we are here to help you with their notes too. We will answer some of your most common questions like- what are the links to the notes of the UPSC toppers? Where can I find toppers’ notes? Or, what is the suggested UPSC toppers booklist?

UPSC Prelims Syllabus, Booklist, and Toppers Notes/ Links

Paper i (200 marks).

•  Economic and Social Development, Demographics, Poverty, Social Sector initiatives, Inclusion, Sustainable Development, etc.
• General Science.
• Current events of national and international importance.
• Biodiversity and Climate change, General issues on Environment Ecology.
• Indian and World Geography- Economic, Social, Physical Geography (India and World)
• History of India and Indian National Movement.
• Indian Polity and Governance.

A few book lists by toppers

• Indian Polity by M Laxmikanth
• Indian Culture – Spectrum
• India’s Struggle for Independence by Bipan Chandra
• International Relations NCERT XI & XII
• Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh
• NCERTs of History, Geography & Polity Class 8th-12th
• Certificate of Physical Geography by GC Leong

Here are some of the best Paper I notes by Rushikesh Reddy who was the 95th rank holder in the UPSC exam 2019-20.

Paper-II (200 Marks)

• General mental ability
• Comprehension
• Logical reasoning and analytical skills
• Decision making and Problem-solving
• Interpersonal Skills
• Basic numeracy and Data interpretation

 UPSC topper booklist

• Quicker Maths by M. Tyra
•   Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by RS Agarwal
• English Grammar and Composition by Wren and Martin
•  TMH CSAT Manual

UPSC Mains Syllabus, Booklists, Topper Notes/ links:

Paper i (essay) (250 marks).

There are many essay topics, and the candidates are expected to prepare on different topics with a scope of covering topics from different topics. Here are some of the most looked after notes from the toppers for Essay .

You can also find some great notes for the Essay here .

 Paper-II (GS Paper 1) (250 marks)

• History of the World and Society
• Geography of the World and Society
• Indian Culture and Heritage

And all the detailed topics under the above topics.

Booklist by Toppers

•   From Plassey To Partition and After by Sekhar Bandyopadhyay
• World Geography – Majid Hussain
• India After Independence by Bipan Chandra
• History of Medieval India by Satish Chandra
• Ancient Indian by RS Sharma

You can find some of the best topper links for the topics covered under GS paper 1 at Evernote

 Paper III (GS Paper 2) (250 Marks)

• International Relations
• Constitution
• Social Justice

And all the detailed topics that come under the above topics.

Booklist by toppers

•   India’s Foreign Policy by Rajiv Sikri
• Constitution of India by DD Basu

Some of the UPSC rankers post their GS 2 notes here .

Paper IV (GS Paper 3) (250 marks)

• Environment
• Security and Disaster Management
• Biodiversity
• Economic Development

You can find some of the Topper’s notes links for GS3 Paper here .

Paper V (GS Paper 4) (250 marks)

And many more detailed sub-topics under the above topics.

• Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude by Subba Rao and PN Rao Chaudhry

Paper VI (Optional Subject Paper 1) (250 marks) and Paper VII (Optional Subject Paper 2) (250 marks) have several subjects to choose from. Each one has a separate list of syllabus and topics under the same.

Some Note-making Advice from 2018 AIR 99 Namrata Jain

Along with selecting the right books, it is also important to use them smartly to your benefit. This is where note-making comes into play. Candidates should make notes cleverly so that at the time of revision they are not overloaded with pages of notes to go through.

Namrata says a very simple yet meaningful line “ Make notes that make sense to you”. By this, she explains how making smart and value-adding notes is important. Just making notes of everything in abundance won’t give you efficiency in your preparation.

She explains her note-making process and themes she used to follow in her preparation. She says “ I got into the habit of extensive reading and then writing. Any current affairs or any news or article that I came across, I read it two or three times and gathered them in a question-answer format”. 

She Adds More

Namrata also says that she used to dig some articles on the internet to gather in-detail information on specific topics. She would read multiple connected publications related to that news article and then write down the most important and valuable points in her notes. Then she would make a flowchart to compile all the information and make it easy to understand so that when she comes to look back at the flowchart, she can understand the information just by a glimpse of it.

How Should Your Notes be?

Namrata stopped making everyday notes and instead she started compiling a composite set of notes after every four or five days. She suggests all aspirants to make notes in an innovative way that brings clarity as it might create a big confusion if you make cluttered notes. It will only leave you frustrated.

One should always make notes in a way that when you look back, they are crystal clear and do not require extra time and effort. The notes should majorly constitute bullet points, diagrams, flow-charts, and examples.

Final Words

It is very important to have your own notes and a streamlined strategy of note-making in order to practice efficient preparation before your exams. It might get difficult to remember everything at the last moment, and notes will help you revise through every topic you have studied before.

The above article gives you a healthy gist of how to make effective notes and what is the right note-making strategy followed by the UPSC champions before. It also includes Toppers’ answer sheet UPSC , Toppers copy UPSC, and UPSC booklist by toppers along with their notes links that will help you get an idea of how you should progress with your own note-making .

  A few gems of IAS toppers like Rushikesh Reddy, Abhishek Surana, Anudeep Durushetty have shared these notes and lists of books, which are very valuable and are sure to help you in your IAS journey.

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The Essay Paper in the UPSC civil services mains exam is sometimes overlooked by candidates thinking that all they have to do is write on a topic from material that they have learnt for the general studies papers. They take it easy thinking it doesn’t require any additional preparation. But, read on to understand why the essay paper is important and should not be ignored.

Aspirants would find this article very helpful while preparing for the IAS Exam .

On the other hand, this paper can also rattle candidates who are unnerved by the ‘lack of a concrete syllabus’ for the UPSC essay paper. Both extremes should be avoided and candidates are advised to put in the right amount of effort needed for this paper. IAS toppers Chandra Mohan Garg and Mittali Sethi aced the essay paper and scored 149 marks and 160 marks respectively out of a total of 250.

Essay Tips from Chandra Mohan Garg (AIR 25; CSE 2015)

• Choose your topic wisely. You should have a holistic understanding of the topic. Avoid thinking that a common topic cannot do you good since most candidates would opt for it. Take an unconventional topic only if you are most comfortable with it.
• After topic selection, brainstorm for fodder material like keywords, quotes, examples, illustrations, case studies, facts and figures, etc.
• Also, think about the past, present and future scenario related to the topic.
• Structure your essay properly. Have an introduction, body and a conclusion. In the body, you must write about both sides of view as illustrated below:

• Keep your language simple with short sentences and small paragraphs.
• Mention examples, government schemes and plans in your essay.
• Always cover the social, economic, political, cultural, legal, international and humanistic perspectives of the topic.
• There should be a definite flow to the essay.
• The essay should reflect your vision and ideas rather than display your knowledge.
• Your introduction should be impressive. Include striking quotes or illustrations here. Also, it should outline your essay and tell the reader what to expect in reading further.
• Try to conclude your essay with a positive or visionary note.
• When you read the newspaper for your IAS preparation, note down good lines and examples.
• Prepare some fodder about general topics like education, women, healthcare, internet, technology, democracy, etc. Stay updated on all the important UPSC current affairs with our daily current affairs features.
• Before your exam, you should practice writing at least 5 – 6 essays.

Download the 2019 UPSC Essay Paper at the linked article.

Essay tips from Mittali Sethi (AIR 56; CSE 2016)

• Your introduction and conclusion should stand out. Psychologically, a person remembers what is at the beginning and at the end. So, try to impress the examiner when you write the introduction and the conclusion. It would leave a good impression if you portray your compassionate and empathetic side at the beginning of the essay itself.
• You should connect to the topic as a HUMAN. Avoid writing mechanically.
• You should conclude the essay on a positive note. You could give possible solutions or also end with a futuristic vision.
• You can make a rough flowchart before you begin writing your essay so that you can outline what you will be writing where. This will make your essay more structured and also ensure that you don’t forget important points and perspectives.
• Write in simple English but make you don’t make any grammatical errors. Put in efforts to improve your language if you feel you need to. Wrong language/grammar can change the meaning of a sentence.
• You can have strong opinions on a topic but make sure you are not just opinionated but also informed.
• Don’t just crib about things, also present solutions.
• Make sure your quotes are correct and verbatim otherwise, don’t quote them. You can get some good and authoritative quotes for UPSC exam in the linked article.
• Try to be concise so that you can cover maximum dimensions and also avoid repetitions.
• Try to cover multiple perspectives like social, economic, political, cultural, linguistic, local, international, and humanistic ones.

The above details would help candidates prepare for UPSC 2023 .

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