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How to prepare for IAS

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

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How to prepare for IAS

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  1. How to prepare for IAS

  2. Stages • There are three stages of the exam • Prelims • Mains • Interview • Each stage requires different strategy

  3. 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

  4. 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.

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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 …

  8. 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.

  9. 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

  10. Contd… • Be confident and honest while facing the board. • Daily newspaper reading and a couple of mock interviews would definitely help.

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