Tips for IAS Exams Preparation in 2016

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Tips for IAS Exams Preparation in 2016
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The Indian Civil Services Examination Process

• The Civil Services Examination is conducted by
  the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for
  recruitment to All India Services including IAS,
  IPS, IFS, IRS and others.
• The Indian Civil Service serves as the backbone
  of India and it carries great respect and
  responsibilities in the society.
• The Civil Services Exam is the most toughest
  competitive examination in India.
• The Civil Services Examination consists of three
  stages.
• The Civil Services Preliminary Examination
• The Civil Services Main Examination
• Interview and final Selection

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IAS Preliminary Exams in 2016

• The Civil Service Preliminary Examination is the
  1st stage of process conducted by the UPSC.
• It consists of two objective-type papers.
• 1.General Studies
• 2.Aptitude Test
• Preliminary Examinations are only for qualify the
  candidates for Main Examination.
• From 2011 onwards, the Preliminary examination,
  now popularly known as the Civil Services
  Aptitude Test (CSAT).
• The new pattern includes two papers of two hours
  duration and 200 marks each.
• UPSC IAS Prelims Exam 2016 will be conducted on 7
  August, 2016.

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The Eligibility Norms for the Examination

• A candidate must have attained the age of 21
  years to write the exam, however candidate can
  start prepare for the exam well before 21 years
• A candidate must be a citizen of India for IAS,
  IFS or IPS
• Candidates must have a minimum of any degree
  qualifications.

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Tips for IAS Prelims Exam Preparation in 2016
Practice previous year questions GS for 10
YEARS Revision is important It Sharpen your
Memory Traditional subjects like History,
Geography, Indian polity should be covered first
well before Exam Current oriented subjects can
be studied in later days even nearest to Exam day
without much tension.
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Tips for IAS Prelims Exam Preparation in 2016
Attend Mock Test in same like Exam
atmosphere Learn from Questions and analyse each
Mock Test papers to the core Focus on Economic
Survey, Science and Technology, India Year Book
(Publication Division), Yojana, Kurukshetra,
Union Budget 2016, Railway Budget 2016 Identify
important 100 important topics with Expected
Questions and target them on last 2 weeks before
exams
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Tips for IAS Prelims Exam Preparation in 2016
While answering, read the questions carefully and
answer them No need of Rush in answering
questions in prelims as you have sufficient time
available Remember you have to avoid Negative
Mark wherever possible Optimal utilisation of 2
hours allotted for the exam is must for best
performance in the Exam. Because there is NO
Grace mark for the person who completes the test
first.
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Tips for IAS Prelims Exam Preparation in 2016
Try to eliminate the wrong answers from the
options, if you do not know the answers directly
for any questions In the month of June and July
2016 try to solve Minimum 100 objective GS
questions every day to sharpen the Memory and
answering the questions effectively on August 7th
2016 On Each mock test one should learn from the
answer key and inculcate the habit of how to
avoid Negative score/Mark.
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The Civil Services Mains Examination Process

• The UPSC has revised the pattern of Civil
  Services Main examination from 2015
• The Civil Services Mains Examination consists of
  a written examination and an interview.
• The written examination consists of nine papers,
  two qualifying and seven ranking in nature.
• Mark Counted Papers
• Paper 1 Essay (250 marks).
• Paper 2 General Studies Paper 1 (250 marks).
• Paper 3 General Studies Paper 2 (250 marks).
• Paper 4 General Studies Paper 3 (250 marks).
• Paper 5 General Studies Paper 4 (250 marks).
• Paper 6 Optional Paper 1 (250 marks).
• Paper 7 Optional Paper 2 (250 marks).

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The Civil Services Mains Examination Process

• Qualifying Papers
• Paper A Regional Language.
• Paper B English Language.
• The total mark of the written examination is 1750
  Marks.
• The Interview/Personality Test will be of 275
  marks.
• UPSC IAS Mains Exam 2016 will be conducted on 3
  December, 2016.

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Tips for IAS Mains Exam Preparation in 2016

• Reading newspapers everyday without fail is
  essential.
• You must have gone through previous year papers
  and sample papers
• Do read the questions twice before answering them
• Regular writing Practice and Time Management

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Tips for IAS Exams preparation in 2016

• Write at least one 250 words answer script every
  day
• While writing the answers read the question
  statement again and again in between writing so
  that you can make sure always that you stick to
  the point
• Write down the answers to the point as per
  requirement and Question Tag like- Discuss,
  Elaborate, Elucidate, Describe , Differentiate,
  and etc
• Prior to start writing the essay note down all
  important points randomly.
• Selective Reading - Candidates need to judge what
  are important and which topics need more focus.

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Tips for IAS Exams preparation in 2016

• Do not devote too much time on a single question,
  even if you know too much about it.
• A solid study plan is a must while preparing for
  the IAS Exam
• In-Depth Subject Knowledge about the various
  subjects in the General Studies or Optional paper
• Work Hard and Smart
• Immediately before and during the examination,
  bring in use some light exercising, relaxing and
  focusing techniques. Maintain your calm and
  composure at all times.

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Tips for IAS Exams preparation in 2016

• Current Affairs - Current affairs have always
  played a major role in Civil Services Main exam
• Select the Right Books - When you pick the right
  useful books you are not required to read
  multiple books to gather information.
• Dont open lessons that you havent read before.
  It will give added stress to you.
• Before on the day of Exam, give your body and
  mind good rest with at least 6- 7 hours of
  undisturbed sleep.
• All you need is a proper guidance and right
  strategy that boosts your confidence day by day
  and helps you stay focused till you achieve your
  dream.

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Contact for Result-oriented IAS Coaching Centers
in India

• BANGALORE
• Global IAS Academy, 361, STERLING ARCADE,
• 7Th Block, II Floor,
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• Koramangala,
• Bangalore-560095
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