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Introduction

• Effective allocation of Time taking it to the
  micro level is required for cracking an entrance
  examination like UPSC. The success rate of the
  IAS is the most dismal of all the competitive
  exams. Survey reveals that seven out of every 10
  successful candidates require at least 3 attempts
  to clear the onerous examination. The civil
  services exam has among the lowest success rates
  among competitive examinations. While the IIT's
  and IIM's having rigorous selection criteria
  still enjoy about 15-16 success rate, IAS has a
  success rate of less than 5. The reasons for
  such a dismal success rate in the UPSC
  examination is owing to the following factors
•   Lack of Time management during exam
• Underestimating the magnitude of the
  Preliminary Exam
• Lack of Practice
• Fear of the Exam
• Lack of Revision

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Time is a critical factor in competitive
examinations, more so in the case of IAS exam
known to be one of the most convoluted, intricate
and baffling examinations. Even so, it becomes
more important from the viewpoint of prospective
 IAS aspirants who are targeting one of the
 Byzantine, Daedalian and Gordian. entrance
examinations of the country. The UPSC exam has
the most capacious and voluminous syllabus
extending over myriad topics from various
subjects and field and covering the syllabus in
detail within the stipulated time frame becomes a
crucial factor for a serious candidate. Studies
have shown that candidates devoting 10-12 hours
of study hours on a daily basis for the IAS
preparation have failed to reach their goals of
completing the entire syllabus on time
subsequently landing them in STRESS, ANXIETY OR
DEPRESSION which curtail their exam preparation
subsequently.   The most commonly recurring
question asked the prospective candidates of the
UPSC exam is the building of a result oriented
effective time management strategy.Some of the
effective strategies suggested from time to time
vary by the approach  
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PREPARE A GOAL ORIENTED TIME TABLE

• The time table to be stringently followed should
  be created taking into consideration the
  following factors
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• Create a balanced routine that focuses on studies
  as well as all the other aspects of your life. It
  should be followed stringently making sure that
  you cater to other aspects of your life besides
  study. Having said so following a strict study
  pattern, correct and balanced diet and a couple
  of hours for relaxation can amplify your chances
  of acing the exam.
• b) Hit and Trial Method to remember Facts
  Make an exam targeted questions answering
  strategy.
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Note that Time Management is a continuously
evolving attribute and can't hold true with all
individuals. We should realize that everyone is
unique and while one principle works in one case,
it might not work with other considering the
levels of understanding and reasoning ability of
the candidate. Every IAS candidate will have
their own study patterns and associated goals and
this timetable can be modified to meet them as
and where necessary.
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EFFECTIVE TIME MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES FOR UPSC
EXAM

Effective Time Management can be explained as an
act of planning accompanied by execution of a
conscious and controlled approach in terms of
time spent on specific activities all targeted at
increasing effectiveness, efficiency and
productivity. Result focussed time management can
be achieved through a range of tools and
techniques and tools while accomplishing the
tasks, projects and the goals within a stipulated
time frame. This set of activities include 1.
Planning 2. Goal Setting 3. Time Analysis
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TIME TABLE PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
Here are some of the mantras that a candidate can
consider for effective results - Make a real not
strict timetable - Making a good time table is
the initial and crucial time management strategy
of IAS exam preparation. Many of the IAS
coachings helps their students out to make a
proper time table. - Set achievable small goals.
Many candidates try to follow a strict timetable
initially which later becomes an ardent task as
the exam draws near. - Plan practical, small and
accomplishable targets - Have clarity on your
potential and divide the time accordingly. Try to
understand the concepts and make concise notes
for later revision. Understanding the topics and
their concepts is important for an IAS student to
make a practical and short target plan which can
be achieved within a short period of time. -
Divide the study material into small parts and
start preparation. and study. Organize your study
time according to the division of topics you have
made. - From our experience, it is better to
start with the easier topics as they are quicker
to be completed.

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NOTE KNOW WHEN TO GIVE UP

Sticking to a particular topic whose concept is
not being clear, for a long time is wastage of
time and energy. Avoiding such instances is
crucial for IAS preparation. Choose another topic
and study that and come back to that topic again
later. These are just a few ones which a student
of IAS can implement during the preparation. IAS
Coaching helps in the time management of the
students by helping them out in preparation. Join
one of the IAS Coaching in Chandigarh for proper
implementation of your time and score well in the
exam.
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DO'S AND DONT's of IAS TIME MANAGEMENT

• Always set time-bound targets that are
  achievable, for UPSC preparation.
• Plan beforehand and make a schedule for UPSC
  preparation.
• Time management for UPSC examination should
  also include self-evaluation to understand the
  learning you have achieved, by writing mock
  tests.
• Go through previous years papers and analyze
  the topics of your strength and weakness for UPSC
  preparation.
• Make a habit of reading daily. Reading
  newspapers, books and magazines of current
  affairs helps to get a big picture of the current
  happenings around the world and up to date
  knowledge which is an essential component of UPSC
  exam preparation.

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