Cracking IAS Exam #Tip7 Harness the power of Internet

The exam and its preparation may seem difficult but have you ever thought that the development that have taken place and owing to which the technological advantage that you possess was not so easily available to the former lot who applied for the exam. This requires one to use the available internet and coaching facilities to maximum advantage. There is no doubt that when you are preparing for such a vast examination like CSE, there is a need for more content that too relevant and updated to deal with the evolving changes being introduced each year both at Preliminary as well as at Main Examination. Here internet plays a crucial role. Even for interview stage, internet can prove to be handy in collecting information and learning art of facing interview boards.

 For the beginners, internet is the best medium for getting acquainted with exam-plan, its related requirements and collecting information. Here by internet we not merely refer to the search engine but also the Social media  which gets you directly in touch with the fellow aspirants and even toppers/selected candidates who can aid in clearing doubts and fetch knowledge of the intricacies involved. When preparation picks momentum, you can use internet for references and to stay updated. CSE preparation is such where thorough knowledge of current affairs and contemporary developments is very essential and owing to this; what could be a better source than internet as you can read the online edition of various newspapers and magazines. While reading the news online, you must make the notes of important points and keep updating these regularly. Internet can be helpful in evaluating your preparedness and you can take the advantage of on-line testing particularly for Preliminary Examination to build up speed and accuracy. And of course, for notification and results, internet conveys you the news instantly. An effective use of this asset i.e., internet can show dramatic effect in your preparation that would reflect in your results. We suggest you to make the best use of time spent on internet, gain important insights and add value to your preparation! For IAS coaching in Pune and Best UPSC coaching in Pune, or IAS coaching in Mumbai and Best UPSC coaching in Mumbai enroll into Paradigm IAS Academy.

Cracking IAS Exam #Tip6 Planned preparation & effective time management is crucial

At Paradigm IAS academy we always try to focus on planned preparation and effective time management. As it is vital in cracking the exam like IAS . Preparation that lacks planning does not fetch the desired outcome. At the same time well planned preparation too proves to be fruitful only through effective time management. This indicates that planned preparation and time management go hand in hand. Paradigm IAS academy always tries to inculcate this 

In changing pattern of exam where General studies paper has become a game changer. Students are desired to transit from the generic study pattern and hence need to develop the habit of reading newspaper. ‘Newspapers should be Bible for civil services aspirants’ as no study material could acquaint with the national and world updates to the level a broadsheet daily does. It would feed them with a lot of information. Every aspirant should read at least three newspapers and two weekly magazines regularly to update their knowledge

To know what not to study is as important as the knowledge of what all one has to cover. Else you would prepare a lot but still miss out on essential topics. Likewise, what you should not do is more important than what you should do while writing competitive exams. Writing skills should also be sharpened because you have to answer many questions within a short time.

And last but not the least; learn to manage time while preparing for the examination as well as while attempting the questions. Time management during preparation would help you grasp maximum knowledge efficiently and at the time of writing the answers, this will help complete the paper on time eliminating the chances of missing out on any question.

Cracking IAS exam #Tip5 Are your goals realistic?

At Paradigm IAS Academy, we have always inculcated among the students to be very realistic when it comes to setting goals. Else, you will end up disappointed.

For this, consider how much time you have until the test date, and how many other things you want to do in life which surely includes the fun part too as only study will cause disinterest. Consider your level of ability, and the resources you have. Then set realistic, modest, and achievable goals and deadlines for finishing the different steps of your preparation. Manage your time so that your preparation includes each section of the test, with more time allotted to sections where you think you may be weaker.

You should be positive and have faith in yourself. Passing exam in first attempt is a combination of sheer luck and good preparation. So, be patient and support yourself over the long haul.

Syllabus of optional subjects is also vast which often urges candidates to have many books to cover the topics. But the fact remains that they cannot read all of them; hence being selective is very important. Try to read standard books and recollect the points what you have read and how it is useful in writing the answers.

This way, nothing could obstruct you from achieving the goals that you have aimed at which would ultimately aid in clearing the exam.

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Paradigm IAS Academy #Tip4 Cracking IAS exam

Selective Study is the key!

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When it comes to IAS Exam, syllabus is undoubtedly vast and grasping all the knowledge is definitely a herculean task. We don’t mean to scare you; rather we aim to build the understanding among students that they can’t grasp all the knowledge and even if they do, it’s difficult to retail it until the exam. So, why not ease it? And the solution for it is to be “Selective”.

Being selective is much useful in preparation how it makes one comfortable. When students see the vast syllabus while preparing, they find themselves bugged up. That means if they sit for preparing simply without making any selection, the syllabus would never seem to end. One needs complete one year to read whole syllabus and then too there is no surety that they would be though at each topic and not forget what all they have grasped.

By that time exams are on the head, candidates are not fully prepared in each topic and after reading the entire syllabus they are not even in position to tackle anyone question perfectly. Therefore, Paradigm IAS Academy vouches for selective study as it is extremely important in civil service preparation. One should know what to study, what to be given more importance, what not to be studied and so on.

Also, they should take at least 3-4 previous year question papers and thoroughly study the topics that appeared in them. This gives an insight into the topics that are frequently taken up in questions. It also lets you know the topics on which analytical questions are coming as well as the topics on which short questions are coming. Isn’t this far easier than taking up every topic in the same manner.

By going through previous year question paper one can understand what to study in current affairs. This makes one to be selective while reading newspapers. Otherwise one has to spend more time on newspapers.

Most of the toppers follow strategy of being selective. It is not wise to waste time in reading which is not required for the exam. One should have proper approach towards study the optional subjects to get success at mains.

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Cracking IAS exam #Tip3 By Paradigm IAS Academy

Exclusive skills for presenting answer

Strategy for the exam deals with the collaboration all such points that get you closer to your aim. These points may include certain skills, good preparation, time management and several other factors. One of the important skills desired for clearing the exam is to present the answer well. Lengthy answers that don’t explain the point are a big NO while short answers that seem incomplete also don’t make any sense. To perfect this skill, read further:

Students are often heard saying that Question paper was very easy and the exam had gone quite well. Yet they fail to clear the mains. Why? Reason being, that when the question paper is given they never try to read full question. If they come across the words they know they start writing answers. In this hurry they often tend to even write the wrong answer. And here they make the mistake.

The advice here is to first study questions properly and understand them well as to what has been asked rather than blindly starting to write the answers. Next important part is to think what to be written for that answer. Write to the point answers. While writing 60 marks answers follow one strategy. When you read question, take always last page of your answer booklet and start writing the points what all to be included in that answer. Because while writing suddenly you may forget the points, these points give hints to continue the answer and elaborate it further.

All study after the prelims exams until the exam date. But, in Civil Servicemain exam only studying is not important. But here it’s important that how one is using his knowledge to write particular paper within three hours. What one writes during these three hours makes one topper and another failure. Here, volume of subject matter studied is not so important as how you are using your knowledge to write particular answer. Therefore while studying, always think what type of questions may be asked from particular topics and what points to be included to make different from others.
Don’t repeat the paragraphs. If graphs, pie-charts, flow charts are required draw them to make examiner know what you have written. Always follow word-limit in order to answer properly while completing the exam on time. If you think you know more about that answer and start writing more on that answer, you wouldn’t be able to complete the paper within a given time. Always try to give positive points. Don’t mention anybody’s name. Mention the points that make your answer different from others.

Cracking IAS exam #Tip2 by paradigm IAS Academy

Apprehend the difference between the successful and failure candidate

Students often delve into the thought that why one of their friends cleared the exam and they couldn’t; considering the fact that they both used the same study material for preparation. There would surely be n number of common factors that that were considered by both the successful and unsuccessful candidate while preparing but at the same time there is something unique that made one successful.

We know that all the candidates are having books, all the candidates are dedicated to work and most of them attend coaching institutions, take guidance from seniors and friends but what not necessarily all succeed. Students say they studied for 18 hours and still they couldn’t make mains. Others say they studied only for 8-9 hours and could make mains. Why these differences?

The difference between successful candidates and the failure candidates is same as difference between ordinary and extra-ordinary persons.

One who is able to make mains never counts the hours and how many books he/she has read. But they are very clear on what they have to read, what not to read, how much to read, how to use when required writing the answers.Civil Service exam never wants one to be ideal. It requires creativity, innovativeness within the candidates, who lack to use his/her knowledge properly they feel tough to clear the exam.

Before starting the preparation, acknowledge these points and find out properly what to read, what not to read, what types of question are asked from particular topics. Mere guidance from others won’t work; you ought to put your own strategy as their strategy might not be suitable for you. So strategies well and work smart to achieve success in mains.

Cracking IAS exam #Tip1 Precise knowhow of syllabus

Cracking IAS seems difficult and owing to this many times students jump on to the difficult tasks and topics thinking that it would be of utmost benefit in getting through. The clear answer to this is “No”. Knowing what not to read is as important as the knowledge of what all to study.

To perfect this part,
first go through General Studies syllabus thoroughly and try to be foolproof with the syllabi. If you know syllabus, 20% of your work is over. It helps you what to read and what not to read. Don’t neglect the added syllabus. Always questions will be asked from the new syllabus. Try to think what type of questions may come from particular topic. What is the relevance of particular topic in today’s life?

This year there is change in the syllabus of General-Studies and also optional paper. Don’t get tense when somebody says there is change in syllabus. Civil Service exam tries to select candidates who are creative and innovative and aware of day to day life. Accordingly, syllabus has been changed.

Hence, don’t panic rather step ahead with the confidence which is possible when you have grabbed the important part of the syllabus thoroughly.