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Prepare effectively for the different stages of the IAS exam - Prelims, Mains, and Interview. Learn strategies to clear cutoffs, widen knowledge scope, and excel in current affairs. Practice time-bound CSAT papers, join test series, focus on depth of knowledge for Mains, choose optional subjects wisely, and excel in interviews by highlighting strengths and staying confident. Utilize resources like online tests and mock interviews for comprehensive preparation.
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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 • CSAT paper can be helpful for urban candidates to maximize their marks • GS paper need widening of scope of knowledge of the candidate
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.
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
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
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 …
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.
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
Contd… • Be confident and honest while facing the board. • Daily newspaper reading and a couple of mock interviews would definitely help.