However, you should study for UPSC Civil Services Exam from first year degree level itself, ie after college, devote few hours to study as per below plan.
The first step to sit for any competitive exam is to know the syllabus of that exam like before preparing for a war you need to know about the enemy.
What is UPSC Prelims, Mains Exam Procedure? How many marks will the exam be for?
Now if you are studying in first degree.. UPSC exam aspirants.. follow below tips.
1 Download UPSC CSE Syllabus.
2. Watch videos of some UPSC IAS, IPS toppers, listen to their study patterns, strategies. Write down important points on a sheet of paper. After reviewing it, follow your own strategies.
3. Buy NCERT history, geography, polity, economics books from class 9 to 12, read them one after the other.
4. Analyze your strengths and weaknesses while studying for this exam. If you are more confident then read on, whatever subjects you are weak in.. read more of them.
5. Mains exam marks are always determined based on the optional subject you choose. So choose your optional subject as soon as possible. Allow more time for optional subjects in the beginning. This will be your strength in later days.
What are the books to read for UPSC Prelims, Mains? Here is the list..
If you follow the above tips along with your subjects at the graduation stage, you will be well prepared for the UPSC Prelims, Mains exam.
Read as much as possible taking notes on your own. Practice writing more.
What is the number of optional subjects in UPSC Mains exam? what are