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How to Succeed in IAS Prelims Exam in First Attempt

Ritesh Kumar April 20, 2023 11:51 6985 0

How to Succeed in IAS Prelims Exam in First Attempt

How to Succeed in IAS Prelims Exam in First Attempt

The UPSC IAS Prelims Exam is one of the popular civil services examinations in the country. Furthermore, there is high-level competition among the aspirants to succeed in the IAS Exam.

Thus, the candidates should build a robust IAS preparation strategy to stay ahead of the competition. It is also crucial for the candidates to prepare for the IAS exam 2023 in the right direction.

Going by the trends, lakhs of aspirants appear for the IAS Prelims Exam every year, out of which only a few candidates are shortlisted for the Mains exam and then for the Interview. In this blog, we shared useful tips and tricks to crack the UPSC IAS Prelims exam on the first attempt.

UPSC IAS Prelims Exam Pattern 2023-Overview

  • Firstly, there are two compulsory papers in the IAS Prelims examination.
  • The question will also be of the objective type (multiple choice questions) for both papers.
  • The maximum mark for the prelims exam is 400 (200 marks for each).
  • The language of papers will be Hindi and English.
  • The General Studies Paper-II paper will be a qualifying paper. Furthermore, the minimum qualifying marks for the paper are fixed at 33%.
Subject Maximum Marks Duration
General Studies Paper-I 200 2 hours
General Studies Paper-II 200 2 hours
Total 400 4 hours

How to Crack IAS Prelims 2023 Exam on First Attempt

Acing the UPSC CSE Prelims exam is no cakewalk. However, thousands of aspirants ace this civil service examination every year with hard work and dedication. Here are the top 7 IAS preparation strategies for the candidates aspiring for the upcoming prelims exam.

Familiarity with Important Topics

The first and foremost step of the IAS preparation is to go through the UPSC CSE Syllabus and follow it judiciously. Furthermore, this will help them to study all the topics that are being asked in the exam. Hence, check out subject-wise UPSC CSE Prelims topics shared below:

IAS Exam 2023 Topics-Prelims
Paper I
  • Current events of national and international importance.
  • Economic and Social Development: Sustainable Development, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives, Poverty, Inclusion, etc.
  • Indian and World Geography-Physical, Economic, and Social Geography of India & World.
  • History of India and Indian National Movement.
  • Indian Polity and Governance-Constitution, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, Political System, etc.
  • General Science.
  • General issues on Environmental ecology, Climate Change, and Bio-diversity.
Paper II
  • Comprehension
  • Logical reasoning and analytical ability
  • Interpersonal skills including communication skills
  • General mental ability
  • Decision-making and problem-solving
  • Basic numeracy
  • Data interpretation

Prepare a Timetable

The next IAS preparation strategy is that the candidate should draw out a unique and realistic timetable. With this, they also need to ensure that they dedicate 7-8 hours daily to their preparation.

Furthermore, they should allocate time to the topics as per their marks weightage, capability, and prior knowledge.

Gather Books

Every IAS aspirant should ensure that the books and learning resources should be sourced from reliable platforms. For this, they need to read NCERT books for all the subjects and build a firm grip on the basic concepts.

With this, candidates are also advised to avoid reading too many books for every subject as this would create unnecessary confusion and stress.

Read Newspaper Daily

  • Reading newspapers and Current Affairs magazines is one of the best IAS preparation strategies for the prelims exam. Many questions that are asked in the prelims exam are from the newspapers and current events.
  • Thus, it becomes crucial for the aspirants to inculcate the habit of reading newspapers like The Hindu and The Indian Express.
  • With this, they should check news websites for the latest updates and attempt current affairs quizzes daily to maximize their qualifying chances in the exam.

Attempt Mock Papers Regularly

Mock Papers are one of the important tools of IAS preparation. Candidates should also attempt unlimited mock tests and online quizzes to understand topics usually asked in the exam.

In addition, they will be able to strengthen their preparation level and learn time management skills well in advance. This will also help them to get familiar with much time they can assign to each question in the actual exam.

Analyse Previous Year’s Papers

No doubt the IAS Prelims Exam is a tough one that requires unique preparation. Solving the UPSC CSE prelim’s previous year’s question paper will maximize their chances of succeeding in the exam in one attempt.

Also, they will get insights into the actual exam format, level of difficulty, and weight of each topic asked in the exam.

Revise Regularly

  • Preparation for the IAS Prelims Exam is incomplete without a proper revision strategy.
  • Moreover, it is important for the candidates to remember facts and data for a longer period and recall them easily.
  • Therefore, aspirants should prepare short notes for the revision of the massive syllabus in less time.

Conclusion

Cracking the UPSC IAS exam is a challenging task. However, the aspirants should adhere to the unique IAS preparation approach and expert-recommended books to crack the exam on the first attempt.

For more such informative blogs, preparation guides, or expert guidance on the IAS exam 2023, visit the official PWOnlyIAS website or subscribe to our youtube channel.

Frequency Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Is it easy to crack IAS on the first attempt?

Ans. As per statistics, aspirant generally takes more than two attempts to crack this exam. However every year, there are many IAS aspirant who clears all the UPSC exam stages on their first attempt.

Q2. How can I get 100 marks in UPSC Prelims?

Ans. Candidates should use the best IAS preparation strategy in order to obtain 100 marks in UPSC Prelims. For this, they need to follow the latest IAS syllabus, use the best books to clear the basic concepts, and also solve mock tests for a favorable result.

Q3. How can I start my IAS at home?

Ans. To begin the preparation for IAS Exam 2023, candidates should understand the exam pattern first and clear the concepts of all the topics given in the syllabus. They should also read newspapers to answer all the current affairs-related questions accurately in the exam.

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