IAS Preparation for Undergraduate & CBSE Students
Civil Services examination is one of the most reputed
examinations in India. It is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
every year, to recruit the future civil servants of India. No wonder there is
craze among the youth for the civil services. The degree of power and status
linked with the civil services/IAS needs no explanation. Every year, 5,00,000+
candidates take the civil services examination, to prove their metal. However,
taking the IAS exam is no child's play. The preparations need a good amount of
time and dedication. Thus, a large number of students dedicate themselves
wholeheartedly for the civil services preparation, since their schooling age.
However, without proper guidance and support, it becomes hard to crack IAS exam.
Thus, UPSCPORTAL dedicates this article to those committed and passionate
students, who prepare themselves for the civil services exam, since their
schooling days.
But one thing must be acknowledged before moving forward:
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If your passion and commitment for Civil services is
true, nothing can stop you from getting success. Given the wide scope of the
IAS exam, it is the best strategy to dedicate oneself for the civil services
as early in life as possible.
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Realise the potential of a Student. Being a student you
have the ability to cover any size of book in a short span of time. You must
have done this many-a-times. however, this might not be possible while
preparing for civil services. Thus you need to lay your foundations now, and
continue to construct the tower of your knowledge.
Student Life: The Preparatory Stage
It has been rightly said that:
'the mind of a child is like clay, it can be moulded in any shape'.
In your school life, you get the opportunity to learn and
study a whole lot of subjects. If you are really serious towards your goal of
civil services, you must study what is taught in the school curriculum with
dedication.
Why?? because, when you come to the college and start preparing for the civil
services examination afresh, you would have to re-study the whole school stuff
again. Thus, instead of going to the college without a solid base, you must
start developing a comprehensive knowledge base from your school days itself.
You might find this task as tiresome, but remember, it is better to put some
effort at the early stages, than to stress your mind later.
NCERT books are
great source of knowledge. You must utilize them.
Instead of taking a duel with the heavy and complicated books, you must focus
on the basics first.
What Strategy should be followed?
If you are still in school, but want to prepare for the civil
services examination, you must study whatever you are taught in the school
curriculum seriously. First, have a good look at the Civil Services syllabus, as
it would give you a good idea about the nature and trends of the examination.
Once you have gained a good idea of the exam syllabus and scope, you should
start preparing at your own speed.
Do not rush through the topics. Since there are still 3+
years for you to be eligible for the exam, you must internalize whatever you
read. Thus, take your time, and learn about the various subjects and topics. Do
not jump directly to the high-level books. Rather, focus on the NCERT first, and
then move gradually to the other
study material.
