UPSC mains can be cleared in 90 days with right planning , strategy, execution and right mindset.
How do I prepare for the Mains after the prelims?
You have 90 days before the mains. The entire 90 days (3 months ) must be divided into 2 parts .60 DAYS + 30 DAYS ie; preparation phase and revision phase
In the first phase(60 days) focus on finishing the optional , general studies 1,2,3,4 paper, newspaper reading and answer writing practise.
Make short notes of each topic for optional and general studies for quick revision in the PHASE-2
Make 1 page notes for each topics in 200 words at least. Use diagram,data and government/private bodies reports to support your answer.
Read newspaper daily like THE HINDU, INDIAN EXP, FINANCIAL EXP, PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU(PIB) and make short notes on EVERNOTE topic wise according to the syllabus.
Practise more answer writing, as you have to develop the speed to finish the answer in 9 MINUTES. (20 question in 3 hours)
Detailed 3 months (90 days) timetable and strategy for upsc mains preparation
Focus on smart work, instaed of 10-12 hours of study. studying selective topics and preparing notes for it is the right strategy.if you do that daily for 6-7 hours , you can covere maximum syllabus in 90 days.
1.NEWSPAPER READING – DAILY 1 HOURS :
Focus more on what not to read.study previous year questions to understand what to read and what not to read.
Prepare your currenmt affairs note topic wise , according to syllabus so that you can use it in your general studies paper, optional or essay
Make short notes from yojna, economic survey magazine etc.make a list of 100-150 trending current topics of last 12 months. Study toppers answer copy to learn better answer writing.
2.OPTIONAL – DAILY 3 HOURS :
Don’t try to complete 100% syllabus. Focus on covering main 70 % of the optional syllabus.. study previous year question paper and focus on sections from where most questions are asked year after year.
Make a list of those topics from both paper 1 and paper 2. make short notes on all the topics.practise more answer writing and focus on multiple revision.
3.GENERAL STUDIES- DAILY 2 HOURS:
Finish the static part of GS first. Link the dynamic topic of syllabus with the current affairs of last 12 months.
Make 1 page of short notes of each topic in 200 words.
Study topper’s answer copy of any coaching, to know how to answer different types of questions.
Practise answer writing on different topic to gain understanding and speed to finish 1 question in 9 minutes minimum.
How to prepare for essay in 90 days for UPSC mains ?
If you have 7 hours to cut the tree, spend 6 hours sharpening the axe.
- Study previous year questions
- Practise essay with multi dimensional approach.
- THINK MORE on each topic , than writing
- Use UPSC mains syllabus topics to give various angle to the topic. Like historical,cultural,geography,government policy,foreign relation, national security, economy,agriculture environmental etc
- study TOPPER’S ANSWER COPY to learn how to write good essay.
- Make a collection of quotes,reports,data , TOPIC WISE to use in various issues like women issue, environment.
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