How to start preparing for UPSC at home

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With rising coaching fees and high cost of living in big cities for UPSC coaching , its far better to prepare for UPSC at home when everyone is connected to internet.

1.Is it possible to prepare for UPSC at Home ?

YES

 1.Every UPSC aspirant must begin his preparation by understanding the UPSC Prelims and Mains syllabus well.

2. Study previous year question  paper to understand the nature and trend of the exam .

3. Prepare a 1 year plan before exam.Know your strength and weakness according to syllabus.

4. Keep your book list and resources limited.

5. Try to complete your optional subject first in 3-4 months. Make notes of each topic.prepare a list of           100-120 topics and make short note for quick revision.

6. For general studies try to finish static topic first-and make notes of it.

7. Try to link GS syllabus with current affairs .

8. Read newspaper like the Hindu, Indian express daily. Make note topic wise either on paper or use             online websites like Evernote for more productivity.Try to finish newspaper reading in 1 hour .

9. Revise your hand written notes multiple times,practise MCQ and ANSWER writing.

10. Begin your preparation for prelims 6 months before the exam date

11.Finish HISTORY,POLITY,GEOGRAPHY subject first.

12.Revise the topic multiple times

13.Practise more MCQ and give at least 20 test series in real exam condition.

14.By now your mains preparation should be 60-70 % over before prelims

15. And most important, TAKE CARE OF YOUR HEALTH

MEDITATE daily for 30 minutes for better focus and peace of mind

Exercise daily or go for a walk

Eat healthy food , avoid junk

Have right mindset and positive attitude during the preparation

Avoid laziness and procrastination.

Focus on MASTERMIND ie; hanging around with right people that help you grow.

REMEMBER ENVIROMENT IS MORE POWERFUL THAN WILL POWER.

Spend less time on social media.

2.Can I crack UPSC on my own ?

Yes, with right strategy and discipline anyone can crack UPSC.

3.Can UPSC be prepared without coaching?

Yes. You don’t need expensive coaching.its waste of money.follow the standard textbooks

Read newspaper to develop deeper understanding of the subject.make your own hand written notes and focus on multiple revision.work on your strength and weakness.