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Can I start preparing for UPSC 2021 now?

Registrations are now open for ClearIAS Prelims Program for 2021. If your ambition is to become an IAS, IPS, or IFS officer, you can now join ClearIAS online program 2021 to clear the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2021.

What should I read for UPSC Prelims 2021?

Booklist for UPSC CSE Prelims

• NCERTs of History, Geography & Polity Class 8th-12th.
• India’s Struggle for Independence by Bipan Chandra.
• Certificate of Physical Geography by GC Leong.
• Indian Polity by M Laxmikanth.
• Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh.
• Current Affairs – The Hindu, Yojna Magazine, Kurukshetra Magazine.

How can I prepare for UPSC Prelims 2021 without coaching?

In a nutshell

1. Read NCERT and other standard books.
2. Read a newspaper and make notes.
3. Practice writing answers daily for UPSC Mains exam.
4. Choose and excel in the optional subject for Mains examination.
5. Practice UPSC previous year question paper as well as the mock test.
6. Groom yourself for interview.

How can I clear my prelims in 3 months?

Tips to Prepare for IAS Prelim Exam in 3 Months

1. IAS Prelims Exam preparation: Trend Analysis.
2. No new books or study material.
3. Special Emphasis on Current Affairs.
4. Practice as many mock tests as possible.
5. Analyze the Answer After the Test.
6. Revise, Revise and Revise.
7. Focus Areas for UPSC Prelims Exam.

How can I start preparing for UPSC Prelims?

Follow the steps outlined below to kickstart your IAS preparation at home:

1. Understand the UPSC pattern and procedure first.
2. Go through the UPSC syllabus thoroughly.
3. Start reading a few books and watch video lectures online for a few basic subjects like polity, history, geography, etc.
4. Read the newspaper regularly.

What should I study for UPSC Prelims?

IAS Preparation Syllabus for Prelims and Exam Format

• Current Affairs.
• History.
• Geography.
• Polity and Governance.
• Economy.
• Environmental Studies.
• General Science.
• Comprehension and Communication Skills.

Did UPSC make a proposal to the centre for Civil Services exam?

It seems UPSC has made such a proposal to the Centre. Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) had proposed the Union Government that if a civil services aspirant applies to take the exam to become a civil servant but does not eventually appear for the test, it should be treated as one of the attempts candidates are allowed.

Does appearance count as attempt in UPSC exam?

Notwithstanding the disqualification/ cancellation of candidature, the fact of appearance of the candidate at the examination will count as an attempt. How many attempts are permitted for UPSC Civil Services Exam?

Can I apply for UPSC CSE without appearing for the exam?

As of now, only if an aspirant has appeared and sat for the exam, it is treated as an attempt in the UPSC Civil Services Exam. UPSC Prelims 2020 Test Series – Register Now! This means, if a candidate just applies for UPSC CSE, but don’t appear, that won’t be counted as an attempt by UPSC.