How to Start UPSC Preparation from Zero Level?

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Embark on your UPSC journey from scratch with confidence. Begin your preparation from ground zero and lay a strong foundation for success in the prestigious UPSC examinations.  

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1. Build the Foundation 

To prepare yourself for this challenging exam; you need a strong base. Before moving forward, you must understand the exam, its pattern, its syllabus, and all the preparation demands.  

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2. Strategise Your Preparation 

Every human is different, suggesting you can’t follow someone else’s strategy. Unfortunately, people get influenced by the toppers and others who score well and start to follow them blindly. But it would be best if you made a personal strategy, you are different from them 

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3. Resource 

Does the vast syllabus mean a vast range of resources and study material? Absolutely not; quality over quantity. When you start from zero for UPSC, pick the NCERTs they’ll form your base, then move on to the books suggested by your teachers or mentors.  

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4. Time management 

Another important issue while preparing for any competitive exam is time management. An aspiring candidate needs to have an organised and disciplined routine. However, you can have a time-bound strict routine; you are flexible but organised.  

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5. Test serie 

For an exam like UPSC, which has a vast syllabus and involves many subjects. It’s essential to test your preparation from time to time by joining a test series. You can enter any test series which suits you best.  

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6. Stay Updated 

UPSC tests your personality and knowledge, so it’s essential to stay updated through news, newspapers and current affairs magazines. Current Affairs are bound to be asked in interviews and prelims to test how aware you are.  

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