UPSC IAS Prelims Exam: Ensure your success by avoiding 7 things

The IAS Prelims exam is the first step in UPSC Civil services examination. IAS Prelims dates have been declared by UPSC. The IAS 2023 prelims exam is scheduled on May 28 2023. Aspirants can check the UPSC calendar for further details here.

The UPSC IAS exam is considered as the toughest exam in India. Out of the lakhs of candidates who write the prelims, more than half of them may not clear it. Do you wonder? Why is this happening? There are various factors behind everyone’s failure.

Here we are giving the factors that lead to failure in IAS Examination. Aspirants should ensure that they are not repeating these mistakes and should ensure their success in the exam.

Committing mistakes is human nature. As we experience this journey, we should acknowledge and understand that no one is flawless, and human instinct commits a wide range of mistakes. Yet we should likewise acknowledge preventing similar things from happening once more.

7 Habits to Avoid during IAS Prelims

1. Lack of enthusiasm and motivation

Enthusiasm and motivation are the driving force towards the goal of becoming an IAS officer. It should act as the main impetus that pushes you to make a move and accomplish your goals. Insufficient motivation is one of the reasons for not succeeding in the IAS Examination. There are many reasons behind the lack of motivation. It could be due to a frail aspiration, drowsiness or insufficient self-confidence. The aspirant should recognize the problems and overcome the issues. Peer groups discussion, effective studies and changing lifestyle will help you to motivate.

2. Not setting goals

The UPSC Prelims syllabus is quite vast. Completing the whole syllabus for general studies takes one year along with the optional subject. In this scenario, the need of short term goals is obligatory.  Once you decide to become an IAS officer, the aspirant should set a study plan and prepare subject wise break up.

3. Lack of a well-defined strategy

Most of the time aspirants study without a strategy. The IAS Exam is not like other examinations by its nature and structure. It needs a well-designed study plan and subject wise strategies. The aspirant may think they can crack without a strategy. A right strategy and right guidance is the key to success. The quintessence of a right strategy is knowing what not to do

4. Procrastination

Most of the aspirants tend to procrastinate if it comes to newspaper reading. According to the new trend, the UPSC is asking more questions from current affairs. The aspirant who reads the newspaper on a daily basis can answer those questions precisely. Reading newspapers will help the aspirant in Prelims, Mains, and interview. 

5. Ignoring NCERT books

There is a tendency to ignore the NCERT book among most of the aspirants. They underestimate the potential that an NCERT will offer as they are merely school books. If you are thinking so, it is wrong. The NCERT books, particularly the old editions are diligently drafted by prominent writers in the subject with broad research conducted on the topics at hand. The NCERT books are considered as the essential perusing books to construct the base of the UPSC preparation. It covers all themes which are critical and gives us a completely clear theoretical lucidity. It ensures that aspirants are no longer a novice once you experience them completely.

6. Ignoring the UPSC previous years paper

UPSC previous years papers are the most bona fide source of information for both IAS prelims and Mains examination. One of the essential requirements of the UPSC preparation is practicing the UPSC previous years papers. The aspirant cannot disregard the significance of  UPSC previous years papers while preparing for IAS Exam.

7. Unwanted tension and anxiety

Most of the UPSC aspirants experienced a noteworthy issue called anxiety and nervousness. One ought to approach this exam with the right strategy and calm mind. The unnecessary anxiety and tension are normal things among UPSC aspirants. Aspirants should approach the Exam with confidence. The unnecessary tension will ultimately lead to failure. Yoga and meditation will help one to get rid of unwanted tension.

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