How to Start IAS Preparation by self study

A winner is someone who is determined to reach his goals, no matter how arduous the journey may be. A winner is ready to face challenges and obstacles that may come in between him and his goals. On the other hand, a quitter gets perturbed by challenges, and in the midst, gives up. Because he is not determined to face the difficulties, he never reaches his goal and is declared a quitter. Most of us are not born with talent and skills. We develop them over time. Pandit Ravi Shankar was a world renowned composer and musician who played the sitar. He was so passionate about music that he did not stop learning the sitar. Although he faced difficulties initially, he did not lose hope. He was determined to succeed, and he practised day and night to attain a high position in the international music industry. Similarly, scientists like Issac Newton and Albert Einstein never gave up pursuing their dreams and interests just because some of their experiments failed. They strived hard to reac...

Aspirants, when they begin IAS preparation, are generally confused. They are unsure about how to start, and what to study and how to study. IAS/IPS aspirants have numerous queries in their mind regarding exam eligibility, exam dates etc. Many are not sure if coaching is essential or not.  How to begin preparing for IAS exam by self study at home?. This is the most important question almost all the Aspirants have in their mind, whether to join coaching classes or to start by self study. This post will let you know the best way to overcome all confusion and lists the best way to start preparation by self study. Don’t be misguided! Misguidance can cost any aspirant a lot of time. Before you start preparation you should know some important information related to UPSC Exam pattern, syllabus and criteria . Once you have good knowledge about basics then you will will realize that IAS preparation require an Integrated & comprehensive approach to Prelims and Mains e...