IAS Exam Basics and Preparation Tips for IAS Exam

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Introduction to the IAS exam including eligibility for IAS, pattern, syllabus, books for IAS paper 1 and 2. Coaching for IAS exam and more.

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ALL ABOUT THE IAS EXAM

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IAS stands for Indian Administrative

Service

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Part of the Civil Services Exam conducted by UPSC

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The IAS Exam is a

3 Step Process

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PRELIMINARY

MAINS

INTERVIEW

Prelims is the 1st Stage

Objective 2 Papers common

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Prelims

Each paper = 200 marks

Each paper =2 hours Number of questions

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IAS Exam – How to Apply

upsconline.com Notification in Employment News and on upsc.gov.in

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IAS Exam – Eligibility

21 years of age Graduate

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Complete Eligibility

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IAS Exam – Books

Books for Prelims Books for Mains –

GS and Optionals

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Prelims Preparation Tips

Start Preparing at least 10-12 months in advance

Pick one topic from Paper 1 and one from Paper 2

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Prelims Preparation Tips

Practice the atlas regularly

Test yourself continuously

Finish one topic then move on to the next

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Prelims Preparation Tips

Read only the important books

Seek guidance if required

Always keep the previous papers ready

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Prelims – Easy to Score Topics

Current Affairs and GK Maps Comprehension English Passage

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Current Affairs and GK Course

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Current Affairs and GK Course

Current Affairs from December 2011 till March 2013

GK modules targeted for IAS Prelims Exam

3 Tests on Prelims PatternIASKracker.com

Current Affairs and GK Course

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Test Series Course

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Test Series Course 5000 Questions on all

aspects of Prelims paper 1 and 2

Exact Prelims like pattern More than 400 questions

on current affairs alone Will provide adequate

practice and confidence for the Prelims

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Test Series Course

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Get 20% Discount using coupon code

UPSC2. Valid till 12th Sept 2012

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Mains - Overview• Written• 2000 Marks• 2 qualifying papers• Essay paper = 200 marks• General Studies paper = 600

marks• 2 optional papers = 600

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Selecting Optionals for Mains

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Thank You!

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