One question is often asked by students “how to prepare for IAS Exam” or“ if coaching essential”? We would like to clear that though coaching classes play a vital role to lead towards success, the power of self-study cannot be underestimated. Here is some guidance for the students wish to opt IAS exam. Take a look
Choose Quality Books:
The aspirant gets confused while preparing exams and considers a lot of books. It’s advised by IAS Toppers that candidates should go to choose quality books, instead of indulging a number of books. Since, quality books hold an amazing power to clarify all doubts and basic concepts. Although purchasing quality book can pinch your pouch, but on the other hand it saves your precious time too. It guides you as same as a teacher/expert.
Prepare Your Own Notes:
Preparing notes can assume a lot of time, but on the other hand it clears all doubts regarding subjects. You must prefer your own notes if wish to understand particular topic in a discreet manner. Apart from it, yourself-prepared and well-crafted notes keep you safe from the unwanted exam pressure on the eve of the examination.
IAS Is Not The Mother Of All Exams:
We often hear about IAS that it’s considered as a mother of All Exams. No, it’s not true. How can it be possible? If you are going to appear in this exam as a fresher/beginner then you must keep one thing in your mind that there is no exam bigger than your life. You can afford to fail in IAS exam, but not in life. So, take it easy as same as other exams. Instead of demoralizing yourself by contemplating such stupid rumors, you must go to believe in yourself.
Stop Feeling Guilty:
Dreams come true only if you follow the assiduous work strategy. You must not feel guilty at the time of study. Sometimes it seems boring, but stuff your mind with positive thought. Since it helps to rejuvenate yourself. To crack this exam, you have to study just like you did in Board Exam.
Books for IAS entrance exam:
Some reference books have been listed here that will help you a lot to get prepare for IAS exams. Take a look
Local Government in India – S.R. Maheshwari
Manorama Year Book
Our Constitution by Subhash Kashyap
Oxford Student Atlas
RS Agarwal Quantitative Aptitude and MBA
Spectrum’s Indian Economy
Central administration in India by A. Avasthi
Personal Administration by O. Glennstal
Principles of management – Terry and Franklin
Public administration in theory and practice by M.P. Sharma & B.L Sadan
India’s Struggle for Independence by Bipin Chandra
Civil Services in India: Indian administration – S.R. Maheswari, State
General Science NCERT text books Class VIII to X
General Studies Manual by Tata McGraw Hill
Geography NCERT text books Class XI and XII
Keep In Touch With:
To increase general knowledge regarding economic, politics, international affairs; the aspirants must keep in touch with the Internet, newspaper, educational web portal, magazines & newspaper. Having a well-defined timetable is an important key to crack the IAS exam without coaching.
Some Useful links:
Following links comes with essential information. To read more, click link:
http://www.highereducationinindia.com/jobs-entrance/ias-exam-preparation.php
http://www.highereducationinindia.com/jobs-entrance/ias-exam-preparation.php
http://iaskracker.com/ias-preparation-guide-how-to-prepare-for-ias-effectively/
http://entrance-exam.net/how-to-prepare-for-ias-exam/
http://www.ehow.com/how_8599711_prepare-ias.html
http://www.rxpgonline.com/article677.html
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