HOW TO PREPARE FOR IAS

STAGES

There are three stages of the exam

Prelims Mains InterviewEach stage requires different strategy

Prelims

mains

interview

PRELIMS

Stage 1 Qualifying Exam only Strategy should be clearing the cutoffs CSAT paper can be helpful for urban

candidates to maximize their marks GS paper need widening of scope of

knowledge of the candidate

For current affairs read newspaper regularly and practice from http://www.snmiasacademy.com/content/online-test

Time bound practice of CSAT paper is a must to attain maximum marks

Join a good test series for practice just before the preliminary exam.

MAINS

Stage 2 : Subjective exam As preliminary exam was to test the width of

knowledge of a candidate mains exam test the depth of knowledge.

Complete change in the perspective from prelims

Step ahead from learning mode to analysis mode

Candidate should apply the knowledge that

he/she acquires during course of her preparation

Writing practice is quintessential

A broad frame work of all the current happenings should be prepared so as to tackle the questions in exam

Students should keep a track of word limit

OPTIONAL Choose an optional carefully as it can

be a difference between clearing and not clearing the exam.

Watch our for parameters such has syllabus of the chosen subject, candidates interest in the subject and guidance that a candidate can get on the subject.

Chose among those optional subject which …

can directly or indirectly help in General Studies as well. Popular optional subjects are

Psychology, Public Administration, Sociology, Anthropology, Law, History, Geography and Political Science.

INTERVIEW This is the only time candidates get to face the

interview panel Student should know about the board and its

members. Highlight your key strengths whether its hobbies or

some achievements during school/college time

Be confident and honest while facing the board.

Daily newspaper reading and a couple of mock interviews would definitely help.

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