How much time does it take to complete syllabus of UPSC?

So, as you see there are a lot of things to be done when you prepare for the IAS exam. Inevitably, on average, people take at least 10-12 months to prepare comprehensively for this demanding exam. However, there have been candidates who would have done it in 6 months.

What is the best time to start preparing for UPSC?

Some aspirants begin preparing for the Civil Services directly from high school and others start studying only 7 months before the exams. The ideal time to start preparing is in the last few years of your graduation degree as you can attempt the exam only once you graduate.

Can we complete UPSC syllabus in 3 months?

In the three months (last 90 days) of the UPSC IAS Prelim Exam preparation, one needs to establish a schedule. Make sure one studies and revise all the subjects, ensuring multiple revisions. Give extra time to those areas which require an extra push. The three months (90 days break up) should be somewhat like this.

Can I clear UPSC CSE prelims with 6 months preparation?

Even if you start preparing now – if you adopt the right strategies, do the smart-work, learn what is needed, and don’t go behind everything under the Sun – yes, you can clear UPSC CSE Prelims with just 6 months of preparation.

Do you have time to revise NCERT textbooks for UPSC CSE?

NCERT Textbooks (from Class 6-12) are very fundamental in UPSC Preparation. However, do you have time to read and revise all of them – in the next 6 months? Remember that NCERT Textbooks are not the ‘end’ of UPSC CSE, and you have a lot of other books and materials to cover as well.

Is the ‘prelims hurdle’ more difficult to cross than UPSC Mains?

Only 3 out of 100 candidates who sit for Prelims, clear the cut-off score. Yes, the ‘Prelims Hurdle’ is more difficult to cross than Mains. We have seen many bright candidates lose out in UPSC Prelims due to their over-focus on the UPSC Mains stage. Invest just 2 hours per day. See the big jumb in your marks!

What is the best study strategy for the IAS prelims?

A blind study mugging up a lot many things will neither help you in Prelims nor Mains. The right strategy should be a mix of ClearIAS online mock exams, ClearIAS study materials, and the recommended books. Just beginning IAS preparation?