BEST WAY FOR UPSC CSE PREPARATION

 The essay paper in the civil service main examination, of course, like any other paper, is the crucial in determining the final outcome / selection and ranking. It is decisive because there is no Specializations in essay and so no aspirant can claim expertise, unlike the optional subject  There is no singular source from which one can prepare for the essay paper, nor there any syllabus. The expectation is more on how to present the ideas than the ideas per se. Both the above points pose a definite challenge. It is vital to understand that an essay is a reflection of one’s personality: idea, views, analysis, assessment and inference, values, attitude, aptitudes, Orientation and communication abilities, all the expected personality qualities that the selection looks for  Characteristics of a good essay :  * Unity - the subject must be clearly defined in the mind. Irrelevant points should not be written in the essay. At the same time, the subject might be treated in a variety of ways and

Remember to set target and achieve daily goals¡ Anything left over tends to up dangerously in History. Remember you will be writing 4-5 page answers and when you have covered an aspect of a question that satisfies that word limit, move on. You are not here to do specialized research on one particular area. While answering questions your introduction and conclusions  Mains exam criteria: -  Paper I : Essay                                                250                 3 hours  Paper II : General Studies - I                        250                  3 hours  Paper III : General Studies - II                     250                   3 hours  Paper IV : General Studies - III                    250                    3 hours  Paper V : General Studies  - VI                     250                     3 hours  Compulsory Indian Language Paper A         300                    3 hours  English Language Paper   B                            300                     3 hours  Paper VI : Optio

  Improving on English-: There might be some aspirants who would require some help in English as well. We tried to collect some of the internet resources which might be useful in practicing and improving some  English Language skills, at least, related to the exam. How to improve mathematics for non - math students ?  The priority for non - math aspirants should be to really practice hard on aptitude. Don’t worry with the idea that it is not their cup of tea, of they can never improve. This is definitely  Rocket science and with good practice and hard work, it is possible to improve substantially. Solve lots of puzzles, take a book on aptitude and reasoning and keep working the questions whenever possible. Book by MK Panday and RS Agarwal would be the best resource for Logical and Analytical Reasoning.. Summarizing -:  . Learn vocabulary and language. . Reads lots of novels  . Practice reading, writing, speaking, communication skills.  . Read lots of novels  Suggested books for CSAT :

 For CSAT , the most important skillset that is tested ( directly or indirectly) is the speed and accuracy of mental aptitude. And the only way to assure that one attains such skilled is to practice. Practice from previous papers, practice from mock exams and quizzes either those published in the magazine or the mock papers of some of the coaching institutions. The preparation can also be made from some standard guide like General studies manual by TMH ( if they are already updated for CSAT )  Generally, CSAT poses an entirely different challenge for science (maths) and non - mathes students. This is where it gets really tricky, Some of those who are from math, say they have not even prepared for two days for CSAT ¡ they might be so true that the idea is itself impossible to think for non - math aspirants. So , we have to bear with this difference and plan accordingly, the priorities. Preparing for Reading comprehensions - : The Reading Comprehension ( RCs) in CSAT are short / not very