IFS Officer Shares Last Minute Dos And Don'ts For UPSC CSE Prelims 2024

Ramesh Bishnoi has cleared the UPSC Prelims five times in a row and four of those times, he even cleared the Indian Forest Service (IFS) cutoff. Now serving as an IFS Officer and with a little less than a month to go for UPSC CSE Prelims 2024, he is sharing a list of quick do's and don'ts for last-month prep for civil service aspirants.

IFS Officer Ramesh Bishnoi

In a post on X, Bishnoi shared essential Do's and Don'ts for UPSC CSE aspirants with just a few days left until the Prelims:??

Don't buy new study materials

Resist the temptation buying of new study materials coming into market. Multiple revisions of what you've already covered will be far more effective. Read, Revise, Test is the ultimate mantra.?

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Take as many mock tests as possible

Test, Test, Test. Take as many mock tests as possible. This is your chance to identify and eliminate mistakes before the actual exam.

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Analyse test solutions & learn from them

Learn from Every Test. Analyse test solutions sincerely. Make online/offline notes of new useful information, key concepts, and especially your mistakes. This will be invaluable resource for last-minute revision and boost your confidence.

Learn to prioritise: Not everything in mock tests is relevant

Quality over Quantity: Not everything in mock tests is equally relevant. Based on past papers, prioritise questions, information, and concepts that have a higher chance of appearing. Avoid wasting time on irrelevant details.?

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Depend on Previous years question papers (PYQs)

PYQ's are Gold: Analyse the previous 10 years' UPSC Prelims question papers. Many questions and concepts are repeated. By practicing PYQs (Previous Year Questions), you can significantly improve your score.

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Bishnoi concludes by emphasising that mastering core subjects and concepts such as Polity, Geography, and Economy will provide significant benefits for your invested time.?

He says, "The UPSC loves surprises. Take All India mock tests from various coaching centers to get exposure to diverse question patterns. This will help you stay calm and composed on exam day, even if the format throws a surprise."

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