Is UPSC all about cramming?

The answer is plain simple no! UPSC Exam is like any other exam but with a bigger and rather ill defined syllabus. It needs a simple understanding of ideas, that you develop at your school level and some great observation skill and awareness.

Is UPSC exam memory based?

UPSC mains exam is merely about your information and memory, but it is about how you use your knowledge in writing a particular paper.

What is the UPSC prelims exam?

The UPSC Prelims is the first step towards achieving your dreams of becoming a Civil Servant. In the prelims exam, there are two papers namely, the General Studies I and General Studies II (CSAT), both are objective papers with negative marks for incorrect answers.

How do I prepare for UPSC by reading the newspaper Daily?

The best way to cover the newspaper daily is to go through our Comprehensive News Analysis (CNA) which gives the relevant news item analysed for the UPSC exam. Use the SQ3R Method—survey, question, read, recite, review—to actively recollect information. You can download the NCERT textbooks for UPSC for free here.

Is it necessary to wear a watch during the UPSC exam?

The UPSC allows analog watches for candidates. It is advisable to wear one so that you can always be aware of how much time has passed and how much is left. There is no need to depend on the invigilator for it. Please remember smartwatches or digital ones are not allowed.

How to prepare for IAS exam by scanning the newspaper Daily?

Scanning the newspaper top to bottom for 2 hours is not a smart way to prepare for the IAS exam. The best way to cover the newspaper daily is to go through our Comprehensive News Analysis (CNA) which gives the relevant news item analysed for the UPSC exam. Use the SQ3R Method—survey, question, read, recite, review—to actively recollect information.