How to Prepare for IAS Preliminary Exam ?
| About Preliminary Exam preparation, - one paper is optional i.e. your choice - One paper is compulsory i.e. General Studies. - Now i will tell you how to prepare for General Studies(GS) paper. - if one wants to have command over GS, then he has to prepare 8 major area i.e. History Geography Polity Science Economy Mental Abiltiy Current Affairs General Knowledge. - For all the above topics, best way to start is from Basics i.e. NCERT Books of Class 6th to Class 12th. - For History - NCERT + Spectrums Modern India - Geography - NCERT + GoCheng leong + a good atlas like orient longman/oxford. - Polity - NCERT + any good guide book like laxmikanth's indian polity/ Jojo mathews's Indian constitution and polity. - Science - i think Ncert class 6th to class 12th is more than enough. - Economy - NCERT class 11th and 12th + pratiyogita darpan's special issue on indian economy + Read and make notes of newspaper about current economy. - Mental Ability - R.s.Agarwal. - Current Affairs - one has to be thorough with newspaper readings of atleast one year back from the date of exam. - General Knowledge - India year book + Manorama year book or Chronicle year book. - if one is thorough with the above topics from the above materials, then he/she will definitely crack this exam easily. | ||
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| Author: Chandan 12 Nov 2008 | Member Level: Bronze Points : 1 | |
| HI, I am a Computer Engineer and I am willing to appear for IAS exam.. The information given by you about the books is quite useful for starting the preparation. Thanks. | ||
| Author: Jithendra Kothari 12 Nov 2008 | Member Level: Gold Points : 1 | |
| Hello Chandan... Thank you for your response... If you have any doubt regarding the preparation, feel free to message me... Wish you all the best.. thank you | ||
| Author: Chandan 13 Nov 2008 | Member Level: Bronze Points : 1 | |
| Hi there, Can u pls guide how to start the preparation and which subject to choose for the exam. | ||
| Author: Jithendra Kothari 13 Nov 2008 | Member Level: Gold Points : 2 | |
| Subjects for Preliminary Examination: paper I - The General Studies paper is compulsory. Subjects for Paper II (one subject to be selected) - 1.Agriculture, 2.Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science, 3.Botany, 4.Chemistry, 5.Civil Engineering, 6.Commerce, 7.Economics, 8.Electrical Engineering, 9.Geography, 10.Geology, 11.Indian History, 12.Law, 13.Mathematics, 14.Mechanical Engineering, 15.Medical Science, 16.Philosophy, 17.Physics, 18.Political Science, 19.Psychology, 20.Public Administration, 21.Sociology, 22.Statistics, 23.Zoology. You have to choose any one subject from the above list. You can opt to any subject, it entirely depends on your interest and some little knowledge about any subject. Its not necessary that you should take only technical subjects, here you can opt to arts/humanities subject or medical science or Science/technical subjects. But ultimately it depends on your interest. | ||
| Author: Jithendra Kothari 13 Nov 2008 | Member Level: Gold Points : 2 | |
| Exam details ; -The Exam is notified in the month of november/december and last date for submission of form will be in the month of january. -The prelims exam will be conducted in the month of may. -The results for the prelims exam will be out in the month of August/september. -Next Mains Exam will be held in the month of october/November. -Results of Mains Exam will be out in the month of feb/march. -Finally Interview will be held in the month of April. -Final result will be out in the month of may/june. This will give you an idea about the exam shedule.. | ||
| Author: Jithendra Kothari 13 Nov 2008 | Member Level: Gold Points : 2 | |
| Hello chandan, You can post your questions at my ISC Community site, which will help others also... Civil Services Exam(IAS/IFS/IPS) Helpline and also you can join me at, Civil Services Mentor Thank you... | ||
| Author: Jithendra Kothari 13 Nov 2008 | Member Level: Gold Points : 2 | |
| Hello chandan, You can post your questions at my ISC Community site, which will help others also... http://www.indiastudychannel.com/sites/291/-Civil-Services-Exam-IAS-IPS-IFS-Helpline.aspx and also you can join me at, http://www.indiastudychannel.com/mentor/106-jithenderkothari.aspx Thank you... | ||
| Author: Chandan 13 Nov 2008 | Member Level: Bronze Points : 1 | |
| Isn't there any computer science subject that we can opt for ? Secondly, is there any particular book which consists of all topics for the preparation of General Studies paper. | ||
| Author: Chandan 13 Nov 2008 | Member Level: Bronze Points : 1 | |
| Isn't there any computer science subject that we can opt for ? Secondly, is there any particular book which consists of all topics for the preparation of General Studies paper. | ||
| Author: Jithendra Kothari 13 Nov 2008 | Member Level: Gold Points : 2 | |
| Hello Chandan... No, computer science is not their, you have to chose one among the 23 subjects. There are many guide books available in the market for General Studies. But according to me, instead of going to guides books, one should start with a foundation i.e. basics. I recommend you to start your preparation through NCERT Books, which already i have mentioned above in the previous post. If you are very curious about guide books, then you can go for General Studies Manual by Tata Mcgrahill Publications. Another way is, get notes of Vajiram institute, Delhi for General Studies. | ||
| Author: P.K.Arunkumar 13 Nov 2008 | Member Level: Diamond Points : 1 | |
| Hell Mr.Jithendra!!! This is very useful Message. Are you Preparing for IAS Preliminary Exam? | ||
| Author: Jithendra Kothari 13 Nov 2008 | Member Level: Gold Points : 1 | |
| Hello Arun.. yes, I am preparing for the exam... if you have any doubts, you can post here or you can join me at my community site, http://www.indiastudychannel.com/sites/291/-Civil-Services-Exam-IAS-IPS-IFS-Helpline.aspx thank you | ||
| Author: Chandan 21 Nov 2008 | Member Level: Bronze Points : 1 | |
| Hi there Mr. Jithendra, How r u ? hope u r working quite hard with the IAS preparation. I want to ask that are there any helpful tips in order to clear/pass the IAS exam ? | ||
| Author: Jithendra Kothari 21 Nov 2008 | Member Level: Gold Points : 2 | |
| Hello Chandan, IAS exam needs Sincere and hardwork from the individual. Without Pain no Gain, so just follow the tips given in this resource sincerely and You will definitely qualify this exam..... I am trying my best to help and guide individuals for the IAS exam, so for that i have created a community website, where one can find previous years question papers and some notes/materials and can discuss their problems or doubts regarding the exam, so if you are interested, then you can join my community site by visiting this link CivilServicesHelpline thank you | ||
| Author: Bindu 13 Dec 2008 | Member Level: Bronze Points : 2 | |
| Hello Mr.Jithendra, I am very happy to see your responses to others in the preparation of IAS. I am pursuing my 3rd yr yr graduation and i would like to prepare for IAS exams but i am it confused about what to do and what to start with and how to choose optional subjects? How to get study materials? and many more,so please help me regarding this. | ||
| Author: Lakshmanan.T.R 13 Dec 2008 | Member Level: Silver Points : 1 | |
| Hi Mr. Jitendra Im doing my final year electrical engineerin I want to appear for the Upsc prelims so i need your valuable suggestion regarding to select my optional subject. With Regards Lakshmanan | ||
| Author: Jithendra Kothari 13 Dec 2008 | Member Level: Gold Points : 2 | |
| Hello Bindu and Lakshmanan As both of you are in the final year of your graduation, You are eligible for the 2009 IAS Exam.. Confusion is quite common with the freshers in any field.. So don't worry i will help you in clearing your confusion/doubts.. How to chose Optional subject ? First you understand the examination pattern.. Click here IAS Exam Pattern After understanding the pattern, you look for the optional subjects of your choice among the 23 optionals(given above in this post).. If you are confused to chose the optionals, then follow these tips in chosing the best optional for you, - Interest in any subject plays a very important role. - You can opt for any one of your graduation subjects(If you have an interest on that subject/ having good command over that subject). - Otherwise Chose among the popular(Most of the Candidates appear in this exam with this Subjects) subjects like History, Geography, Public Administration, Sociology, psychology, political Science... Popular doesn't mean easy, it means.. You can avail good number of materials and guidance easily on this subjects... - If you are still confused in chosing the best optional for you among the above choices... Then go through the syllabus of all the above subjects and also go through the previous years question papers of the above subjects... This will give you a good idea about the subject... What to do ? what to start ? After deciding the optionals, Just start your preparation for the exam.... I have already posted in this resource about the General Studies preparation part.. Regarding Optional Preparation... let me know your optionals.... If you need any help or have any doubt/query, feel free to post them in the Forum category of the community site..Click here Civil Services Exam Helpline If you want me as your personal guide..Click here and Choose me as your Mentor for Civil Services Exam Wish you all the best and Good Luck.. Thank you.... | ||
| Author: Bindu 14 Dec 2008 | Member Level: Bronze Points : 2 | |
| Hello Mr.Jithendra, I have seen your response and i am happy about your concern to others.I am in pre-final yr of my graduation and i am interested in sociology as my optional but i didnt study that subject befor just i am interested in Indian society. Is this ok? or i should have studied this before in my graduation? I am confused abt it,and i have seen list of books on Sociology posted by you.May i know whether these books are available online? or I have to get it from somewhere. so please let me know.waiting for your help..Thank u. | ||
| No, Computer Science is not an option for civil service mains. | ||
| thank u sureshbabu | ||
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