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Best Test Series for UPSC 2022-23

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  The UPSC Prelims comprises two objective type papers (General Studies I and General Studies II or CSAT) for a total of 400 marks. Both papers are usually held on the same day in two sessions via offline mode. With the Preliminary exam approaching, revision and taking mock tests in an exam-like environment are of utmost importance. Revision does not imply going over the entire Prelims syllabus again, word for word. However, it literally means to re-see, improve, and reorganize. The more you revise, the more in-depth your preparations will become. Prelims Test Series is one of the best tools for revision. Taking practice tests for the preliminary exams will not only aid in self-evaluation but will also boost your preparations. A strong prelims test series can be a really powerful instrument that can make all the difference in how your preparations shape up in the end. Jatin Verma's IAS Academy, a premier coaching institute in the country offers one of the  best UPSC Prelims T

Tips to Choose the Right Optional Subject for MAINS UPSC Examination

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  The UPSC CSE Exam is conducted in three stages: Prelims, Mains and Interview. For the Mains Exam, the candidate is required to choose one optional subject and that subject can make a significant difference.   For UPSC aspirants, the decision to take an optional subject is a deeply ingrained situation. The majority of students are generally confused as to which optional subject to select for the UPSC Mains exam. According to the new syllabus, UPSC has decreased the number of optional topics for UPSC to one, making it more difficult to choose.   Out of the nine exams in the Mains, two papers i.e. Paper VI and Paper VII, are from the UPSC optional subject. The weightage of each of them is worth 250 marks so, the UPSC optional subject carries 500/1750 marks.   The following is a list of optional subjects: ●         Geography ●         Geology ●         History ●         Sociology ●         Polity and International Relations ●         Public Administration ●   

UPSC IAS Exam Pattern and IAS Toppers Guidance

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  The Union Public Service Commission, as the conducting authority, determines the UPSC Exam format. It is often regarded as India's most difficult exam. It got this reputation partially as a result of the fierce competition and partly as a result of the extensive UPSC Syllabus.    Aside from that, the UPSC CSE exam pattern is fairly intricate, and a normal examination cycle lasts approximately a year from the preliminary exam to the announcement of the final results.   The UPSC CSE exam is divided into three sections: 1.      Preliminary examination- consists of two objective-type papers (General Studies Paper I and General Studies Paper II, also known as the Civil Service Aptitude Test or CSAT) 2.      Main examination- consists of nine conventional (essay) type papers, two of which are qualifying 3.      Personality test (interview)   Candidates who pass the Prelims qualify for the Mains, and those who pass the Mains go to the interview stage, according to the

How to Face UPSC Interview

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  The UPSC Interview is the last and most important phase in the UPSC Civil Service Examination preparation process.   The interview or personality test is worth 275 points out of a total of 2075. This half-hour interview has the power to transform your life and turn your ambition of becoming a bureaucrat into a reality. It is only possible to pass the UPSC CSE Interview if the aspirants are well-prepared.   Here are some golden tips to ace your UPSC CSE interview:-   Self-Confidence: The amount of confidence and calmness displayed by a candidate in front of the Interview Board is critical to the success of the interview.   Comprehensive preparation: A comprehensive preparation on numerous issues of Current Affairs, optional subjects, college-level courses of study will allow the applicants to obtain sufficient confidence and composure.   Enroll for JV’s IAS UPSC Interview Guidance Programme : Mock Interview sessions: A sufficient number of mock interview sessions wi