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First, we would like to inform you that the format for Main Examination has been changed and now, you need to pick only one optional subject. Coming to your query- Civil Services Examination is a tough competition and requires conceptual clarity and deep understanding to tackle it effectively. In such a situation, it is always prudent to keep that medium of writing examination with which you are comfortable and can express effectively. You can pick Marathi as medium of writing examination if you feel confident with it. ... Read More
The scheme for Main Examination has just been modified and now, you have to pick only ‘One’ optional subject from the list of optional subjects available. It is a strategic decision and require a little search and analysis and it is difficult to attach ‘the best’ tag with any optional subject. Each one of the optional subjects is good, scoring and almost all produce results. Your aptitudes and interest in the subject are the most important factors while...... Read More
Oh yes, there are a lot of topics in Preliminary as well as Main Examination syllabus that are common and when you prepare for Civil Services Examination with Main Examination orientation, you cover almost whole of Paper I syllabus for Preliminary Examination. For Paper II (Preliminary Examination) you need to learn some mathematical/reasoning/linguistic skills. You should practice more rather than studying extensively as this is pure mind-game where common sense and presence of mind are the most important tools. List of Books Paper I & II (Preliminary Examination)... Read More
In recent years, the craze for Literature of English Language has been on rise and many candidates have achieved success with Literature of English Language as an optional subject. We are sharing with you the books suggested by Ajay Prakash (AIR 9, CSE 2010) which should be of great help. Worldview Editions (Published by Bookland, Kamla Nagar) Norton Critical Editions Delhi University Open School/Correspondence Course Notes Wikipedia Sparknotes.com ... Read More
Your observation about Public Administration is absolutely correct and the recent CSE 2012 result does not paint a rosy picture for Public Administration candidates. On the other hand, the literature of languages continues to produce wonderful results and Literature of Hindi Language is the most popular among these. Follow the trend, Literature of Hindi Language is a better bet and in single optional subject regime, it should retain its glory.... Read More
For an effective preparation, you need to have wide knowledge base and conceptual clarity helps in tackling question papers confidently. To begin with, you should pick NCERT books for laying strong foundation that will help you as you advance with your study-plan.... Read More
As per new format for Civil Services (Main) Examination now, you need to pick only one optional subject and the significance of General Studies has enlarged. As you have enough time to prepare, first, you should look at General Studies related requirements. Let some fresh trends emerge as in only one optional subject regime that would give you a lot of fresh insights about optional subject selection.... Read More
For preparing Geography, there are many coaching institutes in Delhi rendering services. Anyone among Alternative Learning Service (ALS), Alok Ranjan IAS or Ensemble can be considered. For General Studies, almost all coaching institutes have raised there fee after new format for Main Examination has come in force. There may not be absolute 100 per cent addition in General Studies syllabus but, coaching fee has almost doubled. Many Coaching institutes of repute have devised strategies to cover the complete syllabus in limited period of time and they deliver what they commit. It is not the number of classes/hours spent on one topic; you should be concerned about the quality and how effectively they fulfil their obligation.... Read More
There is no such condition for minimum graduation marks for applying for Civil Services Examination.... Read More
As you are in final year of your engineering, there is no need to join any coaching institute right now. Most of the contemporary things you will read now would be stale when you actually decide to take the plunge. As you have just started the preparation, first understand the complete exam-plan and related requirements at each stage of the examination. With the recent changes, Civil Services Examination has entered in a new phase and for an effective preparation...... Read More
In the recent changes, there are certain changes that has come for Main Examination (written & Interview) but, absolutely no change in Preliminary Examination scheme. Preliminary Examination scheme was changed two years back with CSE 2011 and it continues to be same for CSE 2013. Also read: Preliminary Examination Prelims ...... Read More
As per the new pattern for Main Examination, you need to pick one optional subject. There is no restriction in picking any literature of language as optional subject and you can pick Literature of Hindi Language as optional if you wish so. UPSC issues Corrigendum Notice about certai...... Read More
A difficult question to answer and for last so many weeks we have been suggesting candidates not to look at these info. A lot of people are expecting very high cut-off keeping in mind the level of papers this time and candidate’s preparedness for encountering such papers. Again, based on answer keys from some coaching institutes, many candidates have formed opinion and based on vague ideas about the cut-off, information is being circulated. One should keep prepar...... Read More
It is nice to spot a determined youngster eyeing career in ‘Civil Services’. Your brilliance is being reflected in your result and you have to just remain on track. In current environment, you have so much information and awareness about this examination so; it does not matter if you don’t have anyone around. Just have a look at the success of Vandana (AIR 8, CSE 2012) to get ...... Read More
You should pick subject for graduation based on aptitude. As you wish to keep your graduation subject as your optional subject, all the shortlisted subjects are good and have strong relevance with the Civil Services Examination preparation. As such, among History and Geography, keeping in mind your future plans, History can be considered as an option. Still, we would suggest to take that subject which you like the most and are ready to go an extra mile when it comes to Civil Services Examination preparation. ... Read More
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