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In short term, yes, there is a lot of confusion and talks relating to changes at Main Examination level and possibility of removal of Optional Subjects are keeping many candidates in state of perplexity. As you plan to appear in CSE 2014, you have sufficient time to prepare for Civil Service Examination. It is anticipated that some clarity relating to this issue should emerge soon as notification for CSE 2013 is less than 3 months away and hopefully before that UPSC may clear its stand on this issue. Till then, keep preparing for General Studies (Main Examination oriented) and read newspapers daily and cultivate habit of making self-notes and keep on revising these regularly.... Read More
For Civil Service Examination, it is always classroom coaching that helps you more in comparison to Postal/Correspondence courses. The flavour of the questions asked in Preliminary as well as Main Examination is such that requires clear understanding and conceptual clarity. The Postal/Correspondence courses provide content but, help you to a limited extent. Moreover, for updated information and contemporary developments, you need to make efforts. Whereas, in Cla...... Read More
As you plan to appear in CSE 2014, you have ample time for preparation and it is hope that soon we will hear something relating to proposed changes at Main Examination level. Till some clarity emerges on this front, the best strategy for preparation would be to continue with General Studies preparation (Main Examination oriented) and focus on current affairs preparation. Daily newspaper reading and making self-notes will help you to stay in touch with the contemporary developments and constant updating of notes will improve your writing-style, knowledge and awareness level.... Read More
Geography (Optional Subject – Main Examination) Suggested Book-List... Read More
Civil Service Examination is a tough competition and chances of success are very muted as about one thousand candidates ultimately taste the sweetness of success out of more than five lakh applicants. Moreover, it is only top 100 or so lucky ones who achieve the top ranks and get the service of their choice; among rest of the successful candidates, most of them try their luck again to get the most sought after post IAS/IFS. So, the suggestion coming to you is not bad a...... Read More
Civil Service Examination is a long-term planning and you are adopting the right strategy to commence preparation. NCERT Books and newspaper reading regularly will make a strong foundation with conceptual clarity and as you advance, you will find things interesting and your efforts will surely reflect in your end results. We are hearing about the proposed changes at Main Examination level and the related news flow also indicates soon we should hear something relating to this. B...... Read More
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As you have completed graduation, probably you are eyeing Civil Service Examination 2013. Hope you must have commenced your preparation relating to General Studies and Preliminary Examination related requirements. When it comes to selecting optional subjects, it is one of the important decisions and depends on many factors. Without knowing much about your background and other details, it would be difficult to suggest what suits you the best. Coming to subje...... Read More
Mechanical Engineering is not a very popular optional subject and a lot of candidates make cross domain shift and take some humanities/literature of languages subject. Have a look at the syllabus and previous years’ papers to understand the level of questions, examiner’s expectations and current trends. Check it for yourself; if you feel, it is manageable, you can always go on to pick Mechanical Engineering as one optional subject. After all, we have witnessed performance of candidates like Raveesh Gupta (AIR 16, CSE 2011) who went on to score very high marks in Mechanical Engineering to seal top ranks.... Read More
Looking at the shortlisted subjects and complete exam-plan, we suggest you to look at Political Science & International Relations and Law optional subjects. The reason for recommending the Political Science & International Relations and Law combination is interrelation among the ...... Read More
You are not alone who is thinking on these lines. The recent news-flow, ‘insider news’ and rumours relating to propose changes, removal of optional subjects etc has really created confusion and panic among many candidates. But, we will advice that you should not jump over any conclusion merely by looking at schedule of Civil Service Examination 2013 published recently or any related insider news. Don’t put off your study-plans just on expectation of any uncert...... Read More
Civil Service Examination preparation is a long term planning. You start with newspaper reading daily and learn to make self-notes. Go through the articles in Budding Civil Servant’s Zone relating to ... Read More
History is an all-time favourite optional subject and is one of the most popular optional subjects in Civil Service Examination. Based on some interrelation, Political Science & International Relations makes a better combination with History. Besides, it renders greater help in G...... Read More
As you are eyeing CSE 2013, you are little late in commencing preparation still, with serious efforts, you can manage your studies in the remaining time. Both Sociology and Geography are very good subjects and a lot of candidates appear in CSE with this combination and many go on to achieve success with high ranks.... Read More
It is better to concentrate on limited things that are manageable easily. General Studies and Sociology coaching classes would take a lot of your time and you will not be able to do justice if you are overload with lot of commitments. It is better to focus your attention towards Main Examination related requirements and for Preliminary...... Read More
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