Complete all 6-12 ncert of gs subjects

Complete all subjects ncert such as history geography economy polity biology etc.

Ten things to study before upsc prelims 2026

Ncerts have become very crucial as it not only glimpse of the subjects but also strengthens your command on the subjects.

Lots of questions are directly being asked in prelims examination.

Ncert clears your concept very easily as i has been written a very simple english and in a simplified way.

Study all standard books in market

An aspirant should complete all standard books for the subjects which will boost your understanding and increase your marks.

Some standard books such as Polity by Lamikanth Geography by go leong history by Spectrum economics by Mrunal etc.

Standard books are irreplaceable as most questions are directly lifted from there.

Some books can be omitted and instead of them ncerts can only be the source.

Complete your current affairs of at least

An aspirant should complete studying current affairs of at least one year from any source.

There are lots of resources for current affairs such as News papers, current fairs magazines of various institutes like Vajiram and ravi vision ias unaacdemy , Drishti ias, udaan of only ias etc.

Atleast 40% questions are related with current affairs so it should be studied.

Revise c sat topics and prepare for comprehension

- C SAT topics consists of maths reasoning, comprehension, aptitude etc.

- Aspirants need to qualify this paper to clear prelims examination.

- Aspirants need to bring atlest 33% marks to qualify.

Study at least ten years pyq of gs and csat

Pyq is very much important for upsc cse as irt gives the required information of the the questions pattern and trend analysis.
Some questions are even asked from the pyq options and on the themes.

Make crisp notes of standard and ncert books

An aspirant should always try to make notes from the stand and next books so that revision could be easier.
Some toppers notes are also helpful for the easier revision before the exam.

Solve at least twenty full length mocks

Full length tests before the prelims is required for the better revision and understanding of concepts which also gives recalling boost for our mind.

do multiple brainstorming

Multiple brainstorming is required before prelims so that it would be easier to recall.

Make yourself adapt with the timing of prelims

Sleep timing should be synchronised with the prelims.
Tests should be solved on the same timing as on the date of exam from one month before prelims.

Revise multiple times

Revision is required multiple times before the exam so that solving questions would be easier.

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