UPSC CSE 2024: IAS Kritika Mishra Shares Tips To Prepare For Exam In 90 Days

Clearing the Union Public Civil Service Commission (UPSC) is a dream of many. Every year, lakhs of students appear for the civil service examination. Out of these, only a few succeed. This year, the UPSC Prelims is slated for May 26. Students can find the schedule and other important information for the UPSC Civil Services Exam 2024 on upsc.gov.in.

IAS Kritika Mishra, hailing from Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, achieved the 66th rank in the UPSC Exam 2022. Additionally, she secured a place among the UPSC Hindi Medium Toppers. Known for her active presence on social media, IAS Kritika often shares valuable tips with UPSC aspirants to help them crack the exam. She has shared insights on how to prepare for the UPSC 2024 exam in just 90 days. Here are some of her tips:

It is imperative to develop a strategy for the UPSC exam. Start by analysing previous years’ questions (PYQs). This helps candidates understand the exam pattern and study topics accordingly.

Regularly revise fundamental books like Laxmikant or NCERT as they have answers to most of the questions.

Newspapers are regarded as the most reliable source for staying informed about current affairs. Other than this, magazines are also referred for current affairs.

Firstly, understand the question thoroughly. Particularly in General Studies, one can use logical reasoning to find the correct answer.

Begin by taking mock tests. After completing a mock test, it’s essential to review its solutions thoroughly. Allocate 2-3 rounds of time for this.

Don’t wait until the last minute to prepare for CSAT. Instead, include it in your regular general studies.

Remaining positive is crucial throughout the entire UPSC journey. Sometimes, it may feel overwhelming, and you might feel down. Push negative thoughts aside and keep working hard.

The UPSC Prelims exam is the first stage of the UPSC Civil Service Exam. The application process will run from February 14 to March 5. The deadline for submitting applications is March 5 at 6 PM. Meanwhile, the UPSC Mains 2024 exam will start on September 20.