IFS officer Ramesh Bishnoi shared 7 dos and don'ts for the aspirants set to appear in the upcoming UPSC Prelims 2024.
Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer Ramesh Bishnoi has shared some "do's and don'ts for last-month prep" of the UPSC prelims 2024 on X (formerly Twitter).
He is an alumnus of IIT and has passed the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Prelims five times in a row. His insightful advice and tips can be extremely helpful for aspirants looking to achieve their dreams and clear the exam this year.
He wrote, "Having cleared the UPSC CSE Prelims five times in a row, and the IFS cutoff four times, I've learned a thing or two about navigating this exam and tackle mammoth syllabus. With just a month left, here's a quick guide to do's and don'ts for last-month prep. (1/n)."
Having cleared the UPSC CSE Prelims five times in a row, and the IFS cutoff four times, I've learned a thing or two about navigating this exam and tackle mammoth syllabus. With just a month left, here's a quick guide🧵 to do's and don'ts for last-month prep. (1/n)
— Ramesh Bishnoi IFS (@bishnoirk_ifs)
His first tip is about resisting temptations and staying focused on the target. He wrote, "Resist the temptation buying of new study materials coming into market. Multiple revisions of what you've already covered will be far more effective. Read, Revise, Test is the ultimate mantra. (2/n)"
In the next piece of advice, he emphasizes the importance of testing your knowledge and constantly evaluating yourself. "Test, Test, Test. Take as many mock tests as possible. This is your chance to identify and eliminate mistakes before the actual exam. (3/n)"
Third advice reflects the importance of analyzing. He wrote, "Learn from Every Test. Analyze test solutions sincerely. Make online/offline notes of new useful information, key concepts, and especially your mistakes. This will be invaluable resource for last-minute revision and boost your confidence. I preferred making online notes. (4/n)"
He highlights the value of understanding quality over quantity. He wrote, "Quality over Quantity: Not everything in mock tests is equally relevant. Based on past papers, prioritize questions, information, and concepts that have a higher chance of appearing. Avoid wasting time on irrelevant details. (5/n)"
Bishnoi also encourages the aspirants to solve previous years' question papers and get accustomed to the pattern and types of questions. "PYQ’s are Gold: Analyse the previous 10 years' UPSC Prelims question papers. Many questions and concepts are repeated. By practicing PYQs (Previous Year Questions), you can significantly improve your score. (6/n)"
He also talked about the importance of understanding the core, he said, "A strong understanding of core subjects and concepts like Polity, Geography, and Economy will yield high returns on your invested time. With strong basics, you can easily tackle applied questions. (7\n)"
The last tip is about practicing from as many sources as possible to exposure to diverse papers. He wrote, "The UPSC loves surprises. Take All India mock tests from various coaching centers to get exposure to diverse question patterns. This will help you stay calm and composed on exam day, even if the format throws a surprise. (8/n)"
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