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hello
right nw my m.b.a is going on bt with tht i wnt to start preparation for ips so how i make my start as i m n avrage student bt i wnt to do dis in an cost pls cn u guide me for dis.

Originally Posted by jaiminrpatel

hello
right nw my m.b.a is going on bt with tht i wnt to start preparation for ips so how i make my start as i m n avrage student bt i wnt to do dis in an cost pls cn u guide me for dis.

First of all, you need to be confident and stop tagging yourself as an average student. The civil service exam is one of the toughest exams conducted in India and to crack such exams, you got be the best. Being best doesn't means to have excellent academic records only. If you haven't been able to score huge percentage of marks in your previous exams, it means you haven't worked hard and that's it. Once you start working hard with full dedication and with positive approach, no one could stop you being among toppers.

Now, as far as the preparation is concerned, you need to be very good in certain areas, like general knowledge, current affairs, history, geography, english etc.

You should start your preparation by referring to previous years question papers of civil service exam. Try and cover the complete syllabus of every subjects prescribed for the civil service exam.

Go through daily newspaper thoroughly from the first page to the last to make yourself updated about the current affairs. Since you will be having a Essay paper in the mains, work hard on your writing skills and write one essay everyday on any topic.

Get yourself IGNOU study materials for the subjects you are preparing. IGNOU study material is suggested by experts because of its updates syllabus.

You may download previous year question papers from the official website of UPSC- the regulating body of civil service exam.