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How to prepare for csat exams ,give some suggestions about csat books?

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CSAT is prlim. exam of UPSC conducted civil service exam.

I am giving you the sample paper and syllabus which is taken from the official site of upsc and it may help you to understanding the question pattern.

The CSAT exam consists of the preliminary examination & main exam with an interview.
The preliminary exam pattern consisted of-
1. Two objective type papers:
(i) one paper was based on the general studies
(ii) The other paper was based on the optional subjects that were in turn, chosen by the candidates.
The general studies paper was common, whereas the optional subject paper differs from candidate to candidate. This was complicating and little confusing and this was way too much complication for first level of the entrance exam, as there is main exam after the entrance exam, followed by the interview.
So it is advisable for you to get through knowledge about the general knowledge from various G.k books.Try to read the newspaper daily
The preparation of optional subject can be done under the guidance of some good expert with in a lesser time practice.

Many candidates weren’t aware of the Indian history, but would in turn score high marks in the preliminary examination, but without knowledge about the country, there is no use of getting appointed as the officers in the civil services cadres. And it is also said that both the papers in the CSAT would be bearing same weightage, when it is coming to marks allotment segment and also would be the same to all the aspiring candidates of the civil services examination.

You can get the model papers from-
http://csat.iupsc.com/sample-papers/

You can refer the following books as under-
1. General Studies Manual (GS Manual)
2. Tata McGraw Hill's (TMH) GS Manual for prelims.
3. Year Book
4. Book for Indian Polity
5. Student Atlas for Geography related questions

For getting more books visit to-
http://iaskracker.com/books-for-csat/

Previous year Exam Papers For Civil Service Aptitude Test

For preparations you need to Go according to the CSAT syllabus.Pattern Of CSAT paper contains Paper I and Paper II.

Paper I is compulsory Paper But you can Opt for any one out 25 papers For Paper II.(Optional Subject Paper)

Proper Schedule will make you strong for CSAT preparations.

Pracatice , Hard work & Determination will help you out.

Even Papers will help you so go through Previous Years papers but only after completing individual Study on Different topics under CSAT Syllabus.

Download Optional Subjects Papers Click here For 2009 And For 2010

For More Old Paper you need to go For Below Books.

1). Oswaal Chapter Wise Solutions of IAS General Studies (Preliminary Exams) Previous Years Solved Papers (Click here To get More Details (regarding Cost))

Or

2). Arihant IAS History (15 Years Previous Years Solved Papers) by Shiv Raj Singh(More Details)

If you wants to prepare for CSAT -2011 which will be conducted by upsc in the month of june this year then make a planning and time table of your studies. Civil service examination is one of the toughest and top most exam in india. It need an extensive and hard study. Start your study right now with strong determination and rocking will power. You must be enthusiastic and determinate about this exam,take it seriously. Do not waste your time unnecessarily. Accumulate all the informations about the world and the universe. Get up to date knowledge of general awareness and current affairs. Consult 3 to 4 IAS books written by eminent writers. Read fortnightly,monthly and yearly magazines like competition success review, pratiyogita darpan, wizard current affairs,india today,competition refresher,chronical etc. You can also join a reputed coaching institute where experts can teach you systematically and briefly. You will definitely crack the exam if you concentrate your study with high thinking and right mentality. I have attached a file below regarding CSAT syllabus, download it and prepare accordingly. Visit
WWW.UPSC.GOVT.IN
Good luck

Hello friend..

there is no particular method for preparation..

first of all is confidence regarding your examination..

your own unique style in preparation is necessary..

first of all have full knowledge regarding exam pattern and syllabus

as you stressed about CSAT

it is a new pattern no one has experience regarding the paper..

so it is somewhat difficult for the candidates who are appearing..

but as analyst i can expect the similar paper of gate aptitude or cat aptitude

question paper..

be confident in aptitude and quantitative papers

for model papers regarding this CSAT go through the following links

you'll get some model papers.

www.onestopias.com

www.upsc-portal.com

all the best

for your preparation.

~aditya~

CSAT is a newly introduced aptitude papers pattern,

it is inspired from the likes of cat GMAT examinations.

so i would suggest to take help of specialists

Like TIME/CL/IMS etc.

apart form that follow well established writers

like R.S. aggarwala, Arun sharma etc.

hii

to prepare for CSAT exams
For preparations you need to Go according to the CSAT syllabus.Pattern Of CSAT paper contains Paper I and Paper II.
Paper I is compulsory Paper But you can Opt for any one out 25 papers For Paper II.(Optional Subject Paper)
Proper Schedule will make you strong for CSAT preparations.
Pracatice , Hard work & Determination will help you out.
Even Papers will help you so go through Previous Years papers but only after completing individual Study on Different topics under CSAT Syllabus.
For More Old Paper you need to go For Below Books.
1). Oswaal Chapter Wise Solutions of IAS General Studies (Preliminary Exams) Previous Years Solved Papers
Or
2). Arihant IAS History (15 Years Previous Years Solved Papers) by Shiv Raj Singh
You can get the model papers from-
http://csat.iupsc.com/sample-papers/
You can refer the following books as under-
1. General Studies Manual (GS Manual)
2. Tata McGraw Hill's (TMH) GS Manual for prelims.
3. Year Book
4. Book for Indian Polity
5. Student Atlas for Geography related questions
For getting more books visit to-
http://iaskracker.com/books-for-csat


good luck

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Originally Posted by priyavel

How to prepare for csat exams ,give some suggestions about csat books?

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Material/Book Publisher Dispatch Date
General Studies (Paper I)
and Aptitude (Paper II) Pearson Education October 2011
General Studies (Paper I)
and Aptitude (Paper II) Tata McGraw Hill October 2011
India Year Book 2012 (Paper I) Government of India January 2012
Current Affairs (Paper I) Arihant January 2012
Practice Test Series (model tests)
(Paper I & Paper II) Digimedia January 2012
Printed study material covering both CSAT

Did someone purchased UPSCPORTAL's GS intergrated guidance and study material package??If yes..then plz provide some feedback about the quality of the material n is it enough for prelims or one has to study something else also??
Here is the link for d same: http://upscportal.com/civilservices/online-course/study-kit-for-ias-pre-gs-paper-1-2012

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which books to be referred for CSAT exam/ give tips for prepare it

which books to be referred for CSAT exam