UPSC Aspirant

How many of us want that magic wand to work and get us the desired result even before facing the exam or some short cut that will help us score higher. Unfortunately, nothing of this sort will happen but we can be a bit more careful and follow some strategies to maximize our scores to the best of our abilities. Well this is a list that every parent has been repeating to their kid since their class 5 exams, but, we want to reiterate the same so that you don't miss out on anything for your big day.   Here goes the list of seven steps to success: 1. Time is precious The exam requires you to answer 100 questions in Paper-I and 80 in Paper-II, in 2 hours each. Where questions in Paper-II might take time solving, Paper-I questions will require re-reading as options are very close to each other. So, make a time budget mentally as to how much time you want to give for each question and which section you want to approach first in Paper-II, Maths, English etc. Do not waste your time in...

The following statistical data gives an insight about the cut-off marks as well the topper's scores in both the Preliminary and the Main examinations for different subjects. This also mentally prepares budding aspirants and make them aware as to what is the score that they have to aim for in the qualifiers and Main examination in order to get a good ranking and also secure their position in the top segment. Note that the cut-off marks, topper's scores and the corresponding ranking of the candidates varies every year depending on the number of vacancies and the complexity of the examination during that particular year. You may visit the  http://upsc.gov.in  to get the final ranks of candidates and the services allotted to them. UPSC Preliminary Exam Cutoff Marks for the year 2010 and 2011 General Trend of Scores for Preliminary Examination, Main Examination and Interview (with negative marking) Cut-Off Marks for the Preliminary Examination (with negative marking) To...

Various resource and reference books for the changed GSsyllabus. In the changed pattern in History they have added world History, andworld geography also. It has become a must to read many important chapters ofSecond Administrative reforms commission Reports. MAINS GENERAL STUDIES PAPER - II (IndianHeritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society) TOPICS                                                                        BOOKS & JOURNALS 1.     Indianculture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature andArchitecture from ancient to modern times. References: Indian Culture...