Shreyans Kumat Rank - 4, 2018

• Start of this preparation needs two things to act as a solid foundation – an overarching plan and a booklist/source list.

• Limit your sources which cover most of the syllabus and revise as much as possible.

• Apart from the test series, I had put extreme emphasis on the analysis of Past 5-years UPSC papers manually.

• Structuring the process of mock-Prelims played a crucial role for me. I used to take time-bound tests in the morning (timings similar to UPSC). It helped in setting the bio-clock and achieves maximum concentration during tests.

• Along with tests, parallel repeated revision of the notes and current affairs helped in gaining confidence.

• Do not take CSAT lightly (even if you are an engineer/science student). Practice 2-3 last year papers in the time limit to be sure about crossing the cutoff.

• While attempting any particular question, keep an open mind to form linkages and eliminate options.