Author: Anand Prakash

Dear aspirant,

Prelims is over, and it’s time to gear up for Mains. And if you are scoring 90+ in UPSC Prelims 2021, you should start your Mains preparation immediately!

In UPSC 2020, Civilsdaily helped 80+ students secure ranks in the exam and 30 students of Civilsdaily secured ranks in the Top 100. The same team that helped aspirants become rankers last year is back again to help you.

Sukanya mam’ (Mains Program Head) and Birendra sir (Mains Program Coordinator) will be speaking with students at a FREE webinar to discuss the strategies for your Mains. This is what you’ll get in the webinar:

1. When to start practicing answers if you are appearing for Mains?
2. What to study and what not to study. Smart hacks to complete and revise your syllabus in minimum time.
3. Debunking myths associated with answer writing.
4. What are the best practices in answer-writing ?
5. Topper’s answer discussed and analysed live (Why did they score high marks).
6. X-factor required in your answers to score above 100 marks in GS.
7. Ideal strategy till Mains 2021.
8. How to distribute your time between GS and Optionals?
9. Importance of Structure and Presentation in getting high marks in UPSC GS mains.
10. Open Q&A session with Participants.

Date: 13/10/2021

Time: 7 p.m. onwards

If you have scored 90+ in Prelims this year, then this webinar is meant for you. Register now.

About Sukanya Rana:

Sukanya ma’am has firsthand experience of 4 mains and 2 interviews of UPSC. She has also appeared in the State PCS interview. Before she has worked as an officer in a public sector bank and now as a Mentor at Civilsdaily, she aims to guide future aspirants in finding success.

About Birendra Yadav:

Birendra Sir has been part of Mentoring team at Civilsdaily for more than 2 years now. He has a rich experience of guiding 200+ students. Presently, he is working as Mains Coordinator at Civilsdaily.

Dear aspirant,

Prelims is over, and it’s time to gear up for Mains. And if you are scoring 90+ in UPSC Prelims 2021, you should start your Mains preparation immediately!

In UPSC 2020, Civilsdaily helped 80+ students secure ranks in the exam and 30 students of Civilsdaily secured ranks in the Top 100. The same team that helped aspirants become rankers last year is back again to help you.

Sukanya mam’ (Mains Program Head) and Birendra sir (Mains Program Coordinator) will be speaking with students at a FREE webinar to discuss the strategies for your Mains. This is what you’ll get in the webinar:

1. When to start practicing answers if you are appearing for Mains?
2. What to study and what not to study. Smart hacks to complete and revise your syllabus in minimum time.
3. Debunking myths associated with answer writing.
4. What are the best practices in answer-writing ?
5. Topper’s answer discussed and analysed live (Why did they score high marks).
6. X-factor required in your answers to score above 100 marks in GS.
7. Ideal strategy till Mains 2021.
8. How to distribute your time between GS and Optionals?
9. Importance of Structure and Presentation in getting high marks in UPSC GS mains.
10. Open Q&A session with Participants.

Date: 13/10/2021

Time: 7 p.m. onwards

If you have scored 90+ in Prelims this year, then this webinar is meant for you. Register now.

About Sukanya Rana:

Sukanya ma’am has firsthand experience of 4 mains and 2 interviews of UPSC. She has also appeared in the State PCS interview. Before she has worked as an officer in a public sector bank and now as a Mentor at Civilsdaily, she aims to guide future aspirants in finding success.

About Birendra Yadav:

Birendra Sir has been part of Mentoring team at Civilsdaily for more than 2 years now. He has a rich experience of guiding 200+ students. Presently, he is working as Mains Coordinator at Civilsdaily.

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Dear aspirants,

October 10, 2021, is your D-day. We hope you are geared up for the exam. We wish you all the best for Prelims 2021, and we are here to tell you that we will be ready with you!

Join Sajal sir after your Prelims on the 10th for an absolutely free webinar. This is what Sajal sir will discuss:-

1. The difficulty level of Prelims 2021
2. What was the pattern of this year’s exam
3. Complete analysis of the Prelims paper
4. Detailed discussion on important points from the exam
5. And expected cutoff for this year

Sajal sir has been accurately predicting the cutoffs for the last three years with a margin of +/- 2 marks only. Join him in the webinar and get a complete understanding of this year’s Prelims after you have given the exam.

Hello aspirants, you can download Paper 1 (Set C) from the link given below.

Civilsdaily helped over 80 aspirants become Rankers in the UPSC exam 2020!

30 Civilsdaily students secured ranks in the top 100 (more than any other institute)!

Our results improved by 80% in just one year!

Now, we are launching another batch of Foundation 2022 using the same strategy and plan that got us this incredible result.

80 Students realized their dream of cracking the exam. YOU could be next!

So, what is Foundation 2022, and how will it help you?

1. It is a complete program for IAS 2022 which includes:
2. Master Classes -to ensure comprehensive coverage of all the portions of static syllabus along with an in-depth analysis.
3. Ultimate Assessment Program – to evaluate your level of preparation through various tests- Prelims, Mains, Essay, Samachar Manthan, Decimate Prelims.
4. A dedicated mentor to guide you through the maze of the UPSC exam.
5. Exclusive membership to Civilsdaily Community on Habitat.

What is Ultimate Assessment Program 2022

A mentor-guided assessment program to keep you on track at all times and bring in strategic interventions when and where required.

How are we going to approach UPSC IAS 2022?

Broadly, six factors determine your success in cracking this prestigious IAS exam.

The most important being understanding the expectations of UPSC. According to that planning and strategizing. Then Learning – Knowledge and information. Then Analyzing – making linkages, connections, etc. After that, Executing and utilizing information, and Constant course correction – because mistakes are inevitable, need to rectify them asap.

How will it help you?

Through our mentorship-driven and personalized approach, we’re hell-bent on simplifying things for you. Hence, we have come up with a plan that you will instantly connect with you and give you a vibe that yes you can do it!

1. Integrated Approach

Preparation for Prelims and Mains is harmonized. You study a subject, attempt prelims tests, and then attempt mains tests for the same. This leads to solid preparation.

Many institutes out there will not able to present an integrated approach. They offer separate timetables for prelims and mains confusing the students further. That’s not the case with us!

2. Priority-wise Coverage of subjects

We are starting with the most important subjects from the exam perspective first. These are very predictable + have a very high return on investment. They need to be mastered if one has to have a shot at the exam. Polity, Modern History, and Economics. The lower priority ones follow afterward.

3. Logical Division of Topics

Subjects have been divided into topics that logically fit together. Eg. for Polity we ask you to prepare in 2 parts – first, till Central Government and second, from State Government and beyond. This division is not ad-hoc and does not break the flow of your studies.

4. Base and Advanced Sources

We have divided the sources into 2 parts, Base Sources, and Advanced Sources. Base sources are those which you have to master. You should come to advanced sources only when you are thorough with the Base Sources.

All this is under the guidance of a dedicated mentor who will oversee your progress, help you strategize your preparation, plan it and make it measurable, help you analyze and evaluate your preparation; and introduce strategic interventions wherever and whenever required.

Here’s what students have to say about the program:

Do not wait, start on the right track. Civilsdaily has helped 80 aspirants become rankers. You can be next!

UPSC Prelims paper is designed to test your accuracy and your eye for detail. As an aspirant, your target is not to answer all the questions but accurately answer as many questions as possible. The analysis of the last 5 years of cutoffs reveals that answering 55-60 questions correctly is sufficient to qualify, so the primary objective of any aspirant should be to reach this number while minimizing the number of incorrect answers. 

Keep in mind that UPSC Prelims Paper 1 provides an ample amount of time for students to answer the questions. Accuracy, more than time management, is the skill required to crack this paper. And here is the simple 4-step process you can follow to clear Prelims 2021:

Step 1 – In the first step, go through the paper and answer all those questions whose answers you know with 100% certainty. These are the questions where you don’t even have to think twice for the correct answer. Most of these questions are direct in nature and take less than a minute to solve.

Step 2 – In this step, spot the questions which you can solve with a little bit of thought. These are often statement-based questions that you’ll have to analyze for a few extra seconds and then arrive at the solution. Keep in mind that you are absolutely sure of the answers to these questions before marking the answer. Step1 and Step 2, therefore, require you to answer questions where you don’t doubt your answers.

Before moving to step 3, count the number of questions you have attempted. Keep in mind that even with complete confidence in your answers, a few of them may be wrong. Suppose you have marked 55 answers that you are sure of, factor in at least 4-5 questions you may have gotten wrong. Move to step 3 with this calculation in mind.

Step 3 – In this step, you will need to take some time. Dig into your memory. Try elimination techniques to reduce the number of options. Then you’ll need to take an educated guess for the correct answer. 

Using the first three methods, most serious aspirants can solve 75-80 questions in a period of 90 minutes. More often than not, this is sufficient for you to score above the cutoff. But, if you feel low on confidence and believe that you may still need a few more questions, then move to the next step. Don’t worry, you’ll still have around 30 minutes remaining.

Step 4 – In this step, pick the questions where you can eliminate at least 1-2 options. You will have 2 remaining options but no certainty. This is a risky step and you’ll have to make sure that you do not attempt a lot of questions in this round. 

While this is the process of approaching the paper, there are a few additional elements that you’ll need to keep in mind:

1. Analyse the paper on-spot – Do not go to the examination hall with a predefined cutoff in your mind. After the first round of reading, you’ll have a fair idea of how difficult or easy the paper is in relation to the last few years. Target a cut-off based on this analysis. A target of 115-120, however, is the best to achieve.
2. Avoid silly mistakes – Read the questions correctly. UPSC often stumps students with tricky language. Make sure you understand the question perfectly before answering. Also, keep marking the answers in your question paper and the OMR sheet simultaneously. If you wait for the end of the exam to mark the OMR sheet, you may make mistakes due to the time rush and lose valuable marks.
3. Brush up on answering techniques – There are multiple answering techniques like elimination, extremity test, etc. that can be extremely helpful. For example, if an option presents you with an extreme point of view for a topic, that option is incorrect more often than not. A quick revision of these techniques with examples can help you make better educated guesses.
4. Rest – The most important thing of all is to rest before the exam. A couple of days before the exam won’t make a difference to your studies. Take this time to rest your mind and body. Relax yourself, eat well, sleep well, and go for the exam in a calm state of mind. You have done the hard work already, don’t let negative thoughts cloud your judgement now.

Remember – You can do it and you will do it, trust yourself!

All the best from our team at Civilsdaily!

We, at Civilsdaily, dedicate our work to our students, and we work hard every day to make sure our students get the best guidance and study material possible. Our efforts feel magical when our students succeed and share their views.

Jagrati Awasthi, AIR 2, had an interview with a television channel about her success. And in that interview, she recommended Civilsdaily for preparation. She said that the content on Civilsdaily is rich and high quality. It helped her prepare better for Mains and succeed!

You can watch the video here:

If you wish to speak directly with a personal mentor on Civilsdaily, just fill this form and the mentor will get back to you for a personalized discussion.

We, at Civilsdaily, dedicate our work to our students, and we work hard every day to make sure our students get the best guidance and study material possible. Our efforts feel magical when our students succeed and share their views.

Jagrati Awasthi, AIR 2, had an interview with a television channel about her success. And in that interview, she recommended Civilsdaily for preparation. She said that the content on Civilsdaily is rich and high quality. It helped her prepare better for Mains and succeed!

You can watch the video here:

If you wish to speak directly with one of our mentors on Civilsdaily, just fill this form and the mentor will get back to you for a personalized discussion.

Civilsdaily helped over 80 aspirants become Rankers in the UPSC exam 2020!

30 Civilsdaily students secured ranks in the top 100 (more than any other institute)!

Our results improved by 80% in just one year!

Now, we are launching another batch of Foundation 2022 using the same strategy and plan that got us this incredible result.

80 Students realized their dream of cracking the exam. YOU could be next!

So, what is Foundation 2022, and how will it help you?

1. It is a complete program for IAS 2022 which includes:
2. Master Classes -to ensure comprehensive coverage of all the portions of static syllabus along with an in-depth analysis.
3. Ultimate Assessment Program – to evaluate your level of preparation through various tests- Prelims, Mains, Essay, Samachar Manthan, Decimate Prelims.
4. A dedicated mentor to guide you through the maze of the UPSC exam.
5. Exclusive membership to Civilsdaily Community on Habitat.

What is Ultimate Assessment Program 2022

A mentor-guided assessment program to keep you on track at all times and bring in strategic interventions when and where required.

How are we going to approach UPSC IAS 2022?

Broadly, six factors determine your success in cracking this prestigious IAS exam.

The most important being understanding the expectations of UPSC. According to that planning and strategizing. Then Learning – Knowledge and information. Then Analyzing – making linkages, connections, etc. After that, Executing and utilizing information, and Constant course correction – because mistakes are inevitable, need to rectify them asap.

How will it help you?

Through our mentorship-driven and personalized approach, we’re hell-bent on simplifying things for you. Hence, we have come up with a plan that you will instantly connect with you and give you a vibe that yes you can do it!

1. Integrated Approach

Preparation for Prelims and Mains is harmonized. You study a subject, attempt prelims tests, and then attempt mains tests for the same. This leads to solid preparation.

Many institutes out there will not able to present an integrated approach. They offer separate timetables for prelims and mains confusing the students further. That’s not the case with us!

2. Priority-wise Coverage of subjects

We are starting with the most important subjects from the exam perspective first. These are very predictable + have a very high return on investment. They need to be mastered if one has to have a shot at the exam. Polity, Modern History, and Economics. The lower priority ones follow afterward.

3. Logical Division of Topics

Subjects have been divided into topics that logically fit together. Eg. for Polity we ask you to prepare in 2 parts – first, till Central Government and second, from State Government and beyond. This division is not ad-hoc and does not break the flow of your studies.

4. Base and Advanced Sources

We have divided the sources into 2 parts, Base Sources, and Advanced Sources. Base sources are those which you have to master. You should come to advanced sources only when you are thorough with the Base Sources.

All this is under the guidance of a dedicated mentor who will oversee your progress, help you strategize your preparation, plan it and make it measurable, help you analyze and evaluate your preparation; and introduce strategic interventions wherever and whenever required.

Here’s what students have to say about the program:

Do not wait, start on the right track. Civilsdaily has helped 80 aspirants become rankers. You can be next!

UPSC Results are out and I am very proud of working closely with more than 80 Rankers this year. 

One thing I can surely say is that Every Topper is different. There cannot be any 1 single perfect strategy for cracking this exam. Every Topper followed a unique strategy to crack the exam. But all of them had something in common. They avoided certain fundamental mistakes which made their journey smoother and easier.

Every Topper will tell their own Story and Strategy but that particular strategy might work for someone and may not work for someone else. Having closely worked with more than 200 rankers in the last 4 years, I have identified certain common qualities which are shown by almost every ranker I have worked with. These Qualities are not guaranteeing success but certainly, they would improve your chances of cracking the UPSC exam.

I will be conducting a webinar on Saturday 2nd October. Here are the things that you will learn after attending this webinar:

1. Mistakes that have been avoided by the toppers

2. Case Study of various toppers (How did they improve over time )

3. Thorough analysis of Toppers copy 

4. How to utilize the last 240 remaining for the 2022 exam effectively

5. When to begin your prelims preparation?

6. How much time needs to be spent on Optionals and Answer writing

7. Importance of Structure and Presentation in getting high marks in UPSC GS mains

8. Open Q&A session with Participants

Date – 2/10/2021 (Saturday)

Time – 7 p.m.

About Sajal Sir

He is the founder and Core Faculty at CD. An economics Post-Graduate, He had scored the highest marks in GS Mains in the 2017 UPSC exam, and under his guidance, more than 80 students cracked the UPSC exam in 2020.