i have been admitted into SMIT, Mechanical Engineering. In the next 4 years, i want to keep preparing for ias exam. There are no coaching centres in Sikkim. And i dont want to apply for a Distance Correspondence course. So what subjects should i simultaneously keep studying so that i successfully crack the ias exam at the end of my BTech?
Related UPSC Questions:
- Please rank the following IAS coaching centers of Hyderabad based on quality education?
- List the best IAS Coaching Centers in Kolkata?
- List of IAS coaching centers in Delhi? What is the fee per each subject?
- What is the best way for UPSC exams preparation? My home town is Cuttack, Odisha.
- Is it possible to crack IES exam after B.E (ECE)? Which subjects should I choose for IAS?
- Information about coaching centers in Jaipur for IAS exam. Do they provide quality teaching?
- Is it possible to clear IAS exam without coaching? If yes then how to start preparation for same? Which study material should I refer? Best source for GK. Also suggest optional subjects.
- What books should I follow for clearing IAS prelims? Should I go for coaching or will self study work?
- What is the procedure for applying to IAS exam? What are the optional subjects in IAS exams? Can I select Tamil Language to study/writing IAS exams in tamil medium? How much money should I spend to study for IAS exams?
- How many core & optional subjects do I need to study for prelims and mains? What are the required physical traits viz. height and weight for same? Do I need to take coaching for the exam?
Without any coaching is tough but not impossible.
You should keep reading news papers first.
Read India's struggle for independence by Bipin Chandra. If you are science graduate then you can start studying physics, chemistry, mathematics, geography and economics as well.
Read NCERT books. and practice on that. agriculture, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering etc. are optional subjects for the Mains exam.
Go through IAS planner, and magazine available on www.upscportal.com
All the best.
Dear Aspirant
To crack IAS in first attempt require meticulous planning and executing those plans into reality by hard-work.
As your mechanical engineering student so make a good command over different mechanical engineering subjects which will be taught to you semester by semester.For this you may visit UPSC official website (www.upsc.gov.in) and download syllabus and previous years question papers.After the semester is over study those subjects of your branch papers which are in UPSC syllabus and solve questions.In this way you can complete your optional paper of civil service examination.
Develop a habit of reading newspaper it will improve your English enhance your vocabulary and comprehension skills.Besides this it will keep you updated about current affairs.Read Pratigyogita Drapan also to be updated wit current affairs.Give some time for solving aptitude questions
All the best
Dear aspirant, to crack IAS exam without coaching is difficult but can be done. You must make a time table such that you can give equal time to all the subjects. You must work according to it as it proves out to be benificial at the time of the exam. You should read History,Geography and you must develope a habbit of reading newspaper daily for the current affairs and good vocabulary.
Reply With Quote