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1. HOW TO PREPARE
FOR IAS

2. STAGES
 There are three stages
of the exam
 Prelims
 Mains
 Interview
 Each stage requires
different strategy

3. PRELIMS
 Stage 1
 Qualifying Exam only
 Strategy should be clearing the cutoffs
 CSAT paper can be helpful for urban candidates
to maximize their marks
 GS paper need widening of scope of knowledge of
the candidate

4. CONTD…….
 For current affairs read newspaper
regularly and practice from
http://www.snmiasacademy.com/content/online-test
 Time bound practice of CSAT paper is a
must to attain maximum marks
 Join a good test series for practice just
before the preliminary exam.

5. MAINS
 Stage 2 : Subjective exam
 As preliminary exam was to test the width of
knowledge of a candidate mains exam test the
depth of knowledge.
 Complete change in the perspective from prelims
 Step ahead from learning mode to analysis mode
 Candidate should apply the knowledge that

6. CONTD….
she acquires during course of
her preparation
 Writing practice is
quintessential
 A broad frame work of all the
current happenings should be
prepared so as to tackle the
questions in exam
 Students should keep a track
of word limit

7. OPTIONAL
 Choose an optional carefully as it can be
a difference between clearing and not
clearing the exam.
 Watch our for parameters such has
syllabus of the chosen subject,
candidates interest in the subject and
guidance that a candidate can get on the
subject.
 Chose among those optional subject
which …

8. CONTD…
can directly or indirectly help in
General Studies as well.
 Popular optional subjects are
Psychology, Public
Administration, Sociology,
Anthropology, Law, History,
Geography and Political Science.

9. INTERVIEW
 This is the only time candidates get to face the
interview panel
 Student should know about the board and its
members.
 Highlight your key strengths whether its hobbies or
some achievements during school/college time

10. CONTD…
 Be confident and honest while facing the board.
 Daily newspaper reading and a couple of mock
interviews would definitely help.