{"id":9501,"date":"2017-03-23T12:56:03","date_gmt":"2017-03-23T12:56:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=9501"},"modified":"2017-03-23T13:31:25","modified_gmt":"2017-03-23T13:31:25","slug":"crack-upsc-civil-services-exam-without-coaching-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/crack-upsc-civil-services-exam-without-coaching-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Self-Study Guide to Crack UPSC CSE"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Can you clear UPSC Civil Services Exam (UPSC CSE) without going to a coaching institute?<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The short answer, is yes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em>The long answer:<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Being able to clear <strong>UPSC CSE<\/strong> without joining any coaching institute, depends on a person\u2019s will to work hard. This is an age where information is available in plenty for free, hence one can say with assurance that it is possible to clear the <strong>UPSC CSE<\/strong> without coaching if the person is <em>hardworking, dedicated and organized<\/em>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>So, why do people choose coaching classes?<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Following are some of the reasons why people choose to go for coaching:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Need a mentor for proper guidance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Completely clueless about the whole exam preparation procedure.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Inability to analyze previous year question papers and devise a study strategy on their own.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Have very less time left for preparation and are overwhelmed by the vast syllabus.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Little or no knowledge about the optional subject they plan to take up for the Main exam.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Inability to find the right resources for preparation or having zero or limited access to study material.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">It goes without saying, that a book cannot replace a mentor. A good coaching center takes half the burden off their students\u2019 shoulders and provide good guidance. However, it is important that you keep the following in mind before narrowing down on a coaching center:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The coaching center shouldn\u2019t be stagnant, i.e. the mentors in the coaching center need to be updated with the latest developments in <strong>UPSC CSE exams<\/strong>. UPSC is a dynamic exam. Therefore, the mentors must be willing to adapt the changes and modify their teaching methods accordingly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Coaching centers also cost a lot of money, so if you can put in the hard work on your own, you can ace the exam without spending any extra bucks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>Here\u2019s how you can prepare for UPSC CSE without coaching<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">If you\u2019re planning on preparing for <strong>UPSC CSE<\/strong> on your own, remember one thing: <em>There is no shortcut to hard work<\/em>. It\u2019s important that you keep yourself motivated throughout the preparation process and stay consistent. Remind yourself often why you chose to take up the <strong>Civil Services Examination<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Having said that, below, we are providing a framework you can use as a guideline to devise your own preparation strategy:<\/span><\/p>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #666699;\"><strong><u>Do your research about the Exam<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/h6>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Before you begin, go through the Official Exam Notification. The exam notification gives you a brief about the exam, and contains all the details about the exam.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Check for the eligibility (age, qualification, etc.), make a note of the exam dates, selection process, exam pattern, and the syllabus.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #666699;\"><strong><u>Gather the required study material<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/h6>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Going through the exam syllabus will give you a brief idea about the kind of resources\/study material you will need for your preparation. <strong>Keep your sources minimal<\/strong> and follow the best sources available.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Follow Government websites like, <em>Income Tax Department, Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of External Affairs<\/em>, etc. for authentic information. These websites are periodically updated with the latest information and annual reports. Gather and analyze <strong>previous year UPSC CSE Exam question papers<\/strong> (at least last 7 years).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Here\u2019s a comprehensive list of resources you can use for your preparation: <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/2017\/03\/21\/upsc-cse-civil-services-exam-preparation-best-resources-books-magazines-apps-ncert\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Best Resources for UPSC CSE Exam Preparation<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #666699;\"><strong><u>Make a time table &amp; set goals<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/h6>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Go through the <strong>UPSC CSE exam syllabus<\/strong>. Your main goal is to cover the syllabus; set sub-goals to achieve the main goal. Divide the syllabus into topics and assign time for each topic (treat these as your sub-goals), as per the time left for your preparation. Make sure the time table covers the entire syllabus and leaves some time for revision.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Stick to this plan and follow it religiously<\/strong> for the rest of your preparation period.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #666699;\"><strong><u>Keep yourself up to date with current affairs<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/h6>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">It\u2019s highly important that you make a habit of reading a newspaper every day (preferably <strong>The Hindu<\/strong>). Current affairs are a significant part of UPSC CSE. You should prefer newspapers over online websites due to accuracy issues. If you want, then choose only very reliable and proven websites for current affairs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">But it\u2019s not enough to merely read newspapers and remember facts, it\u2019s equally important to analyze the information and have an opinion about it. While UPSC is concerned about your knowledge of the facts, it is equally concerned about your opinions on them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Read: <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/2017\/03\/15\/how-to-read-newspaper-effectively-for-upsc-cse-exam\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>How To Effectively Read A Newspaper For UPSC CSE Exams<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #666699;\"><strong><u>Practice mocks and measure performance regularly<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/h6>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">It\u2019s important that you track your improvement and test your performance periodically.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">It doesn\u2019t make sense to merely study and leave it at that. You must test yourself to determine your speed and accuracy and identify your weak areas. You can do these by taking the <strong>UPSC CSE Mock Tests<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Mock Tests provide insightful feedback<\/strong> on your performance, your all-India ranking and speed and accuracy. You can use this feedback, to improvise your weak areas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Click here to take a <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ias\/?ref=blog\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>FREE UPSC (IAS) Mock Test<\/strong><\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #666699;\"><strong><u>Avoid too many distractions<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/h6>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Try to reduce your distractions so that you channel 95% of your attention towards your preparation. Social outings and hobbies are needed but majority of your attention needs to be on the exam. The <strong>UPSC CSE syllabus<\/strong> is vast and it is important that you dedicate yourself to it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #666699;\"><strong><u>Talk to your peers<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/h6>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">When you\u2019re preparing for the exam on your own, there is a chance you will miss out on something important. To avoid this, it is important that you network with your peers regularly. Networking will give you an <em>opportunity to exchange ideas, insights and preparation tips<\/em> with your peers; it will also help you reach out to people when you have doubts, and make you feel less lonely, thereby aiding your preparation. It helps you exchange your success, struggles and common problems and you will find encouraging words for motivation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #666699;\"><strong><u>Don\u2019t forget to relax!<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/h6>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">While it is important to study at least for 6-8 hours every day, it is equally important that you make sure you are getting sufficient sleep and are well-rested. UPSC exam preparation can take months, so it\u2019s very important that you don\u2019t over exhaust yourself and neglect your physical and mental well-being.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Thus, we conclude saying, it <em>is<\/em> possible to prepare for <strong>UPSC CSE Exam<\/strong> without any formal coaching, provided you\u2019re efficient, dedicated to self-study, and hard working.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">All the best.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Can you clear UPSC Civil Services Exam (UPSC CSE) without going to a coaching institute? 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