UPSC

Hi Katra,
UPSC preparation requires constant mentoring and guidance. Most of the coaching institutes follow a very generic approach where they cover syllabus through classes and notes. Most of the students are not aware of the requirements of the competition, changing trends and pattern. They should be facilitated to find their approach to crack every stage of the competition. The 50% of this competition is psychological where one's composure and mental equanimity actually helps to crack it in limited time frame. So, coaching institute can only guide you to an extent, but major hard work has to be done by you.
The coaching centers are famous according to different stages of examination: prelims, mains and interview. Though a lot of free material is available online, which can easily help you prepare for examination like Mrunal, Insight, etc. Some of the best coaching institutes are:
Vision IAS
Vajiram
ALS
Khan Study Group
Chanakya IAS Academy

1. Try to be creative. when you will write an essay or when you will answer descriptive question try to show your creativity. whatever you will write in the paper write intelligently.
2. Choose the subject for civil service main examination according to your stream of study. in which subject you have good knowledge choose only that subject. first read the syllabus of each paper then choose the paper according to your knowledge.
3. Do not be tensed at the time of examination. if the question is tough then it is tough for everyone. so you should not worry about you. whatever you will know just answer them.
4. Try to be prepare for English language paper. to do good in this paper you must have good knowledge in English. So, you must be prepare very well for the English subject.

Here are few revision tips that can indeed help students notch up success in the examination:
1. Revise at least twice before exam:
Map out your studies in a way so that adequate time is left for revision. It is equally important that no topic should be skipped while revising. Revise everything.
2. Basics have to be strong:
Having a strong command over the basics is better than just knowing the entire subject. Numerous questions are asked from subjects like current affairs, Indian history, Geography, Indian Polity, Ecology, Biodiversity and Environment, hence they should be prepared in detail.
3. Solve mock test papers:
Solving previous years' question papers zeroes out chances of errors in the examination and increases accuracy and speed. It provides the opportunity to get the hang of time management and have a clear idea of the paper. Accordingly, you can decide which section has to be attempted first.
4. Prepare notes:
Notes help to revise concepts quickly when a candidate wrestles with time; so, it is advisable to prepare notes especially on topics which are tough for you. Making notes help you remember things in a better way.
5. Get familiarise with syllabus:
Getting well attuned to the syllabus is the first step to set about systematic preparation. It provides the right direction to your preparation and helps you stave off covering irrelevant topics.
6. Selection of books:
Most of the candidates get perplexed referring to countless books available in the market. Make your basics strong with NCERT books and count on standard book to farther go through relevant topics.