{"id":468,"date":"2022-09-08T13:16:23","date_gmt":"2022-09-08T13:16:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/?p=468"},"modified":"2022-09-08T13:33:53","modified_gmt":"2022-09-08T13:33:53","slug":"10-points-to-help-you-crack-gpsc-or-upsc-exam-in-first-attempt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/10-points-to-help-you-crack-gpsc-or-upsc-exam-in-first-attempt\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Points To Help You Crack UPSC or GPSC Exam in First Attempt"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Most candidates think about How to Crack UPSC in the first attempt as well as GPSC, It is a myth that nobody cracks UPSC in the first attempt. It\u2019s time for the official myth-busting about civil service examinations. You can crack the UPSC or GPSC in your first attempt.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/10-points-to-help-you-crack-gpsc-or-upsc-exam-in-first-attempt\/#Understand_Memorise_the_Syllabus\" >Understand &amp; Memorise the Syllabus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/10-points-to-help-you-crack-gpsc-or-upsc-exam-in-first-attempt\/#Stop_Looking_At_the_Curriculum_As_A_Whole_%E2%80%93_Divide_and_Conquer\" >Stop Looking At the Curriculum As A Whole \u2013 Divide and Conquer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/10-points-to-help-you-crack-gpsc-or-upsc-exam-in-first-attempt\/#Prepare_a_Smart_TimeTable_and_Follow\" >Prepare a Smart TimeTable and Follow<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/10-points-to-help-you-crack-gpsc-or-upsc-exam-in-first-attempt\/#Make_a_habit_of_Discussion\" >Make a habit of Discussion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/10-points-to-help-you-crack-gpsc-or-upsc-exam-in-first-attempt\/#Solve_Mock_Papers_Regularly\" >Solve Mock Papers Regularly<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/10-points-to-help-you-crack-gpsc-or-upsc-exam-in-first-attempt\/#Practice_Answer_Writing_Skills\" >Practice Answer Writing Skills<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/10-points-to-help-you-crack-gpsc-or-upsc-exam-in-first-attempt\/#Revision_Repeat_Revision\" >Revision Repeat Revision<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/10-points-to-help-you-crack-gpsc-or-upsc-exam-in-first-attempt\/#Read_Newspapers_Every_Day\" >Read Newspapers Every Day<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/10-points-to-help-you-crack-gpsc-or-upsc-exam-in-first-attempt\/#Start_Making_Your_Own_Notes\" >Start Making Your Own Notes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/10-points-to-help-you-crack-gpsc-or-upsc-exam-in-first-attempt\/#Maintain_a_Healthy_Diet_and_Regular_Sleep\" >Maintain a Healthy Diet and Regular Sleep<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>If you stop listening to the passersby and rumors, life will become anyway simple. Right? For whatever great you want to achieve, all you will need are- strong motivation and pure hard work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For any national-level competitive exams, early preparation is the key! Also, you should think of a structured study plan, timetable, and healthy ways for the mind and body. Considering all these factors together, your chances of securing positions in competitive exams become easier for you. Given here are 10 proven tips which will help you to crack UPSC in first attempt and also other competitive exams like GPSC, APSC etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understand_Memorise_the_Syllabus\"><\/span><strong>Understand &amp; Memorise the Syllabus<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The syllabus is vast, no doubt but again most of the content is what you have studied already in high school! Brush up your past knowledge to give your vision a kickstart. Begin with simply jotting down the entire syllabus into points and dividing them into sections according to your strengths and weaknesses, and then proceed with designing a study plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stop_Looking_At_the_Curriculum_As_A_Whole_%E2%80%93_Divide_and_Conquer\"><\/span><strong>Stop Looking At the Curriculum As A Whole \u2013 Divide and Conquer<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s take a quick look at the definition of \u2018Divide and Conquer\u2019; it means that you divide the whole long subject matter into manageable short parts and solve them one by one, instead of digging into them all at a time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prepare_a_Smart_TimeTable_and_Follow\"><\/span><strong>Prepare a Smart TimeTable and Follow<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Chart out a suitable timetable for yourself, and remember it should be a realistic one. Don\u2019t include long study hours. Instead, add on daily tasks or chapters subjectwise and prepare them well on time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Make_a_habit_of_Discussion\"><\/span><strong>Make a habit of Discussion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Discuss all important developments, concepts and topics that are important according to the exam\u2019s point of view, with your friends or close ones with similar interests. This is a tried and tested tip from the successful UPSC contenders. Good discussions will help you not only in Prelims and Mains but even in interviews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solve_Mock_Papers_Regularly\"><\/span><strong>Solve Mock Papers Regularly<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure you solve enough mock papers for both Prelims and Mains; this is a \u2018must do\u2019 practice of civil service exam preparations. If this is your first attempt, make sure to invest regular time in solving mock papers. Regular evaluations will help you keep track of your progress. You get to know your weaknesses and can work accordingly. This helps you keep yourself motivated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practice_Answer_Writing_Skills\"><\/span><strong>Practice Answer Writing Skills<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter how much you study for the exam, your skillful answer writing will give you the edge. Completing the paper on time is the most essential criterion for winning the race and it is critical. Evaluate yourself before UPSC examinations to write proper analytical answers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Revision_Repeat_Revision\"><\/span><strong>Revision Repeat Revision<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While making your study plan, make sure you have enough time for a minimum of two revisions. Both general studies, as well as the CSAT syllabus, should be reviewed twice \u2013 a week before the examination. Remember revision is the key to succeeding in this exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Read_Newspapers_Every_Day\"><\/span><strong>Read Newspapers Every Day<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As per the civil service preparation Bible (!), reading Newspapers every day acts as an integral step whole of your entire preparation process. Most of the IAS officers swear by newspaper reading as many questions of the examinations come directly from the newspapers. So you better indulge in newspaper reading for UPSC exams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Start_Making_Your_Own_Notes\"><\/span><strong>Start Making Your Own Notes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep a notebook handy and every time you read something new, including current affairs, or any new developments, just make your own note on that. At the time of the final revision, you can go through this notebook once instead of surfing all the study materials again and again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maintain_a_Healthy_Diet_and_Regular_Sleep\"><\/span><strong>Maintain a Healthy Diet and Regular Sleep<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Without maintaining good health you can never survive in this competitive exam environment. Tedious and long-hour study time can not hamper your overall health only if you eat and sleep well. Have your favorite food and enjoy your mealtime with family and friends. Relax and sleep for a minimum of 6-8 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following these steps, you can surely overcome the nervousness of appearing for the crack UPSC in the first attempt or any civil service examinations like APSC, GPSC, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For admission in regular courses of UPSC or GPSC in Ahmedabad, log on to <a href=\"https:\/\/borthakursiasacademy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color:#0176a8\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>www.borthakursiasacademy.com<\/strong><\/span><\/a> and visit their branch near GLS College, CG Road, or contact at <strong><span style=\"color:#a30089\" class=\"has-inline-color\">097249 96667<\/span><\/strong> to enquire about the courses available<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Most candidates think about How to Crack UPSC in the first attempt as well as GPSC, It is a myth that nobody cracks UPSC in the first attempt. It\u2019s time for the official myth-busting about civil service examinations. 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