How much Time to Devote Exclusively for Prelims?

Each person needs a different amount of time to study. However, the top performers who made it in their first attempt have often acknowledged that they only gave it three months.

According to the feedback we’ve got from applicants who have passed this exam, 3 to 4 months should be more than enough time to succeed in the Civil Services Preliminary Exam.

• However, you will also need to consider your rate of study, your comprehension of the material, and your capacity to recall the information in both the general studies and optional subject papers.
• With all of these considerations in mind, it is advisable that you have read all relevant sections for prelims at least once before deciding to devote three months to actual Prelims preparation.
• The decision of how much time to allot for the preliminary exams will be based on the technique you used.
• If you have been studying for this exam since your undergraduate days, you have a better chance of having more time to devote to the prelims without worrying about the Mains portion of the exam.
• If you have done well in your studies over the past year, there is a greater chance that you are in a position to determine for yourself how much time you will need to pass the prelims portion of the exam.
• According to the feedback we've got from applicants who have passed this exam, 3 to 4 months should be more than enough time to succeed in the Civil Services Preliminary Exam.

What is the Importance of CSAT in Prelims? There are two 200-marks papers in the Civil Services Preliminary Exam (General Studies Paper I and General Studies Paper II). The questions will be of the objective, multiple-choice variety. The Prelims score will only be used to determine eligibility for the Main exam; it will not be used to determine final ranking. Regardless of how well you did on GS Paper 1, you must receive at least 66 out of 200 in CSAT (GS Paper 2) to pass the IAS Prelims. You might be misled if you believe that receiving 66 out of a possible 200 marks on the CSAT is not a huge concern. Many candidates, in our experience, become anxious after the exam. Therefore, prepare well for the CSAT paper. This will enhance chances of success in the prelims.