Prof. Subhasish Bandyopadhyay

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How to start UPSC Civil Services preparation from zero: a practical roadmap Yes, many candidates do. Keep a fixed schedule, cover the syllabus in phases and take regular tests so you know where you stand.
How to choose an optional subject for UPSC Mains Agree with the filters. Do not choose only by how many candidates take a subject. Choose the subject in which you can write good answers.
How to start UPSC Civil Services preparation from zero: a practical roadmap Well structured. One addition: study the previous year papers before you start reading. They show how UPSC frames questions, which helps...
How to prepare for the Civil Judge (Junior Division) exam after LLB Bare act reading is the foundation. Read the sections again and again with examples instead of only memorising them.
Which newspaper should I read for UPSC and how much time should it take? Good advice. The editorial page is useful mainly for learning how to structure an argument, which also helps in Mains answer writing.
How is State PSC preparation different from UPSC preparation? The overlap is real, but always check the latest syllabus of your state. Some states change their pattern from time to time.
How to study current affairs in 30 minutes a day Link each news item to a syllabus topic. That is how you remember it and use it in answers.
Common mistakes UPSC aspirants make in the first year Revision is the most neglected part. Plan revision at fixed intervals, for example after one week, one month and three months.
Which NCERT books are useful for competitive exams? Start with the books relevant to your exam syllabus. Then fill gaps from the other classes.
Which NCERT books are useful for competitive exams? Read the books for understanding, not only for facts. That is why they build a strong base.

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