Abhishek Chaudhary - Prelims Exam approach

Prelims Exam approach

Achieving success in Prelims 2025 requires a balanced approach of hard work and smart work. Follow this subject-wise plan in the given sequence. Use additional resources like the internet and YouTube for clarity on tough concepts. If you already have well-prepared notes, rely on them and skip the suggested sources.

Subject-Wise Preparation Plan

1 Polity: Study Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth.

2 Economy: Cover macroeconomics using NCERTs and supplement with Mrunal videos.

3 Geography: Focus on Class 11 NCERTs both ncerts (Physical Geography and India: Physical Environment).

4 Environment: Refer to PMFIAS Notes or Shankar IAS Environment.

5 Art & Culture: Study selectively from Nitin Singhania’s book, based on previous years' questions (PYQs).

6 Ancient & Medieval History: Use Class 11 and 12 NCERTs (Themes in Indian History).

7 Science & Technology: Cover selectively from Vision IAS’s PT365.

8 International Relations: Focus on PT365.

9 Schemes/Bodies/Summits: PT365 is sufficient.

10 Mapping: Watch YouTube compilations on both static and current-affairs-based mapping.

11 CSAT:

• Dedicate 2 hours daily to practicing PYQs.

• If your basics are weak, watch topic-wise SSC CGL videos on YouTube.

PYQ (Previous Year Questions) Approach

1 Regularly review PYQs to ensure you’re on the right track.

2 Solve PYQs subject-wise and create detailed solutions for frequent revision.

3 Solve PYQs year-wise to identify patterns, such as how incorrect options are framed or common combinations used.

4 Develop insights into UPSC’s peculiar question-setting techniques by analyzing PYQs.

Question Practice

• Aim to solve 3000–5000 questions from quizzes, test series, and mocks.

Final Tips

• Stay confident in your preparation.

• Remember, if the paper feels tough, it is equally challenging for everyone.

• Focus on consistent revision and smart techniques.

Approach Prelims with calmness and clarity—you’ve got this!