There have been so many industries and sectors around the world that have been on a constant growth pedestal; however, out of those, a few industries and realms always garner more attention and buzz for all the right reasons and also develop more intrigue and enthusiasm in individuals to become a part of it. These industries also excite individuals, especially youngsters, because they provide umpteen opportunities to build and create successful careers for themselves.
One among those several industries is the administrative world, where more and more people are now on the run to become IAS officers. So many young talented beings work hard every year to gain a seat in a college or institute of their choice, but not all go ahead in doing so. However, a few institutes have been established with the sole aim to help students do that and thus have become sought-after names in the industry like Pragnya Group of IAS Institutions, which is under the leadership of Chairman and Managing Director, Theja Swaroop Prathapaneni turning the dreams of IAS aspirants into reality.
We have noticed an upward trend in IAS Coaching in Hyderabad and IAS Coaching in Bangalore. More and more students have placed their bets in these cities to create a flourishing career for themselves as IAS officers. It is hard known fact that clearing IAS is no walk in the park even for the most brilliant minds, it may even take most of these students several attempts to clear, but experts are of the opinion that when students get in touch with the right academies and institutes and learn under the expert guidance of industry professionals and coaches, their road of success becomes much easier and clear.
With skilled guidance, a robust IAS curriculum, and winning teaching techniques and strategies, some of the best IAS coaching institutes in India can help students become efficient government officials.
IAS aspirants need to understand how to prepare their minds to crack the IAS exams and get to their next level of success. The prerequisite is discipline and the will to go under the grind each day and work consistently towards one's goals in the process.
- Pick multiple sources: It is always advised to never rely on only one text source; that way, students will only end up having a limited source of knowledge. It is recommended to depend on multiple such sources that help them broaden their mindsets. The preparation for the Prelims is quite extensive, and in such cases, students must choose smart studying, where they can keep one book as their base for highlighting the important points while looking for different books and notes for gathering all those important points and information.
- Pay attention to time and resource management: For helping aspirants in IAS, there have emerged enormous sources, books, and resources, but all do not lead them towards the knowledge they seek to crack the exams. Hence, it is essential for students to act smart here and pay attention to time and resource management, which is possible by picking the right books, notes, and resources and anything that they think will work the best. This will allow them to get ahead in a focused manner.
- Create a realistic schedule: Only preparing a schedule, which later can be tweaked or changed, is not a schedule one must rely on. Students need to keep in mind that preparing for the IAS and cracking those exams is not something that can happen overnight. Individuals need to create a realistic schedule that they can trust and follow and, most importantly, stick to. People need to complete tasks as designed for the day and do not delay them for the next day as this will then continue getting delayed, not helping them eventually in any way.
- Choose the right friends: It is essential for individuals to surround themselves with people who support and encourage them in their journey. Having the right set of friends or family members can help students gain the right dose of motivation and support always, which goes a long way for them in their journey.
- Honesty is the best policy: Preparing for UPSC is something a few attempt to clear for years; hence, it is advised to stay real and, most importantly, honest in one's preparations. It is essential to do this for themselves as that will keep them motivated to give their best.
Planning the timetable for IAS preparation.
- 5:00 AM: Rise and shine.
- 5:15 AM to 6:15 AM: Any physical activity to improve the brain's blood flow, increase alertness, and relax the mind and body.
- 6:15 AM to 6:30 AM: Bath.
- 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM: Revision of what one learned the previous day, which helps build continuity for topics and strengthens one's knowledge.
- 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM: Breakfast with reading newspaper. This will allow them to be up-to-date with knowledge while having the day's most important meal.
- 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM: Study session 1. Students can devote this time to the toughest subjects and topics as in the mornings; the brain is at its full potential.
- 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM: Short break to refresh one's mind.
- 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM: Study session 2, for covering topics and subjects of the day as planned.
- 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM: Lunch. Picking items that are rich in proteins will give more energy to get going through the day.
- 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM: Study session 3, for studying topics that must be understood well and may require maximum time.
- 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM: Short break for refreshing the mind.
- 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM: Skill and personality development, where students can meet their study group and indulge in debates and group discussions to learn different opinions and improve interpersonal communication skills.
- 5:30 PM to 6:15 PM: Physical activity, which can include running, jogging, etc., for keeping the body active.
- 6:15 PM to 6:30 PM: Bath.
- 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM: Study session 4, where students can choose light subjects that would cause much stress.
- 8:30 PM to 9:00 PM: Dinner. One must keep it light and avoid carbs.
- 9:00 to 10:00 PM: English news and primetime panel discussions for in-depth knowledge and insights on top news.
- 10:00 PM to 10:30 PM: Reading news and preparing notes to gain more relevant and latest news information.
- 10:30 PM: Bedtime.
Time management plays a huge role in preparing for IAS, says the team at Pragnya Group of IAS Institutions and hence utmost importance must be given to the same, but it can also be modified as per every student's goals and aspirations for making it big in their career.