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Focus Areas

• Quantitative aptitude speed and accuracy under time pressure.
• General awareness revision from the last 6-12 months before the exam.
• Tier-wise mock discipline instead of topic-only preparation.

Study Plan

1. 1Finish one full syllabus pass before attempting serious full-length mocks.
2. 2Review previous papers weekly and log repeat mistake types by section.
3. 3Keep one revision block every week only for formulas, current affairs, and weak topics.

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Focus Areas

• Arithmetic fundamentals and short tricks for section timing.
• Typing/skill-test preparation should start before the written exam result.
• Daily English and general awareness practice with short revision loops.

Study Plan

1. 1Keep one timed sectional test per subject every week.
2. 2Use previous-paper patterns to prioritize repeated arithmetic and reasoning themes.
3. 3Add a fixed typing practice block if the cycle includes a skill stage.

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Focus Areas

• Basic maths and reasoning consistency over difficult-trick hunting.
• Short daily current affairs revision instead of last-minute cramming.
• PET/PST awareness early if the post cycle includes physical standards.

Study Plan

1. 1Keep the first prep cycle simple: basics, sectional drills, then mocks.
2. 2Use solved papers to understand recurring easy-score areas.
3. 3Prepare identity and category documents early to avoid late-stage friction.

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Focus Areas

• Syllabus-first preparation instead of source accumulation.
• Answer writing and previous-year question analysis from the early stage.
• Separate current affairs revision from daily news consumption.

Study Plan

1. 1Build one stable source list and revise it repeatedly.
2. 2Use topic-wise previous-year questions to identify what UPSC actually asks.
3. 3Protect weekly time for essay and answer-writing practice before mains pressure starts.

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Focus Areas

• High-volume practice for speed in CBT-style sections.
• Separate prep for exam-city/admit-card stage logistics.
• General awareness revision with railway exam pattern familiarity.

Study Plan

1. 1Keep mock review time equal to mock-taking time.
2. 2Track zone-specific announcements if your cycle is board-sensitive.
3. 3Prepare travel and document logistics early once city intimation starts.

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Focus Areas

• Prelims speed and mains retention need separate preparation blocks.
• Descriptive and interview prep should start before mains results.
• Mock analysis matters more than raw mock count.

Study Plan

1. 1Split practice by exam stage instead of mixing all sections randomly.
2. 2Review score drop causes after every mock: accuracy, pacing, or weak topic.
3. 3Maintain short current-affairs revision notes for mains and interview carry-over.

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Focus Areas

• Prelims clearing strategy with strict time control.
• Mains-level current affairs and reasoning depth after prelims baseline is stable.
• Consistent mock review to improve accuracy under pressure.

Study Plan

1. 1Lock a small daily practice rhythm instead of irregular heavy sessions.
2. 2Use previous papers and memory-based questions to understand pattern drift.
3. 3Start mains reinforcement before prelims results if your prelims readiness is strong.