New to preparations

[Ishkee]

Hi all,

I am new to I am new to UPSC preparations.I am working with a software company so have to devote 10 hours daily to office.Can anybody guide me about the correct approach for basic(warm up) preparation for IAS.I read newspaper(Hinduatan times) daily and have read 11th standard NCERT books for history and Sociology.I have decided about History as 1st optional but I am still not clear about 2nd optional.I have decided to go through Sociology,PA and pchology NCERT books.Please tell me whether this is a correct approach.I intend to give exams in 2011.


Thanks and regards.

[pradeep R]

hi ishkee im pradeep persuing in final year Mtech........ i think its too far to take exam by 2011.... why cant you take by 2010..... regarding optionals im preparing for PA for prelims ,PA & sociology for mains............ its better to choose PA because you get good coaching & study materials for this optional............. best of luck

[Ishkee]

Hi,

I am opting for 2011 because I think it is very important for one to be ready before attempting the exam.I will not be able to prepare this year up to the mark.I one year I will atleast be familier with the ups and downs of the exam.

Also,as I mentioned I am employed it is not possible for me to go for coaching classes.
Can you suggest any books which I can read for PA as a start?
Is taking PA along with History a good combination?
Are coaching classes important for the preparations?

[sf13]

Ishkee,coaching classes are not essential at all...but it has to be your decision and your comfort level to decide whether you want classes or not.
And since you are working,it does not seem viable.In this case please please make sure that the subject you choose commands sufficient interest ,so that you are motivated all along your preparation.Also its not attending classes alone that works....you can try to get intouch with some good teachers at coaching centres( since you are in gurgaon) whom you can visit say once in a month.
Then by next year you may be in a better position to plan your last lap of preparation.
All the best!

[Ishkee]

Thanks a lot sf13.
This post will be of great help to me.
As a start I am reading Sociology book of NCERT 11th standard and plan to read PA and pchycology as well so that I will be able to decide upon the second optional.
can you suggest any optional amongst these which is u think is a better choice taking into consideration scoring in exams,guidance and material available?

How can I start studying for General Studies?