IIT Bombay alumnus, now IFS officer, shares do’s and don’ts ahead of UPSC Prelims 2024: 7 key points | Trending

With just a month left in the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Prelims 2024 exam, Indian Forest Services (IFS) officer Ramesh Bishnoi shared some “do’s and don’ts for aspirants for last-month prep”. Bishnoi’s tips can be helpful for aspirants as he has cleared UPSC CSE Prelims five times in a row and has achieved the IFS cut-off four times. IFS officer Ramesh Bishnoi is an alumnus of IIT Bombay. (X/@bishnoirk_ifs) “I’ve learned a thing or two about navigating this exam and tackling mammoth syllabus,” wrote Bishnoi as he shared a few tips for UPSC aspirants. Unlock exclusive access to the latest news on India’s general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! Download Now! Read, Revise, Test: The ultimate mantraHe advised the candidates to refrain from buying “new study materials” during the last month and instead keep on revising the syllabus that one had already covered. Test, Test, TestThe IFS officer recommended taking as many “mock tests as possible” to “identify and eliminate the makes” before sitting in the coveted exam. He also suggested that one should “analyse” and “learn” from the test. Take notes“Make online/offline notes of new useful information, key concepts, and especially your makes. This will be an invaluable resource for last-minute revision and boost your confidence,” said the IIT Bombay alumnus while sharing that he preferred taking notes online. Quality over quantityBishnoi shared that “everything in mock tests” is not “relevant” and that one should avoid investing time in “irrelevant details”. He suggested, “Based on past papers, prioritise questions, information, and concepts that have a higher chance of appearing.” Previous years’ questions are gold“Analyse the previous 10 years’ UPSC Prelims question papers. Many questions and concepts are repeated. practising PYQs (Previous Year Questions), you can significantly improve your score,” he said. High understanding of Polity, Geography and EconomyThe IIT Bombay alumnus advised UPSC aspirants to strengthen their understanding of Polity, Geography and Economy. This, in his words, will “yield high returns on invested time” and help “tackle applied questions” easily. “UPSC loves surprises”: BishnoiThe IFS officer concluded his post saying that “UPSC loves surprises”. He added, “Take All India mock tests from various coaching centres to get exposure to diverse question patterns. This will help you stay calm and composed on exam day, even if the format throws a surprise.” The UPSC civil services exam is conducted in three stages: prelims, mains, and the interview. The preliminary exam is scheduled for June 16 this year, and UPSC Mains 2024 will be conducted from September 20 onwards. Catch every big hit, every wicket with Crick-it, a one stop destination for Live Scores, Match Stats, Quizzes, Polls & much more. Explore now! : The Big Picture’, a fresh segment in HT’s talk show ‘The Interview with Kumkum Chadha’, where leaders across the political spectrum discuss the upcoming general elections. Watch Now! Get Latest Updates on Trending News Viral News, Video, Photos and Weather Updates of India and around the world