Scared of failing Prelims? Here's what you can do.

If you're scared of Preparing for UPSC CSE, always keep in mind that you only have control over your own actions. A simple 5 step programme to achieve your UPSC CSE dreams. Or for clearing any other exam for that matter. Step 1 - Know your WHY for doing UPSC preparation. You don't need to share this with anyone else, just know for yourself why you're doing this. Step 2 - Believe in yourself. Even if you're an average student when you start, don't plan on staying average. Believe that you can learn and grow. Step 3 - Plan your way to success. Two sub parts: plan backwards and figure what you need to do to succeed in UPSC Prelims. Step 4 - Focus on working on your targets everyday. That's the only way to keep away the demons of fear, uncertainty and doubt. With UPSC preparation, start small. Don't plan to study for 12 hours from tomorrow. You will be studying for long periods of time so start small and build consistency. Don't be worried if you're not able to study the 10 hours from day one. No one started a champion to begin with, but many a champions are trained. UPSC Civil Services Exam is one of the most prestigious exams in the country. Because of this, there is a lot of competition in this exam. Hence, your UPSC preparation should be strategic, informed and well planned. Your UPSC preparation should not be based on blind adherence to any program. Rather you should give a thought about how your are preparing. The best way to go forward is to study the blogs and tips given by previous year toppers about how to go about UPSC CSE, and then make your UPSC preparation strategy accordingly. Doing static subjects like polity, economy, environment, geography and history for your UPSC preparation is a solid bet to increase your chances of clearing this exam. But this must all be supplemented by current affairs for best effect. There's no shortcut to success. Do the work. Abhijeet Yadav AIR 653, CSE 2017