The UPSC Civil Services Examination is one of the most prestigious exams in India with lakhs of aspirants striving to find a place in the final merit list each year. The exam is conducted in three stages – Prelims, Mains, and Personality Test. The Prelims exam consists of two papers- General Studies (GS) and Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT). This…
Like marathon runners who enhance their endurance through regular training, UPSC Prelims aspirants also develop their knowledge base and exam proficiency by consistently engaging in mock tests. Each session of mock testing bolsters mental endurance and the capacity to maintain concentration during the final phase of prelims exam preparation. This practice is essential for building the resilience and strategic thinking…
The UPSC Preliminary examination consisting of two papers: General Studies (GS) and the Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT), is designed to assess aspirants on their general awareness, problem solving skills, analytical abilities, critical thinking, and other abilities required to succeed as Civil Servants. With almost 75 days to go before the UPSC Prelims 2024 examination, it becomes essential that a…
In the quest for a sense of purpose, diverse career opportunities, leadership, respect, prestige, and working for a cause larger than oneself, many working professionals aspire to join civil services. While other jobs might seem more suitable, remunerative or convenient, the UPSC civil services allow one to pursue a career with a sense of purpose and turn this endeavor into…
As India proudly hosts the G-20 Summit in September the leaders of the world’s largest economies will assemble and develop the global agenda for the upcoming year. Behind each of the decisions being taken at this Summit, there are Civil Servants who are providing critical inputs and making decisions that would shape the lives of people not only in India…
The Civil Services Preliminary Examination, is one of the most prestigious and competitive exams in India. This year, the Prelims exam is scheduled for 28th May 2023, and aspirants across the country are getting ready to take the first step towards realizing their dream of joining the Indian Civil Services and serving the nation. Preparing for the UPSC Prelims can…
VisionIAS, a premier research and training organization, conducted the 2nd test of its annual nationwide test series, Abhyaas, on 23rd April. The Abhyaas Tests are designed to mimic the UPSC Prelims exam experience for students. They are administered in two shifts morning and afternoon (GS & CSAT paper) in more than 170 centers across the country in the offline mode.…
On 2nd April 2023, more than 26000 students across the country converged in over 170 cities ranging from Leh to Kanyakumari and Jamnagar to Kohima to participate in the annual VisionIAS’s Abhyaas Prelims Test Series. The students put their knowledge, abilities, and efforts to evaluate their preparedness for the upcoming UPSC Civil Services Prelims Examination scheduled on 28th May 2023.…
With two months to go, the most crucial time of preparation has begun for the students appearing in Prelims-2023. Students, who can make the most out of this time period, are most likely to succeed in the Prelims exam. Revision is the most time and energy-consuming task performed by student’s right before the examination. The traditional revision techniques of re-reading,…
The UPSC Prelims examination is one of the most challenging exams in the country. Success in this exam requires careful planning, diligence, and dedication. One of the most essential tools of effective Prelims preparation is Mock Tests and Post Test Analysis. Aristotle’s dictum, “We become what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit,” becomes prophetic…