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<\/a>No. You don\u2019t need to know everything under the Sun to clear this exam. That\u2019s the first thing to get into your head. There is a prescribed syllabus by UPSC for the three stages of this 1-year long exam, ie Prelims, Mains and Interview. A good understanding of UPSC syllabus and exam pattern is the first step for all freshers. Also, understand the Eligibility criteria for writing UPSC CSE exam. If you still have questions in your mind, just go through our article \u2018frequently asked questions on IAS exam preparation<\/a>\u2018.<\/span><\/p>\n Everyone will agree that without investing in some books, one cannot clear IAS exam. That\u2019s right. The syllabus is vast, the aspirant should develop the habit of reading. To start with, we recommend buying some useful books (like Indian Polity by Laxmikanth<\/a>) in addition to all the NCERT books. List of essential books for IAS preparation is compiled<\/a> in this website, taking inputs from many toppers. Links are also provided to\u00a0buy online at discounted prices. Order a few basic books on the list today itself, so that you will feel that you are into it. Also, make newspaper reading a habit.<\/span><\/p>\n Yes; there is such thing as a free lunch. We call it free online study materials from knowledgekart\u2122. We write articles regularly on many topics \u2013 basically on those which aspirants find it tough to find the right materials. We publish study materials for every subject in Prelims and Mains like History, Geography, Economics, Polity, Current Affairs etc and ensure that the contents help in\u00a0quick learning. Our readers are free to print the online materials in PDF form or even in paper form, except for commercial circulation. If you wish to extend your exam preparation from laptop to mobiles and tablets, download for free the Knowledgekart mobile app which has been receiving a huge response from our users. <\/span><\/p>\n Requirements for each stage of the UPSC exam, ie Prelims, Mains and Interview are different. But there are many things in common too. Hence, Knowledgekart IAS.com throughout this website follows Prelims-cum-Mains Integrated approach, which is a fast and smooth approach to clear IAS. You may read our guidance articles for Prelims, Mains, and Interviews. Always get inspiration and right guidance from the topper\u2019s interviews published on the website.<\/p>\n You can learn and compete with thousands of aspirants across India by attempting our full length timed online mock test series with negative marking for UPSC Prelims. Always keep in touch with\u00a0UPSC previous year question papers so that you won\u2019t read wild things, and stay focused.<\/p>\n As you may know, only when tested in an exam atmosphere with negative marking, you can improve the ability to deliver in the actual exam hall. Try for free the UPSC Prelims online mock exams by Knowledgekart IAS \u2013 in the new innovative platform which integrates learning with test-taking.\u00a0You would be surprised to find\u00a0how fast you can learn!<\/p>\n We are not against any classroom IAS Coaching centres<\/a>. There are\u00a0many good, reputed centres, but at the same time, there are many others\u00a0which don\u2019t provide any service\u00a0even after charging lakhs of rupees as fees from the candidates. The \u2018bad guys\u2019 often misguide with advertisements and out-dated notes. Understand that the very need of attending a coaching institute, if any, is for right guidance, and not knowledge. In this online age, knowledge is available at mouse-click. If you are misguided in this highly competitive exam, you are ruined! So reduce your dependency on spoon-feeding by coaching institutes and build your analytical abilities. And for right UPSC exam guidance, you can always refer the unedited interviews by toppers in websites like Knowledgekart.in<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Well, why don\u2019t do get your feet wet? You have nothing to lose. But you will be a totally different person, well aware of our nation and things around you once you step in. Don\u2019t worry about your age, financial background, lack of time or any other usual excuses. You are never late. Get involved. Just jump in and do it!\u00a0<\/span>Understand that a journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" UPSC Exam Guidance \u2013 7 Tips on how to start IAS preparation Every day, we get queries from a lot of IAS aspirants regarding UPSC exam guidance. 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#Tip 3:\u00a0Read Knowledgekart online study materials (FREE)<\/span><\/h3>\n
#Tip 4: Get the right guidance; follow Knowledgekart articles on UPSC Civil Services Exam guidance<\/span><\/h3>\n
#Tip 5:\u00a0Join knowledgekart mock test series: practice, learn, and revise!<\/h3>\n
#Tip 6: Stay away from\u00a0low-quality IAS Coaching Centers!<\/span><\/h3>\n
#Tip 7: Stop worrying too much; just do it!<\/span><\/h3>\n