Best ways to improve concentration for UPSC preparation

Competitive exams such as the UPSC require focused attention and a continuous approach, a slight deviation from the right path can severely disrupt the outcome. Getting acquainted with present-day techniques that can be used to ace the exam and withdrawing from practices that could lead to failure is another important factor to consider for students preparing for the UPSC.

Winning traits include a high level of curiosity, a student's learning attitude, a supervisor's administrative attitude - students' ability to distinguish emotions, the ability to distinguish emotions so that they do not clutter the mind, high level of self-awareness and ability to interact with people. Losing traits include herd-like attitude, getting easily deceived by gossipers, not accepting new things and being arrogant.

Candidates study with all heart and everything they possibly can but still are not able to fulfill their dream. Why does this happen? If one is aware what the exam expects from them, then they can attune accordingly and achieve success. It is very important for one to know that how UPSC will assess aspirants, from diverse backgrounds, for everything that is required in a civil servant, through this exam. Just like one checks a pot by moving it around the fingers similarly UPSC assesses an aspirant’s mind, thought and character by its three-tiered exam pattern.

PRELIMS: Through this stage the following qualities are assessed.

Clarity Of Mind
Speed
Decision Making
Memory
Focus
Awareness

MAINS: Notification says that, ‘The main Examination is intended to assess the overall intellectual traits and depth of understanding of candidates rather than merely the range of their information and memory. The questions are likely to test the candidate’s basic understanding of all relevant issues, and ability to analyze, and take a view on conflicting socio-economic goals, objectives and demands’. ‘Mains’ assesses the quality of thoughts and content of one’s mind. These will enter subconsciously into one’s answer sheets. Through this stage the following qualities are assessed.

Analytical Ability.
Novelty
Proficiency In Expression/Language And Presentation
Succinctness
Ethics, Aptitude And Integrity

INTERVIEW: Notification says that, ‘The object of the interview is to assess the personal suitability of the candidate for a career in public service. The test is intended to judge the mental calibre of a candidate. In broad terms this is really an assessment of not only his intellectual qualities but also social traits and his interest in current affairs. Some of the qualities to be judged are mental alertness, critical powers of assimilation, clear and logical exposition, balance of judgement, variety and depth of interest, ability for social cohesion and leadership, intellectual and moral integrity. It is not intended to be a test either of the specialised or general knowledge of the candidates which has been already tested through their written papers. Candidates are expected to have taken an intelligent interest not only in their special subjects of academic study but also in the events which are happening around them both within and outside their own State or Country as well as in modern currents of thought and in new discoveries which should rouse the curiosity of well-educated youth’.

Success is not always about greatness. It’s about consistency. Constantly working hard leads to success.

It is evident that many graduates, who have been successful in their academic career, have been successful throughout the world, no matter how talented they may have been in are failing CSE or are experiencing success after a very long and stressful journey. One of the most important reasons for this is that there is no consistency in their preparation for CSE.

What does it mean to be consistent?

Being consistent and persistent in whatever one does is the basic definition of consistency.
When preparing for CSE, this will include the following features:
Adhere to the correct plan and plan
Regularly taking notes in regular books and newspapers.
Practice writing answers every day.
Resolve test papers or provide a series of tests from time to time.
Provide adequate time for each test phase as well as GS papers and optional papers

Success is the sum of all the efforts that are repeated every day.

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Tips:

TIME MANAGEMENT: Do not procrastinate. Many aspirants plan well and set monthly, weekly, and daily goals. But, because of procrastination they can't get rid of it. It leads to the collection of topics to be discussed. It leads to depression and skipping topics. Eventually, they will go to the test unprepared and end up failing.
Start with a possible Learning Program
Understand that you are a day person or a night person when it comes to reading.
Calculate effective study hours in line with your daily routine.
Divide your topic and topics into order by reducing the order of importance.
Assign multiple days / hours for subjects that are difficult to read.
Set goals for daily research and stay motivated to reach them.
Read about 40 minute intervals each.
Make a brief review within 40 minutes of what you have learned so far.

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MENTAL MANAGEMENT: UPSC CSE is not for the faint-hearted. Doubt enters the minds and disrupts processes, creates anxiety, leads to skipping of topics to be read and so on. But the winners are always interested and always hungry. They have a lot of confidence, they don’t give up, they learn from their mistakes and try to improve themselves.

FEAR MANAGEMENT: fears diminish their concentration and make it difficult to concentrate. Fear of failure makes them unable to do anything. Successful aspirants do not allow fear to interfere with their preparation.

ATTEMPT MANAGEMENT: The general candidate gets only 6 attempts. They need to handle them with great care. No one should sit on the test to get the ‘feeling’.

STRATEGIC PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT: CSE requires proper planning. Lack of guidance on the road will mean not being able to complete the syllabus on time. Aptiplus Academy, the best online coaching for UPSC CSE, best UPSC coaching in West Bengal and the best UPSC coaching in Odisha providing the best UPSC CSE test series for 2022 and best online UPSC CSE preparation, coupled with the best online platform for IAS preparation/ best website for Civil Services Preparation, IASGYAN, provides number of initiatives in this regard.

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SWOT MANAGEMENT: Winners know their strengths and weaknesses. In addition they focus on both (many aspirants focus on their strengths). They do a careful analysis of the results of the test series and work on their weaknesses (until they do not). Aptiplus Academy, the best online coaching for UPSC CSE, best UPSC coaching in West Bengal and the best UPSC coaching in Odisha providing the best UPSC CSE test series for 2022 and best online UPSC CSE preparation, coupled with the best online platform for IAS preparation/ best website for Civil Services Preparation, IASGYAN, provides number of initiatives in this regard.

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TEST MANAGEMENT: Do not panic during the test. Fear of testing is a real problem as even those who are most qualified for baptism fail because of the perceived magnitude of the situation. Panic fogs the mind and aspirants end up unable to think and remember; so bad in tests. The mistake that can easily get your claim denied is to fail. Aptiplus Academy, the best online coaching for UPSC CSE, best UPSC coaching in West Bengal and the best UPSC coaching in Odisha providing the best UPSC CSE test series for 2022 and best online UPSC CSE preparation, coupled with the best online platform for IAS preparation/ best website for Civil Services Preparation, IASGYAN, provides number of initiatives in this regard.

MISCELLANEOUS:
Your learning environment greatly influences the performance of your efforts.
The right place also helps you to focus on your study for long hours.
A good place to study is one where you can focus more.
Your study area should include a table and a chair, as well as a bookshelf where you can store your books and notes.
Use only your study area to learn.
Avoid snacks at your table.
Make sure there is enough light and a comfortable temperature where you are reading.
Phones, tablets, television, radio, etc. they are great distractions if you try to focus. Turn off all your electronic devices and store them in an inaccessible place.
Effective learning is sharpening your ability to transform whatever you have learned. Rewrite and rewrite information read in your own words
Learn the Art of Self-Discipline. Tell yourself to stop when your thoughts start to fly.
Renew Your Plan If Needed. You should change your plan based on the following questions: -Am I still sticking to my goal? What is my daily goal? My weekly target? Have I come to them? Where is my schedule? Does my system really work? If not, is there any way I can fix it?
Don't Pursue Too Many Things At A Time. It is a terrible mistake that kills your ability to concentrate and try to do many things at once.
If you are interested in the subject you are reading, you will automatically focus on it. If you want to clear your UPSC, tell yourself you find the topic interesting. Do not treat it as something to be done, but as something you want to do.
Get Your Eight Hours Of Sleep. A clear, refreshing, calm mind is essential for concentrating. For the mind to feel clean and calm, you need to relax.
Exercise Well. A healthy mind stays in a healthy body. Try to Meditate
It is best not to overeat, as it will cause you to fall asleep and lose energy. Stick to high fiber and protein foods. Never indulge in snack foods while reading. Eat at regular intervals.

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To Aptiplus, success means the ability to do your best. Be it CSE or any other endeavor in life, make sure “IF I HAD ONLY BEEN CONSISTENT”-these words never find a place to enter the picture. Spare no effort, work hard and live to the best of your ability. Anything that follows will always be in the forefront.

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