10 Things I wish I knew in my 1st UPSC Prelims Attempt

I've given 6 attempts at UPSC civil services exam. I've failed prelims twice, failed UPSC Mains twice and I've cleared the exam twice. This video talks about the 10 things I wish knew in my first UPSC attempt.
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00:00 Start
00:40 My UPSC Journey with Marksheets
01:25 1. UPSC preparation is BORING
02:40 2. All subjects are NOT EQUAL
03:40 3. You WON'T complete the syllabus
04:40 4. Get USED TO FAILING
06:25 5. Give things TIME
08:10 6. ONE thing at a time
09:40 7. Too much advice is bad advice
10:55 8. You are responsible for your UPSC preparation
13:35 9. You are HUMAN
15:05 10. Learn to manage your EMOTIONS
17:20 Integrated Test Series
1. UPSC prep is BORING.
Success in UPSC comes from doing boring things everyday - for months on end.
2. All subjects are NOT equal.
In UPSC prep you need to do a lot of subjects, but not at the same time. Learn to prioritise, it will save you a lot of headaches.
Ex: complete polity and economy before ancient and medieval.
3. You will NOT be able to complete the syllabus.
Because of the vast syllabus, at best you'll be able to cover 85 - 90% of the syllabus.
Learn to live with that sense of incompleteness.
4. Get used to failing. A LOT.
Controlled failure is essential during prep.
You need to fail in:
• Mock tests
• Mock interviews
• Achieving your daily targets
And then figure out how to fail less next time.
5. Some things just need time. Be patient.
You will not improve tomorrow. But in order to you need to show up everyday.
Even when you don't see progress, trust the process.
6. ONE thing at a time.
Doing 4 different subjects in a day is a sure way of wasting precious time and effort.
7. Take responsibility for your studies.
UPSC prep is a full time job. If you're not studying 8-10 hours/day you're not serious about your prep.
8. Too much advice is bad advice.
If you keep asking for the best strategy, the best institute, the best books, you will never start.
The people who succeed are the ones who act, not just ask. Make mistakes and then ask how it can be done better.
9. Learn to manage your emotions.
During prep you will come across:
• Guilt
• Low self esteem
• Anxiety
Meditation helps but YOU are responsible for managing YOUR emotions. Find out what works for you.
No one else is coming to save you.
10. You are human.
You are not a machine. Expecting yourself to perform at 101% everyday is a recipe for failure.
Set realistic targets, make it easy for yourself to win.
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UPSC Civil Services Exam is one of the most prestigious exams in the country. It has three parts, the Prelims exam, the Main exam and the Personality test, which you need to clear in order to become an IAS or IPS officer. All other Group A services of the Government of India recruit people through the UPSC Civil services exam itself and because of this, there is a lot of competition in this exam. Hence, your UPSC preparation should be strategic, informed and well planned.
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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 for all three stages of UPSC Prelims, UPSC Mains and the Personality test also known as the UPSC Interview, 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.
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[@punatanii278]

Not clearly audible at 16:34 sir how long do we need to meditate, and about exercise, what kind of exercises will be preferable

[@Alien51..]

Sir what does " % off on individual prices mean "

[@tanushree3595]

Sir can u tell me how to manage coaching and self study in a day

[@bhavanasingh3491]

Sir, can you please have a scholarship test for some concession in the test series cost? It is very reasonable compared to the bigger players but still, some students, like me, can't afford the amount in one installment. Thank you

[@UPSCprepIAS]

5-10 mins of meditation. 15-20 mins of aerobic workout.

[@mayurhazarika1]

110% relatable… This is my first attempt.. cleared prelims and will be appearing for Mains 2022.. but I am already getting bored reading the same Books… there is a great deal of guilt when I fail to study for 9-10 hours a day and there are days when I can only manage 7 hours.. I end up thinking I will read current compilations, do paper analysis, revise etc etc.. but end up doing only one or two of the task list by the end of the day and that reduces confidence. Great content Sir. Love from Assam

[@tanpra6469]

Congratulations for clearing pre

[@pessimist6366]

All the best for mains....Rock it bro !!

[@priya9281]

When did you started your prep?

[@mayurhazarika1]

Thank you guys 🙏

[@mayurhazarika1]

I started serious preparations from May 2021.

[@zainabmahdi6594]

Prep will be boring Not all subjects are equal Won't be able to complete everything Get used to failing Give it time. Be patient One thing/subject at a time Too much advice is bad advice You are responsible -it is a full time job You are human - set realistic targets Learn to manage your emotions Summary for myself

[@shivamsingh913]

Thanks

[@m_solipsistic2547]

Thanks❤

[@monikameena138]

"Get used to failures" hits hard

[@user-no6tm5my1b]

Anyone here who are giving 2025 attempt

[@tejasjiiii]

Fat Rahi hai but it will be my first attempt 🙋

[@Success-yo6yk]

Me

[@jurideka8205]

Yes..

[@sapnarajak4628]

Yes

[@JyotiVerma-gk3rk]

Thak jyoge, ghis jyoge, pit jyoge, or tab bhi continue krte rhe toh rank bhi le ayoge. 💯✨

[@dr.rebuttal3009]

Actually useful, to the point pragmatic advice. Takes into account the psychology of the student as well. Feels more human and therefore possible when compared to the “guilt trap” advices. Thank you.

[@reetikashukla1305]

Much needed!! Especially the point - learn to live with incompleteness. You will never feel fully prepared!!

[@ashupant5471]

Few from my experience, post selection -: 11. Upsc is means, not end 12. U are not answerable to anyone, but yourself, for both success and failures 13. You might be preparing for wrong exam, upsc might be an injustice to your talent. (e.g - Bassi) 14. Less is more. Read less, reproduce more. 15. World beyond upsc is absolutely more beautiful and enlightening.

[@ShashankSingh-yi5vi]

13 is the most valuable advice.

[@Rawatvlogshorts]

Mtlb??

[@Rawatvlogshorts]

16 advice is its not an exam if you really prepare it seriously then you will develop a better perspective and boost urself in other field

[@JKyadav111]

What you mean by that 15th point ?

[@surabhitewari6396]

Are you from uttarakhand? I am preparing on my own..have cleared cdse exam twice..5 years back..n thn got into job! Can you extend ur valuable experience about do's nd don'ts about this examination..I have left my job n will be preparing for cse 23

[@harshpanwar5963]

Best UPSC content on KZbin hands down!

[@smritirekhakalita9746]

This are exactly the same mistakes i did in my last 2 attempts. Sir has validated my realizations and learnings. Thank you Sir.

[@mekamaga2429]

Sir I have turned 21 last August month. I'm preparing for my state competitive exam which has the same pattern as upsc, with that being said i'm so glad I found you. ❤

[@sumanchoudhary724]

Sir, you are showing great responsibilities towards us ,massive experience sir 💯💯💯

[@dodo00007]

Real and to the point! Thank you for this video sir 🙌

[@anupamsingh7929]

every single suggestion is on point because while preparing for EPFO i faced each of these and in the end despite putting in so much effort i couldn't get through... Thanks a ton sir. 🙏🏻

[@bharatgb2000]

It'll help a lot of aspirants for sure. Thank you for your advice and wisdom sir🙏

[@My_World_007]

00:00 Start 00:40 My UPSC Journey with Marksheets 01:25 1. UPSC preparation is BORING 02:40 2. All subjects are NOT EQUAL 03:40 3. You WON'T complete the syllabus 04:40 4. Get USED TO FAILING 06:25 5. Give things TIME 08:10 6. ONE thing at a time 09:40 7. Too much advice is bad advice 10:55 8. You are responsible for your UPSC preparation 13:35 9. You are HUMAN 15:05 10. Learn to manage your EMOTIONS 17:20 Integrated Test Series

[@hollockminds1624]

Thank you so much Sir for these eye-opening session. Got to know where I am going wrong 🙏

[@guddishivlalsuthar4906]

We glad to have u as guider Great job sir Thankss♥️🙏

[@chefmili000]

Thank you so much sir! It was much needed. ♥

[@TimebucksUPSCguide]

Astounding portfolio. The more you try the more you learn in the process! Good luck to all aspirants. :)

[@PJngp]

This is the best video on the channel. Will keep a note of these things.

[@vaishvee5643]

Thank you for this ...this was much needed as for an aspirant like me who have just start the preparation this is the guide ... thanks for this!

[@devmudgal6931]

PURE REALITY......FEEL IT AND DEAL WITH IT. THANKS, ABHIJEET JI.

[@Akki575]

No high promises ! Just simple and crystal clear advices! This is best thing about Abhijeet Bhaiya!! 💖👍🎀

[@fidato3461]

Thank u sir, that was much needed at this time 🙏👍

[@aishwaryapatil3389]

Most Genuine content I have ever seen Hats off and Thanks you so much sir 🙏

[@nitulpathak2868]

Great video with great counseling, every aspirant should watch....

[@ujjawalraj3252]

A very timely...and most relatable and effective content on you tube for aspirants...thanks much sirr 🥺

[@upasanakataria.]

200%relatable😁🔥🔥 Thankyou for guide us!

[@deveshchauhan283]

Right advice and guidance for aspirants .. always a torch bearer for aspirants

[@geetikashrivastava2050]

Every word you said is so relatable, thank you :)

[@dharinimaharana8498]

Thank you so much sir.. It was much needed.

[@VishalSingh-hg8jx]

Thank you very much sir for your valuablewords, whatever words you say, the same thing is happening with me right now.Listening to your words has given me strength again. Me and I are on our way to move towards our destination again.

[@adityaganguly4119]

These videos guide a lot ...thank you sir 😊

[@ashishkandola1861]

I agree with all your points, but most of us can't take upsc prep as full time job. We have to support our family at the same time, so I think if you are a job person and if you can take out 4-5 hours daily,, sincerely study , then you also still can do it. Just beleive in your self .you don't need to compete with a guy studying 14 hrs Just do your best .

[@shubhangikshitiza5966]

So this is the most practical and needed video before starting the preparation ..for any beginner out there ..this was much needed ..thank you so much ..and obviously this is the most favourite video of mine✌️Keep making such practical contents sir

[@beyondinfinity4246]

The prep talk we needed ❤️

[@geetm4757]

Really needed video for every aspirants and very honest content

[@shreyachandra1363]

Thank you sir....this video was something I really needed .thank a ton

[@kavyatalks4924]

You are responible and you have to do it .Thankyou!!!!!

[@kowsiyak5187]

Such a clear and nice video... The presentation makes us to listen more... Thanks a lot sir ... Ur effort is more appreciable 👏 thanks from TN❤️

[@MSR27]

Right to point. Best ever video watched

[@_kavyajohnson]

Thank you Sir for explaining things so beautifully.

[@upsclover9083]

U r perfect advisor ....Thank u so much U deserve too much sir

[@002Nitishyadav]

This KZbin channel is providing great content regarding UPSC CSE prep.

[@madhurimogal4356]

Thank U sir for this amazing video.... Very helpful video !!!!

[@AdityaYadav-lw2qf]

Very helpful sir totally relatable things thanks...next year will be my first attempt I already feel like am I doing something wrong my friends took placement and enjoying on weekends I struggle with this alot.

[@kartiksonar7715]

Thankyou so much for making the video 😊

[@beinghumane6673]

Thank you sir... Bht achcha lga and bht kuch sikhne ko mila is vdo se.. last one (10th ) most annoying part in prep.. thank you

[@iamabhishekdave]

I am also going through this phase, 2 pre and have not cleared once, all my friends doing jobs, getting married, having babies and I am doing this... thank you sir for making this video.

[@AnujSharma-ld2tu]

Same here bro....but have u find out where u did mistake..... Icant...

[@sreenivaschimmani9481]

Same here

[@Pooja-1910]

Sir, All the 10 things you have told are very important. Very helpful ✨

[@shahrukhm.6833]

keep guiding us sir...👏👏 gunine advice to each nd everyone..

[@siddharthrao9841]

Thank you for the video ❤️

[@dreamyme346]

Thanks sir for sharing your experiences. Really helpful one.

[@kaustubhnilangekar8558]

Your content help me alot for starting my preparation

[@muankuki3655]

Really helpful and also practical, thank you so much sir.

[@melodicalaman]

This video clears my doubt nd help me out how to be vigilant and avoid these mistakes !

[@shikhagupta9772]

I am starting upsc preparation and I must follow your guidance as a big brother thanks for sharing your journey 🙂

[@chhayayadav3337]

Thankyou so much sir It helped alot.

[@vishalgaikwad6470]

The most realistic video ever came across about UPSC

[@santoshireddy6704]

From those panic attacks to making me understand I am human thanks.

[@EvaluationIAS]

Wow man 😍😍 Thnx buddy 😌

[@nehalparmar3884]

The last point was much needed .....tannk you

[@palakupadhyay77]

Feeling blessed to see ur this video Bcoz I was about to quit this journey bcoz of all the failure. Really great full 🙏

[@mroswald9343]

Good advice. Thank you🌹

[@Rakesh-nu6wi]

It was the most liked video of mine, because before preparation we should know what to do and what not to do as we know precautions, in this video you explained about all what an aspirant should know..!!

[@noelsjacob4098]

Best KZbin content for UPSC❤❤❤

[@Intrepid2703]

great video sir ..Thanku 🙏

[@steverox8141]

All your videos are very motivating and clears a lot of fog sir. Firstly, thank you for all the time & energy you're putting in to make these videos possible. And, sir, I think mine is a peculiar case : I'm 27 years old now, and haven't graduated yet for I've focused a large portion of my time in life on music (which I've learnt to a level of composition & instructing). I've recently applied for distance education and on a journey in persuing my degree. Sir, I started preparing for UPSC simultaneoulsy with my graduation (taking core subjects that are relevant for UPSC so that I save time, because I think it's already a lil late to begin). I've been having many doubts as to where to start from and what this exam demands from a person. I've been watching your videos and over a period of time that culminated trust on you. So, sir, if you could please do a video for late beginners or answer it here in the comments (as per your convinence), that'd be so great and maybe useful for a lot of late beginners and could be life changing. Thank you sir

[@adityaprakash619]

Dil chooo liya sir apnee 🙏. Charno ki naman 👣🙏

[@crazydrofastronomy007]

Excellent sir.!.. i would vouch for every point to elicited

[@Disuza1304]

Waiting for ur video eagerly...

[@Hittheroad1111]

Really needed to hear all of this😭❤️

[@shubhashish_ranjan]

Indeed a great video for aspirants.

[@freebird9660]

Best video for beginners 👍 Thank you 💟 sir

[@Yuvrajsingh-cv9hw]

Thank you sir for this video 🙏🙏

[@pavankumawat3146]

Everything very much valuable to go further, grow better, gain greater 😇

[@kirtipaliwal8003]

Things which we all aware...but unable to codify n realise them ....after listened ur videos i realise that somehow all this happens with all of UPSC aspirants...thankuh so much...

[@UPSCMAINSPYQbyVSJ]

This is the best video of yours!!

[@ashutoshyadav2032]

Will be there with u someday! Sir

[@dwarikapratapsingh8957]

Finally got a decent video... Plz share prelims plan

[@aryana5423]

Great content ❤️🙏

[@elinorworld7822]

thank you so much sir for your helpful and supb information... Insha Allah ❣️ in 2024 i ll and i can

[@harshranjankumar1054]

Much realistic points!

[@drvet786]

Nicely explained 🔥🔥

[@Banita910]

Thank you so much sir 🙏

[@nyctophiliasuspension6439]

Loosing 2 years of my life for clearing neet and yet couldn’t I guess I can say I’m very aware with what you’re trying to convey.

[@ayushisaini3414]

Same here ...

[@mainumedhi406]

Much needed video

[@jyotirmoytalukder6118]

This was much needed sir , I was just feeling that I'm not made for UPSC but now I realise that this feeling each and every aspirant face.

[@abhijeetvishen7694]

Thank Youso much for clearing my so many doubts you owe my respect sir🙌🏻♥️

[@FORTUNE.TELLER99]

I always feel the level of incompleteness after studying and that results in lack of confidence at times.

[@adityapratapsingh3624]

Your best video according to me!!!!!!!! ❤️

[@PraveenKumar-kj8rq]

This is my video of yours. I subscribed immediately

[@ritwikmishra2732]

It has been 2 years since i started my preparation. I appeared for 2 pre till date and haven't cleared a single one. I believe this video is not only for beginners but for guys like me also Thank you😊

[@saurabhsingh9873]

❤️

[@zen2109]

Dar ka mahol hai elder brother Im beginner

[@RaviRanjan-bm4is]

@@zen2109 darr ka mahaul to hai bhai!😂😂

[@shivani5730]

Tujhse nhi hoga likhker lele

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@@shivani5730 are 🙄🙄

[@SHUBHAMSINGH-gi6fj]

Best video for upsc preparation

[@ankita8924]

Just started following your channel sir . Very realisitic advice ❤😊

[@Nkk-560]

I need this 🙏🙏 thankyou very much...

[@inshasheikh5038]

Thank God that I found it before preparation....🤗🤗

[@rajukolguri8214]

Iam an aspirant since 2 yes with full time prep self study no coaching.. My pulse caught this channel . Iam used to connect with content because lonely preparation with self study will require Good awareness on upsc exam What should do ??Is in the mind of every upsc aspirant while prep. Very helpful for me ,thank U Abhjeet sir