Note Making Strategy for UPSC Preparation by CSE Topper 2018 AIR 2 Akshat Jain

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Overview 1:40 Why you should make notes •Revise Max in Min Time •Consolidate Everything •Align Info with Exam •Build Answer writing skills 3:18 Basic Guidelines •Use A4 Sheets •Go Rough no complete words "do not make a book out of a book" •Be precise use short forms •Always have syllabus and PYQ •Common notes for Prelims+Mains 6:50 Two sets of notes •Before Prelims •After Prelims Digitized notes- Platforms such as Evernote 13:00 Integrated Note =Static + Current affairs 14:00 Note example 17:00 Maps and diagrams 18:00 Final notes (After Prelims) 19:40 example

[@vaishnavip_99]

*Appreciate your efforts* 🙌

[@ramyas355]

Thanks a lot

[@shakkeebk2298]

Thank you so much

[@Swadheenta06]

How to categorise those topics headlines on which notes to to be prepared, like PL oversight of executive? Can u help me in it pls

[@cj8848]

Thank You!

[@runnn943]

"Do not make notes simultaneously when you are reading otherwise you'll note everything down." This solved one of my problems. 😂

[@AnjaliSingh-fj9zo]

This solved *most* of my problems😂

[@Fatima-lp3go]

Suppose i read bipin chandra ....i read one topic and then made notes to is there any problem?

[@runnn943]

@@Fatima-lp3go yes that's fine if you make summary of the topic after reading it and not simultaneously note down while reading.

[@Fatima-lp3go]

Like i had made modern history notes in 22 pgs for mains point of view ...is it fine?

[@runnn943]

@@Fatima-lp3go it really depends on how relevant is that point to you. I believe that the points you note down must remind you of all the events that happened. Revision of book multiple times is key

[@SimplyNandana]

''Don't make book out of a book'' best advice I ever got👍

[@minmin11122]

"Please don't make a book out of a book" this!!!! I really needed to hear this !

[@nehaparihar5788]

I can't believe you are just 22 years and have so clarity about this exam your way of notes making was outstanding and you are explaining it very well also . .how can anyone so much sincere in this age.

[@rkd3082]

No need to go Vajiram or Any coaching Institute......Just follow this person only who himself is Institute....Thanks sir for your valuable and unmatchable guidance....

[@eshuvlogs7981]

Kuldeepsinh Rathod i am from Vajiram 😡

[@rkd3082]

@@eshuvlogs7981 Thats good bro....I am not opponent of any coaching institute and as per my knowledge vajiram is best institute in the INDIA.....But ya for someone any coaching institute is out of reach than I think to follow this person is also enough....BTW all the best....

[@tabbasumnurjaha3677]

@@rkd3082 Without test series exam clear ho skta h kya

[@eshuvlogs7981]

Yes I know i was just joking Even i am taking his instructions those are so helpful

[@rkd3082]

@@eshuvlogs7981 yup...For a persons like me who are doing preparation self or from small town....The person like him is everything for us

[@shaiq_shah]

After three months of knowing syllabus, strategy, and all the basics. I only follow now akshat jain. Thanks. He gives a lot of good stuff every time

[@SureshSingh-fc3uh]

never follow just one person

[@nandiniraj8052]

@@SureshSingh-fc3uh never follow anyone ....

[@saddamtousif7349]

@@nandiniraj8052 Follow the right way.

[@sanjaypaul6220]

Can anyone clarify where can i practice my full length answer writing? and after writing the full length answers how can verify or evaluate my performance? I mean who will check whether the answers written are good or not, or is there any online platform where i can write answers.

[@highlyindian4162]

@@SureshSingh-fc3uh you'll be confused if you see many

[@akkkii__1163]

"Do not make a book out of a book." That's wht I was doing. 😑

[@soumis5562]

i know ri8

[@tufailabbas4889]

Same was the problem I was confronted with prior watching this gentleman.

[@eshwari-1511]

Yup

[@vandanayadav4171]

Yah... i was also doing same thing

[@amitkumar3932]

@@vandanayadav4171 same here 😁

[@chetnasingh9154]

My favourite..... Way of talking body language is awsm...... A big salute sir

[@rakeshbali7209]

What young personality of my country? Good personality ,good speaking and intelligent.. Big Salute.

[@happygirl5261]

I have never seen any topper like akshat sir who would have told about their strategy by such a honesty... Thanku so much sir.... U r an inspiration for me....

[@pankajgusain6312]

Unacedemy lost the purpose it was created 4...free education but they end up like coaching mndi too

[@Bhupali1]

They need money for the services they provide. Quite a few are free, it's a wide range of variety at a very affordable price. If that's less for you then save up and spend. Nothing is free in life.

[@pankajgusain6312]

@@Bhupali1 that's not the point the money is going to the educators..not unacedemy.. Unacedemy is already funded by various companies.. They don't lack money mam..they could've provided free education but they dont.. Just like coaching industry.. Also they r crap nyway

[@Bhupali1]

@@pankajgusain6312 okay. Sorry. Don't feel bad. Don't call me mam.

[@pankajgusain6312]

@@Bhupali1 y would I feel bad...I m saying the truth

[@AshutoshSingh-nl5pq]

@@pankajgusain6312 the funding unacademy gets is for building their infrastructure, investors invest money in a business for profit, and furthermore, unacademy has some really great educators how you think were they able to get them on their platform "MONEY", unacademy does provide free education, there are a lot of educators who make free courses on unacademy but most of the times they are not very great...and most free courses on youtube are kind of the same story, some are not even complete, materials are not available...etc The thing is that unacademy is much cheaper than your traditional institutes, for example, fitjee, Allen (JEE) and now I know that they ARE DIFFERENT but the educators are of the same level, with live classes doubt clearing is great some times even better than offline classes because you don't hesitate to ask questions that you might think are stupid, to sum it all it is quite a great experience, though their UI is pretty messed up right now things are not very organised but it will get better with time............

[@virenderthakur8684]

For the first time someone has briefly described, how to make the notes. Thank you Akshat and Thank you Unacademy.

[@akankshasingh920]

Oh my God I realised all my mistakes of note making by just watching this valueble video 👍

[@abdullahshamsi2796]

Did you clear mains?

[@kanha1378]

hey,which stages of the exam u hv cleared,if not,i request u to share ur experience like dont do this or do this

[@raghunathantk2331]

Really the best class on note making ever ! In detail with examples.Thank you so much Akshat Sir and also thank you Unacademy for carrying out such an initiative.

[@vandanayadav2648]

An eye appealing scene where 22 yr old is explaining how to crack in first attempt to those who are trying from years

[@ranjanmishrapranav6729]

Age is just a number , mental age matter always

[@udayanjash423]

So what??

[@nirmaljoshi1616]

dont compare yourself with others.. The background and circumstances from where you come may be totallly different from others,... Many menmbers of His family are in IAS, how many are from your family??? so dont think like that,, just focus on improving your performance ..... thats all

[@pankajsharma-jv1yq]

@@nirmaljoshi1616 truly said brother

[@meenakshigupta9740]

Family background ka bahhhhhut zyada effect padta hai

[@ranjith_s8032]

*Making book out of the book* is the biggest mistake we do..

[@krishnakuranki8575]

Agreed

[@SakshiYadav-lj3ib]

I completely agree with you... Most of the time, I repeat that mistake again and again..

[@nvkr8146]

@@krishnakuranki8575 yeah

[@Mimin_Haokip]

True I used to do this and at the end to revise I have no idea what I have written and get easily distracted and unmotivated

[@happylife7716]

I too think the same

[@40-aslambashashaik47]

East or west Akshat sir is best... Pls like it.. If u believe that topic is useful

[@dorjee171]

one word for you "simplicity" hat's off

[@zshoaibful]

More than 12 lakh views on this video but, I think hardly 12 people would have made the notes so far.

[@Rakku21]

So true. 😁😂:-\

[@manishaagrawal73]

And these 12 are the upcoming tutors 😂

[@asmitsachan2014]

@@manishaagrawal73 I think you are too tutor ! 😂😂😂😂😂😂 How many attempts have you given?

[@sheetalyadav2625]

They are here because of akshat❤️❤️❤️like me

[@manasbhatnagar3757]

Very good thats what we need to clear the exam

[@keshavamadhava6582]

Sir, kindly guide on youtube also....For those who not able to subscribe into plus courses. Your videos are very helpful 👍

[@abhaytiwari3741]

Yes agree

[@studywithmimiupsc111]

Yeah please sir

[@icanfly6419]

Yss Bhoot Help milegi..

[@girishbondade8096]

I agree

[@grapeshott]

Shrusti ma'm has already opened a KZbin channel

[@snigdhasingh2451]

Your videos are very useful..i have not found such a simple and best video till date...Thanku you sir...

[@juhiraghuwanshi2160]

No words for you sir...You are really best one...Your videos are very much useful for us.. Thanks for accepting our request of this video🙏🙏🙏

[@ironist9505]

Really fascinated by the spectacular personality of sir! "Khudke diwane bano" ✌️✌️🙏

[@sakshiberman5363]

Now I have atleast a little knowledge how much efforts a topper makes to be there. Very nice! 👌👌 Thank you . This video has definitely motivated me to work harder.

[@toheebmagray6835]

Mam m a msters student i always make such type of notes in very precise manners😊

[@DK-ec9dc]

Yes you said it

[@janhvisingh1382]

@@toheebmagray6835 can you please explain how do you make these notes ?

[@rddddddf2798]

I make such type of notes since I was in 10th standard Almost every science student make notes this way

[@sakshiberman5363]

@@rddddddf2798 Making of notes that too digitally and going back to update it is very hard I believe and this is why I am more fascinated with @Akshat Jain Sir's way of making notes.

[@somendrajadon8798]

watch at 1.25x, video will be more interesting and easy to understand

[@Pemu137]

Time:11:06am Day:Monday Date:23/09/2021 This video is very precious to me Thank you Akshat Jain Sir🙏

[@Rajsanghavii]

DID U CRACKED UPSC CSE !??

[@MoonKnight129]

did you crack any exam

[@mrs.shradha4227]

Hi Akshat, So happy , how organized and so adorable u r, Bhagwan se prarthana hei ki mera beta v apke jesa bane, I m a 35 yrs lady and have a baby boy 1.5 yrs old, I was preparing for Civil services bt unable to clear bcz of some depressive situations in my life, I have a strong wish for my baby, Obviously it's his life, he will choose, his dreams As mother I want him to v like u 😊 Thank u so much for ur valuable time and effort 😊🙏

[@simhadridebnath1078]

😅

[@rohanchoudhury520]

Ma'am go for pcs

[@makeeffortstolearn]

Go for State PCS exams.

[@saritasingh1597]

Mam let your child dream.nvr expect your children to fulfill your unfulfilled dream....

[@ashgamers3709]

Let him dream , if he really wants to become then only allow him because these preparation are not a joke you need a lot of hardwork and patience and more important a self motivation to become an ias officer ....

[@surjitdeb6747]

I have seen so many videos about not making,but you are the best.Govt has really chosen a best intellect person to this post...you really deserve it..... very informative.

[@kujiYoutube]

He can open his own teaching institute and earn in crores

[@ipsofficer2516]

He is just teach you and just try to convey their all strategy not earn for money .. Aakshat sir very great person ...

[@Paswansonu80]

He is not active on unacademy anymore So stop making assumptions that he going to earn crores

[@sujalsoni7915]

Does he need crores ? Or this title

[@jyothibantwal]

@@ipsofficer2516 r6🙏tdyryrdtdrtdtttdyuy

[@mr.psk.972]

@@ipsofficer2516 bro it's too much to compare any person to swami vivekanand..u don't even know 10% of both of them.

[@RajeshSharma-ki5gi]

Great job for those students who cant afford costly coaching

[@jhansiv4128]

Ur literally gave us an fabulous session on note making sir ....hats off sir

[@I.a.m.d.e.e.p.a.k]

Truly an inspiration bro.. I hope that I will be able to motivate people too through my words someday.. Mark my name.. Will come very soon on Unacademy. All the best to Everyone..

[@saanvisingh5918]

I feel the integrated notes part is the game changer in making a qualifier into a topper.

[@ar_my4076]

When I see thumbnail of his video ......I was like ...thanku so much God....this is what I needed 😊...ur videos for me is blessing 🙏 Thank you so much sir 👍

[@anjurajput5743]

Hiiii tejasvani ....I have a question to you that are u also doing prepration for IAS .... dear i,m also want to be a ias officer and i need someone with whome I can share my problems and discuss about syllubs .....I need a environment for upsc surrounding me ....so please can u help me if u could please text me in my KZbin inbox

[@googleuser750]

Why to thank god if ankit made a vedio.... rather thank him for his efforts 😁😁😁👍

[@AlokNayakflyingbird]

Hi Akshat, first of all congrtas for ur great achievement . Actually most of the youth wants to serve India in a healthy way. but unfortunately they are unable to understand the syllabus of upse, so kindly make a video regarding the syllabus of upsc which may help more aspirants in a better way specially those who are in the early stage for their preparation. waiting for ur positive response. thanks n regards Alok

[@simransnation38]

Akshat n Junaid r my two ultimate fav🥰🥰🥰

[@dhunu2381]

Agree,mine tooo

[@marjenhechegee4277]

Aap logo k speech sunn k hi lagta hai UPSC kitni tough hoti hai....pr dekhta huun kisi bande ko jo bina coaching and frst attempt mein hi crk kr dete ho ...i am literally perplexed.

[@UmaDevi_Nandyala]

Happy Teacher's Day Akshat Sir 🙏 tq for your valuable primary lesson

[@anshsonker5658]

I am 19 year old and I will crack it in my first attempt ❤️

[@digvijayrana7559]

Best wishes bro

[@ajarshadkoraliyaden788]

Korach kayyumbo marikkoollum

[@kanishgiri6746]

Are you graduated?

[@arjungawade1786]

First complete ur graduation

[@vishakhamittal274]

Ansh Sonker, then you will be my competitor. BTW in which year u will be appearing for UPSC?

[@chandruk2608]

Thank you sir.. Nobody has explained the things like this before. Your strategy is unique and will help thousands of aspirants who are facing troblem with making notes.

[@amit_tityal]

"Do make it understandable to you only " Best Advise..

[@sudip9824]

Amazing.. Clarity in thought, clarity in everything is the quality of Akshat Sir..

[@ashutosh2938]

You can look through his suggestions the absolute hard work he put for the examination.

[@anjurana5424]

thanks to akshat jain sir who help many aspirants by sharing his trategy , important thing , guys don't judge a particular channel , judge material and info that we all get , and then like and dislike as per your choice.👍🙂

[@discipline1255]

Unacedmy buy a brand,mrunal and show everywhere his photo to buy plus course. If unacedmy would not have buy him,he will be teaching free on KZbin.

[@Harekrishna-s9p]

Very true same thing i was thinking

[@ananb7747]

Mrunal sir needs to be rewarded for his contribution to preparation of thousands of civil servants who benefited from his free course on youtube platform , Unacademy has given him the best platform to reach out to thousands of aspirants at a minimal cost , he covers Economy portion of UPSC for a fraction of amount demanded by other bigwigs in coaching field , 31.5k for 12 months seems responsible provided Unacademy platform does audit of other courses to ensure the students get access to best courses instead of students wasting time in choosing the best course

[@devkumar7115]

@@ananb7747 you people are a coaching keeda... mrunal was already rewarded by millions of hits on his website.. you people are responsible for creating biggest coaching mafia gangs.. 31,500 is just a tiny amount for you, but not for us.. Free education free education bol k hi unacademy aayi thi.. aur aaj Wo bhi online coaching mandi ban gayi.. koi nahi, ham phir v apna kaam chala lenge.. plus minus tumhi logo ko mubarak.

[@rashmilmathur7609]

@@devkumar7115 Agree bro. The agenda of free education has been subsided by commercialization. We do know that there are cost involved but then you guys should've enrolled the teachers on a voluntary basis.

[@Drdpj831]

Dev Kumar Nothing comes for free in life, why complain? If they are charging now, then simply stop watching them, no point in being bitter, life and Karma works in subtle ways, have faith in grace and work harder with positive attitude, life will always make sense in the long run.

[@smilingbudhha6780]

He sounds like Varun Dhawan... Very good work though and immensely helpful... Thank you...

[@anishamahapatra7073]

exctly..even i was also thinking that

[@MukeshGupta-zu9uk]

Correct bro

[@ankitpandey6866]

Or dhoni?

[@Rcfc659]

This video is uploaded 3 years ago, but also it's feels so fresh

[@sushantgupta1598]

Hit like if you believe this is the best vedio on notes taking on youtube

[@crazylifeofthakurs766]

Thank you so much...no one has ever explained so easily the way u did....you made things easier

[@mrigendrasingh8859]

There's a question: In order to make final notes taking the best out of everything, when exactly before the prelims did you make notes for all subjects and include the current affairs as well, with ease?

[@VikramSingh-vg7gv]

Very good point raised

[@mahimatiwari3828]

He finished almost 80% before prelims

[@mahimatiwari3828]

Till feb

[@tanveerairo]

As he said after pre you can relate statistical note to current affairs

[@ruthwikgoteti9440]

These are just minute point that make a huge difference in exam..Thank U sir🙌.U deserve to be an IAS officer.And thank u Unacademy.

[@kumkumsk4688]

He is an ias officer

[@subtlegentleman8115]

@@kumkumsk4688 you didn't get the comment

[@mihirmukherjee2718]

Honestly respect n thank you for this

[@divyasharma-fs7vf]

your videos are life saver in an era where there is so much vague information on UPSC prep. Thank you sir for clearing so many doubts.

[@MohdTawwabAL-A-]

Very much motivated by ur humble speaking lecture.....inspire more by you than anyone else....😊😊

[@aegontargaryen4801]

He spoke more english in this video than my whole life

[@kunwarsahab2810]

Spoke*

[@aegontargaryen4801]

@@kunwarsahab2810 thanks😅

[@hapisingh8851]

He is so cute 😍

[@abhishek1sharma56]

Mai comment nhi karne wala tha par akshat sir aapne bhut mehnat kiya hai ye aapke notes se jhalak rha hai

[@sonammaurya8726]

Really sir I'm very emotional after realising that you had told us the reality very kindly and honestly...i had never seen the honest person who told everything about his journey..

[@himanshuchhabra1942]

Awesome technique for note making. Although I am a Stock Market Learner, This technique can be used in every field. Thanks Mate

[@ravishetty1923]

Sir make a video . about essays writing skills.

[@abhishektelaganji1195]

Wonderful explanation for UPSC aspirants

[@janithinduwara9394]

Hello sir ! I am from Sri Lanka. After watching 12th fail. I've researched about UPSC and found about you. And now I am a big follower of you. Got inspire. This video has helped a lot to how to make notes, which has been a long term issue for me. Thanks again ! All the best for ur all ambitions. !

[@priyanshsinha39]

To everyone complaining that he is a profit driven person, I want to reply that everything works on mutual profits. You all can prepare by self studying but if you want some benefit you must also give him some remuneration too. Those people who are complaining are the real selfish.

[@ayushimittal7240]

Sir, please make video on your optional subject? (How to make notes for paper 1 and 2 , which resource list we have to prefer, )

[@kumarsupragya6750]

Thankyou soo much sir you are great you are helping thousands of aspirants. No one explained the strategy as u did here.

[@Prajaktamanifestation]

Sir you have really inspired me.....and guided me by this video....please keep on sharing such videos!!!!

[@drmohdsaifkhan2074]

Akshat sir rocks ....u are not only a topper rather a great teacher ......DRONACHARYA

[@vickypathak3341]

I am 18 years old and I will crack in my first attempts ❤

[@Whyowhy123]

Thank you sir.... You have an excellent skill to guide upsc aspirants .

[@asthadwivedi9079]

You really rocks in each and every video of urs.thankyou so much for sharing such valuable strategies of urs.May god always bless u sir.

[@DeepshikhaJaiswal]

Sir, heartly thanks to you for guiding us. Ppl get lost in their success but u are making time for us that's really commendable

[@ashwanikumarjha8280]

ऊँ नमः शिवाय ऊँ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय नमः🙏🙏🙏

[@shining5048]

This is so good, ... Can't agree more to your words "don't make a book out of a book".. Thank you for such an incredible advise and i appreciate your efforts .. My respect for you has increased to much greater extent.

[@subratagoswami7004]

Best vedio on Note Making Strategy I have ever seen. Thank you so much.

[@DikshaSingh-yf7cg]

Ur guidance is so valuable. Thankyou so much for helping so many students ❣️

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[@sobiaeram5969]

Generally I don't watch complete video of any topper. Reasons are many. But u are very honest. Not boasting as u r successful. I really like ur videos. Hope u will come up with many great videos in future.

[@namitapradhan2111]

This is what I was searching for so long

[@diptikumari9499]

Me too

[@nandinich1894]

Thank you sir for your simple teaching and comprehensive approach. It's very helpful.could u make your notes visible if it's possible.

[@amlansahakundu8229]

It's cumbersome to grasp Unacademy ad on their own video 😂😂

[@abhishekkumarsingh4741]

He is a gem of a guy❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@dhawalkumar2538]

Friends this man is really truthful. Follow him blindly. Thank you sir. God bless you

[@anooppaswan7938]

Thank u Sir 🙏 I want to become an IAS Officer like u Sir

[@unravel_through_travel]

this is exactly what I needed. thank you sir

[@RDX808-z7s]

You are our guide sir. Thank you for your efforts.

[@hemantakhadia3067]

Thanks sir, I was eagerly waiting for this video

[@raspberrynation]

Yet you will never clear UPSC CSE

[@skand8527]

@@raspberrynation 😂😂

[@Dynamic_Simran]

Reasons/importance ofmaking notes: Enables you to revise maximum in minimum time Consolidate everything in one place Help you to align what you read to the examination Building your answer writing skills How to make notes: Use A4 size blank sheets Go absolutely rough: No complete sentences, grammar concerns etc. Be precise: use short form, symbols, flow diagrams, tables Always Keep the syllabus and previous year questions with you Make common notes for prelims and mains Two sets of notes: Before prelims, after prelims Making an index for current affairs topics. Being organised and precise. Making integrated notes: Statics + Current Affairs. Make these notes in the end after reading everything. Include maps, diagrams (flow and schematic diagrams) While making notes after prelims, read the existing notes and make fresh notes which are totally to the point (only the keywords)

[@misojsl]

do not make book out of a book is legendary!

[@manisha_halder]

Heartfelt gratitude Sir.. You remove lots of doubts.🙏🙏

[@alwayshindudharma6338]

Sir you are my inspiration ❤️for upsc exam

[@divyaharish9024]

Thank u Mr.Akshat jain sir ,I am very confused about this upsc exam preparation but after watching ur videos I got very big clarity and now am started following ur instruction.very thankful to you sir ur explanation was very clear and people can understand as much as easy and keep going sir 👍

[@ssrr7205]

Have you come the exam

[@anooppaswan7938]

Happy Diwali Team Unacademy 🙏

[@ubtotalcoverup3688]

Akshat is truly a most honest topper ever❤❤

[@Thepatriotpodcast24]

Pls make a video on how to use evernote effectively for digital note making🙏

[@PoojaSharma-ln1ne]

Perfect role model 👍 for upsc aspirants

[@pujavalkunde517]

Video is very helpful ☺️ Thanks Akshatji for your valuable guidance 🙏🙏 you are putting lots of efforts so that we can understand each and every thing. u r really a beauty with brain 😊

[@abhishek_1898_]

best video on note making strategy . Thanks a lot to Akshat and team Unacademy

[@shreyayadav2844]

Now you are become my biggest inspiration