[deepak mehra]

I am a graduated in Arts. What subject i have to read for preparation for Ias exams.
Kindly share your valuable suggestion.

[iasguide]

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You can choose any subject as your optional subject – like History, Geography, Literature etc. To know what books/study materials you need to read, just go through the FAQ section of ClearIAS.com.

All you need is right guidance.

[Anonymous]

It would be best if u choose the subject u studied. But in case u r not confident of the same, try to opt for other popular ones like History, Geo, Pub Ad etc. Firstly go through the syllabus of each, especially the paper 2 part. And try to find if u can relate to those terminologies. then refer to previous questions. Choose one, and stay put, no matter what others tell u on its demerits. Hope this helps.

[imabhinash]

i have intially started to prepare for upsc/ifs can any1 tell me what to nd how to study? and my optional subject are botany and agriculture.
please share yours study experiences.

[Ankit19]

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You can go through any subject as your optional like, history, Geography,etc. Firstly you have to study the subjects which you were having in your graduation, so that you know the basics. Reading NCERT books is must to crack ias exams, And you can join coaching institute where you can get good guidance related to subjects and study material. You can go for Chanakya IAS Academy where you can get good guidance by good faculty and your preparation can be much good there

[imabhinash]

optional pares are ok to me bt m worried about th GS papers.. which books should chosen as reference ??? coz m lil weak in GS..

[SapiensIAS]

FEATURES OF UPSC ANTHROPOLOGY OPTIONAL CLASS
1 .Anthropology is an optional which could be opted by students with any educational background such as students with arts, commerce, science and professional background including doctors, engineers, MBA, MCA, Biotech etc. It does not need specialization.

2. Familiar and interesting contents: one has to study institutions like marriage, family, kinship, economic institution, political system, religion and magic which is part and parcel of human beings. Moreover, one has to study tribal people, human origin and diversity. Therefore, things are familiar and interesting due to which the subject is easy to learn and understand.

3. Shorter syllabus– complete coverage of the syllabus in an exam oriented manner can be done in a span of 3 months that also 5 days/week. So one can save time and invest more time in G.S and essay.

UPSC Anthropology Optional

[Simrranias]

For IAS exam every student should be well prepared for these following subjects:

*Indian History, Geography and Civics
*Indian economy
*General Science
*Current Affairs
*Mental Ability
*Data interpretation
*English Grammar and Communication

For IAS preparation, you have to be a graduate in any discipline. Having an Arts background is more advantageous as you are already acquainted with most of the subjects to be covered for the exam. You have more in-depth knowledge of the mark fetching subjects such as economics, history and geography. So, it is easy for you to crack the IAS exam with the right guidance, coaching and preparation.
The best IAS Coaching in Chandigarh for graduate students in any stream.

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Everything depends upon your choice. You can choose any subject based on your interest. For an example I am from Arts background. I choose History as my optional. Better read this exclusive guide to choose your optional.

How to choose IAS mains optional

[O2 IAS]

For smart aspirants, college is the best place to start IAS exam preparation.

With all the energy of the young age and the sharpness of the student’s mind, the just-out-of-college guys have higher probabilities to clear IAS exam. But unless the preparation is focused on right guidance and strategies, the attempt may turn futile, resulting in the loss of precious attempts.

Aspirants should never let this happen. We hope this post would surely help those who are looking for right guidance to prepare IAS exam while in college, especially the final year students and pre-final year students.

1. Take the early advantage
Please remember the eligibility criteria for UPSC Civil Service Exam (CSE) is 21 years and a graduation in any subject. You should also take note that final year students can apply for IAS Prelims. Many candidates miss this early opportunity and come into UPSC Civil Service Exam preparation field only very late. This is clearly reflected in the fact that the average age of candidates who make it into the final UPSC CSE rank list is 28 years.

If you start early, that would give you a lot many advantages. And, we have no doubts that aspirants who start early can clear IAS exam without compromising the thrill and happiness of campus life. But for that, you need right guidance.

2. Realise that you have time constraints, so prioritize your time!
Unlike many other aspirants who can dedicate a full year for UPSC preparation, those who prepare parallel for UPSC CSE while in the college will have time constraints. So what is very important is your ability to prioritize things. Do only what is extremely important.

Be thorough with the UPSC syllabus. Go through the previous year UPSC CSE question papers. This should give you the right direction.

3. Buy the most recommended books for IAS preparation
Once you have decided that IAS/IPS as your career goal, buy the most necessary books for UPSC CSE preparation. We have compiled the master list of UPSC books on a separate page. But to begin with, the below are the books you should start with.

NCERT Books – Buy online from Amazon or download NCERT PDF.
Polity – by Laxmikanth
Economics – by Ramesh Singh
History – By Bipan Chandra
4. Enroll for ClearIAS mock test series
Prepare for IASYou may write UPSC Preliminary Exam only after 1-2 years, but enrolling a mock test series as early as possible is necessary. ClearIAS online mock test series is trusted by more than 90,000 aspirants and no serious aspirant should miss our online mock tests.

You should not worry about the marks you score, but take mock exams as an opportunity for learning. Mock tests help you understand not only the UPSC pattern of questions but also difficult concepts. If you are lucky, you may get a lot of direct and indirect questions from mock test series alone, as it happened with ClearIAS test series (more than 100 marks worth questions were asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2016 from ClearIAS mock test series 2016).

5. Utilise your spare time
If you get a free hour, utilise the time. Install ClearIAS mobile app (Android and iPhone versions available) and use the resources provided in it for free – whether you are sitting in the library or waiting for a bus.

More than 3,00,000 aspirants have already downloaded ClearIAS app making it one of the most downloaded mobile apps for IAS preparation.

6. Read newspapers and magazines
Don’t compromise your newspaper reading irrespective of the time constraints. Once you get into the mood, believe us, it’s not that boring! We prefer The Hindu or Indian Express for quality articles. Give importance to editorials and op-ed articles.

And regarding magazines, EPW is a good magazine for getting current perspectives. For understanding, Government schemes and initiatives subscribe Yojana and Kurukshetra.

7. Keep writing
In UPSC CSE Mains, the speed of writing is very important. Aspirants just out of college will have a big advantage here as they are not out of touch with pen and paper when compared to working professionals. Take maximum leverage on this.

Some tips to polish your writing: Participate in essay competitions in your college. Write letters to editors of famous newspapers. Practice ClearIAS main mock questions.

8. Discuss current issues with your friends
Discuss current issues in college hostel

We won’t say you stop all chit-chat. Long conversations and debates are all part of college life. Enjoy it, but, develop a friends circle who think like you, with whom you can discuss current issues.

Believe us, peer learning is one of the most important aspects which help most of the aspirants in IAS exam. Build groups right from the college.

9. Finish 1-2 subjects during semester break
It is the strategy of some toppers to finish the optional subject during semester breaks during college so that they can concentrate on General Studies (GS) and current affairs after graduation.

If time permits, either finish your optional subject or the entire set of NCERTs from class 6-12. Alternatively, you can try finishing all the free study materials provided in ClearIAS.com to build your concepts or all online mock tests in ClearIAS mock test platform and revise the resources provided in the Learning Zone.

10. Read toppers interviews
IAS preparation strategies keep on changing with the availability of new materials and new question patterns from UPSC. Always refer the UPSC toppers interviews at ClearIAS.com for the latest tips from toppers. This would keep you motivated. Have big dreams. All the best!

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