UPSC is one of the most challenging and most popular competitive exams in India. Every year approximately 10Lakh candidates apply for the UPSC preliminary exam, and the selected ones go for the mains exam.Â
Such a massive demand has led to many myths about the UPSC Civil Services Exam. Myths are always dangerous and especially in the case of such an important exam.Â
Don’t worry about myths until we are here. Today we have busted some of the most common myths about the UPSC Civil Services Exam.
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Top 5 Common Myths About UPSC Civil Services Exam Busted
#Myth 1: A UPSC aspirant need to study 15-18 hours a day
Truth: This is one of the most common myths you always get to hear, that you have to spend 15-18 hours studying to clear UPSC. But the truth is quality is what matters, not quantity. So how many hours do you need to study for IAS? The number of hours put in does not guarantee success. Everything depends on the effectiveness and perfect strategy. Some can find it easy to study 15-18 hours a day, and some clear it by studying for 6-8 hours only. No matter how long you study, the only thing that matters is the quality of the study. Aspirants should get enough sleep and work on their physical and mental health to focus correctly.
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#Myth 2: An IAS aspirant must have good knowledge about everything
Truth: Another myth about the UPSC exam is that an IAS aspirant should know and be aware of everything. The syllabus is indeed vast and diverse, but there is a pattern that can be deduced. The candidate should have a fundamental understanding of areas such as politics, history, geography, and economics and be able to apply this information when necessary. Even though current affairs cannot be defined, a systematic strategy such as reading the newspaper regularly and getting daily news analysis from a reliable source can help.
#Myth 3: Aspirant with a bad academic record can’t clear the UPSC exam
Truth: UPSC CSE only asks for a graduation degree from a government-recognized university. Even the students in their final year or awaiting results are also eligible to appear for UPSC preliminary examination. UPSC only considers the marks obtained only in the exam, and it has nothing to do with your previous academic record. Your academic record may play a role in the interview. Still, so many candidates cracked the examination who had backlogs in colleges and were even college dropouts who took some other degree later.
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#Myth 4: Only people with good English can clear UPSC CSE
Truth: UPSC never demands superior English. UPSC encourages aspirants from diverse backgrounds to apply. UPSC can conduct exams and interviews in any of the 22 languages listed in the constitution of India. The only thing that matters here is that the candidate must convey his knowledge and opinion efficiently.
#Myth 5: Memorize everything to clear the IAS exam
Truth: This is one of the most common myths you get to hear that you must remember or memorize each and everything if you appear for UPSC. Due to such myths, candidates try to mug up everything, and it increases stress. In reality, an IAS aspirant must understand the concept and have clarity over the basis of the subjects. Enough practice can improve even writing skills.
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