Don’t ignore CSAT in UPSC prelims: CEGR The UPSC prelims exam will be held on June 16, 2024.
If you are a UPSC candidate, you will be well aware of CSET. At the same time, for those who want to go to the civil service through UPSC, consider this exam as an important step.
New Delhi. The UPSC prelims exam is scheduled to be held on June 16, 2024. Ravish Roshan, Director, Centre for Education Growth and Research (CEGR), a leading think tank in the field of education in the country, says how to prepare for UPSC CSAT. This question is important for all the candidates who are aiming to give UPSC Prelims. CSAT, or Civil Services Aptitude Test, is the qualifying paper in the UPSC Prelims exam, also known as General Studies 2. The exam consists of two papers, out of which one is CSAT. This paper is slightly easier for candidates with a math background. If you are a UPSC candidate, you will be well aware of CSET. At the same time, for those who want to go to the civil service through UPSC, consider this exam as an important step. Candidates can qualify for the Mains exam only after clearing the CSAT and General Studies Paper 1. The CSAT is a qualifying paper, and its preparation requires a different approach compared to the General Studies paper. The paper consists of 80 questions and carries a total of 200 marks. The questions are of objective type and each question carries 2.5 marks. However, there is a negative marking of 1/3 rd for wrong answers. To pass the exam, candidates need to score 33 per cent or 66 marks. If you attempt only 30 per cent of the questions, you can still succeed, but for that you have to be 100 per cent right. CSAT is a scoring paper. CSEET, this exam was launched in 2011 to test the candidate’s reasoning, analytical knowledge and aptitude. This exam is also known as General Studies 2. To clear the UPSC exam, candidates have to go through three stages – Prelims, Mains and Interview. The CSAT exam is a part of the prelims.
Director CEGR says that the book Indian Polity for Civil Services Examinations by M. Lakshmikanth (Politics) needs no introduction. This is a book that strengthens your preparation. This book is recommended by most of the IAS toppers. The book ‘Indian Art and Culture’ by Nitin Singhania (Culture) is an essential book to understand the entire course of Indian heritage and culture. Here are some questions to help you prepare for the exam. Written by Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate in Physical and Human Geography is a best-seller in geography that every IAS topper recommends. The book covers the entire geography syllabus that is required for your UPSC Prelims and Mains exam. Apart from this, NCERT books from classes 6-12 are also helpful in preparation The Oxford School Atlas by Oxford Publishers is a must-read for UPSC aspirants. It includes 200 maps with 94 thematic maps of India. The book is titled ‘Indian Economy’ and has been written by Ramesh Singh. All topics are covered in detail. India Year Book is a reference book in which the entire current affairs of the country can be easily found and it is an official compilation. It contains important data related to important dignitaries, state policy, public schemes and demographics, trade, economy and others. Apart from this, read newspapers daily, newspapers are a great source of current affairs and general knowledge. They also help you improve your vocabulary and comprehension skills.
