{"id":4088,"date":"2025-06-30T18:24:53","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T12:54:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=4088"},"modified":"2025-10-16T17:19:54","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T11:49:54","slug":"how-to-prepare-for-upsc-mains","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/how-to-prepare-for-upsc-mains\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Prepare for UPSC Mains 2025 Step-by-Step Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<label class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/label>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/how-to-prepare-for-upsc-mains\/#How_to_Prepare_for_UPSC_Mains_2025_Overview\" >How to Prepare for UPSC Mains 2025 Overview\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/how-to-prepare-for-upsc-mains\/#How_to_Prepare_for_UPSC_Mains_2025_in_3_Month_Strategy\" >How to Prepare for UPSC Mains 2025 in 3 Month Strategy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/how-to-prepare-for-upsc-mains\/#UPSC_Mains_Toppers_Strategy\" >UPSC Mains Toppers Strategy\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/how-to-prepare-for-upsc-mains\/#What_is_753_Rule_Of_UPSC_Mains\" >What is 7\/5\/3 Rule Of UPSC Mains\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/how-to-prepare-for-upsc-mains\/#Do_and_Dont_for_How_to_Prepare_for_UPSC_Mains_2025\" >Do and Don&#8217;t for How to Prepare for UPSC Mains 2025\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/how-to-prepare-for-upsc-mains\/#How_to_Prepare_for_UPSC_Mains_2025_FAQs\" >How to Prepare for UPSC Mains 2025 FAQs?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><b>How to prepare for UPSC Mains 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> examination requires a strategic, disciplined, and focused approach to tackle its vast syllabus and demanding nature. With limited time to prepare for UPSC mains(approx 75-110)day gap between prelims and mains with high stakes, aspirants must prioritize smart work alongside dedication. Start by <\/span><b>thoroughly understanding the syllabus and exam pattern, focusing on the all the papers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ,including the essay, general studies, optional subject and Compulsory paper (2) Create a realistic timetable, allocating time for each subject while emphasizing answer writing practice, as it is critical for articulating thoughts clearly and concisely under time constraints (3 hours per paper) .<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Prepare_for_UPSC_Mains_2025_Overview\"><\/span><b>How to Prepare for UPSC Mains 2025 Overview\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination is a comprehensive written test<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> designed to evaluate a candidate\u2019s <\/span><b>intellectual depth, understanding of diverse subjects, and ability to present coherent and well-structured answers.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">it has <\/span><b>9 papers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> including two compulsory paper and <\/span><b>7 merit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> based paper from Essay to optional with total marks of <\/span><b>1750<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ,it&#8217;s schedule to commences from <\/span><b>22 August 2025 spans 5 days.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How to prepare for UPSC mains 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> remained open question because of different success story of toppers, we have tried to solve this puzzle for aspirant to secure good marks in UPSC civil service mains ,tips for UPSC mains as follows<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In depth understanding of UPSC syllabus and exam pattern ,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collect study resources,\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Develop realistic study plan,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Selecting optional as per the own strength and weakness ,\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reading Ncert and standards books,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regular Answer writing practice to fulfill the demand of the question in mains examination,either answer writing through pyq or joining test series<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regular revision\u00a0 and consolidation of material\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regular Essay writing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preparing current affairs\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Staying healthy and motivated<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Prepare_for_UPSC_Mains_2025_in_3_Month_Strategy\"><\/span><b>How to Prepare for UPSC Mains 2025 in 3 Month Strategy<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Mains exam is descriptive in nature<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, requiring candidates to write detailed answers within a stipulated time. It tests not only factual knowledge but also <\/span><b>critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Success in the Mains requires a strategic approach as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Understanding of UPSC Mains Exam Structure 2025\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>How to prepare for UPSC mains 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> require nuances of mains exam structure given below;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Paper\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Subject<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Marks\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Nature<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper A\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian language ( Qualifying)\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">300<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Qualifying (Require 25\u2105 Marks- 75)\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper B<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">English (Qualifying)\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">300<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Qualifying(Require 25\u2105 Marks- 75)\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper I<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eassy<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">250<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Included in Merit<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper II<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General Studies Paper I(History Society,Geography)\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">250<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Included in Merit<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper III<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General Studies Paper II(polity, Governance, IR)\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">250<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Included in Merit<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper IV\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General Studies Paper III( Economy, society, S&amp;T, Environment)\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">250<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Included in Merit<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper V<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General Studies Paper IV ( Ethics, Integrity, Aptitude)\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">250<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Included in Merit<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper Vi -Vii<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Optional Subject (2 Papers)\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">250\u00d72<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Included in Merit<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><b>Creating Mains Booklist According to UPSC Mains Syllabus for How to Prepare For UPSC Mains 2025\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>GS Paper 1 Mains<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>How to Prepare for UPSC Mains 2025<\/b><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Subject<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Sources<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Art &amp; Culture<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NCERT fine Art<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Geography<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11-12 NCERT,Class Notes\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modern Indian History<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spectrum publication<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India Post Independence history<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spectrum or India Since Independence by Bipin Chandra.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">World History<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pattern of Interaction by MC Dougell Littell (Chapter 22 to 26), class notes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian Society<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NCERT Sociology<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>GS 2 Paper Polity, Governance, Social, How to Prepare for UPSC Mains 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Subject<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Sources<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Polity<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lakshmikant, class notes, ARC 2<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Current affairs<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Hindu, Indian Express, monthly\/yearly compilation<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International Relations IR<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Hindu, magazine, Indian Express article<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>GS 3 Paper: Economy and Others topic,How to Prepare for UPSC Mains 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Subject<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Sources<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Economy<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NCERT, Ramesh Singh Book,The Hindu<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Economic Survey,Budget<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian Agriculture, PDS,\u00a0 Food Processing, LPG, Land Reform,Infrastructure<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Different Sources ,Class Notes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Society<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Class Notes and lecture,The Hindu<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disaster Management<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any Coaching Material<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Security<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any Coaching Material<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Environment and Ecology<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any Coaching Material,magazine<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Science and Technology<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any Current Affairs Magazine<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>GS paper-4 Ethics, integrity, aptitude , How to Prepare for UPSC Mains 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Topic<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Sources<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ethics integrity aptitude<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2nd ARC,Internet Decoding Key Words Mentioned in Syllabus,The more you write in this paper more marks you fetch<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Case studies<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From any test series, pyq<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>How to Prepare for UPSC Mains 2025 Current Affairs\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>How to prepare for UPSC mains 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> following principles should be kept in mind while covering current affairs <\/span><b>1.limit your sources<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; The Hindu, Indian express, coaching magazine\u00a0 <\/span><b>2.limit your time<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> -45-60 minutes news paper , 3. <\/span><b>Focus on issue not news<\/b> <b>4.learn to make notes online,(<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Evernote, mynotes) <\/span><b>4.Read, revise, execute\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<h3><b>Cultivate Art of Answer writing Through Daily Answer writing practice<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Answer writing is the sine qua non of UPSC Mains preparation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as it tests your ability to articulate thoughts clearly, concisely, and analytically within time and word limits. Here\u2019s how to prepare UPSC for UPSC mains 2025:<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>A. Know Question Types and Directives Asked in UPSC Mains Exam\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Questions in GS papers comes in<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><b>10 marks (150 words) and 20\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0marks (250 words<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">),in optional\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0there is 15 marks questions as\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0well requiring concise yet\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0comprehensive answers.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common question directives:\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><b>Analyze, Discuss, Evaluate,\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Critically Examine, Comment,\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0etc.Understand what each directive\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0demands (e.g.,\u201cAnalyze\u201drequires\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0breaking down the topic,while\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u201cComment\u201drequires your opinion<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>B. Learn How to Write High-Scoring Answers in UPSC Mains\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Introduction<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Either start with\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0defining the key word or with facts\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0related to question,or start with brief\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0background of what is asked in question\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0to set context.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Body: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address the question core in<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0detail either in paragraph or\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0points)covering multiple\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0dimensions(e.g.,social,economic,\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0political, legal for GS Paper 2).Use\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0data,examples in most of the point<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0to substantiate your argument,use\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0diagram flow chart orconstitutional\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0provisions to enrich answer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Conclusion<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:Summarize whole\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0ans suggest a way forward, or end\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0with a positive note(e.g. solution or<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0vision for the future)Or quote (\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0especially in General studies paper 2<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(polity) and paper 4( Ethics).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Practice UPSC Essay Writing for Mains 2025<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>How to prepare for UPSC mains 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> require mastering Essay writing ,Essay (<\/span><b>250 Marks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) should be free flowing and creative <\/span><b>pre-requisites for a good essay<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, according to me, include the following<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adequate &amp; relevant content<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good arguments + equally good examples\/data (relevant), use of anecdote, prominent philosopher quotes to enrich the answer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quality of being on point always<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smooth flow (should not feel like paragraphs are mechanically placed together)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Covering various dimension (horizontally &amp;\u00a0 vertically)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good introduction &amp; conclusion\u00a0 Introduction is where you can make a first good impression &amp; conclusion is where you can make a lasting impression.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note- UPSC mains Essay paper is one such paper where there is great scope for creativity and expression, sticking to a particular template curtails the innovation, so try to develop your own template after going through toppers copies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-5575\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-5575 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_5575\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_5575\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; 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width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5581 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/toppers-handwritten-upsc-pyq-4-books\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5581 msDefaultImage\" title=\"web site banner toppers book. 400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><b>Choosing Optional Subject\u00a0 and Mastering Over it Along With Optional Answer Writing<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing optional subject is most crucial aspects\u00a0 in how to prepare for UPSC mains 2025 because it demands in depth understanding ,<\/span><b>conceptual clarity, coherence, and evidence-based arguments,linking static with current, aspirants can craft compelling responses. Consistent revision, practice optional answers writing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and time management are crucial for excelling in this vast yet rewarding papers (500 Marks) which helps in securing good rank in UPSC\u00a0 civil service examination.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>UPSC Mains Regular Revision\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Revision in one of the most significant aspects<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in how to prepare for UPSC mains 2025 .Mains examination is tests of knowledge,analytical skills,and effective expression.Revision plays a <\/span><b>pivotal role in consolidating information, enhancing retention, and refining answer-writing skills. It transforms scattered knowledge into a structured, enabling candidates to recall critical facts, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">case studies,and examples under exam pressure.It helps in internalize complex concepts,ensuring clarity and coherence in responses, which is crucial for scoring high in descriptive papers.It also aids in identifying gaps in preparation,allowing focused improvement in weaker areas.By revisiting notes, summaries, and practice answers, candidates can streamline their thoughts, improve time management, and develop a nuanced understanding of diverse topics. Moreover, revision fosters confidence, reduces anxiety, and sharpens articulation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Solving Previous Year UPSC Mains Questions and Joining Test Series<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s the important aspects of how to prepare for UPSC mains 2025, previous year questions helps in <\/span><b>Understand Exam Pattern and Trends,Improve Answer Writing Skills whereas test series and mock test Build Confidence,identify Knowledge Gaps,Enhance Time Management<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,Simulate Real Exam Conditions,Structured Feedback helps tracking Progress,ExposeStayings Weaknesses and Practicing Diverse Questions lead to UPSC mains holistic\u00a0 UPSC mains Preparation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Healthy lifestyle and Motivated\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Staying healthy and motivated is part of how to prepare for UPSC mains 2025 it&#8217;s crucial for UPSC Mains success. A <\/span><b>balanced diet, 6\u20137 hours of sleep, and daily exercise (30 minutes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) enhance focus and stamina for long study hours. Meditation or yoga reduces stress, improving mental clarity for answer writing. Motivation, sustained through small goals, topper stories, and peer support, keeps you consistent. Avoiding burnout by taking breaks ensures sustained effort, helping you tackle the demanding Mains exam with confidence and resilience.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_Mains_Toppers_Strategy\"><\/span><b>UPSC Mains Toppers Strategy\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the frequent asked question in how to <\/span><b>prepare for UPSC mains 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,Strategy for Mains has been prepared using inputs from various honest and trustworthy sources like ex-students with experience of appearing in Mains, students <\/span><b>who have secured last year\u2019s Mains and from candidates who have over the years<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> shared their valuable insight on Mains examination with us.<\/span><b>consider it as\u00a0 tips for UPSC mains examination<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Master the syllabus thoroughly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prioritize answer writing practice daily.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solve previous year questions diligently.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Join a reputed test series promptly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simulate exam conditions with mocks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Revise static topics and current affairs consistently.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Structure answers: introduction, body, conclusion.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incorporate data, examples, diagrams astutely.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay updated with credible sources (The Hindu,Indian Express, PIB, yojana).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose optional subjects strategically.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manage time meticulously during preparation, exam.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintain health, motivation through exercise, breaks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seek mentor feedback proactively.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid overloading resources; focus on quality.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cultivate concise, articulate writing style.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_753_Rule_Of_UPSC_Mains\"><\/span><b>What is 7\/5\/3 Rule Of UPSC Mains<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to prepare for UPSC mains 2025\u00a0 requires understanding of The 7-5-3 rule. It&#8217;s a popular answer writing strategy for UPSC Mains to ensure concise, structured, and high-scoring responses. It suggests:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7 minutes: Allocate approximately 7\u00a0 \u00a0 minutes per 10-mark question (150 words) to manage time effectively across the 3-hour paper.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 points: Include 5 key points or arguments in the answer to cover all dimensions, ensuring depth and clarity.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 dimensions: Address the question from multiple perspectives (e.g., social, economic, political) to demonstrate analytical skills.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This rule helps aspirants write balanced, comprehensive answers within word and time limits, enhancing presentation and scoring potential in the UPSC Mains examination.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_and_Dont_for_How_to_Prepare_for_UPSC_Mains_2025\"><\/span><b>Do and Don&#8217;t for How to Prepare for UPSC Mains 2025\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do for how to prepare for UPSC mains 2025:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understand the syllabus meticulously and prioritize pivotal topics.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hone answers writing daily, crafting cogent, structured responses.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diligently solve previous year questions and enroll in\u00a0 test series.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Revise static concepts and current affairs assiduously.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enrich answers with diagrams, data, and pertinent examples.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Adhere to the 7-5-3 rule (7 minutes, 5 points, 3 dimensions) for time management.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To Sustain this marathon exam through exercise, adequate slumber, and periodic respite.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Take mentor critique consistently and positively<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintaining distance from negative people<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Don&#8217;t for how to Prepare for UPSC mains 2025:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Neglecting answer writing or optional<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> subject preparation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Over-depend on coaching resources.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neglect time discipline during examinations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Procrastinating periodic revision\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collecting excessive resources<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Forego revision or mock tests.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Succumb to stress or burnout, undermining perseverance.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Are you preparing for UPSC 2025?<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/prelims\/prelims-samadhaan-mentorship-2025?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=home_page&amp;utm_campaign=course\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>Join IAShub&#8217;s UPSC coaching batches<\/b><\/a><b> to boost your preparation. Enroll now!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Prepare_for_UPSC_Mains_2025_FAQs\"><\/span><b>How to Prepare for UPSC Mains 2025 FAQs?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-4089 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-4089{ position: relative; }#sp-ea-4089 .ea-card{ opacity: 0;}#eap-preloader-4089{ position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 100%;width: 100%; text-align: center;display: flex; align-items: center;justify-content: center;}#sp-ea-4089.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-4089.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-4089.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-4089.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-4089.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  padding: 7px;\r\n  background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  margin-right: 0px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single{\r\n background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.ea-expand a{\r\n  background: #cfe2ff !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion{\r\n  margin-bottom: 1rem;\r\n  margin-top: 1rem;\r\n}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1751281361\"><div id=\"sp-ea-4089\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"1\" data-scroll-active-item=\"1\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div id=\"eap-preloader-4089\" class=\"accordion-preloader\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/plugins\/easy-accordion-free\/public\/assets\/ea_loader.svg\" alt=\"Loader image\"\/><\/div><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-40890\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse40890\" aria-controls=\"collapse40890\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> How much is Gap between prelims and mains examination? <\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse40890\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-4089\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-40890\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">it very year to year from <\/span><b>75 to 110 days<\/b><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-40891\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse40891\" aria-controls=\"collapse40891\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How much time needed to prepare for UPSC Mains? <\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse40891\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-4089\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-40891\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">dedicated<\/span><b> 3 to 6 months<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, (June to December)and 3 months between prelims and mains will master in mains.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-40892\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse40892\" aria-controls=\"collapse40892\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How can I improve my UPSC mains answer writing skills? <\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse40892\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-4089\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-40892\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Daily answer writing practice, analysis of pyq, joining test series.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-40893\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse40893\" aria-controls=\"collapse40893\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How should I prepare for the Essay paper? <\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse40893\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-4089\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-40893\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><b>Write 2-3 ans weekly, read toppers Essay<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> develop own unique Essay strategy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-40894\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse40894\" aria-controls=\"collapse40894\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How to prepare current affairs for UPSC mains ? 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