For the aspirants preparing for 2026-2027, some key takeaway from the Mains 2024 and Prelims 2025:
1. Both Prelims and Mains are getting current oriented. Newspaper can be a great source in your preparation. I would strongly suggest reading the newspaper to update thematic notes for Mains.
2. Vagueness of the questions and 3-statement questions are tough to handle. Do look at the questions from Prelims 2024 and Prelims 2025 before starting the preparation.
3. A large number of questions can be handled from the standard sources, especially in the Prelims. Follow standard sources and stick to their revision multiple times.
4. In Mains, you need to go beyond the standard books because most of the standard books don't meet the criteria of the Mains examination.
5. Don't NEGLECT CSAT. No matter how expert you're at Maths and Reasoning, don't neglect CSAT. IT IS AN ELIMINATOR. Since 2023, every year, CSAT is eating up the UPSC dream of candidates.
6. Do comprehensive preparation. Don't segregate preparation. Whatever you're studying, read it from the Prelims and the Mains perspective both. Attempt the PYQs of Prelims and Mains alognside.
7. Mentorship is not a very helpful tool. 30 mins call with a mentor in 2 weeks won't help you in anyway. Connecting after every 10-15 days, they won't even know your name, leave aside your issues and problems. Follow your own strategy.
8. I have made a complete strategy video for 2026-2027 that you can find on my YouTube channel.
9. Try and make your own notes. Don't rely on an educator (including me) for your notes because once you make notes on your own, you'll have better retention of things.
10. Make short and thematic notes. I have already made a YouTube video on note making.
11. Select your optional based on your own interest.
12. 8 hours per day consistently is more than sufficient.
13. PYQs are a holy grail.
I will be starting 3-4 YouTube initiative soon that will help you in the grander scheme of things. Meanwhile, study hard.
My best wishes.
1. Both Prelims and Mains are getting current oriented. Newspaper can be a great source in your preparation. I would strongly suggest reading the newspaper to update thematic notes for Mains.
2. Vagueness of the questions and 3-statement questions are tough to handle. Do look at the questions from Prelims 2024 and Prelims 2025 before starting the preparation.
3. A large number of questions can be handled from the standard sources, especially in the Prelims. Follow standard sources and stick to their revision multiple times.
4. In Mains, you need to go beyond the standard books because most of the standard books don't meet the criteria of the Mains examination.
5. Don't NEGLECT CSAT. No matter how expert you're at Maths and Reasoning, don't neglect CSAT. IT IS AN ELIMINATOR. Since 2023, every year, CSAT is eating up the UPSC dream of candidates.
6. Do comprehensive preparation. Don't segregate preparation. Whatever you're studying, read it from the Prelims and the Mains perspective both. Attempt the PYQs of Prelims and Mains alognside.
7. Mentorship is not a very helpful tool. 30 mins call with a mentor in 2 weeks won't help you in anyway. Connecting after every 10-15 days, they won't even know your name, leave aside your issues and problems. Follow your own strategy.
8. I have made a complete strategy video for 2026-2027 that you can find on my YouTube channel.
9. Try and make your own notes. Don't rely on an educator (including me) for your notes because once you make notes on your own, you'll have better retention of things.
10. Make short and thematic notes. I have already made a YouTube video on note making.
11. Select your optional based on your own interest.
12. 8 hours per day consistently is more than sufficient.
13. PYQs are a holy grail.
I will be starting 3-4 YouTube initiative soon that will help you in the grander scheme of things. Meanwhile, study hard.
My best wishes.
My comments about the further course of action and preparation in Times Now news channel.
Do read. 👆
Do read. 👆
Mudit Gupta - UPSC and Beyond.....
For the aspirants preparing for 2026-2027, some key takeaway from the Mains 2024 and Prelims 2025: 1. Both Prelims and Mains are getting current oriented. Newspaper can be a great source in your preparation. I would strongly suggest reading the newspaper…
2 Points I would like to add to this message:
1. Coaching predicted cut-offs should not be taken seriously. Cut-offs are deliberately manipulated to drive the sales of the Mains courses.
2. Whenever you join any coaching or course - make sure to check every faculty individually - who is teaching History, whi is teaching Geography, who is teaching CSAT etc. Don't be outshined by the lusture of one single influencer. That usually doesn't serve the purpose. You have to cover entire syllabus properly and not just 1 or 2 subjects.
1. Coaching predicted cut-offs should not be taken seriously. Cut-offs are deliberately manipulated to drive the sales of the Mains courses.
2. Whenever you join any coaching or course - make sure to check every faculty individually - who is teaching History, whi is teaching Geography, who is teaching CSAT etc. Don't be outshined by the lusture of one single influencer. That usually doesn't serve the purpose. You have to cover entire syllabus properly and not just 1 or 2 subjects.
The day you'll proudly start accepting your failures and start working on them, you'll no longer be afraid of failures.
Own them, conquer them.
Own them, conquer them.
https://x.com/mudit_gupta25/status/1933391849634353280?t=4i2bC7e7GJIKqJYX16iSeg&s=19
Directly appealed to the UPSC Chairman to release answer key, cut-off, and score of students along with the result.
Directly appealed to the UPSC Chairman to release answer key, cut-off, and score of students along with the result.
Aaj se dheere dheere padhai karni shuru karo.
Prelims hue 20 din ho gaye. Result aaye 2-3 din ho gaye.
Start studying today, even if it is for 4-5 hours.
Come back here and react on this message once you've studied for 4-5 hours.
Prelims hue 20 din ho gaye. Result aaye 2-3 din ho gaye.
Start studying today, even if it is for 4-5 hours.
Come back here and react on this message once you've studied for 4-5 hours.
Mudit Gupta - UPSC and Beyond.....
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How to analyse a topic from the Mains perspective.
Iran-Israel example 👆👆
Iran-Israel example 👆👆
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CSAT has been a silent eliminator for sure. Start early and practice more.
Link to my CSAT BATCH: https://mudits.com/new-courses/14-foundation-csat-course-for-upsc-2026-2027-in-english
CSAT has been a silent eliminator for sure. Start early and practice more.
Link to my CSAT BATCH: https://mudits.com/new-courses/14-foundation-csat-course-for-upsc-2026-2027-in-english
Doing regular live streams on Telegram has made me realize:
1. This is the best form of mentorship.
2. Its free and I can talk to all of you and understand your problems.
3. You get authentic and experienced advice.
I will try and plan to continue these live streams regularly. 🙂
1. This is the best form of mentorship.
2. Its free and I can talk to all of you and understand your problems.
3. You get authentic and experienced advice.
I will try and plan to continue these live streams regularly. 🙂
Mudit Gupta - UPSC and Beyond.....
Link: https://youtu.be/MKAPYLV-iHQ
Ye dekh lena yaad se
Indian foreign policy about the conflicts like Iran-Israel is very clear:
1. Multi alignment with flexibility of choices in national interest
2. Leveraging global conflicts in the best interest of India
3. Even if there are contradictions in engaging with conflicting parties, handle the contradictions with pragmatism.
India will not choose sides in Iran-Israel conflict.
1. Multi alignment with flexibility of choices in national interest
2. Leveraging global conflicts in the best interest of India
3. Even if there are contradictions in engaging with conflicting parties, handle the contradictions with pragmatism.
India will not choose sides in Iran-Israel conflict.