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title: "When do you start your UPSC preparations?"  
description: "When do you start your UPSC preparations?"  
author: "Radheshyam Prasad Tiwari"  
published: 2023-07-05  
updated: 2023-07-11  
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# When do you start your UPSC preparations?



## Answers

### Answer by Yashna Bawa

Here are some tips for starting your [UPSC preparations:](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/82638/upsc-exam-preparation-tips-for-ias-aspirants)

- Start early. The [UPSC exam](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/story/2177/10-important-gi-tags-asked-in-the-upsc-exam) is a long and [challenging](https://www.mindstick.com/news/2240/in-a-u-s-lawsuit-challenging-facebook-s-virtual-reality-agreement-mark-zuckerberg-will-testify) process, so it is important to start early. This will give you enough time to build your [foundation](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/159/mfc-microsoft-foundation-class) in the subjects and to practice your exam skills.
- Create a study plan. Once you have started your [preparation](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/23237/spit-roast-preparation), it is important to create a study plan. This will help you to stay on track and to make sure that you are covering all of the important topics.

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- Take mock tests. Mock tests are a great way to assess your [progress](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/85620/infrastructure-development-in-india-challenges-progress-and-prospects) and to identify your weaknesses. They will also help you to get used to the format of the UPSC exam.
- Join a [coaching](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/82602/how-to-prepare-for-upsc-civil-services-examination-2021-without-coaching) class. If you feel that you need extra help, you can join a coaching class. This can be a great way to learn from other candidates and to get access to study materials.
- Network with other candidates. [Networking](https://www.mindstick.com/startup/26/zerotier-secure-peer-to-peer-networking-made-simple) with other candidates is a great way to get support and motivation. You can also learn from their [experiences](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/13062/designing-compelling-site-experiences-for-seo) and [share your](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/84188/mindstick-yourviews-is-the-best-platform-to-share-your-thoughts) own experiences.
- Stay motivated. The UPSC exam is a long and challenging process, so it is important to stay motivated. There will be times when you feel discouraged, but it is important to keep going.


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