- At first, you should solve the previous year UPSC question paper so you can understand about UPSC questions and about each topic. You should solve the last 5 to 10 years of UPSC question papers.
- If you are preparing IAS exam without coaching you should have proper planning for study. You should have long term and short term plan like a yearly basis, weakly and daily basis.
- You should write answers for improving your writing skill as well as memory skill.