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Inspiration Study Circle How To Crack the UPSC 2025 Exam?
The Union Public Service Commission conducts a series of annual exams for recruiting the most elite posts under the country’s bureaucracy. The program starts with holding the UPSC Civil Services prelims in the months of May- June, followed by, UPSC Civil Services Mains and the Interview sessions. The candidates who successfully clear these levels of assessment are then trained in the very astute Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) located in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand in India.
This year’s Preliminary examination will be conducted on May 25th, 2025.
Every year more than 5,00,000 candidates appear for the same. With the onset of this exam around the corner, the candidates are both anxious and overwhelmed. Inspiration Study Circle (ISC), the best coaching institute in Dehradun for the preparation of UPSC and several other governmental and public exams, brings to you the key points and strategies to be followed in your line of passion.
Veni, vidi, vici! I came, I saw, I conquered- a phrase very popularly attributed to Julius Caesar gives a realization of the kind of determination and hard work one requires to walk the path of preparation for the civil services exam.
How to Crack the UPSC 2025 Prelims Exam?
The preparation starts the minute you start searching for tips and strategic planning for the same. The first step is to be aware of your syllabus and the exam pattern.
Here is the complete information on the said topic, i.e., the Civil Services prelims exam 2025, brought to you by ISC, Dehradun.
UPSC 2025 Prelims pattern and syllabus
The UPSC 2025 prelims exam will have two papers: Paper 1 and Paper 2.
The paper-wise content, duration, and weightage are as follows:
| Total No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Time Duration | Topics covered | |
Paper 1 (General Studies) | 100 | 200 | 2 hours |
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| Paper 2 (CSAT- Civil Services Aptitude Test) | 80 | 200 | 2 hours |
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The above said topics with the techniques for solving them are covered thoroughly at Inspiration Study Circle, Dehradun.
The candidates must remember that there are a limited number of attempts and age criteria.
The minimum age to appear for the UPSC Civil Services exam is 21 years.
Number of attempts and Age Criteria for UPSC CSE
| Category | Max. No. of attempts | Age Limit |
| General and EWS | 6 | 32 years of age |
| OBC | 9 | 35 years of age |
| SC/ ST | Unlimited | 37 |
Marking Scheme of UPSC 2025 Civil Services Prelims
| Paper | Marks awarded for every correct answer: | Negative Marking? | Marks deducted for every wrong answer: |
| Paper 1 (GS) | 2 Marks | Yes | 0.66 Marks |
| Paper 2 (CSAT) | 2.5 Marks | Yes | 0.83 Marks |
Important Points:
- If a candidate happens to give more than one answer for a question, it is considered wrong, irrespective of any of them being correct.
- It is mandatory to cross the expected cut-off marks in Paper 1 and 33% minimum marks in Paper 2.
ISC Exclusive: Lakshya 2025 Batch
More than 500,000 candidates appear for the UPSC CSE every year. When this exam starts, the candidates are anxious and nervous. ISC is the ideal place for candidates seeking guidance for 2025 Preliminary preparation.
Inspirational Study Circle (ISC), Dehradun’s best coaching institute for UPSC / PCS preparation and various other government and public exams offers the ideal guidance and strategies to follow your passion.
“I came, I saw, I conquered” – very well defines the determination and hard work needed to follow the path of preparation for the civil service exam.
All about Lakshya Prelims 2025 Batch
- Comprehensive GS Lectures for Prelims Foundation.
- To The Point GS Material which supplements GS Lectures.
- To The Point GS Material which supplements GS Lectures.
- Full 14 Months CURRENT AFFAIRS which includes Monthly Current Affairs Magazines + Daily Current Affairs + PIB Compilations
- 36 TEST PRELIMS TEST SERIES for IAS 2025
- Adequately scheduled and recorded seven-day class videos available on the app.
- Cumulative of the best teachers and our experienced team.
- Each lecture is an equipped smart class for better and more conducive understanding.
- Provision of monthly current affairs and daily current affairs as mentioned above.
- Discussion on critical, current, and contemporary topics within the recorded lecture itself.
- The candidates are provided with important marked information on every topic.
- Emphasis on the areas that yield maximum questions.
- Provision of Preparation books and study material.
What does ISC offer for UPSC 2025 preparation?
Inspiration Study Circle offers preparation for IAS, PCS, CAPF, CDS, AFCAT, and other state and Civil Services Exams in Dehradun, through both online and offline class modules. With an outstanding faculty, comprehensive curriculum, introductory study materials, and personal attention, the institute offers a blend of perfect preparation and outstanding results to candidates.
If you are a candidate who wants to join All India Civil Services, Central Civil Services, or Defense Services, consider enrolling in ISC to get the best experience in training and education. ISC will guide you to achieve your goals.
- The Lectures are so designed by our experienced faculty that they can be easily understood and learned.
- Inspiration Study Circle stands out for being the best training institute with an out-of-the-way feature of providing simplified but detailed Current Affairs and blogs on a daily, as well as monthly basis.
- We have covered the entire syllabus of IAS/PCS in our course in our study material.
- Emphasis on the areas that yield maximum questions.
- Inspiration Study Circle takes on various streams for a better course of action depending on the location and preference of the candidates.
- Recorded Video lectures of live classes for every topic taught daily (available in Hindi and English) on the app.
- Comprehensive data and information on Current Affairs (Daily and Monthly basis).
- In-depth GK and GS Study Material needed to clear Prelims.
The ‘IT’ factor for excelling in the UPSC 2025 exam
Dedication and consistency are the keys to success in any field. The rest are supplementary to hard work.
- The first and foremost thing is to understand the syllabus and pattern of the UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2025 exam.
- Divide the entire journey into short-term goals.
- The entire syllabus should be well divided and read, along with regular revision.
- Focus on one topic at a time and divide your time accordingly.
- Always look for debates and discussions around you, that provide quality and knowledge to your brain. This is the best exercise ever.
- Read! Reading not only enhances your vocabulary but also widens your horizon of knowledge.
- Read specific works like books on culture, politics, insights, newspapers, and most importantly the editorial columns.
- Make sure whatever, you have worked for is revised regularly, at least twice.
- Current affairs must be regularly noted down and revised thoroughly. A good chunk of questions is made from them and they also help in long-term knowledge goals, especially for mains and interviews.
- Get your basic doubts and queries cleared.
- Focus on CSAT. However, it is qualifying but candidates do need to clear the cut-off in it.
- Line up your preparation by practicing previous years’ questions and mock tests.
- Your strategy might have different steps at every stage of preparation, but the work should be continuous.
ISC, Dehradun lays a good emphasis on current affairs and burning topics. These are not only discussed in class but are also provided to students through various digital means as well as hard copy handouts.
The Director of Inspiration Study Circle, Dehradun, Mr. Nisheeth Saxena, is an expert in General Studies and Geo-political issues.
Frequently Asked Questions on UPSC 2025 (UPSC 2025 FAQs)
Can I crack UPSC Prelims on the first attempt?
The question is more of self-introspection. The UPSC Civil Services Prelims Exam, though is very hard to crack and only a few dedicated and hard-working ones achieve it, but it is not impossible.
Once, you know what it takes to achieve your goal, the only thing left is to put it to use.
Can UPSC Prelims be qualified in 1 month?
This is an uphill battle that takes back-breaking work and persistence from one’s side. It is possible to make it happen if you decide and dedicate most of your time and efforts to it.
How to manage stress during preparation?
Preparing for Civil Services can be very stressful at times. Working regularly with a rigorous schedule can get apprehensive and concerning. One must not forget that stress is a part of every journey. It comes as a counterpart of all the decisions that we take.
- Taking a break for rest and leisure can always refresh your mind. It gives a good reset option to our brain, increasing our productivity in the long run.
- Your schedule/ time- table should be flexible enough to provide you with enough rest as well.
- Remember, stability and constancy are the keys.
- There might be breakdowns, distractions, inter-personal issues, or change in priorities, but your concentration should remain on your aim.
- Even if you must start again, you will be starting with better knowledge and experience.
If you ever think of quitting, remember, why you started and how far you have come!
A Note from the Director’s Desk
The aspiration for UPSC exams can be very rightly expressed in the words of the Great Missile Man of India Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, “A dream is not what you experience in your sleep. A dream is that which does not let you sleep.”
Your dream can always become a reality once you start aiming for it in your awake state. Understand and get familiar with the syllabus. Brush up your basics with NCERT books. Your target should be your priority. Regularity and revision should become your rituals. It should be kept in mind that UPSC demands an analysis of a topic. It aims at evaluating your critical thinking and decisiveness.
Adapt the “Read and Stay Updated” strategy.
Best Wishes!
Dehradun
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