For those preparing for CSE 2024 and not writing mains this year:
Now is the right time to get into the mains preparation.
Till December, one can focus more on Mains- GS and Optional papers
Download all the CSE Mains 2023 Papers. Right now, one can do the following exercise to improve one’s answer writing:
1) Link it with the Syllabus: Analyse the questions of GS1, 2,3,4 asked in Mains 2023 and link with syllabus. Analyse whether it is factual or analytical, static or current etc. Identify areas where questions are being asked more
2) Brainstorming: Try to first write some points (scribble)
3) Current Affairs: Linking the question with Current Affairs
4) Think of apt Introduction and conclusion
5) Answer Writing: Write a full 2 page/3 page answer with subheading and points/small paragraphs
6) Look for Topper’s mock answers: Before writing answers, one can look for mock test papers of Toppers for that particular GS. Idea is, to know structuring, number of words, sub heading etc
After writing answers also, one can compare and contrast it with topper’s copies and do peer review with friends
Best Wishes !!
Now is the right time to get into the mains preparation.
Till December, one can focus more on Mains- GS and Optional papers
Download all the CSE Mains 2023 Papers. Right now, one can do the following exercise to improve one’s answer writing:
1) Link it with the Syllabus: Analyse the questions of GS1, 2,3,4 asked in Mains 2023 and link with syllabus. Analyse whether it is factual or analytical, static or current etc. Identify areas where questions are being asked more
2) Brainstorming: Try to first write some points (scribble)
3) Current Affairs: Linking the question with Current Affairs
4) Think of apt Introduction and conclusion
5) Answer Writing: Write a full 2 page/3 page answer with subheading and points/small paragraphs
6) Look for Topper’s mock answers: Before writing answers, one can look for mock test papers of Toppers for that particular GS. Idea is, to know structuring, number of words, sub heading etc
After writing answers also, one can compare and contrast it with topper’s copies and do peer review with friends
Best Wishes !!