essay paper

The UPSC CSE Mains essay paper carries 250 crucial marks. Learn 10 practical strategies from IAS toppers, from covering topic selection, time management to storytelling, and presentation.

While the preparation progresses smoothly, Sonalika suggests changing the strategy three months before the prelims—applying the factual aspects of the basic subjects and revising current affairs. She shares how time seemed to fly for her after the prelims.