How to complete UPSC Mains Paper in 3 hours is the question that comes across most of the aspirant’s minds. UPSC Mains is the second phase of the UPSC Exam.
There is a total of 9 papers in UPSC and each of the 9 papers has a time duration of 3 hours to complete the paper. All 9 papers are descriptive in nature which means you need to practice writing an answer beforehand so that you can write a well-structured answer in an exam to clear UPSC Mains.
Since many of the candidates think about how many questions have to be attempted to clear UPSC Mains. Do we need to attempt all or not and many such questions are gushing across their minds? This article will cover the entire queries to give you a clear solution.
250 is the maximum marks allotted for GS Paper, optional paper, and Essay paper whereas 300 maximum marks are allotted for Indian language and English paper.
There are usually 20 questions (varies according to the subjects) are asked in each of the 9 papers of UPSC Mains and 3 hours is allotted to complete the paper. The candidates try to attempt each and every question to be in a race of scoring higher marks in UPSC Mains. Generally, it is said that the people who have attempted the entire paper may score higher marks rather than the one who has not completed the entire UPSC Mains paper.
Completing UPSC Mains Paper on time can be a daunting or stressful task but can be achieved with the right strategy of preparation and mindfulness. Despite being well versed in the respective subject, yet most of us are unable to complete the entire paper on time as we are unable to manage time or stress/anxiety levels.
Prior to the actual exam, practice sufficient paper so that you can manage the time and can avoid wasting the time in thinking or framing answers. Beforehand practice also help you to keep your stress level in check.
Keep one thing in mind that at exam time approach the asked questions with a proper/correct plan and keep an eye on the time so that instead of wasting it, you can make use of most of it. One can complete the entire exam paper on time by following the points listed below:
Follow the given tips to attempt a maximum number of questions in UPSC Mains:
Knowledge and writing skills alone will not help you to complete the entire UPSC Mains paper on time. Following the tips/strategies mentioned above will help you to complete the exam paper on time.
With clarity of thoughts/concepts with respect to the asked questions and a sufficient amount of practice, one can write a 250-words answer in 7 to 8 minutes in UPSC Mains Exam with ease.
Remember,
Though it is uncertain to succeed in the exam,
But hard work will significantly increase the chance of doing well in exams.
