On March 16, the State Institute for Administrative Careers (SIAC), Mumbai, hosted an insightful session featuring Mr. Mayur Girase, an Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS) officer and esteemed alumnus of SIAC. The session aimed to provide aspirants with expert strategies to enhance their UPSC CSE Preliminary Examination preparation.
Mr. Girase emphasized the importance of smart preparation over sheer hard work, stressing the need to understand the UPSC pattern and follow a structured revision plan. He advised aspirants to focus on Previous Year Questions (PYQs), strengthen conceptual clarity, and practice effective time management during the exam.
During the interactive session, students raised concerns about the unpredictability of Prelims, syllabus coverage, and optimal utilization of test series. Mr. Girase addressed these issues by sharing practical tips on revision cycles, the value of mock tests, and strategies for tackling tricky questions in the exam hall.
Enriching the session further, Mr. Girase introduced his newly released book, The Prelims UPSC Key, which presents a structured approach to mastering the Prelims through topic-wise PYQs — a valuable resource for aspirants aiming for success.
The session, organized under the wisdom of SIAC Director Dr. Bhavana Patole, concluded with words of appreciation for Mayur Girase’s guidance, inspiring students to implement his strategies in their preparation journey.