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UPSC Guideline on Essay Paper

Candidates may be required to write essays on multiple topics. They will be expected to keep closely to the subject of the essay, arrange their ideas in an orderly fashion, and write concisely. Credit will be given for effective and precise expression.

Understanding the UPSC CSE Mains Essay Paper

  • The Essay paper is the inaugural paper of the UPSC CSE Mains exam, serving as Paper – 1 out of the 7 Mains papers, conducted on the first day of the Mains exam.
  • The paper carries a weightage of 250 marks, divided into 2 sections – Section A and Section B. You are required to write one essay from each section, choosing from four topics provided in each
  • Each essay is to be written on 12 pages, with a word limit of 1000-1200 words.
  • The duration of the paper is 3 hours, similar to other Mains papers, allowing you to allocate roughly half the time for each essay.
  • Unlike other Mains papers, the UPSC has not specified a particular syllabus for the essay paper but provides a general guideline.
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About Essay Writing

  • Writing an essay involves crafting a long, insightful, and original article that offers an analytical perspective.
  • It demands a unique level of writing skill, including effective articulation and logical, coherent views.

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Recent Trends in UPSC CSE Essay Papers

Variability in Essay Scores

In recent years, scores in the essay paper have varied significantly, making it a challenging aspect of preparation.

Challenges of Addressing Philosophical Topics

Topics have increasingly focused on philosophical and abstract themes, posing a greater challenge to address effectively.

Subject Deviation Risk in Open Topics

The open-ended nature of topics increases the risk of deviating from the subject, testing the aspirant's thought process

Essay Evaluation Variability

Essay writing skills vary greatly among aspirants, adding to the subjective nature of essay evaluation.

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What Does Our Test Series Offer?

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Given the dynamic nature of the essay paper, our test series ensures comprehensive preparation.

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We start by understanding the essence of an essay and its importance in the UPSC exam.

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Then we’ll review past themes and topics that have appeared in UPSC CSE essay papers.

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We will also cover the techniques of writing a good essay and preparing content for high-quality essays

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Our sessions equip you with the necessary tools to meet UPSC standards in essay writing.

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The Test series includes 6 essay test papers, modelled after the UPSC pattern, with 2 essays per paper to be completed within the given time.

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This means a total of 48 topics, with over 32 being philosophical topics. We blend philosophical and subject-based topics for well-rounded practice.

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The Test Series is supervised by expert faculty with extensive experience in UPSC essay writing and mentorship.

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Along with high-quality evaluation based on UPSC standards, we offer personalized mentorship to guide your essay preparation effectively.

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We also provide doubt clearing sessions and group mentoring after each test.

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How This Test Series Will Benefit Aspirants?

  • With 80 days to go for your essay paper, this essay test series will equip you with all the necessary tools needed for high scores in the paper.
  • 80 Days is a sufficient time to improve upon one’s essay writing skill and our test series focuses on elevating everyone’s skills to ensure good scores.
  • Understand the demands and dynamics of the essay paper.
  • Develop skills to write both objective and philosophical essays.
  • Learn to structure essays and devise effective strategies.
  • Shield yourself from uncertainties through rigorous practice.
  • Avoid common mistakes in essay writing.
  • Master the art of essay writing with a coherent, effective, and precise strategy.
  • Train to tackle unconventional and philosophical topics with confidence.
  • With extensive practice, model essays, and comprehensive mentor guidance, handle any essay with ease and confidence.
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Tentative Schedule for the Master Essay Writing (Test Series)

Day
Essay Test
Essay Topic
07/07/2024
Essay Test -1 (Free for all)
Philosophical Essays
14/07/2024
Essay Test -2
Essays on Polity & Society
21/07/2024
Essay Test -3
Essays on Economy, Environment & S&T
28/07/2024
Essay Test -4
Philosophical Essays
04/08/2024
Revision & Consolidation
Focus on improving upon learnings in essay writing
11/08/2024
Essay Test -5
Philosophical Essays
18/08/2024
Essay Test -6
Comprehensive Essays
  • Doubt clearing and Mentoring sessions will be interspaced in between the tests to ensure aspirants rectifies one’s shortcomings.
  • Pre-recorded sessions will also be provided on certain aspects of essay preparation.
  • Even after the last essay test, you will have sufficient time to consolidate all your learnings and implement them successfully in the mains exam.
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There is no single perfect strategy for essay writing; multiple approaches can be effective. The key is having substantial content, presenting it in a coherent structure, and relating it to various aspects of the syllabus and current affairs, while adhering to the standards of essay writing.

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