(PART-I: STRATEGY FOR MAINS 2026)
STRATEGY FOR GS PAPERS
1. PYQs trend: Identify the most commonly asked topics across four papers
2. Integration: Integrate similar topics across four papers-society/social justice/social economy/social ethics
3. Short notes: Prepare notes in one or two pages at max with updated facts
ESSAY STRATEGY
1. Major themes: Know the 6 major themes with sub-themes
2. Brainstorming: Do brainstorming on each theme with a deeper thinking/visualisation
3. Thematic Preparation: Prepare thematic philosophical notes including quotes/examples/analogy
4. Practice PQYS: Most common theme based essay writing practice
OPTIONAL STRATEGY
1. PYQs trends: Read last 10 years PYQs to understand the trends
2. Most expected topics: First focus on these topics with writing practice
3. Time Management: Give half time till 15th July to optional
4. Deep-Thinking: Do deep-thinking on your based on topper’s copies to modify your answering skill
ROLE OF COACHINGS
1. Catalyst: They can speed up your process
2. Hand-Holding: They work as your companion to motivate and guide you
3. Concept Clarity: Self-study may not bring deeper insight in the subject especially comparative views and links between two papers
4. Enrichment: They can bring content enrichment in a shortest time
RELEVANCE OF COACHINGS
Coachings are like runway- essential for take-off, rest depends on your piloting skills.
So, de-coaching/self-preparation may not give enough runway speed in a span of two and half-months to take off.
“Support self-preparation, but glorification has its own perils”
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