How much time is needed to prepare for UPSC?

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The time needed for preparing UPSC exam varies from people to people. It depends upon their background, intellectual capacity and dedication. Ideally at least one year is required to study all the subjects. After making good base and preparation only the attempt should be made.
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Inevitably, on average, people take at least 10-12 months to prepare comprehensively for this demanding exam. However, there have been candidates who would have done it in 6 months. And unfortunately for many, even 6 years have proved insufficient. For an exam of this nature, a lot of factors come into...
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Inevitably, on average, people take at least 10-12 months to prepare comprehensively for this demanding exam. However, there have been candidates who would have done it in 6 months. And unfortunately for many, even 6 years have proved insufficient. For an exam of this nature, a lot of factors come into play. read less
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