How to evaluate the UPSC Mains answer sheet and find the scope of improvement?

Answer questions from previous years and create answers. These answers can be compared with model answers or solved papers that are available on many websites.

There are many coaching institutes that do provide answer writing programmes. EDEN IAS is providing one of the best UPSC Answer Writing  Programme. This institute has two kinds of answer writing programmes.

• One for Beginner: SUGAM 

• One for Advance: STEPS

Don’t read model answers, without attempting the question. After getting evaluated compare your answers.

• While you are writing, you should check if your answers meet the UPSC requirements. This is what you should expect:

• UPSC notification states that the main Examination is designed to evaluate the intellectual abilities and depth of understanding of candidates, rather than just their knowledge. This should be reflected in your answers.

• A candidate's handwriting that is difficult to read will result in a deducting of the total marks he has earned. While legibility is essential, handwriting does not have to be perfect. However, the person who is correcting it should be able to read it.

• For superficial knowledge, marks will not be awarded.

• Credit will be granted for correct, orderly and affective expressions in all areas of the exam. Answers should contain a minimum of two words and include a structure.