How to Plan UPSC 2027 from Zero (Step-by-Step Strategy by AIR 314)

👉 Click here know more about Civilsdaily's (UAP - 1:1 Mentorship) for UPSC 2027–28: https://t.ly/UAP In this video, AIR 34 Komal Mavi shares her UPSC journey and strategy—from starting in 2023 to achieving a top rank. She emphasizes understanding the exam through PYQs and syllabus first, building strong basics in core subjects, and sticking to limited resources with multiple revisions. Her approach is simple: foundation first, then Mains preparation, and finally Prelims-focused revision. She advises delaying notes and answer writing until clarity is built, avoiding resource-hopping, and practicing PYQs daily. Consistency, smart revision, and the right optional choice are key to success. --- 00:00 – Introduction 01:03 – Meet AIR 34 Komal Mavi 02:14 – Her UPSC journey: From IIT Delhi to IAS 03:24 – How beginners should start preparation 04:12 – NCERT vs standard books (right approach) 05:00 – Best subject order: Polity & Economy first 05:30 – Current affairs mistake beginners make 06:45 – First 3–4 months strategy (foundation phase) 07:44 – Notes making + AI usage strategy 09:36 – Optional subject selection framework 11:57 – Non-negotiables: PYQs, limited sources 13:16 – July–October: Mains preparation plan 14:46 – Answer writing strategy explained 16:27 – GS1 strategy + score improvement 18:31 – GS2 & GS3: Current affairs + value addition 21:58 – When to start answer writing (myth busted) 23:40 – Essay & Ethics strategy 29:30 – Last 60 days Prelims strategy 33:46 – Biggest mistakes to avoid 👉 Click here know more about Civilsdaily's (UAP - 1:1 Mentorship) for UPSC 2027–28: https://t.ly/UAP --- 👉Join Civilsdaily IAS Community: Instagram: https://shorturl.at/1Opya Telegram: https://shorturl.at/hI6Ji