Preparing for the RAS Prelims in just 3-4 months is challenging but 100% possible if you follow a focused and smart plan. The key is not reading everything, but reading the right things with revision and practice.
Here’s a step-by-step plan
Step 1: Pick & Understand the Syllabus
- Download the official RAS Prelims syllabus.
- Divide it into:
- Rajasthan-specific part
- India-specific part
- Highlight what you already know and mark what’s new.
- Avoid topics not mentioned in the syllabus.
Tip: Keep the syllabus printed and on your table – refer daily.
Step 2: Cover Basics from NCERT + RBSE Books
- Don’t go into deep reference books.
- Use:
- NCERTs (Class 6–12) for India-level basics
- RBSE Class 9–12 for Rajasthan GK
- For Rajasthan GK, read RBSE Books + Connect Civils Notes.
Goal: Build a basic conceptual foundation in the first 30–40 days.
Step 3: Start Solving Previous Year Question Papers (PYQs)
- After basic study, start solving PYQs immediately.
- PYQs help you know:
- What topics are important
- How questions are framed
- What level of depth is needed
Pro Tip: Maintain a PYQ tracker – mark frequently asked topics and revise them again.
Step 4: Do a Trend Analysis
- Check which subjects get more questions (History, Polity, Geography).
- Follow trend analysis from:
- Connect Civils YouTube Channel
- Connect Civils Website
Spend 70% time on high-weightage areas, 30% on low-frequency topics.
Step 5: Pick Reliable Notes
- Choose one set of concise notes (RAJ RAS / Connect Civils / any trusted).
- Don’t change materials.
- After every topic, cross-check with PYQs to ensure full coverage.
Rule: Revision > Reading new material.
Step 6: Join a Test Series
- Attempt at least 10–15 full-length tests.
- Practice under real exam conditions.
- After each test:
- Analyze mistakes
- Revise weak topics
- Improve time & accuracy
Goal: 80%+ accuracy with full syllabus coverage.
Step 7: Use a Prelims Question Bank
- In the final month, focus only on revision and MCQs.
- Use a topic-wise question bank for:
- Quick revision
- Repeated question practice
- Exam temperament
Connect Civils Prelims Question Bank helped aspirants hit direct 115+ marks in RAS 2024.
