How to use IGNOU Study Materials to Get Into UPSC, UGC-NET, SSC In First Attempt

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First Impressions-

Hello readers,

I am very grateful and excited to discuss my dream topic: how we can crack the country’s major entrance exams, such as UPSC, UGC-NET, and SSC, on the very first attempt.

As you know IGNOU is the world’s largest open university backed with 40 Years of experience. It is the country’s premiere initiative to fight illiteracy with quality education. I have come across many testimonials and reviews on Quora and Reddit that claim they have cleared all the above exams on their very first attempt.

I have no doubt about what they claim because I have been a student and learner of IGNOU Since 2011 it’s due to my lifelong learning initiative I may write assignments on my deathbed also~~. I have thoroughly reviewed the study material and come to know that the country’s experts from premier institutes are behind the creation of IGNOU’s study materials.

Why They Are So Effective:

  1. Official Resources Backed By Govt. Of India. Serves as an ideal Reference.
  2. Drafted by Experts with Years of Experience. Valid research with proofs and facts reliable for any exams.
  3. Depth and Clarity of Concepts which is demanded by Competitive Exams.
  4. In Compliance with UGC, Which promotes the similarity of the syllabus of Govt. Exams.
  5. Online Availability, Nowadays anyone can download from E-gyankosh.
  6. Handy Reference, Can be stored as a compact PDF and carried wherever students need in any device.

Where The Study Materials Can be Used:  For Example,

1. IN UPSC Optional Subjects Such as:

Sociology – MSO-1 To MSO-04, MSOE-001 also other units and electives provide solid foundations.

History – EHI, MHI, and other History Topics From Ancient to Modern History.

Political Science – MPS-001 To MPS-004, Also other course work will facilitate a great understanding of the subject.

2. In UGC-NET:

Education: MES series.

Psychology: MPCE-011 To MPCE-033

Commerce: MCO series business, accounting, etc.

3. For SSC- CGL/CHSL:

Economics – ECO-01, ECO-01.

BSHF-101– Polity, Indian society.

FST-01 – For Basic Science and Technology.

This is just a glimpse of the applicability of ignou study material which has endless ways to make you productive and successful in your preparation.

IGNOU PYQ (Previous Year Question Papers):

PYQs are quick blueprints of important concepts that are more relevant for real-world problem-solving. You can go through 5 years of question papers to get the pattern of questions or concepts that can be super relevant to your syllabus. 

Also, every pattern tells a story in the case of IGNOU it is more vivid and explores depths of knowledge and information.

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Weekly study Plan:

WEEK-01

Study 1-5 Key Chapters and Prepare a Summary in Your Own Words.

WEEK-02

Continue Covering Next 5 Chapters with Revision of 1-5 Chapters.

WEEK-03

Prepare Notes and Mind maps.

WEEK-04

Take 03 Mock Test and Recollect Everything with Your Eyes Closed…..Be Confident…

Case Studies:

  1. Ajay Mishra (UPSC Aspirant) – ” I used IGNOU MSO and NCERT Materials to Score 280+ Marks in Optional. Other Materials Available in the Market is Unaffordable and Directionless for Me.”
  2. Swati R. UGC-NET Topper – ” I Couldn’t afford to coach, Therefore referred IGNOU Material and Solved PYQs to Qualify for JRF “.

Note: In the above testimonials and case studies names are changed and their words are manipulated to avoid any copyright claims.

Insights:

  1. Over 3 Million Students use IGNOU Study Materials and PYQs to prepare for exams.
  2. More than 70% Syllabus of IGNOU is aligned with UGC.

Quotes & Wisdom:

  1. “Success Depends on Clarity of Goals and Concepts”
  2. “Revision is the tool for long-term memory”
  3. “Following a Process Can Help You Keep Going In Every Situation”

My Take: 

IGNOU’s Study Material is a valuable resource for all aspirants but not the only required tool to crack any exam. You need many other sources to validate your expertise. Develop a portfolio of references and aides with an effective schedule which serves as a time saver because you need more time to practice and revise than reading. Learn to understand challenges and requirements by studying case studies and testimonials.

“Most importantly Believe in your efforts and Have Faith You will be Successful – Best Of Luck”

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