How to Prepare for BPSC 67th Mains Exam 2022: Know the Tips and tricks for BPSC Mains Exam 2022

The result of BPSC 67th Prelims 2022 has been declared on 17th November 2022 and the candidates have surely started preparing for the Mains exam. In this article, we are providing some important tips and strategies for the BPSC 67th Mains exam 2022 so that the candidates can prepare in the best way to enhance the chances of their success in the exam.

The BPSC 67th Mains Exam 2022 will be held soon as the result of the BPSC Prelims exam has been declared on 17th November 2022. This year, the BPSC Prelims were conducted on 30th September 2022. The candidates, who have cleared the BPSC Prelims Exam, will appear in the BPSC Mains exam 2022. There will be tough competition in the BPSC 67th Mains Exam 2022. The Mains exam is 900 marks. If a candidate qualifies for the BPSC Mains exam, then he is called for the interview which is for 120 marks. Hence, the merit is prepared out of 1020 marks.

BPSC 67th Mains 2022 Exam Pattern and Syllabus:

The BPSC 67th Mains exam 2022 will have a qualifying paper General Hindi. Also, there will be General Studies Paper 1 and General Studies Paper 2. Both these Papers will carry 300 marks each. There is an Optional Paper that the candidate has to choose while filling the Application Form. The Optional Paper is 300 marks.

Some General Tips for the BPSC 67th Mains Exam 2022:

Here are a few tips and tricks for the aspirants who are going to appear in the BPSC 67th Mains Exam 2022:

1. The candidates should read and understand the complete Syllabus of the BPSC Mains Exam first.

2. They should refer to the previous year’s question papers of the BPSC Mains exam to understand the nature, quality, and difficulty level of the questions asked in the exam.

3. They should practice the previous year’s papers on a regular basis to acquaint themselves with the exam.

4. They should make notes on the basis of the BPSC Mains syllabus and revise it regularly.

5. The candidates should stick to the standard books only.

6. The candidates should develop the habit of reading the newspapers. They should also read the current affairs that are published monthly.

7. It is advised to the candidates to prepare a comprehensive note on the history, geography, culture, languages, fairs, and festivals of Bihar.

8. The candidates should keep practicing writing the answers in order not to lose their writing speed.

9. They should enroll themselves in the regular test series. Constant practice keeps them exam ready.

10. The candidates should develop a timetable with sufficient time for revision.

11. They should keep the maps of Bihar, India, and the World along with them for the purpose of referring to them when needed. Maps must be a regular habit for the aspirants as many questions are asked in the exam.

12. The candidates should keep themselves engaged with magazines like Pratiyogita Darpan and a good book on State GK.

13. They should keep themselves from the distractions like TV and Mobile phones to utilize their time in the best way.

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Tips for the Preparation of GS Papers 1 and 2 for BPSC 67th Mains Exam 2022:

1. Read NCERT Books (Class 6 to 12): NCERT books are always a boon for the students of any PCS exam. The aspirants should have a sound knowledge of the contents of these books as these books cover the syllabus of the BPSC Mains Exam very well.

2. Refer to Good Books on General Science: Apart from referring to the NCERT books, aspirants should refer to good books on General Science. Lucent publication’s book is useful for this purpose. Another book that can be referred to for this purpose is the “Encyclopedia of General Science for General Competitions” by Arihant Publications.

3. Read Standard Books of History: History is an important subject in the BPSC Mains exam. Having good books for preparation is always desirable. The questions in this subject will focus on the history of Bihar, India along with the Indian Freedom Struggle. The questions are asked from art and culture also. The candidates should prepare all these topics well. Here is a list of some important books that should be referred to for preparation.

1. “History of Bihar” by Nripendra Kumar Srivastava. This book has good coverage of all the topics of the history of the state. The movements, revolutions, systems, and traditions of the state can be found in this book.

2. “History of Medieval India” by Satish Chandra. This book is a standard book for the study of the medieval history of India. The topics have extensive elaboration and the facts have been presented in simple language.

3. “India’s struggle for Independence”  by Bipin Chandra. India’s freedom struggle cannot be studied well without this book. All the aspects of the freedom struggle have been explained well. This book is good for conceptual clarity.

4. “History of modern India” by Bipin Chandra. The modern history of India is a mix of the revolution, freedom struggle, and social and economic conditions of the country in the past. All these have been elaborated well in this book.

5. “Art and Culture” by Nitin Singhania. This book contains the details of art and culture in a broad sense. The art, culture, cultural variation, and cultural mix of the country are given in detail.

6. “Art and culture of Bihar” by Jhunu Bagohi. This book contains a detailed account of the art and culture of the state. Folk dance, music, festivals, and languages are its part.

Preparation Strategy for Economics for BPSC 67th Mains Exam 2022: Economics has always been important in the BPCS Mains Exam. Many questions are asked on this subject. Students are always in need of good books for this subject. For the preparation for Economics, students should refer to the following books:

1. Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh is a comprehensive book on the economy of India. All the topics have been covered in this book. This book is also referred to by UPSC aspirants.
2. Economy of Bihar by Sinha, Nazim, and Ahmad should be a “must read’’ for the BPSC Mains candidates. There will be questions from the economy of the state which can be answered well if the candidates read this book.
3. Economic Survey of India is also a suggested reading for the candidates. This can help them in answering questions based on current economic changes or the introduction of new policies.
4. Budget of India and Bihar must be referred to by the candidates. This enables them in answering questions based on budgetary topics.

Preparation Strategy of Indian Polity and Public Administration for BPSC 67th mains exam 2022: This is another important topic for the BPSC Mains candidates. They surely need standard books for these subjects. Standard books for these subjects are:

1. Indian Polity by M Laxmikanth is the standard book for Indian polity. This book alone is sufficient for the preparation of the polity. This book is so authentic that all the UPSC candidates refer to it during their preparation. This book should be clubbed with another book “Public Administration and Management” by M Laxmikanth.

2. The Constitution of India (Pocket Edition) by P.M. Bakshi should also be referred to by the BPSC Mains candidates. They will learn all the details related to the Indian Constitution. There are questions based on Articles, Sections, etc. in the exam.

3. Introduction to the Constitution of India by D. D. Basu is a book that is good for conceptual clarity. There are ample study materials in this book for the aspirants.

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Some other Important topics of Preparation for BPSC 67th Mains 2022: In the BPSC Mains Exam, questions will be asked from these topics: Administrative Ethics, General Science & Technology, and Geography & Geology. The candidates should prepare themselves for these topics. Questions will be analytical in nature. Given below, a list of the books is suggested that will be handy in the preparation of these topics.

1. Administrative Ethics: 

Book Name: Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude

Author: Nanda Kishore and Santhosh Ajmera

This book guides the candidates in knowing all the ethical principles and codes of conduct that are parts of administration.

Book Name: Lexicon for Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude

Author: Niraj Kumar

The candidates can know the terms, concepts, and key ethical values from this book. This is a kind of handbook that is important from the exam point of view.

2. General Science & Technology

Book Name: Science and Technology in India

Author Name: Kalpana Rajaram

This book contains the concepts of general science. There are ample study materials related to all the branches of science. There are questions for practice also.

3. Geography & Geology

Book Name: India and World Geography

Author Name: Majid Hussain

India and world geography can be understood well with the help of this book. This book is self-sufficient in terms of content, illustration, explanation, and exam-related stuff. This book is also referred to by UPSC candidates.

Book Name: Geography of Bihar

Author Name: M. S. Pandey and P. Dayal

This book is equipped with the features of the state. The different geographical structures, rivers, mountains, agriculture, and other related topics have been explained well in this book.

Book Name: Environment and Geology

Author Name: Ojha

This book is a standard book for environment & ecology. The contents are extremely well elaborated for the readers.

The aspirants should familiarise themselves with the Atlas. A good Atlas is always required and Oxford School Atlas is one such.

Now, there are all the possible resources and help available to the aspirants; be it books, strategy, or other things. They should make a concrete plan of study and start their preparation in the same way. Adhering to all these tips and ways to study, aspirants are supposed to achieve what they want to.