The Essay paper in the UPSC Civil Services Main examination is one the most crucial. With the essay paper being of 250 marks, its weightage in the CSE is equal to that of one General Studies paper. Its importance is further enhanced by its high scoring potential - the Essay paper can help one score the marks one may fetch in almost 1.5 GS papers. Essay paper is thus, one of the most important papers in the CSE Main examination.
It is not easy to write a good Essay. Moreover, the skills required for writing marks fetching essays in the CSE are significantly different from the skills required for writing the GS and optional papers. The diversity of topics and seeming subjectivity in the essay paper are other areas of concern for a candidate. However, with sound preparation, right approach and adequate practice; a candidate can significantly improve his chances of scoring well in the Essay paper.
IAS Gurukul provides the best Essay guidance to maximize your score in the UPSC CSE Main Examination. Our Essay Course is designed to provide the much needed guidance to a candidate for the GS Mains Essay paper with strategy sessions, personal mentorship, adequate practice tests, detailed evaluation and feedback provided in the course.