71st BPSC Preparation Tips 2025, Get Strategy and Study Plan

71st BPSC Preparation Tips 2025

To prepare for 71st BPSC Exam 2025, first understand the exam pattern and syllabus properly. Start your studies with NCERT books and then move to standard books for each subject. Make a simple daily timetable and follow it regularly. Read current affairs every day and solve previous year papers. Keep revising and stay confident during your preparation.

1. Understand the BPSC Exam Pattern

Before starting preparation, you must know the BPSC exam pattern. The BPSC exam has three main stages:

a. Prelims (Objective Type)

• One paper: General Studies

• Total Marks: 150

• Time: 2 hours

• Only qualifying in nature (marks not added to final list)

b. Mains (Descriptive Type)

• General Hindi – 100 marks (Qualifying only)

• General Studies Paper 1 – 300 marks

• General Studies Paper 2 – 300 marks

• Optional Subject – 300 marks

c. Interview – 120 marks

You must clear prelims and mains to move the interview round for BPSC interview. 

2. Know the Syllabus

Once you understand the pattern, read the BPSC Syllabus carefully. Make a list of all topics for:

• Prelims

• Mains (GS1, GS2, Optional, Hindi)

Keep the syllabus with you always while studying. This will help you stay on track and not waste time on unnecessary topics.

3. Make a Study Plan

Planning is key to success. Make a daily and weekly timetable. Give time to all subjects. Start with basics and slowly go to advanced topics. Here is a simple plan idea:

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4. Focus on NCERT Books First

NCERT books from Class 6 to 12 are very helpful, especially for:

• History

• Geography

• Polity

• Economy

• Science

Start with these books. They are simple and easy to understand. After finishing NCERTs, move to advanced books.

 5.  Read Current Affairs Daily

Current Affairs is very important for both Prelims and Mains. Spend 30–45 minutes daily on:

• Reading newspaper (The Hindu / Indian Express)

• Watching YouTube current affairs videos (Physicswallah youtube channel etc.)

• Reading monthly magazines (By PW etc. )

• Make short notes for revision.

6. Practice Answer Writing

In the Mains exam, writing good answers is very important. Start answer writing after 1–2 months of study.

• Join a test series or use previous year questions.

• Write in clear, simple language.

• Use headings, bullet points, and underlines.

• Practice writing answers in 7–8 minutes each.

Daily answer writing improves speed and quality.

7. Solve Previous Year Papers

Previous year papers are very helpful. They show the type of questions asked and important topics.

• Solve at least the last 10 years of BPSC Prelims and Mains papers.

• Try to solve them in exam time-limit.

• Analyze your mistakes and improve.

 Also read: BPSC Eligibility Criteria 

8. Take Mock Tests Regularly

Cndidates should take mock tests beofre the exam because mock tests help in time management, Understanding exam pressure and Improving weak areas. Cnddiates can start with 1 test every week, then increase. After every test you should check the folowing things: 

• Check your score

• Understand mistakes

• Revise weak topics

9. Know About Bihar State

Since this is a state exam, BPSC asks many questions about Bihar’s:

• History

• Geography

• Economy

• Culture

• Government schemes

• Famous personalities

Use books and classes by PW and the internet to make short notes on Bihar-specific topics.

10. Revision is the Key

No matter how much you study, if you don’t revise, you will forget. Make revision part of your weekly plan.

• Revise notes every week.

• Before the exam, revise everything at least 3 times.

• Use short notes, mind maps, and charts.