Is 1 year sufficient for MPPSC preparation without coaching?

Yes, 1 year is sufficient for MPPSC preparation without coaching. If you do focus study then you can clear this exam in your first attempt. Preparing for MPPSC itself is a full time job, during preparation you need to work hard daily at least 6-8 hours.
First and foremost, you should be well versed with your self-evaluation. Knowing where you stand versus where you want to reach makes the job all the easier. The candidate can devise an appropriate time table that shall enable him to prepare for the MPPSC exam successfully.
The MPPSC is focusing on current affairs in prelims and mains. I suggest you go through the syllabus thoroughly and then accordingly prepare current affairs from topics as per the syllabus. You need to be prepared for each stage prelims, mains, and personality test each has its own challenges. Prelims will test your concepts + facts, mains are more analytical. You need a deeper sense of understanding to clear it . Discuss various issues, make a habit of going into depth for every issue.
During one year preparation you need to follow proper strategy to crack the exam.
Divide your one year into 3 phases:
Phase 1
Strengthen your basic with NCERT. Starts with NCERT of political science, history, economics, geography, and science. Build your strong foundation in phase 1 go for standard books after completing all ncert of all subjects.
Phase 2
After phase 1 now go for phase 2, it includes subject wise study of all subjects from ncert to standard books. after all, ncert and standard books, go for subject study of all subjects (only read essential books)
Phase 3
Phase 3 is for revision. Dedicate last 2 months at least for revision and decide your source for easy revision. After that Evaluate your progress by previous year question papers.
MPPSC Study Material and MPPSC Notesr
Study material plays important role in exam preparatio
You can make your own notes for MPPSC making short notes are benefitial for last moment revision. You can buy notes and study material provided by mppsc coaching in indore easy to learn with crisp language.
Newspaper must be your daily job.
If you make a habit of reading then you can have the chance to reduce the time for this task.
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