Civil Services exams are highly competitive and challenging proposition. The changed pattern has created a level playing ground for the candidates thus the ones with correct focus & right strategy will survive. It is important to plan early and start early to cover the initial ground. Intelligence & diligence come to be the most valued strengths. The beginning should be made with reading NCERTS and regular evaluation and feedback on performance. After covering these books the preparation should be stepped up by covering the basic books on each subject and reading the daily newspaper. The study material available at SNM IAS Academy covers all modules in general and Punjab in specific .It is available in the book form and provides comprehensive solution to the ordeal of study material collection.

Along with this the candidate must incorporate magazines like Yojna, Kurukshetra in their study routine and also analyse the basic issues & problems of Punjab state. On one hand an analytical & solution oriented perspective answer writing should be started religiously. So, the right mix of conceptual knowledge. Analytical ability & answer writing skills paves the way for success in PCS exam.