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UPSC Mentor - Pros & Cons Of Mentor For UPSC!

Last Updated on Jun 09, 2023
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UPSC Mentor is an important part of civil service preparation, and we at Testbook offer personal mentorship for all UPSC aspirants. Our UPSC mentor in our coaching program will provide you with one-on-one mentoring to assist you in preparing for the IAS Exam.
To assist you with your UPSC IAS preparation, we provide a personal mentor for UPSC on our UPSC Online Coaching platform. Sign up for an affordable “India’s best Online IAS Course ” today.

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Is a Mentor Necessary for UPSC?

Whether an aspirant is enrolled in regular coaching or not, a UPSC mentor is unquestionably required at various levels of this UPSC IAS examination.

  • Mentorship for UPSC aspirants is now formalised through various mentorship programmes.
  • A UPSC mentor assists candidates in understanding the significance of each topic in the UPSC C.S.E syllabus from the aspect of the examination.
  • Candidates can learn more from a mentor about the overall importance of the various topics in the civil services examination.
  • However, UPSC-CSE preparation can be done through self-study but having a mentor in UPSC preparation is always an advantage.

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How a UPSC Mentor can help you in exam preparation?

The main problem with self-study for the UPSC IAS exam is practice and doubt clearing. Self-study is ineffective because it does not offer solutions to the questions or guidance on how to correctly approach questions in the exam. So, a UPSC Mentor can assist you in five major ways:

  • Assist in resolving doubts: A UPSC mentor can help you clear all of your doubts on a specific subject where you are having difficulty. You can easily clear your doubts about any question you practise at any time because your mentor will clear them for you in a step-by-step written or oral manner.
  • Assist in reading & recalling: when you sit to revise UPSC study material where you made mistakes or have doubts, you can’t keep track of every detail, but a UPSC mentor can help you recall the facts and summaries. More importantly, UPSC Mentor can advise you on which topics to focus on during your preparation and help you avoid unproductive and unidirectional studies.
  • Assisting in the completion of the syllabus on time: The UPSC syllabus is quite extensive and complex, and candidates studying for the UPSC exam frequently missed crucial topics from it due to a lack of time. The UPSC mentor considers these factors and takes action to assist candidates in developing a study plan that will enable them to perform well on exams. This strategy may include time management, reading & learning strategies, and scheduling, among other things.
  • Assisting in how to choose optional: A UPSC mentor can assist you in choosing an optional subject for the UPSC Mains examination. UPSC mentor will also assist you in improving your answer writing skills.
  • Assisting in selecting studying materials and resources: A UPSC mentor can help you find the best sources and study materials. For eg. Finding & choosing the best college/institute for UPSC preparation in India.

How to find an Online Mentor for UPSC?

In India, there are numerous options for the UPSC CSE mentorship programme. If you want the most cost effective and best option, go with Testbook’s “Online Supercoaching programme,” where you can also get one-on-one mentoring and find subject-specific mentors.

  • Testbook offers you the top “personal mentor for UPSC” exam in India. Our faculty members are highly reputed professors, dynamic individuals, scholars, and subject matter experts who are well-known throughout India for their simple, student-friendly, and effective teaching methods.
  • Our dedicated UPSC mentors at the “Testbook super coaching platform,” one of the leading online IAS coaching platforms in India, consider these factors when interacting with aspirants to develop a strategy that works best for them.

Pros & Cons of Online Mentor for UPSC

UPSC IAS online mentorship programmes have reformed and simplified UPSC preparation for aspirants and residents of Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities who cannot afford to relocate to big cities. Let’s examine some additional benefits and drawbacks of Online UPSC Mentors:

Pros of UPSC Online Mentor

In a mentoring relationship, knowledge transfer is bidirectional. Both the aspirant and the mentor can learn from one another. Some of the pros of online mentors are

  • Regular Assessment
  • Systematic syllabus coverage
  • Flexibility to attend lectures
  • Time management planning
  • Cost-effective preparation
  • Feeling of accountability
  • Assist with the interview stage
  • Assists in understanding the importance of each topic
  • You can connect with expert mentors from the comfort of your own home

Cons of UPSC Online Mentor

  • You know yourself better; a mentor, if not prudent, won’t allow you to prepare on your own terms, and this will be counterproductive.
  • During your time in school and in college, you develop learning habits and methods, and changing them may slow down your learning process or impair your ability to retain what you have learned.
  • The UPSC IAS examination is dynamic and necessitates self-evaluation, which cannot be outsourced.

Difference Between a Coaching & a Mentor For UPSC

Candidates frequently use the terms mentoring and coaching interchangeably. However, this is incorrect. Please do not be misled by this ambiguity. They both adhere to different principles.
However, both are extremely valuable to IAS aspirants. Mentors are accountable for personalised guidance and make long-term commitments.

Let’s have a quick look at the difference between Coaching and Mentor in the below table:

Coaching Mentor
  • Coaching is a short-term relationship between a teacher and their aspirants.
  • The connection with candidates is for a limited time period.
  • Their primary goal is to provide committed knowledge in a specific course duration.
  • Coaches assist IAS candidates by correcting behaviours using a standard explanation. Personalization is not a concern in this case.
  • However, during coaching, you will have the opportunity to attend classes and improve in specific areas.
  • Mentors value long-term relationships with their students.
  • Mentors are concerned with the IAS aspirant’s positive growth and success.
  • He is essentially a source of wisdom, knowledge, optimism, teaching, and support.

Must read – How to prepare for UPSC without coaching?

Conclusion

The UPSC Mentorship Programme is unique as it provides young aspirants with the best opportunity to learn about the fundamentals of the Civil Services Examination. It provides aspirants with a competitive advantage over those who do not have access to quality mentorship and must rely on a “trial and error” approach for preparation by allowing them to become “exam-ready” from the first day of study.

We hope all your doubts regarding the “UPSC Mentor” are addressed after going through this article. Testbook is the best app for UPSC preparation which provides comprehensive notes for different competitive examinations. It has always assured the quality of its product like content pages, live tests, GK and current affairs, mocks, and so on. Ace your preparation with the Testbook App!

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UPSC Mentorship – FAQs

Testbook's innovative approach and personalised mentorship make UPSC IAS exam preparation effective and simple for aspirants.

Every stage of life—including your preparation for the UPSC CSE—requires the presence of a mentor. A UPSC mentor can assist you in understanding the syllabus, developing a preparation plan, finding appropriate study material, and performing well in the exam.

Testbook offers one-on-one mentoring to help you prepare for the IAS Exam at an affordable price; you can check prices on our Super Coaching platform.

Even if you do not have a personal mentor and if you are good at self-study, you are the only person who truly understands yourself and can clear the UPSC CSE without the help of a UPSC Mentor.

Yes, mentorship programmes may be beneficial in the case of the UPSC IAS Exam, as aspirants will be provided with academic support in a timely manner so that they can comfortably clear the UPSC IAS exam.

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