* Covers full syllabus and pattern of the examination
* Ideas for a perfect start
* Every stage of examination elaborated with a strategy for each
* Strategy for different optional subjects and General papers
* Lessons of Motivation
* Important Links to Study resources, and much more

Table of Contents
Chapter 0: Never Say Die
Chapter 1: KNOW YOUR EXAMINATION BEFORE YOU START
Plan of the Examination
Chapter 2: SMART STRATEGY: IN GENERAL
Chapter 3: PREPARING FOR WRITTEN EXAMINATION
Preliminary Examination
Planning and Strategy for Preliminary Examination
Planning and Strategy for Main Examination
Chapter 4: PREPARING FOR OPTIONALS (STRATEGY AND BOOKS)
Choosing the Right Optional
Preparing for the Optionals: Strategy and Books to follow
Agriculture, Botany, Chemistry, Commerce, Anthropology, Geography, History, Zoology, Philosophy, Law, Mathematics, Political Sciences, Sociology, Public Administration, Economics
Chapter 5: INTERVIEW (PERSONALITY TEST)
Chapter 6: Miscellaneous
Important Web Links
Time Requirements and Time Schedule
Questions Frequently Asked
Common Mistakes by IAS aspirants