{"id":50825,"date":"2026-06-12T10:24:21","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T10:24:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=50825"},"modified":"2026-06-13T07:04:10","modified_gmt":"2026-06-13T07:04:10","slug":"upsc-mains-2026-essay-paper-strategy-how-to-score-125-marks-with-the-right-approach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-mains-2026-essay-paper-strategy-how-to-score-125-marks-with-the-right-approach\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Mains 2026 Essay Paper Strategy: How to Score 125+ Marks with the Right Approach"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

For many aspirants preparing for UPSC Mains 2026<\/strong>, Essay remains one of the most unpredictable papers in the examination. While candidates spend months preparing General Studies and Optional subjects, essay preparation is often postponed until the final stages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a result, many aspirants enter the examination hall with adequate knowledge but without a clear understanding of what UPSC actually expects in an essay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a recent session, Shabbir Sir<\/strong> discussed the strategy, mentorship approach, and preparation plan required for Essay in UPSC Mains 2026<\/strong>. More importantly, he addressed some of the biggest misconceptions that prevent aspirants from scoring 125+ marks in the Essay paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to him, the difference between an average essay and a high-scoring essay is not language, vocabulary, or the number of facts. It is the quality of thinking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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