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UPSC Prelims 2026: IAS officer Divya Mittal shares 8 tips to handle exam pressure and panic

IAS officer Divya Mittal offers practical advice for UPSC aspirants facing the Civil Services Preliminary Examination, emphasizing it's a test of nerves. She shared strategies for managing last-minute panic, maintaining focus during the exam, and handling difficult papers, advocating for a structured approach to maximize scores and separating self-worth from the exam outcome.