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This is for those of you who did not make it through the Prelims Examination. Others can safely ignore this write up. So the bitter truth is, you did not clear the Prelims examination. Now, depending on factors such as your preparation levels, your expectations and your luck, there can be three – four responses… Continue reading Did not clear Prelims – What next?

This is for those of you who did not make it through the Prelims Examination. Others can safely ignore this write up. So the bitter truth is, you did not clear the Prelims examination. Now, depending on factors such as your preparation levels, your expectations and your luck, there can be three – four responses… Continue reading Did not clear Prelims – What next?

Welcome to the game. Let’s get you through the hoops of the UPSC Civil Services Examination. This is easier said than done, though. About the Nature of the UPSC Exam: how to start UPSC preparation from zero level The Civil Services Examination (CSE) is a national level competitive examination in India. It is conducted by… Continue reading How to start IAS Preparation Beginner’s Guide to the UPSC IAS Civil Services Examination

The Civil Services (Main) Examination is your ticket to your dream post and your dream cadre. The interview process has much lesser marks and is rather unpredictable. Mains is more predictable, as you face a relatively objective uniform process (notwithstanding the vagaries of your fate in the hands of the examiner). Your best shot at… Continue reading The Basic Strategy to Cracking the CS Mains Examination

Tushar cracked IAS in his second attempt, and obtained an All India Rank of 86. An electrical engineer from IIT Delhi, he hails from Barnala in Punjab and had Public Administration as his optional. We managed to catch up with him, and obtained tit-bits of his success story. Why the Civil Services? We always hear… Continue reading Interview with IAS-2014 RANK 86: Tushar Singla

Bhavesh Mishra has secured AIR 58 in the Civil Services Examination 2015. Below is a transcript of his success story, where he discusses his preparation strategy and his choice of optional. Why did you choose Maths as an Optional? Simply because it is the best performing optional subject in UPSC/IAS. Extremely high scoring: If you… Continue reading AIR 58: Bhavesh Mishra : Mathematics Strategy

Bhavesh Mishra Strategy Bhavesh Mishra has secured AIR 58 in the Civil Services Examination 2015. Below is a transcript of his success story, where he discusses his preparation strategy and his choice of optional. Why did you choose Maths as an Optional? Simply because it is the best performing optional subject in UPSC/IAS. Extremely high… Continue reading AIR 58: Bhavesh Mishra : Mathematics Strategy

  Suharsha Bhagat finally secured the coveted Indian Administrative Service in his fifth attempt. Having done his primary schooling from R K Mission and then Delhi Public School R K Puram, he went to attend college at IIT Bombay. His story is as unique as it is an inspiring story. Suharsha has been securing a… Continue reading The inspiring story of Suharsha Bhagat – 5th Attempt and 5th Rank

This article has been written by ForumIAS Member Arun Raj selected  with a rank 34 in the CSE 2014. It is intended to be a guide about how to write a great essay in the Mains examination. UPSC Essay is the first Paper you will write The IAS Mains Exam usually starts with the Essay paper… Continue reading How to write a Great UPSC Essay for the IAS Mains?

Nitish K has secured Rank 8 at the Civil Services Examination 2014. 1. It’s Possible to Clear IAS in First Attempt. With right approach, it is possible to clear this exam in first attempt But don’t get disheartened if you fail. Don’t give up. Introspect and rectify your mistakes. Hit back with greater effort. When… Continue reading IAS RANK 8: Nitish K shares his 11 Tips For Success At Civil Services