We have reached the part of our Mains preparation where we just want to write the exam any moment now. The last week before the Mains is particularly jittery – if you are writing your first Mains. And if it is your third Mains or more, and you have set in “this too shall pass”… Continue reading Mains 2020 – Answer Writing + Suggestions for The Last Week
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Prelims 2020 is passe, gear up for CSE 2021 ( in 13 Suggestions)
The Prelims results have been declared about a week ago – much earlier than usual. Some of us are gearing up for Mains 2020, while a lot of us do not know where to begin with now. But this time is not to mourn. The time for pity-party[1] is over. Its time to rise. Like… Continue reading Prelims 2020 is passe, gear up for CSE 2021 ( in 13 Suggestions)
Prelims 2020 – Suggestions & Motivation for the nervous times
The Last Hours before Prelims can be be full of nervousness. Read this.
A month to Prelims – Making the most of last 40 days
We have reached the point in our Prelims preparation which we call the “last leg.” This part of your life is called sustaining the hard work. This is also the point that a lot of people feel like giving up. Just like that. Putting the hard work of a year down the drain. We are… Continue reading A month to Prelims – Making the most of last 40 days
The Inspiring Story of Himanshu Gupta – Rank 27, Philosophy Optional, 1st Mains + Interview
I first met Himanshu sometime at 8AM when he was writing SFG Tests early in the morning. I saw him again at Forum Essay classes and then again at GS 4 classes, smiling – sitting in the front rows. He always smiled, no matter what. ( He and Reecha Ratnam- the Hindi Medium Topper this… Continue reading The Inspiring Story of Himanshu Gupta – Rank 27, Philosophy Optional, 1st Mains + Interview
Prelims or Mains Prep? Time Allocation and Management before Prelims 2020
I often wondered how it feels when you can’t move a step forward, neither take a step backwards. These are called crossroads of life – where we don’t know which direction to go. With the Covid-19 induced delays in the exam, many people are at the crossroads of their Civils preparation. In fact, some people… Continue reading Prelims or Mains Prep? Time Allocation and Management before Prelims 2020
8 Things for Civils 2020 – The Importance of Doing One thing at a time
A little pain is important for pursuit of absolutely any endeavour worth pursuing.
The Post UPSC May 4 Notification strategy for Civil Services Prelims 2020
There is no “ONE” right strategy. What you need is this.
Mistakes not to Make for Prelims 2020 + Some Best Practices
Do not make these mistakes. Follow these rules for the exam!
The Inspiring Story + Strategy of Rishi, Indian Forest Service Rank 1
This is how Rishi secured Rank 1 in IFS 2019.
