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The Morning ( and Days ) after Mains Results – For Both Have’s and Have Not’s

I met Himanshu a few years ago. He was remarkable when I met him, back then. Most aspirants – color their life in black and white – Getting Selected means success, everything else means failure. This categorization becomes rigid especially after every result. But Himanshu was different. When he thought he had failed, he would… Continue reading The Morning ( and Days ) after Mains Results – For Both Have’s and Have Not’s

DOWNLOAD PDF : UPSC MAINS 2017 RESULTS, 19th Feb Interview Begins,

Dear Friends, UPSC has released the list of candidates selected for the Personality Test.  2560 Students have qualified for the Personality Test. The expected date of the Interview is 19th February. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD UPSC MAINS 2017 RESULT Important Dates : E-Summon Letter : 18th Jan 2018 Interview Beginning Date : 19th February Cadre… Continue reading DOWNLOAD PDF : UPSC MAINS 2017 RESULTS, 19th Feb Interview Begins,

The Post Mains Guide to Interview Preparation and further preparation

I once met a farmer, It was the end of Harvest. And the sowing season was far away. “So now”, I said, “you will take a looong break, and make merry?” “No Saheb”, if we take any rest now, our hands and legs will rust. We need to prepare ourselves for the sowing season. For… Continue reading The Post Mains Guide to Interview Preparation and further preparation

The Last Minute Plan to Ace Mains ( And Motivate Yourself )

It is one of those 2 AM emails you badly want to write. For friends. Who are slogging each night. To ace the Civil Services Mains Examination with such a margin in the Mains score, that cracking the interview is a child’s play. As we walk into the exam zone, a territory which may not… Continue reading The Last Minute Plan to Ace Mains ( And Motivate Yourself )

The Two Months to Mains – Planning Days Ahead

Its the end of August. And the beginning of September. The time of the year, when you are caught between the heat of summer, the wet of the monsoons, and the chill of the winter. ( Its coming ). It feels much like the adolescence – the unknown vacuum between childhood, and adulthood, being neither,… Continue reading The Two Months to Mains – Planning Days Ahead

Writing a good answer to score better ( 420+ ) Part 2 + Video

Thank you everyone for your response to my last post. If if you have not yet read it, you may see my previous post below Discussion on how to write a good answer Some sample copies of candidates who wrote good answers and have secured ranks 56 , 43 and 87 I also sought answers… Continue reading Writing a good answer to score better ( 420+ ) Part 2 + Video

How to write a good answer that ensures a good score (420+)

Dear Friends, I see that a lot of you are attempting questions on the Mains Marathon, various Test Series / Other Platforms. Before prescribing what is a good answer, I would want you to go through the below links and download copies of candidates who have secured 400+ marks, not only in 2016, but also… Continue reading How to write a good answer that ensures a good score (420+)

Gearing up after the Prelims – Winning the CSE battle + Preparing ahead

Alright. The pity party over the Prelims has to end. Someone has to say it. So let me be the fallguy. So, here is the first. The Prelims was tougher than last two years. This is the kind of paper they asked in 2010. They do this every five years. From easy Current based papers… Continue reading Gearing up after the Prelims – Winning the CSE battle + Preparing ahead

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