I am of the opinion that Prelims is a test of temperament and not of knowledge. Let me explain. There are at least 50000-60000 aspirants who deserve to clear prelims each year. This number is based on getting an estimate of number of candidates who took coaching and number of attempts they are giving etc.… Continue reading [Strategy for Prelims] CSE/IFoS by Abhishesk Surana Rank 10 CSE 2017
Category: PREPARATION STRATEGY
Last 40 Days : Assessing your Performance in Simulator Tests/ Any Other Test Series
This article is written with the purpose of providing some feedback to Candidates writing the FourmIAS Simulator Tests, but aptly apply to Candidates appearing for any other test series too. Dear Friends, We are done with four Simulator Tests so far. We have been going through the performance of each one you after every test,… Continue reading Last 40 Days : Assessing your Performance in Simulator Tests/ Any Other Test Series
In Defense of Common Sense : Preparing for Prelims & Mistakes not to make
A wise man once told me – Remember failure is a great teacher. But if you don’t learn the lesson, life will repeat the lesson for you. We are about 2 months from the Prelims Examination. The screening exam that is supposed to separate the chaff from the grain. This is only partly true. For… Continue reading In Defense of Common Sense : Preparing for Prelims & Mistakes not to make
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
[Strategy] IFoS Interview Preparation by Abhishek Surana, IFoS Rank 2
by Abhishek Surana , IFoS Rank 2, IAS Rank 250, ForumIAS Offline Student and Now Officer First of all, hearty congratulations to all of you who have cleared the IFoS Mains Examination. This time UPSC has broken all records by declaring the results in 21 days. About 301 candidates have been called for, from which… Continue reading [Strategy] IFoS Interview Preparation by Abhishek Surana, IFoS Rank 2
[Strategy] IAS Rank 63: GS Paper 2 Answer Writing + Source Strategy by Tanai Sultania
Tanai Sultania, a regular follower of ForumIAS has shared his GS 2 Strategy with us. He secured Rank 63 in IAS this year ( CSE 2016 ) Click here to download Tanai Sultania IAS Rank 63 GS Paper 2 Strategy
[Strategy and Motivation] How I scored 479 in GS Mains and 299 in Public Administration? UPSC IAS Topper Rank 9 Detailed GS and Public Administration Strategy : UPSC IAS Topper Suman Sourav Mohanty, Odia guy, Rank – 9, CSE – 2016
IAS TOPPER’S STRATEGY Suman Sourav Mohanty Rank – 9, CSE – 2016 Background Suman Sourav Mohanty Bhubaneswar B.tech : Mechanical Engineering, KIIT university Attempt: 4th, Public Administration Optional Work experience: Reliance industries 4 yrs, Consultant state government of Odisha urban governance, Odisha administrative service dy collector, Indian Revenue Service: Customs, Central Excise. Introduction Sometimes you… Continue reading [Strategy and Motivation] How I scored 479 in GS Mains and 299 in Public Administration? UPSC IAS Topper Rank 9 Detailed GS and Public Administration Strategy : UPSC IAS Topper Suman Sourav Mohanty, Odia guy, Rank – 9, CSE – 2016
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
[Strategy] How I increased my Geography Optional Marks from 214 to 295 Marks? UPSC IAS Topper Rank-72 Abhishek Chourasiya, Strategy and Booklist for Geography Optional (295 Marks), Tips on Answer Writing [Part 2]
Abhishek Chourasiya, Rank-72, CSE-2016 Geography Optional Strategy (295 Marks) Click Here to Read Abhishek’s General Studies Strategy (445 Marks) I’m thankful to God, my parents, my family, ForumIAS and my well wishers without whose support, the journey would not have been possible. Name: Abhishek Chourasiya Roll No: 0007343 Optional Subject: Geography Hometown: Jaipur, Rajasthan In… Continue reading [Strategy] How I increased my Geography Optional Marks from 214 to 295 Marks? UPSC IAS Topper Rank-72 Abhishek Chourasiya, Strategy and Booklist for Geography Optional (295 Marks), Tips on Answer Writing [Part 2]
[Strategy Sociology Optional] (289 Marks) and Booklist : UPSC IAS Topper Saurabh Dixit (AIR 162 / CSE 2016) First Attempt without coaching, Unconventional Approach [Part 4]
UPSC IAS TOPPER, Saurabh Dixit Sociology Optional Strategy (289 Marks) AIR 162, CSE 2016 First Attempt, No Coaching Read the Part-1 Here : Preparation Journey and General Strategy Read the Part-2 Here : Prelims Strategy Read the Part-3 Here : GS Mains Strategy Optional subject in CSE is of utmost importance and plays a deciding role in your selection.… Continue reading [Strategy Sociology Optional] (289 Marks) and Booklist : UPSC IAS Topper Saurabh Dixit (AIR 162 / CSE 2016) First Attempt without coaching, Unconventional Approach [Part 4]
