UPSC doesn’t test memory—it tests how you think.
I failed twice. The third time, I walked into LBSNAA.
Ethics paper isn’t about philosophy—it’s about your real-life values.
My parents’ sacrifices were my biggest motivation.
Don’t fear the interview. They want to select you, not reject you.
Mock tests exposed my weaknesses—I fixed them before Mains.
One good source read 5 times > five sources read once.
Believe in your ‘why’. Mine was serving rural India.
Answer writing practice starts Day 1—not after prelims.
Stay away from social media during prep. Protect your peace.
I made notes in my own words—even for NCERTs.
Revision is where real learning happens.
Don’t chase ranks. Chase understanding.
Mental health is as important as syllabus completion.
I treated the exam as a marathon, not a sprint. Small steps every day.
Your optional subject should be your strength, not just a scoring subject.
Failure in prelims taught me more than success ever could.
Read newspapers not to collect facts, but to understand issues.
Don’t compare your preparation with others. Your journey is unique.
Consistency beats intensity. Study 6 hours daily with focus, not 16 hours once a week.
UPSC doesn’t test memory—it tests how you think.
I failed twice. The third time, I walked into LBSNAA.
Ethics paper isn’t about philosophy—it’s about your real-life values.
My parents’ sacrifices were my biggest motivation.
Don’t fear the interview. They want to select you, not reject you.
Mock tests exposed my weaknesses—I fixed them before Mains.
One good source read 5 times > five sources read once.
Believe in your ‘why’. Mine was serving rural India.
Answer writing practice starts Day 1—not after prelims.
Stay away from social media during prep. Protect your peace.
I made notes in my own words—even for NCERTs.
Revision is where real learning happens.
Don’t chase ranks. Chase understanding.
Mental health is as important as syllabus completion.
I treated the exam as a marathon, not a sprint. Small steps every day.
Your optional subject should be your strength, not just a scoring subject.
Failure in prelims taught me more than success ever could.
Read newspapers not to collect facts, but to understand issues.
Don’t compare your preparation with others. Your journey is unique.
Consistency beats intensity. Study 6 hours daily with focus, not 16 hours once a week.