RISHITA GUPTA RANK 18, CSE- 2018
The UPSC CSE is not just an examination; it’s a process. A process which is enriching, which requires optimum endurance, and which could refine your personality in a way you could never think of.
If you're willing to COMMIT YOURSELF to this grueling preparation, trust me you'll emerge victorious (even if you fail in an attempt or so).
In her opinion, these words are sufficient to define success. These are DETERMINATION, CONSISTENCY, HARD WORK, PATIENCE, SMARTNESS, EFFICIENCY, SIMPLICITY AND CLARITY.
- DETACHMENT FROM RESULTS- She was only invested in the task at hand. She tried not involving herself at emotional level to this exam.
- TREATING FIRST ATTEMPT AS THE LAST- She was sure of not appearing again for the exam. She ensured to do every single thing which she thought she would do in case she appear for fourth attempt.
- LIMITED RESOURCES, MULTIPLE REVISIONS- She think this has become the most critical factor which is being reiterated by several selected aspirants.
- FOCUS ON CONCEPTUAL CLARITY- you can’t prepare for 100 questions of prelims even if you solve thousands, until and unless your basic concepts are right.
- EFFICIENT USE OF RESOURCES- uses each and every resource wisely. Take breaks, but even in those breaks, try to form vision, watch good movies, documentaries, read good books.
Some other tricks/hacks/ideas/tips/suggestions are as follows-
- Adhering to Introduction-Body-Conclusion pattern in ALL questions. It might take time, but you can work on it in advance. She also followed more or less a standard style of answer writing.
- Tried stimulating similar atmosphere of exam while doing test series at your home.
- Made flash cards of the most important events, incidents, news, concepts et al before prelims, mains and interview.
- Writing at least five to ten answers per day post prelims. This is in addition to the test series.
