Surabhi Gautam

“Explore the length and breadth of the optional paper you opt for,” says Surabhi Gautam, AIR 50, CSE 2016

“It is imperative that the book is read cover to cover for the first 2-3 times. The nature of the book is such that if an aspirant reads it logically, one will be better placed while later memorising important aspects of the book.”

“Civil Services is not the result of a day or two, it's a process and it gives results with the process.”

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Set micro goals for yourself and when you complete each of those tasks, you will feel more confident.

“Be extremely precise and specific about your optional subject. Remember that the difference between aspirant ‘A’ and aspirant ‘B’ actually lies in which optional subject they choose.”

It was a gradual process for Surabhi, while there was a fascination, she says that just fascination is not enough to pass the examination. “To put in all that hard work, one must be aware of what you're getting into,” she says.