UPSC exam tips

From a small town once caught in conflict to the IAS, Subhankar Bala’s journey to AIR 79 in UPSC shows how far self-study can go. Here, he shares the exact methods, digital tools, and mindset shifts that helped him succeed without coaching.

Juggling work and UPSC prep? Here’s how Delhi’s Rishika cleared CSE 2024 while teaching full-time. She shares five practical tips for working professionals preparing for the UPSC exam.

IAS officer Sudhir Gahlot challenges the notion of long study hours. Instead, he advocates a balanced, efficient 10-hour daily routine supplemented with wellness breaks.

IAS officers Sarjana Yadav and Pooja Elangbam debunk the myth that coaching is crucial for UPSC success. They share essential tips to ace the competitive exam.

Despite being assigned election duty just before her UPSC prelims, Rishika secured an All India Rank of 217. While juggling her job as a school teacher, she strategically utilised limited time, relying on digital resources and adaptive learning techniques to achieve her dreams.

Parth Chavda overcame personal and academic challenges to clear the UPSC exam in 2023. Emphasising the importance of NCERT books in building a strong foundation, the IRS officer attributes his success to disciplined study, resilience, and the strategic use of these essential resources.

In 2018, Saurabh Bhawania secured AIR 113 in UPSC while managing a full-time job and fatherhood. With three months to UPSC Prelims, he shares expert tips on smart study strategies, effective practice, and key techniques to ace the exam.

After failing in UPSC-CSAT, IRMS officer Karamveer Narwaniya changed his strategy to become a UPSC success story. He shares expert tips to crack UPSC CSE and CSAT exams.

It is believed that aspirants need to relocate to Delhi to prepare for the UPSC examination. IRMS officer Akash Chavda busts this misconception.

Many candidates, especially those from non-science backgrounds, fear the mathematics part of the CSAT paper. IAS Abinash Mishra and IPS Amit Verma shared a few useful tips on Quora to ace the paper.