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Topper Testimonial: Jishnu, AIR – 132 CSE 2018, Working Professional

Jisnu has been a regular student at Civilsdaily. He’s used the stories feature to prepare comprehensive notes on various topics.  We have raised the bar high. Check out our foundation 2020 program. Foundation 2020: Take a Big Step Towards Comprehensive & Personalised Learning for IAS 2020   Note from CD: We at Civilsdaily are committed… Continue reading Topper Testimonial: Jishnu, AIR – 132 CSE 2018, Working Professional

Rishav Mandal, AIR 58 CSE 2018 | Pol Sc. Topper with 325 Marks

  Dear students, Very rarely we come across toppers who talk about their highs and lows. In this candid video, Rishav Mandal (AIR 58, CSE 2018) shares his journey to the top. He identifies the fatal mistakes that cost his first attempt and parts with the strategies he adopted to overcome them. Overall, this short… Continue reading Rishav Mandal, AIR 58 CSE 2018 | Pol Sc. Topper with 325 Marks

Topper Testimonial: Ishwarya Ramanathan, AIR – 630

Dear Students, Ishwarya has followed all our initiatives thoroughly and very carefully. Please make a note of the mention of Burning Issues. Debraj (AIR 529) used our material to save time and crack the exam alongside a job. Read about his journey here – Topper Testimonial: Debraj Das, AIR – 529 CSE 2018, Working Professional,… Continue reading Topper Testimonial: Ishwarya Ramanathan, AIR – 630

Topper Testimonial: Debraj Das, AIR – 529 CSE 2018, Working Professional, IIT KGP Graduate

Debraj, a working professional is an inspiration to everyone who has constraints and cannot leave their jobs but their heart lies in Civil Services. Please go through what he has to say. Optimize your time. Be more effective. If you are a working professional and want to give your best shot for IAS 2020, have… Continue reading Topper Testimonial: Debraj Das, AIR – 529 CSE 2018, Working Professional, IIT KGP Graduate

Kamyaa (AIR 172) & Kunal (AIR 211): Strategies with Highest ROI | Student driven Q&A Session

Dear students, This is a must watch! A student-driven Q&A session. Presenting the most interesting and enriching discussion – Civilsdaily invited two toppers who represent the extremes of the CSE-prep spectrum. Kunal gives the most practical tips. Debunks myths around the number of questions to attempt, whether to go for high-valued questions. His outlook on… Continue reading Kamyaa (AIR 172) & Kunal (AIR 211): Strategies with Highest ROI | Student driven Q&A Session

Dear students, This is a must watch! A student-driven Q&A session. Presenting the most interesting and enriching discussion – Civilsdaily invited two toppers who represent the extremes of the CSE-prep spectrum. Kunal gives the most practical tips. Debunks myths around the number of questions to attempt, whether to go for high-valued questions. His outlook on… Continue reading Kamyaa (AIR 172) & Kunal (AIR 211): Strategies with Highest ROI | Student driven Q&A Session

Topper Testimonial: Namita Sharma, AIR 145 | Working Professional

It’s a great validation for us when our innovations around news & editorial analysis are backed by our students in more ways than one. Civilsdaily has always been a preferred choice of working professionals when it comes to preparing for UPSC in a smart and time-bound manner. Students like Namita are a treat to have… Continue reading Topper Testimonial: Namita Sharma, AIR 145 | Working Professional

5 ‘must-do’ things in the 60-day period before the prelims by Abhilash Baranwal, IAS, AIR 44

The 60-day period before the prelims is a nerve-wracking time for every aspirant. Whether one is appearing for one’s first prelims or one’s last; everyone is going through some kind of dilemma or struggling with nightmares like these: Is my preparation up to the mark? Have I completed all the important portions of the syllabus?… Continue reading 5 ‘must-do’ things in the 60-day period before the prelims by Abhilash Baranwal, IAS, AIR 44

Topper Testimonial: Kunal Aggarwal, AIR 211 | Epitome of Unyielding Dedication

Personifying a ‘never-say-die attitude’, Kunal is a charismatic young man whose passion for civil services is equated by his calm composure and humility. After his B.Tech (Computer Sc. and Engineering) from IIT, Hyderabad; Kunal had been working in a reputed MNC for 3 yrs until his decision to take on the UPSC. We get emails… Continue reading Topper Testimonial: Kunal Aggarwal, AIR 211 | Epitome of Unyielding Dedication

The Deep Work Hypothesis from Shreyansh Singh, AIR 357, IAAS

Needless to say, UPSC demands nothing less from the aspirants of Civil Services. UPSC checks on your ability to quickly master hard things and the ability to produce them at an elite level, in terms of both quality and speed. Prelims, Mains, Interviews: All the three legs of the UPSC preparation test you around these… Continue reading The Deep Work Hypothesis from Shreyansh Singh, AIR 357, IAAS

How to conquer GS in UPSC Mains, Explained by Anudeep Durishetty (AIR-1, UPSC 2017)

With 1000 marks spanning across four papers in Mains, GS feels like one giant, insurmountable mountain. The point of this article is to convince you that those fears are unfounded. I’ve written this post assuming someone who had already read the foundational books for GS Prelims. If you haven’t read them as yet, you should… Continue reading How to conquer GS in UPSC Mains, Explained by Anudeep Durishetty (AIR-1, UPSC 2017)

Anudeep Durishetty, AIR 1 followed CD and so should you

It is a matter of enormous pride for us that Anudeep Durishetty, AIR 1 (CSE 2017) has recommended Civilsdaily for current affairs, more specifically our schemes material, in his personal blog – https://anudeepdurishetty.in/ booklist-for-prelims/. We are the only one among the major offline and online institutes whose name comes to his mind after The Hindu.    … Continue reading Anudeep Durishetty, AIR 1 followed CD and so should you

Samanvaya with CD: Abhilash Baranwal, AIR 44 – CSE 2017

Breaching the top 50 requires a near-perfect strategy and flawless execution. The battle becomes all the more difficult when one is a full-time working candidate posted in the (relatively underdeveloped) northeast. AIR 44 (CSE 2017), Abhilash Baranwal, shares with us the magic formula that made this feat possible in his fourth attempt. The discussion, among… Continue reading Samanvaya with CD: Abhilash Baranwal, AIR 44 – CSE 2017

Breaching the top 50 requires a near-perfect strategy and flawless execution. The battle becomes all the more difficult when one is a full-time working candidate posted in the (relatively underdeveloped) northeast. AIR 44 (CSE 2017), Abhilash Baranwal, shares with us the magic formula that made this feat possible in his fourth attempt. The discussion, among… Continue reading Samanvaya with CD: Abhilash Baranwal, AIR 44 – CSE 2017

Toppers Testimonial- AIR 44- Abhilash Baranwal

A full-time working candidate posted in the comparatively backward state of Assam, Abhilash Baranwal (AIR 44, CSE 2017) has got into the hallowed clique of the ‘Top 50’ in his 4th attempt. A story of perseverance and determination Abhilash found CD, especially the Newscards and Tikdams, a potent weapon in this fight against time.

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