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Rank in CSE-2016	16
Number of attempts (include present one)	1
Medium (English/Hindi)	English
Optional Subject	Psychology

Prelims Strategy:

1. The monthly magazines should be read every month. Don’t think when prelims will come then you will read afresh and tick the answers.
2. Sunday was the revision day. I didn’t read anything new, instead revised my notes etc. Otherwise nothing will remain in your head.
3. Study all the subjects equally, don’t fall in love with only one subject. Cover all the subjects in equal amount.

Preferred books:

NCERT Books, Laxmikanth and other standard readings.

Views about importance of Test series:

Time management is one of the most crucial part, it is important and difficult. For this, one needs to take mock tests. Two months before prelims give many mock tests.

What to focus on for Mains Prep?

1. Dwell up good writing skills. It will happen over time.
2. Whatever you read, recollect and then jot the important points.
3. Keep 5-6 bullet points on each topic in your mind.
4. To learn a topic, give three readings. First reading is to familiarise with the topic. Second reading is recollection of the topic and in third you will get it by heart. Every person has different mind and don’t get sad if your friend gets a thing learned in 2 readings while you don’t even in 3.
5. Getting good marks in mains is very important so that even if in interview you don’t score well the situation gets balanced.

Tips for students:

1. Have self-confidence and take your decision for yourself. Don’t get shaky because of others. Take up your own strategy and not what aspirants around you are doing.
2. Don’t postpone things.
3. Focus on keywords of the question. It is essential to see what has been asked, whether it has been asked to critically analyse, or to discuss, etc.
4. Attempt all questions and it can be done only by covering whole syllabus.
5. Structure your answer into three parts, the intro, the main body, and a conclusion. Have a structured answer always, whether it is an essay, GS question, or any other part.
6. Always define the term which has been mentioned in the question. That will be important opening lines of your answers.
7. Make it easy for the examiner to check. Drop the terms and underline important things, make diagrams and flowchart. This will fetch you good marks.
8. See whether you are comfortable in paragraph writing or in bullets. Both are good enough.

Points to be noted:

Dwell up the habit of thinking. Whenever you are reading anything think about it. Productive thinking is very important. Don’t compartmentalize. All subjects are related. Bridge can be developed on by thinking.

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Rank in CSE-2016	4
Number of attempts (include present one)	1
Medium (English/Hindi)	English
Optional Subject	Geography

 

Prelims Strategy:

1. Study daily, which is enough and consistency is important.
2. Please remember rote learning would do no good.
3. Prepare prelims and mains together, an integrated view.
4. Starting taking tests on a regular basis 2 months before the prelims.
5. The paper is very unpredictable, cover the basics therefore.

Preferred books:

Basic books and NCERTs.

Views about the importance of Test series:

1. They are very important. For both prelims and mains.
2. It helps you in time management.

Did you use CD Test series? How was it helpful?

Yes.

What to focus on for Mains Prep?

I followed a simple structure of answer writing. Introduction, main body and conclusion.

This can be followed in all the answers.

The conclusion should be forward looking and constitutionally correct.

Tips for students:

Patience, right strategy and consistency is important.

Ultimately it is all about your own efforts. A smart strategy and perseverance helped me crack the exam.

I can guarantee that others living in small cities can achieve success without having to leave their home towns if they apply themselves with diligence.