I failed in my first 4 Prelims because I ignored... | Akanchha Singh AIR 44, UPSC CSE 2023

[@Abhishek_Edits_18]

00:02 Changed focus from failure to learning 02:24 Regular practice of answer writing helped me clear Prelims 07:32 Consistently attempting mock tests and increasing knowledge base helped in achieving a high score. 09:42 Key to success is to be fearless and confident in your journey 14:01 Focus on analyzing each option for UPSC prelims strategy 16:29 Addressing the question correctly is crucial for UPSC preparation 20:36 Importance of making notes for UPSC Mains prep 22:36 Balancing full-time job with UPSC preparation 26:27 Professional degrees are better than conventional degrees 28:30 Recommended books for Geography Optional and exam preparation. 32:19 The importance of good answer writing for scoring high in Geography optional 34:11 Preparing for UPSC interview and managing time effectively 38:06 Approaching essay topics with a game-like perspective can be effective 40:07 Tips for latecomers and beginners for UPSC CSE 2024 Prelims 44:01 Managing mental health and emotions is critical during UPSC journey. 45:53 Physical health is important for productivity 49:54 Understanding the difference between being alone and lonely is crucial for the journey of UPSC preparation 00:00 Ignoring current affairs led to failure in prelims Crafted by Merlin AI.

[@anirudhcr7427]

for leaving the job depends from scenario to scenario and person to person if doing the job is making you less serious about your preparation because every month x amount is being credited to your bank account it makes you chill and also some people don't have the background related to arts subject so they need time to grasp and prepare optional so in that case you can take a gap from a job for 2 yrs and should give your attempt wholeheartedly because it increases your chances.

[@Winner_1111]

Great help

[@mousumikhatun9627]

Thank you

[@Marathisahitybama5907]

She is such a gem! Everything she told is with practicality and honesty Must watch - who r thinking to leave the job. Bcz what she told is 100% true. It's very stressful when you r not employed. It bothers a lot. Plz don't leave job for UPSC especially if u not from too wealthy family. Thank u sir. U asked just perfect questions.

[@Pragya_453]

the way sir asks question is really engaging and helpful

[@rachanamodak6372]

45:49 IMPORTANT health

[@OffiialId]

19:44 answer writing ✍️

[@rupsikhakalita2810]

Thank you for the interview. It is really inspirng. This yr I m giving my 3rd attempt. I m also working as an asst. prof at a govt. clg. I did my masters from JNU. Like she said I was also in the misconception that I will clear upsc pre easily as I cleared JNU entrance, UGC NET in very first attempt. But reality is different. Since a few months I was very confused regarding my dcsn of joining my job. But thanks to this interview, I m more sure that I took the right dcsn by taking the job. Thank you ma'am and thank you sir for this interview

[@ZoldicsDiaries]

Professor job is not stressful

[@rupsikhakalita2810]

Ya comparatively less stressful but imagine when u have to go on lok sabha election duty and then the clg has NAAC peer team visit and u are given many new responsibilities. So sometimes it gets stressful. And when we see full time aspirants we feel guilt for not being able to give maximum time for prep

[@Nidhi_Maheshwari2]

Congratulations Di 🌠🤗

[@pradipkumar9088]

excellent conversation gives us many hints what to do as IAS/ UPSC asoirants . thanks a lot sir.

[@ManishSingh-or8il]

One if the best interviews. Thanks both.

[@ArnoldBumstead-zz4xj]

She is professor of my college

[@Jackychain1]

Which Colllege

[@ArnoldBumstead-zz4xj]

SS memorial college Ranchi kanke

[@Prepwithsid]

Really?

[@ArnoldBumstead-zz4xj]

@@Prepwithsid ya bro she teaches geography

[@rutomeds]

That's cool homie, I hope she's doing well. Congrats to her for the success! I hope you learn a lot of things from her too. Wish you luck

[@superyoutube2944]

21:53 sources

[@ArnoldBumstead-zz4xj]

She is professor in SS memorial college ranchi

[@DNR408]

Very very helpful please continue such Sir thank you so much. Very Insightful from Mam!

[@dheerajsingh5035]

Wow❤ Kitna accha bolti hai🥰

[@AryanKumar-wn7qd]

Thanks sir... Is video se bhut fayda mila

[@anandakhanda1720]

Mera story exact same hai apke sath🙏🙏

[@Priya-zg3un]

thanks for motivation

[@Banita-1]

Thank you sir

[@VISHALYADAV-zk6ri]

Thanks Mr yadav sir

[@atgc2310]

8:55 I completely disagree with her .One pair, Two pair questions has brought more uncertainty and luck factor in this exam..For example: if a candidate thinks that option 2 and 3 are incorrect and option 1 and 4 are correct but in reality option 2 and 3 are correct or option 2 and 4 are correct, then he/she will select - only two pairs option as their answer..Despite being wrong, they will be right and will get 2 full marks..Isn't this luck ? In a prelims where cut off went to 75 ( if i am not wrong ) one of the lowest in recent years, she attempted 95 questions..I genuinely believe that after failing in 4 prelims, she was banking on her luck by attempting more questions with random or educated guesswork and luckily it paid dividends.. Even the host was laughing and his sarcastic smile was saying the same when she said she attempted 95..She said she was not surprised/unmoved by the change in pattern when almost all toppers and people who gave the exam, even last year's Rank 1 holder Ishita kishore and senior officers were shocked to see the change in pattern terming it to be one of the most difficult prelims paper..It's amazing how after clearing the exam, people say anything just for appreciation..Some toppers even say they studied for 17-18 hours DAILY without even thinking that ignorant parents inspired by the toppers taking every word of the toppers to be true, force their children to study the said number of hours.. She was failing in normal prelims in recent years and Attempting above 90 questions in one of the most difficult prelims paper in recent years only points to the fact that she was heavily relying on her luck as she was fed up of banking on accuracy which landed her nowhere in her previous attempts.

[@atgc2310]

@@ankitasaha_1 Definitely. Passing prelims has become the norm as the questions asked in mains are easy to moderate level..And in case you have checked 2023 mains paper, you would find that even without much knowledge, many questions are answerable.. 2023 Pre was difficult but mains was quite easy ( if you are a well prepared candidate)..Look at the marks of Rank 1 Aditya in both papers of pre - GS1 and CSAT, his marks are hovering around the 80's. And despite being an IIT graduate he didnt do quite well in csat. According to me, If you raise the bar in pre, then the bar in mains should also be raised for a just competition as you wouldn't want a person who rode his/her luck in pre to get an advantage in mains.

[@UmaMaheswari-qw1mb]

I've seen your comment in a mains answer writing video. And it was also a criticism against the method used by a person who has cleared the exam. Rather being critical of toppers' strategy, why not concentrate on our study plans

[@atgc2310]

@@UmaMaheswari-qw1mb You fool, I am not an aspirant..I have cleared this exam long ago..I have experienced all this and couldn't resist after seeing how many toppers these days are misleading people..The comment which you are talking about is reflective of how you perceive it..Constructive or Destructive. Don't just blindly follow any strategy..Make your own..At the end of the day, ends matter more than means in this exam.. I have even told that institute not to upload any videos which can mislead or confuse aspirants..So, i would suggest you to think twice before jumping into conclusion and judging anyone..And now don't ask me any stupid questions like - your name, batch, etc.

[@UmaMaheswari-qw1mb]

​@@atgc2310 save some respect dood 😂 . Didnt anyone teach you. I have addressed you respectfully. Clearing exam is not a big deal. Respecting is ! Learn some . Happy day 😊

[@atgc2310]

@@UmaMaheswari-qw1mb Well to see your name feature in the list of Top 15 may not be a big deal for you but it was a big deal for me because I know what I have undergone to achieve that especially after hailing from a poor background..Anyways, good luck to you for your exam.

[@Nidhisingh-ho2hb]

Sir, pls upload 12 months plan for 2025 exam.

[@sheikhabuzar3602]

Yes sir 🙏

[@sheikhabuzar3602]

Yes sir 🙏

[@abhinavpratapsingh2849]

Sir i'm in ba 2nd year and i am in confusion that whether i should start preparing from now onwards for upsc or should firstly complete LLB which is my second plan plz guide me sir

[@notrecognise2908]

go and first complete llb first .

[@OffiialId]

22:32 me too

[@124_vishaltaware8]

Pleases make detailed video of upsc cbi ldce examination ,very less information has on internet

[@keshavraj6420]

Sir in just passed my 12th and wanna prepare for UPSC, what should i do plzz guide me

[@SushmitaPandey-m4q]

How to enroll for mentorship program?

[@UPSCprepIAS]

Visit courses.upscprep.com

[@Dsyednavaz]

Hi bhaiya iam navaz tell about weekend coaching classes for engineering students pls bhaiya iam unable to understand the terms and iam at worst of vocabulary I learn 10 pages in 15 days by understanding all words with the help of dictionary I just need how to improve the vocabulary of English pls bhaiya

[@yuktachauhan2241]

Helpful session.

[@joydeepdas4105]

Whats was her score in prelims

[@DeviSuni502]

Sir, I have a doubt that 2023 UPSC result was declared on 16 April 2024 And for year 2024 UPSC registrations are from 14 Feb - 6 Mar, 2024 Sir, what if 2023 candidate failed after getting results and want to apply for next year i.e., 2024 when he/she has to apply? Because registration was already completed before getting results. Does one have to apply in 2024 even he/she has completed writing Mains 2023 and before attending interview? Or should he/she has to wait till 2025?

[@meetmi4753]

@@DeviSuni502 before 2023 interview

[@chaoba262]

❤❤❤

[@mr.rachetphilanthrophist601]

She should've said more about that france question, their secularism is devorce between State and religion or negative kind of secularism, which manifests clearly through their leste laws. But we rather follow An principled distance approach, state will not interervene to invade your privacy of conscience, worship but their is a semi permeable membrane between state and Religion where any excess in one sphere will get attention of state to take action both ways positively, negatively both. Some scholars criticised that brand of secularism taking e.g. hajj subsidy, lands granted by waqf boards are outside government regulatory insight. France can learn sardharmsambhaav ideal of secularism (as said by Atal bihari bajpeyee ji) from india. So, she should've said some points. You are IAS officer you must be very well versed with All ideals entrenched in Our constitution reflected by Our preamble. But we should'nt expect that kind of knowledge from someone who cleared by making notes of some coaching module(drishti). You should read good books of indian and foreign authors, Read SC judgements, newspapers(The hindu preferably, or Hindustan times or Indian express). This is very surpirsing people who chose shortcut getting such star rank. Good interview, but always ask basic question from those ias toppers, not to embarass them, but for others to get to know that they are just machines who memorised good. These toppers are perfect mediocres. This exams Favours mediocrity, a perfect mediocrity.

[@Polo-so4py]

Bhai saare yadav OBC se form bharte hain. Agar saare OBC gareeb hain to Creamy and non creamy ka concept hi galat hai. Sab gareeb hain kya.

[@ratnakarmayank]

hn bhai pura desh garib he (90% people)

[@Karma-qc5xo]

@@ratnakarmayank OBC m creamy and non creamy layer hota h usme vo OBC unreserved m chale jate jo creamy layer m hote.

[@EvCarlo]

Sir , When will you launch the test series for 2025? When will launch the test series please inform us, through video. Thank you sir. For giving full knowledge without talking irrelevant talking. Thank you for everything.😊

[@harishkumar-ob5fk]

Sir , can you kindly ask , in 2023 , how many sure shot questions Mam knew out of 95 questions she attempted

[@UPSCprepIAS]

Not more than 40.