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[Toppers Interview] Dr. Roman Saini (CSE-2013/AIR-18): First Attempt,

309 in Prelims, ~100 marks GS Mains 1,3,4; Medical Science Optional, AIIMS
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Details
2.
Education
3.
Introduction
4.
How essential is coaching Material?
5.
Electronic Vs Paper material
6.
Tempo and style
7.
Working professional
8.
Prelims (CSAT) General studies
9.
Prelims (CSAT) Aptitude
10.
Prelim accuracy
11.
Mains: Compulsory language paper
12.
Mains: Essay
13.
General studies paper 1
14.
General studies (Mains) paper 2
15.
General studies (Mains) Paper 3
16.
General Studies 4: Ethics, Integrity, aptitude
17.
GS4 Ethics case study answers in Mains 2013
18.
Mains answer-writing?
19.
Medical Science Optional Subjects
20.
Before the interview
21.
During the interview
22.
CSE-2013 Marksheet
23.
Career Backup
24.
Insecurity about profile
25.
Wisdom
26.
Credit: Friends/family
27.
BOGUS Marketing Propaganda
Details
Name
Roman Saini
Rank in CSE-2013
18
Roll No.
074397
Age
22
Total attempts in CSE
Optional Subject
Medical Sciences
Medium chosen for Mains answers
English
Schooling medium
English
College medium
English
Home town/city
Jaipur
Work-experience if any
Junior Resident Psychiatry AIIMS
Details of other competitive exams,

including success/failures
Details of coaching, mock tests, postal

material for any competitive exam (if used)
Vajiram material and test series
Cadre preference
Rajasthan > Haryana > Gujarat.
Facebook
facebook.com/romansaini.official
(https://www.facebook.com/romansaini.official)
Education
% in class 10
85.5
% in class 12
91.4
Schooling (Medium)
English
Graduation course and %
MBBS 62
Name of college, city, passing

out year
AIIMS NEW DELHI 2013
Post-graduation
Any other professional courses
Hobbies & Extra curricular
GUITAR TRINITY COLLEGE LONDON, professional degree,

puzzle solving
Introduction
Q. Tell us something about yourself, your family, when and why did you enter in this field
of competitive exams?
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I am a doctor at AIIMS, gave AIIMS entrance at 16 and passed out in Jan 2014, appeared in civil
services exam as 21 year old kid. Wanted to solve grass root problems of people as we have
been taught that prevention is better than cure.
How essential is coaching Material?

Q. Lets face it, many toppers have relied solely on (authentic OR xeroxed) coaching notes
for Mains-2013. Some of the readers are getting a negative vibe that UPSC is not meant
for an individual preparing from far-away area, without any financial resources or
contacts in Delhi to import such coaching material. Whats your stand on this?
I dont agree. Its a big misconception that coaching class or coaching notes are essential for
success.
I personally know many in the top-100, who succeeded without relying on such material.
In fact, barring just 1-2 topics like Comparing Constitution, I myself have not relied on the
coaching resources.
Ive covered majority of the GS syllabus from Wikipedia, internet, Hindu and India yearbook
alone, and the result speaks for itself.
Similarly even for medical science optional, I relied on my own college notes and google.
All of the studymaterial is out there on public domain. There are no secret coaching notes
which you can mugup and automatically secure a high rank in civil service.
And as far as financial resources are concerned, Ab kya chhotaa kya badaatoday
everyone has internet. So just download everything on your pen drive and keep studying
wherever you go.
Electronic Vs Paper material

Q. In recent times, there is spur in electronic material- blogs, sites, pdfs, RSS-feeds. Many
aspirants feel bogged down by this information overload. So, how much do you rely on
electronic material and how much on the paper material (Books, newspapers)? If possible
narrate a typical day in your studylife.
Never made any notes, 90% of stuff I read is in electronics format, even newspaper, books,
Wikipedia, your blog and a closed group whose details I cant share. I read a lot and I am blessed
with a good memory.
Tempo and style

Q. On an average, how many hours do you study? How do you keep study momentum
going on? How do you fight against the mood swings?
9 hours a day, if I dont like I dont read, I play guitar, helps me a lot.
Working professional
Youre working in AIIMS. How to manage studies with job/internship?
I graduated after giving my mains exam, (degree will be given in august convocation), and
started working as a junior resident at Aiims. Managing internship with preparation was one of
the toughest struggle of my life. Utilize micro opportunities. Thats it. You wont get long
stretches to study. 10-15 minutes here and there makes a lot of difference
Prelims (CSAT) General studies

Read variety sources, stop mugging up dates facts and persons in news, that trend is long gone.
Topic
strategy/booklist/comment
History Ancient
Wikipedia
History Medieval
Wikipedia
History Modern
(Freedom Struggle)
Bipin chandra
Culture society
Wikipedia
D D BASU
SUBHASH KASHYAP
Polity
Laxmikanth
But you may skip Basu and Kashyap.
Economy
Shyamsundar sir notes, Mrunal
Science
Wikipedia, Mrunal
Environment (theory
+ current)
Wikipedia
Geography Physical,
World
GC LEONG (http://www.flipkart.com/certificate-physical-humangeography-1st/p/itmczyt7kuqrvjyg?
pid=9780195628166&affid=mrunalrugm)
Geography India
NCERTs
other
national/international
current affairs
Mrunal
Schemes, Policy &

Filler Stuff
Internet
Prelims (CSAT) Aptitude

Topic
strategy / booklist
Maths
didnt read anytime at all for this section
reasoning
Nothing separately.
Aspirants only focus on IAS related editorials but I advise them to read
all variety of editorials in TheHindu. because directly/indirectly majority
of the comprehensions are based on Hindu only.
comprehension
So, for at least one month you should read all the editorials from Hindu
no matter whether theyre relevant to GS-syllabus or not.
plus, Watch some good English movies and try to understand each and
every phrase used. It will help you a lot. Trust me
Decision
Making
Nothing separately.
Prelim accuracy
Q1. Did you attend any mock tests? do you think theyre necessary for success?
Yes, they help you gauze their level of preparation, keep competing with yourself and you are
bound to improve.
Q2. Approximate no. of attempted answers vs. correct answers. in CSAT-2013
MCQattempted
MCQ correct(Expected after checking at

home)
official
score
GS
100
72
125.34
aptitude
80
75
183.33
Total
309
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Mains: Compulsory language paper

Compulsory language paper
Your preparation strategy / booklist?
English paper
nothing separately.
your regional language
Upkar hindi
Q2.other observations / tips / comments on the length / difficulty level of compulsory

language papers in CSE-2013
It was pretty long in English so for non-English background student I would recommend to study
Basic English grammar.
Mains: Essay
Q1. How did you prepare for the essay paper?
Nothing specific.
Q2. Which among essay did you write? What key points did you include in it?
I wrote on Science and technology is the panacea for the growth and security of the nation.
My Essay was centered around 4 key points
1. Brief history of development of Science & Tech in India and world,
2. how it has changed lives of people starting from industrial revolution
3. how does all the areas are affected by it
4. How science is both boon and bane as far as security and growth are concerned.
General studies paper 1

Q. Did you use frontline/EPW/Yojana magazines for mains?
I did not read frontline or EPW.
But yes I referred Yojana.
Topic
How did you prepare?

culture syllabus is unlimited. no matter how much you prepare, itll
be insufficient. but at the same time itd be unwise to leave this topic
entirely.
Ignore: queens, kings, battles etc.
prepare Architecture, religion, literature
culture
Old NCERT focus on the bold words, google them.

As and where possible find google images, thatll help you memorize
better. especially in Architecture
At max just need 20-30 keywords. Then add grammar so youll reach
the 100 words limit.
Indian history
Spectrum Publication: A brief History of Modern India (Rajiv Ahir)

Just wiki for those 7-8 core topics world history.
world history
additionally you may consult Norman Lowe

time very less, so not much point in focusing too much here. better
spend that much time on Ethics.
Starting with NCERT then make summary notes on major events
such as Panchsheel, India-Pak, India-China, Green revolution,
postindependence
India
industrialization etc.
If youve 1 year or more to prepare then read India after
Independence by Ram Chandra Guha. But not like a novel-just focus
on exam worthy points only.
Otherwise ignore that book.
Indian society
role of
women,
poverty etc.
globalization
on Indian
society
NCERT sociology Class 11 and 12.

Beyond that keep an eye on Hindu editorials.
There is no need for any coaching material in this topic.
communalism,
regionalism,
secularism
Goh Che Leongs certificate in physical geography
world geo
physical
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in that book, focus on part I.

No need to focus on part II that much.
resource
distribution
factors for
There are just a few theories to prepare.
industrial
location
earthquake
tsunami etc
GC Leong.
impact on florafauna
Nothing separately.
General studies (Mains) paper 2

Topic
How Did You Prepare?
Indian
Constitution,
devolution,
dispute
redressal etc.
parliament,
state
Legislatures,
executivejudiciary
M.Laxmikanth. (http://www.flipkart.com/indian-polity4th/p/itmdmmsnbhqfwj3a?pid=9781259064128&affid=mrunalrugm)
current events from Hindu
Various test series site upload mock questions on their sites, do
solve them.
Various
bodies:
Constitutional,
statutory.
comparing
Constitution with
world
Notes from Ravindran Sirs class.
ministries
departments,
welfare schemes,
bodies, social
sector, health,
edu, HRD
Just basic features from India Yearbook (http://www.flipkart.com/india2014/p/itmdtatf88prbxmh?pid=9788123019093&affid=mrunalrugm).

Dont go in depth. Previously UPSC was focused on depth, nowadays
just range.
pressure group,
informal asso.,
NGO, SHG etc
Hindu editorials. No need for separate preparation.
Representation of
peoples act
Internet and Wikipedia. just focused on the basic provisions only. No

need to go through entire draft.
governance,
transparency,
accountability,
role of civil service
Refer to my GS4 section.
e-governance
On pib.nic.in search E-governance to find out various projects by

various ministries, How can it help implementing SEVOTTOMA etc.
India &
neighbors
bilateral/global
grouping
dont waste time in old topics like NAM, Panchsheel etc. unless its
effect of
finishing 50-60 question or some person in news. E.g. Death of
foreign
Gujaral so, Gujaral doctrine was asked.
country
Nowadays UPSC is only asking current based straight forward
policies
questions. so just focus on current issues from theHindu.
on Indian
interest
diaspora
intl.bodiesstructure
mandate
WHO, UN and World bank group: prepare them in detail.beyond that

just 15-17 bodies. Goto Wikipedia then one link leads to another and
prepare basic features only. dont go in detail. only read introductory
paragraph in Wikipedia. We dont have time to read everything and even
if you do, you cant memorize it much.
General studies (Mains) Paper 3

Topic
Indian economy,
resource mobilization
inclusive growth
budgeting
major crops, irrigation

Mostly relied on your site and economic survey.
no need to consult Economic Times (ET), Financial Express
or any such separate newspaper for economics.
Class 11 and 12 NCERT Economics and Geography.
India yearbook chapter on agriculture
agro produce storage,

marketing
e-technology for famers
farm subsidies, MSP
PDS, buffer, food security
Hindu and PIB
technology mission
animal rearing economics
food processing
your own [Land Reform] article series under
land reforms
Mrunal.org/Polity.
in fact I wrote the Bhoodan answer in Mains-2013 from
there only.
liberalization
Class 11 and 12 NCERT Economics and Hindu
infrastructure, investment
models
As such this is covered in Dutt Sundaram. But please avoid

this book as it is written for those with economics optional.
science-tech day to day

life
Non-science students: prepare Class 7-10 (for prelims)
Indian achievements in
NCERT class 12 biology selective reading of
sci-tech
cutting of science page from Hindus Thursday edition
awareness in IT, space,
Mrunal.org/snt
biotech, nano, IPR

environmental impact
assessment
Disaster Management
Collected some internet material, while Ill share soon.

Prepared only introductory part from NDMAs official site.
Whenever you cant understand any terminology just google
it.
non state actors, internal

security
internal security role of
media, social networking
site
border Management
Report of Home Ministry, and Pib.nic.in

naxalism wikipedia
hindu editorial
organized crime,
terrorism
cyber security
Just basics from the ICERT official site.
money laundering
arthpedia.in (http://www.arthapedia.in/)
security agencies- structure

mandate
just the main 5-7 bodies from Wikipedia. no need for

coaching material here.
General Studies 4: Ethics, Integrity, aptitude

Q. 2nd ARC report: how much did you prepare?
Ans. I only read its summary points. There is not much time left so it wont be beneficial read the
entire report- particularly for those without Public Administration optional.
Topic
ethics and interface, family, society and all the
hathodaa topics
attitude, moral influence etc.
civil service: integrity, impartiality, tolerance to

weak etc
Moral Lexicon by Chronicle.
emotional intelligence, its use in governance

moral thinkers of India and world
ethics in pub.ad, accountability, laws, rules etc.
Corporate social responsibility related
provisions.
corporate governance
probity in governance, work culture
citizen charter, ethics code, work culture etc.
Moral Lexicon by Chronicle.
challenges of corruption
case studies on above topics
GS4 Ethics case study answers in Mains 2013

Q. in GS4 ethics papers, please give a sketchy overview of your case study answers:
case
your approach/ keypoints
1: RTI: To hide or not to hide

2: Engineer: Bogus flyover vs
deadline
3: Child Labourers in Sivakasi
4: Nepotism in Job recruitment
5: Leaking information
Narrate one incident in your life
when you were faced with such
crisis of conscience and how you
resolved the same.
Mains answer-writing?
Ill file RTI to get my mains answersheet. Then you

upload it for the readers.Mrunal: awesome. Youve 98
marks in ethics. Itll be great to see your paper. Thanks
in advance.
Q1. How was your experience with the fixed space answer sheet?
It was really nice experience, being a doctor Im used to write to the point. But for non-science
student, a word of caution, straight away jump to the answer, no need to give introduction, you
wont get time.
Q2. Did you write answers in bullet points or in paragraphs? Some players (who cleared
mains and got interview call letter) were claiming that they wrote entire paper in bullet
points, so it doesnt matter.whether examiner is asking examine, comment, discuss or
xyz.simply write in bullets and points.
Thats 100% true. Write as precise as possible. There is no time for flowery introduction and all
that.
Q3. In GS papers, Since UPSC came with those 100 and 200 words questions. What was
your approach in the exam .
I have followed a 9-8-7 strategy for each paper of General studies.
3 hours paper
finish __ questions
1st hour
2nd hour
3rd hour
total
25 Q x 10m = 250m
For any topic just recollect 20-30 keywords. and once you add grammar to it, youve reached
the wordlimit of 100-200 words.
UPSC is no longer about depth but range. Dont waste time preparing every topic in
extreme detail.
Ive answered at least 95% questions. Whoever hasnt followed similar strategy, he hasnt
found place in the top 100 ranking.
Mrunal comment: yes boss, youve ~100 marks in each GS paper except GS2. And despite the
fact that panel give you only ~150 in interview (While others got ~200), still youre 18th ranker
because of your awesomeness in general studies. In short, *RESPECT*.
Q4. How many marks worth questions did you skip/couldnt finish in the GS papers?
I wrote something in all the questions.
Q5. Did you use highlighters / sketchpens in your answers?
Nope, highlighted with the same pen I was writing with.
Q6. Did you draw any diagram in any paper? (e.g. in GS1 Geography)
Yeah, lots of them
Q7. if yes, Did you draw diagrams with pencil or pen?
Pen only, you wont get time to pick something else.
Q8. Did you use ruler to draw the lines in diagram? Or did you just make it by hand?
Hand, save time on fancy stuff, we are not Leonardo da vinci and examiner knows this
Q9. You wrote the answer in blue pen or black pen?
Black pen
(Mrunal since readers keep mailing such queries, therefore Im asking the topper to clear all
the air haha.)
Medical Science Optional Subjects

Q1. How did you prepare Medical science optional?
Just read all your college books, notes and Google all the topics
As such MBBS is gigantic but UPSC syllabus has only 200-250 topics. After analyzing previous
paper I saw there are 60-70 core topics from where majority of the questions come. Ill share
that list with the readers shortly.
Q2. Whenever a Doctor starts UPSC preparation the experts / coaching sirs recommend
him to opt for Public Administration, sociology, Literature etc. saying you wont be able
to finish syllabus of medical science. Your view?
Like I said, although MBBS course syllabus is gigantic but UPSC syllabus of medical science is
shorter. Just focus on the syllabus points. You can manage it, like Ive done.
Before the interview

Q1. How did you prepare for the interview? Particularly college graduation subjects
related questions?
I graduated after my mains exam so remembered a lot of stuff, didnt do anything separately.
Q2. Did you attend any mock interviews by coaching classes? how were they similar /
different than official interview? do you believe it is necessary to attend mock
interviews?
I did attend samkalp, it is a not for profit organisation . It is not necessary but it helps a lot
Q3. What did you wear? Some experts say coat is must, some say tie is must, and some
say black shoes must. What attire did you pick up?
Light blue cotton shirt with filler sleeves, black trousers with black shoes and a belt.
Q4. Where did you stay for the interview? (Hotel / friends home ) and what
books/material did you bring for the revision before interview?
AIIMS, my hostel room where I am staying for past 6 years. I did make personal notes and can
upload them if needed.
During the interview
Q1. Who was the chairman of you interview board?

A.P. Singh
Q2. How long was the interview?
38 49 MINUTES
Q4. Please narrate your entire interview- what questions did they ask and what did you
reply?
Q. Why do you want to be civil servant after graduating from best college of india. (AIIMS)
Yes AIIMS is the elite-most medical institute of India but still, the grass root situation hasnt
changed. Forget about medical care, even pure drinking water or basic sanitation is lacking. I
wish to work at the grass root level, tackling the causes of problems and nipping them in the
bud as I cant do that as a Doctor, We can only cure not prevent the diseases. Provision of basic
amenities like water, sanitation etc. that will prevent origin of diseases.
Q. You are the youngest person till date I have interviewed, dont you think you will
succumb to the political pressure.
The very face that Im the youngest person means I havent spent 4 attempts in preparation. Im
not carrying any baggage, I have no dependents, Ive nothing to lose. Therefore, I being the
youngest person is least likely to succumb.
Q. Dowry is prevalent in your state, how will you refuse to take it.
Yes it is unfortunate, nowadays IAS-grooms are selling for 50 lakhs and 1 crore but someone
has to take a lead by refusing dowry. If I, as a civil servant, succumb to such bad practices what
can be expected from a common fellow.
Q.What is relevance of ethics in medicine
Ethics is the corner stone of medicine. We get many poor-illiterate patients. They dont know
what is good for them, what is the bad for them. If the doctors start misusing their position to
make quick material gains, then profession itself would be tainted. Medical practice without
ethics, would be an abomination.
Then I was asked GK-type questions from my graduation and hobbies. Here are some samples:
1. What is BMI
2. What is a puzzle
3. From which country was rubik, what was his profession, how much do you take to solve a
rubik cube, what is the world record?
Q5. Was your interview on the expected lines of what you had prepared or did they ask
you totally unexpected questions? Was it a stress interview? If yes, how did you handle it?
If youre well prepared there is nothing you cant handle.
Q6. Any side details about technicalities like make sure you bring xyz document, or youll
face problem?
Just take photo, graduation degree and a 10th certificate
Q7. Any word of wisdom / observations about medical checkup?
Just go there and come out, always wear spectacles.
CSE-2013 Marksheet
Essay
145
GS1
97
GS2
61
GS3
108
GS4
98
Medical Paper 1
109
Medical Paper 2
112
Written Total
730
Interview
154
Final total
884
Rank
18
Q. Your marks are awesome. Youve bit low score in GS-2, but that has happened with
every topper. Suppose you had to give exam again what change will you make in your
preparation?
Whether I had revised twice, I would have revised it four times.
In certain areas, my study was focused on terms and persons in news. Next time, I would
have tried to get a holistic overall perspective of the given syllabus topics.
This time UPSC did not ask much on laws / current bills but we should prepare that as well.
Q. if you were made the UPSC chairman, what reforms will you initiate?
1. Candidates should be given more time to write answers peacefully. These mains papers
were so long, felt like Gaddha majoori rather than articulating ones views in the
answersheet. Whats the point of this exercise, is it a writing-race?
2. Candidates should be told the criteria for evaluation. Ive seen many hardworking candidates
receiving very low scores. I had prepared and written GS2 paper sincerely, yet Im given
barely 61 marks.
3. UPSC should upload the prelim scores, cutoffs and answerkeys without waiting for the entire
exam phase to complete.
Career Backup
Q1. If you were not selected, what was your career backup plan?
Would have continued as Jr.Resident in AIIMS.
Q2. When were you going to execute that backup plan? (e.g. after __ failed attempts/
after I cross __ age/after dad retires/after GF dumps me/ etc.)
Frankly speaking, I wouldnt have given next attempt.
Insecurity about prole

Q. Many candidates prepare sincerely but constantly live under fear about profile
insecurity. Im not from a big college, Im not from English medium, and I dont have
work-experience. What if they ask some stressful questions in the interview about this?
What is your message to these candidates?
Fortunately I had a good profile. However, I just want to say that it is all in your head. It doesnt
matter to them if it doesnt matter to you
Wisdom
Q. Through this journey and success, what have your learned? What is the wisdom of life
and competition?
Im still looking out for the so called wisdom, but fail frequently, earlier and faster than others.
Q. What is your message to the future aspirants?
Just decide if it is for you and jump into the midstream and forget everything any one ever told
you. Most of the people lack intellectual prowess to decide what is the right thing to do. Always
make your own rules and break them again and again till they start suiting you.
By the way, any doubts I can be reached through my facebook page:
facebook.com/romansaini.official (https://www.facebook.com/romansaini.official)
Credit: Friends/family
Q. Behind every topper are many people who stood by during those uncertain times
when he/she was merely an aspirant. Would you like to tell the world, who were those
people in your case? Any specific incidence that you would like to share with the readers?
Nope, no one stood behind me. I was completely alone while I prepared for this exam.
BOGUS Marketing Propaganda

Q. You are well aware about the sacred rule of conducting toppers interview- the last
question must be about self-marketing. So, Did you use Mrunal.org for your preparation
and if yes, how did it help you? And you can even reply No. Ill publish your answer
without tempering/editing it.
Yup, as I mentioned earlier I read your blog from time to time and just want you to tone down
the sarcasm a bit. Otherwise continue the good work. You are really helping the poor and rural
aspirants a lot.
Mrunal: thank you doctor for giving your prescription for Success. We wish you the best for the
long career ahead, keep in touch.
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shivani jadon
sir plzz tell me abt study n time table because i m a student of
engineering so plzz help m ??? to become success in ips
raj
though sir u have done well but u lack compassion and feel so proud
about ourself
ANKIT CHOPRA
hii mrunal ,as no need to say u r doing a mind blowing job bt i m in a

great dilema , I knw everything is poosible with hardwaork n consistency
bt the problem is that i hv insecurities in life like job insecurity , as i m
from b.tech background so i hv faced a lots of failures ,when i hv not
tried n when i tried then the stage was gone . alots of ups n
downs i m really screwed up bt still i wana to stick with IAS .
Actually i lost all the confidence in me. fear is deep inside in ma brain. Ma
main insecurity is job .i m preparing for bank exams bt nt able to
concentrate .wt to do
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DEVKUMAR
Just focus on what u tend to do be particular in ur selection if u
want to go for banks job prepare for that only or if u want to go for
ias stick with that preparation only as different exams require
different strategy of preparation
basavaraj talawar
Sir with all due respect, ur work is really awesome, i am ardent follower
of your website, following since one year.. Normally I read articles and
leave it but today the level of questions u asked to Dr. Roman Saini made
me to write this comment. I am really impressed by the level of
questions you have asked him because these are the ones which always
tickles ones nerves.. Thank you Sir for your brilliant work..
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hamand mj
Sir,
Roman was about give those 70-80 most important n repeated topics of
medical science.
Will u tell him to post it?????
I can find it anywhere online n his video series..
Thanking you.
Anant kumar
You are doing a great job indeed.i m a 2nd professional mbbs student at
calcutta national medical college .I started my preparation in my very
first year after researching the whole pattern. Your website immensely
helped me during research period on upsc examination.Now I m
regularly taking benefit of your current affair articles .my exam will be
after three and half year and i m going to earn a good rank in that
examination .
Thank you
sandip
Good job sir
mohammed fayaz
you have done a great job sir
ashish
Ultimate dr.sahab & ultimate your achievement & guidance ..thank u
ingit singh
Can u please provide detailed study plan for mains also on the lines of
study plan for csat wherein u also mentioned which all chapters to study
from each book.
Harm
Mrunal sir keep it up.. swith ur sarcasm it helps a lot fr understanding
the concepts
madivalappa devindrappa kellur
Sir plz tell me abt study n time table becouse im a police of karnataka so
plz help me sir good evening sir.to become success in ias
chintan
hello dr saini congrats for achievement will plz share core topic of
medical science which u had prepared during upsc preparation
prakash jha
sir mai hindi medium ka student hu .mere grad. -45 % hai kya mai upsc
ka paper de sakta hu,interview level pr koi pareshani toh nhi hogi. sir pls
suggest kare.or aap hindi medium student ka bhi interview dikhayiye.
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prakash jha
sir mai hindi medium ka student hu .mere grad. -45 % hai kya mai upsc
ka paper de sakta hu,interview level pr koi pareshani toh nhi hogi. sir pls
suggest kare.or aap hindi medium student ka bhi interview dikhayiye.
self study wale student ke liye aap bahut accha margdarshak hai.
jayashree
congrats on our success. thanks for sharing all this information.
Prashant
Sir how much hour should I study that I secure good marks in 1st year
graduation and same time prepare for Ias
Rahul Ludhani
Ab kya chhotaa kya badaatoday everyone has internet. So just
download everything on your pen drive and keep studying wherever you
go.
Internet is biggest source of information and you will get more then what
is required.
Study in range and not in depth |
Roman did it ; I have also done it
Subhadeep Basu
awesome interview
Prerana Pawar
Hello Roman,
I am Prerana, i am appear prelim and mains exam. 2 second time i dont
no my actually problem 2 time cleared prelim but mains exam fail i cant
no how i am studying please, tell me what is solutions, please reply me.
Prerana Pawar
Hello Roman,
I am Prerana, i am appear prelim and mains exam. second time i dont
no my actually problem 2 time cleared prelim but mains exam fail i cant
no how i am studying please, tell me what is solutions, please reply me.
sujeet singh
i study very much but i dont dare to appear in upsc exam, then how do i
boost up myself.?
khamarudheen cv
sir,
what i want to do become civil servent officer.
Atul Mishra
Sir,IAS ki tayari inter ke baad karna kis had tak theek hoga,agar je-jan
lagakar mehnat Karen to kya ye sambhav hay,poor pratiyogi es pariksha
ki tayari kayse karen.
Please sir batadejiye..
Sanchit
If possible pls enumerate HIGH PRIORITY TOPICS LIST in reasoning
section..WIll be grateful to u..
Shara Rabbi
Sir,
I have Inspired to you becuase I am Studying b.sc 1 n have two years to
prepare but no 1 is for me to Support
This thing attacks on my mind again &again
But it is my aim
These days I have only two lines in my mind
#OPPORTUNITY_KNOCKS_D_DOOR_AT_ONCE
sir behind you there is no support
So please help me what you think &determine during this period
Thanks you
Parkash
Sir ji
Kya interview hindi me diya ja sakta hain
REHAN KHAN
SIR
mubarak ho aap ko,
sir aap apne khuch topic hame bataiye?
adarsh kumar
sir i am in ist yr of b.tech i want to crack upsc in ist attempt .
when would i prepare for this exam ?
what is time mngmnt for this please tell me .
Sagar Sahane
sir my cast is hindu kunbi so I have cast certificate &non crymilayer
certificate but have not cast verification certificate does Upsc accepted
me?
Please reply.
AKSHAY
sir for upsc which topics sould be prepared.
can u just give me the list of the topics ane from where that material will
be available.
Uttreshwar Bikkad
Hi sir,
plees sir tell me some tips for how to study..which sub choose
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Electronic Vs Paper material

Tempo and style

Prelims (CSAT) General studies

Prelims (CSAT) Aptitude

Mains: Compulsory language paper

General studies paper 1

General studies (Mains) paper 2

General studies (Mains) Paper 3

General Studies 4: Ethics, Integrity, aptitude

GS4 Ethics case study answers in Mains 2013

Medical Science Optional Subjects

Before the interview

During the interview

Insecurity about profile

BOGUS Marketing Propaganda

Total attempts in CSE

Medium chosen for Mains answers

Junior Resident Psychiatry AIIMS

Details of other competitive exams,

Details of coaching, mock tests, postal

Vajiram material and test series

Rajasthan > Haryana > Gujarat.

Graduation course and %

Name of college, city, passing

AIIMS NEW DELHI 2013

Any other professional courses

Hobbies & Extra curricular

GUITAR TRINITY COLLEGE LONDON, professional degree,

How essential is coaching Material?

Electronic Vs Paper material

Tempo and style

Prelims (CSAT) General studies

Shyamsundar sir notes, Mrunal

Schemes, Policy &

Prelims (CSAT) Aptitude

didnt read anytime at all for this section

MCQ correct(Expected after checking at

Mains: Compulsory language paper

Your preparation strategy / booklist?

your regional language

Q2.other observations / tips / comments on the length / difficulty level of compulsory

General studies paper 1

How did you prepare?

Old NCERT focus on the bold words, google them.

Spectrum Publication: A brief History of Modern India (Rajiv Ahir)

additionally you may consult Norman Lowe

NCERT sociology Class 11 and 12.

in that book, focus on part I.

There are just a few theories to prepare.

General studies (Mains) paper 2

How Did You Prepare?

Notes from Ravindran Sirs class.

Just basic features from India Yearbook (http://www.flipkart.com/india2014/p/itmdtatf88prbxmh?pid=9788123019093&affid=mrunalrugm).

Hindu editorials. No need for separate preparation.

Internet and Wikipedia. just focused on the basic provisions only. No

Refer to my GS4 section.

On pib.nic.in search E-governance to find out various projects by

finishing 50-60 question or some person in news. E.g. Death of

Gujaral so, Gujaral doctrine was asked.