Kavya Karve

Why do people suggest NCERT books for the UPSC preparation?

2 weeks ago UPSC

NCERTs are valuable because they remove conceptual gaps and give you a cleaner start. They are not the full preparation, but skipping them often creates confusion later.

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How was your interview experience for BARC?

3 weeks ago UPSC

Whenever the plan feels messy, reduce it. One source fewer and one revision cycle more often improves preparation faster than adding new material.

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What is more important for UPSC preparation without coaching?

4 weeks ago UPSC

I would decide based on what exactly you need: - a roadmap - answer feedback - accountability - optional guidance - or just a test series That makes the decision much more practical. That small shift alone can save a lot of time.

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How was your experience of writing the UPSC CSE Mains?

1 month ago UPSC

The easiest way to think about it is: - prelims needs accuracy and elimination - mains needs structure and depth - CSAT needs timed practice and calm execution The study style has to match the output. That small shift alone can save a lot of time.

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What do you require to get into Harvard?

1 month ago College

This is one of those decisions where fit matters more than hype.

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How is Lucknow University for science?

1 month ago College

I would not overvalue one attractive feature if the basics are weak. Branding can be impressive while the day-to-day student experience is still average.

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