Sourabh Manjrekar

Which NCERTs are better, old or new for preparing civil services?

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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What was your experience of your 1st UPSC CSE interview?

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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Have you cracked the UPSC exam while working? If yes, how did you manage? If you left your job, how difficult was the decision?

1 month ago UPSC

A workable structure is: - fixed weekday slots for reading and revision - one serious subject block daily if possible - weekends for mocks and backlog - one honest review of the plan every week That small shift alone can save a lot of time.

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What should I focus on during my IAS Mains preparation?

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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Are any questions asked during counselling for college admission?

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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