Pranav Ray

How's BVP, IPU for MCA?

1 week ago College

A simple comparison sheet helps a lot: - what the institute is actually known for - how students describe the teaching - what the fee feels like in return for the outcome - whether the environment matches your own style That is the part I would double-check before taking any strong opinion seriously.

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Is it important to read Laxmikant for the UPSC?

2 weeks ago UPSC

A useful self-check is: - do I know the syllabus - are my sources limited - am I revising enough - am I testing myself honestly Most preparation problems show up there. Most people improve once that part becomes clear.

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How was your preparation for UPSC CSE? What was your timetable/study hours/strategies etc?

1 month ago UPSC

The answer usually becomes clearer once you return to the syllabus and previous year questions. Those two things cut through a lot of noise. That is usually where preparation starts feeling more manageable.

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Did you never take breaks during your UPSC preparation? I can study well for 8-10 hours a day but not beyond that. I also need to take a break once a week. Am I not working hard enough for the UPSC?

1 month ago UPSC

Phone usage and resource hopping hurt working aspirants badly because there are fewer recoverable hours. This is why simpler plans often work better for longer.

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How's life at St. Stephen’s College?

1 month ago College

Current students tell you what the place feels like now. Recent alumni tell you whether the degree actually helped later. You need both. That is usually the point where personal fit becomes more important than brand value.

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How do I prepare for CMI entrance test? What is the eligibility criteria to get into it?

2 months ago College

For eligibility, trust the latest brochure before anything else. Old forum answers become risky very quickly when even a small rule changes. That is the part I would double-check before taking any strong opinion seriously.

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