https://youtu.be/CAGp3owPkl4?feature=shared

Every Aspirant has a unique CSE journey. I was fortunate to clear CSE thrice.

On the outside it looks great. But, one who lives the journey knows the truth.

Here, I have discussed the mental health side of things of my journey and have shared few tips for aspirants.

CSE-23 Topper Strategy-25:

Rekulwar Shubham, AIR-790, Cleared all the 7 Prelims that he attempted. He attended 4 Interviews and finally got selected with AIR-790 in CSE-23.

He is memeber of @decodecivilsgroup Mains and Interview Groups.

Here he has shared his motivational journey, detailed prelims strategy used to clear prelims everytime, interview strategy that got him 198 marks this year after 140, 145 & 157 previously and an inspirational note on how he dealt with recurrent failures.

https://muditjainblog.wordpress.com/2024/04/27/rekulwar-shubham-cse-23-air-790-motivational-upsc-cse-journey/

CSE-23 Topper Strategy-26:

Abdullah Zahid, AIR-744.

His UPSC journey is very unique correlating to V shaped recovery:

1st Attempt (2020): Reached interview stage and missed selection by few marks

2nd Attempt (2021): Couldn’t Qualify for Interview due to optional (204 marks)

3rd Attempt (2022): Failed Prelims

4th Attempt (2023): AIR 744

He has discussed his journey and comprehensive strategy in this post.

https://muditjainblog.wordpress.com/2024/04/27/abdullah-zahid-cse-23-air-744-comprehensive-strategy/

CSE-23 Topper Strategy-27:

Dr. Ketan, AIR-610, Member of @decodecivilsgroup, cleared CSE in his 3rd attempt.

For his 3rd attempt, he had changed optional from Medical Science to Anthropology.

Scored 127 in Ethics and 270 in Anthropology.

Detailed strategy here: https://muditjainblog.wordpress.com/2024/04/28/ketan-ashok-ingole-cse-23-air-610-anthropology-comprehensive-strategy/

Book Samples & Links: https://t.me/decodecivilsgroup/137463

@decodecivilsgroup

CSE-23 AIR-4 ☝️

Essay Score: 129

Example of using your areas of interest such as cricket in essay or ethics:

Mains 2023 Essay: Visionary decision-making happens at the intersection of intuition and logic. Cricket based introduction:

"Dhoni finishes off in style. A magnificent strike into the crowd! India lift the World Cup after 28 years!" Ravi Shastri's high-pitched words from behind the microphone, when Dhoni hit the winning six into the stands, will never be forgotten. Indeed, the then Inda captain was magnificent on the night of the big final. Promoting himself up to No. 5 in the batting order in one of his many masterstrokes, Dhoni took the attack to Sri Lanka bowlers. It was not just his intuition but also logic that he came ahead of an in form Yuvraj Singh and his visionary decision making created history.

Decode How to Write Essays on Philosophical Topics Using not 1 or 2 but 28 Approaches

CSE-23 Topper Strategy-28:

Wardah Khan, AIR-18, 2nd Attempt, Sociology Optional.

She is member of @decodecivilsgroup Mains group.

Following is her comprehensive write-up on her Journey from failing Prelims in first attempt to securing AIR-18 in second attempt. She has shared strategies for Prelims, Mains, Essay and Sociology optional.

https://muditjainblog.wordpress.com/2024/04/29/wardah-khan-cse-23-air-18-sociology-comprehensive-strategy/

Book Samples & Links: https://t.me/decodecivilsgroup/137463

Merugu Kaushik, CSE-23 AIR-82 Test Copy👆

Working professional. 1st attempt. Started answer writing quite late.

CSE-23 Topper Strategy-29:

Merugu Kaushik secured AIR-82 in CSE-23 in his very 1st attempt with Sociology Optional, despite being a working professional and strating Mains preparation quite late.

Here he has covered following aspects:
1) His journey
2) When and how to start preparation
3) Timetable
4) Preparation with job
5) Booklist for Prelims, Mains and Sociology Optional
6) Note making
7) Role of PYQs
8) Revision strategy
9) How to attempt prelims
10) Answer writing strategy
11) Links to his notes and answer copies

https://muditjainblog.wordpress.com/2024/04/30/merugu-kaushik-cse-23-air-82-sociology-comprehensive-strategy/

Book Samples & Links: https://t.me/decodecivilsgroup/137463

Hi All,

Hope you are focused on achieving your daily targets. Here is my response to some of the common queries that I have been getting on DM.

1) Not getting good marks in mocks:
Make notes of questions you found tough and revise them. Identify you weak zones and revise them. Analyze thought process behind marking a certain option and work on the same.

2) Current affairs:
In my view, and as I did across my attempts, current shall be prepared at least till 1 month ahead of the exam i.e. till 16th May. Time gap between prelims and mains is less this year and you dont want to have greater backlog of current than 30 days.

3) Revise from books that you have or coaching material or your notes:
If you have made comprehensive notes then revise from notes. If your notes are not comprehensive then right now revise from books that you have read and revise from notes in the last few days. As per me, this is not the time to pick a new book for a topic/subject. If you have not covered a topic/subject till now then you may opt for some concise source.

4) Self-doubt:
Very normal to day dream about selection as well as have fear of failure. Key is to follow the daily planner and meet daily targets to stay focused and on track. Do not overthink. Do not think about result. Aim for short-term targets for long-term gain.

ATB!

CSE-23 Topper Strategy-33:

Tejas Agnihotri secured AIR-37 in CSE-23 with Mathematics optional.

This was his second attempt. In his first attempt he had secured AIR-266 in CSE-22 and AIR-54 in IFS.

His sister, Aparajita, had cleared CSE-22 with AIR-124.

Here he has shared a detailed blog on his Prelims Strategy covering Current Affairs, PYQ Analysis, How to Attempt Paper, CSAT, Fundamentals and Generic Tips.

https://t.me/decodecivilsgroup/140869

Book Samples & Links: https://t.me/decodecivilsgroup/137463

CSE-23 Topper Strategy-34:

Soubhagya Beelagimath, member of @decodecivilsgroup Mains and Interview Groups, secured AIR-101 in UPSC CSE 2023 in her 2nd attempt with Anthropology Optional.

She graduated with a BSc in Agriculture (Hons) in 2022.

Here is has shared her strategy for Prelims, exam day strategy, CSAT, learnings from 1st attempt wherein she couldn't clear Prelims, Mains GS preparation and sources, Anthropology sources and Mental Health Aspect of preparation.

https://t.me/decodecivilsgroup/140870

CSE-23 Topper Strategy-35:

Bhuvanesh Ram cracked CSE-23 with AIR-41 with Psychology Optional

His is a journey of 6 prelims, 4 mains, 4 interviews and 3 selections!

Following is his very detailed write-up on each and every aspect of this exam from Prelims, Mains, Psychology to Mental Health and other nuances.

https://t.me/decodecivilsgroup/140871

CSE-23 Topper Strategy-36:

Aradhana Chauhan secured AIR 251 with Sociology.

She is a graduate from MANIT, Bhopal & worked as analyst in Barclays.

This was her 4th attempt. In her 2nd attempt, she reached till the interview stage.

In her 3rd attempt, she couldn’t clear CSAT but used this setback to strengthen mains preparation & increased her mains score by 112 marks in CSE-23.

Following is her detailed write-up covering Prelims, Mains, Interview and Sociology Optional.

https://t.me/decodecivilsgroup/140872