5 Apps on my Phone that help me *Eliminate* Distractions!


https://youtu.be/KjzAm1dkLkc

In the last 12 years, UPSC has asked 14 types of MCQs in the Prelims. This video analyses all those 14 types of MCQs and talks about how this information can be used to study better!

https://youtu.be/VdlyhylXImQ

I’m now on twitter.

https://x.com/dr_shivin

The mains results are out. Congratulations to those who made it. To those who didn't, I'm sure this is a tough and daunting time. Mains takes a lot of effort and this is not an easy thing to go through. I've been in this position myself in 2021, and I understand that not a lot can make you feel better at this time. All I would say is, spend this time with your family and friends, don't take decisions in haste. If you decide to stay in this cycle, you would be in one of the best positions to make it next year. If you decide to exit the cycle, god speed and best wishes. Here to help.
To all, treat this time with humility and grace.

yours,
Shivin.

The mains results, and a conversation.

https://youtu.be/zecZyGXyh7U

The video above is mainly for people who did not make it in the mains this year. Please take a listen, hope this helps.

For those who did make it :

For the interview stage, the often ignored thing is how to fill and how to study the DAF. This is what we will be focusing on. Me, Varun sir and Mudit Sir are creating a group for Interview Preparation.
If you wish to seek our assistance for the interview, please fill this form : https://forms.gle/ZFKzP4PHXAmUvsDo6

Hello All!
As we approach the interview stage, we are starting our interview guidance program.
This Program is divided into 3 phases, as per the demand of the exam.

Step 1 : Filling the DAF.
Here, we will have one on one and group sessions on how to fill the DAF. This is the key step in our interview preparation, as a lot of questions get asked from the DAF. I along with Varun Jain sir will be taking these sessions.

Step 2 : Preparing for the personality test.
This is the area which is often ignored. Here we will be focusing on preparing the likely questions on our DAF and reading relevant current affairs.
Here, we will be having 1 on 1 DAF sessions in both offline and online mode, Daily and Weekly Current Affairs sessions and Sessions by senior civil servants on how to prepare for the Interview.

The first such session will be taken by Shri Navneet Wasan, (IPS retd) Former UPSC Panel Member and ex- Special Director, National Investigation Agency. He will be speaking on what are the expectations of the UPSC interview board. This will be an offline interactive session.

Step 3 : Online Mock Interviews with Current and Former Civil Servants.

Here, we will have instant feedback, as well as recordings of the sessions and an approximation of marks.

We've tried to design a one stop solution for the interview, the same way we had done for the Mains Examination.

To register, Please fill this form :
https://forms.gle/9mrQvE2sFfXiXWhc7

Thank you, Best wishes in this final lap!

We will start this Program from 14th December, with an OPEN DAF session at our OFFLINE Center in ORN, Delhi.

Open Session on DAF Filling tomorrow, at 11:00AM at our center in Old Rajiner Nagar, Delhi.

We have 120 seats at our offline center, so seats will be allocated on a first come first serve basis.

This session will also be live streamed on youtube for anyone who is unable to reach delhi tomorrow.

Interview Guidance Program google form link :
https://forms.gle/9mrQvE2sFfXiXWhc7

Tomorrow in this session the discussion will be on 3 key areas :

1. Filling Service Preferences
2. Filling Cadre
3. Filling Section 7 (extracurriculars, leadership, achievement, sports)

I will be conducting this session. See you there!

This mains exam was my first time teaching as a full time teacher. I kid you not, it was full of sleepless nights and tense days. It took everything. But, as is often the case, Hardword does pay off. Proud of all of you who made this possible.

https://youtu.be/pRQW1RVjvpo?si=GiFAJsCiLWQi_YNL

Economy, Science and Tech and Environment for Prelims 2025!
As usual, we are sticking with the 3 pillars of quality, credibility and affordability. These 3 subjects are 40% of the prelims examination, and it will be my committment that you will have to read nothing outside what I cover in these courses. Watch the video till the end for a special surprise, too!

https://youtu.be/TlgAFt73PGc

Hey. I’m not feeling great. I’m not okay, either. As i look back over this year, it has been a fairly topsy turvy one. I think there are a lot of things i did right, but there were many things i could have done better. And I know it might look from the outside that I have no reason to be low, but I still am. Whenever there is something big in my life, when I achieve a feat or complete something, I share it here. It’s only fair that I share my low moments too. This message is just to tell you that it can happen to the best of us. There can be times when you just feel like crying, where you just feel worthless, where you feel that doing your best will not be enough and it doesn’t count, either. It might not be the case, but it is what I feel right now. I feel depressed. And it’s okay. It can happen. Sharing this to just let you all know that mental health matters, and in the worst moments of our lives we are not alone. I’m here. I’m listening. I’ll talk about this in a video too, as I look back on my year and evaluate everything I did. But rest assured, i’m here. And I will be, long term. I know mains ready by December could’ve been executed better. I know some things were not optimal. They are bothering me. Maybe in the video i’ll tell you guys everything and how it panned out, but my core message is this - you are NOT alone. I might take longer to reach you, but i’m never away. Just as I am sure that you are here for me too.

Regards.
Shivin.

Hey guys. Firstly, thank you for the immense, immense support i got. It means the world to me. In the last 2 days I introspected and realised that sometimes, we lose sight of our true purpose in the noise of everything that is happening around. I asked myself, why I wanted to come to teaching full time, and the answer was simple - I love teaching and I think I can add value to people’s prep. I feel that it was important to remind myself of that. I’m here, I will emerge stronger.

In the last two days which were definitely not my best, I read all the comments and messages I got. The support that you guys gave me was simply overwhelming. Although I’m cautiously aware that ours is not a transactional relationship, I will ensure that I pay back this support with effort, hardwork and most importantly, by creating value in your preparation journey in UPSC and beyond. Will post a video on the 31st detailing everything that I’ve thought about, past and future.

In the end though, i’d like to reiterate what i’ve said before - it’s okay not to be okay sometimes. But it’s always important to reach out and admit if we’re not okay. Thank you for giving me the strength and opportunity to express myself when I needed it most. I hope I can give you the same gift when you need it.

See you on YouTube on the 31st.

Forever in your debt
(and I mean this with all the earnestness in my heart)

- Shivin.

Ending the year here. Please do take a look at this video, talks about my 2024, mains ready by december, my plans ahead for 2025 and everything in between.

A very happy new year to you and your family 🙂

https://youtu.be/DgWcXTa1cgA

Prelims revision program batch-2 orientation session today at 12 noon. See you in the live session!