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Aditi Varshney (AIR-57 CSE-22) Comprehensive Strategy 28 May 2026

Topper Strategies · Comprehensive Strategy

Aditi Varshney (AIR-57 CSE-22) Comprehensive Strategy

Hi All, Aditi Varshney secured AIR-57 in CSE-22 in her 1st attempt. Following is her write up where she has summarized her experience and learnings, dos and don'ts. Introduction Hello everyone! I am Aditi Varshney. I…

Decode Civils · 28 May 2026

My Geography Strategy - 4 Mains 28 May 2026

Topper Strategies · Optionals

My Geography Strategy - 4 Mains

There are optional subjects. Then there are Popular optional subjects. And then there is GEOGRAPHY! One of the most 'loved' subject WRT number of Aspirants opting for it and perhaps the most 'hated' subject because of…

Decode Civils · 28 May 2026

Dwij Goel (AIR-71 CSE-22) GS-2 124 Marks 28 May 2026

Topper Strategies · Mains General Studies

Dwij Goel (AIR-71 CSE-22) GS-2 124 Marks

Hi Guys, My name is Dwij Goel and I have secured AIR 71 in UPSC CSE 2022. I come from a small town named Kharkhauda,near Meerut, U.P. After finishing my basic education from Meerut, I have done B.Tech in mechanical engineering from NIT- Bhopal. After my graduation in 2019, I…

Decode Civils · 28 May 2026

Nidhi Goyal (AIR-202 CSE-22) GS-3 107 Marks 28 May 2026

Topper Strategies · Mains General Studies

Nidhi Goyal (AIR-202 CSE-22) GS-3 107 Marks

Hi All, I have analyzed the data of 200 Toppers' marksheets and numbers are telling as far as GS-3 scores are concerned (200/933 Marksheets): Average Score: 84.20 Highest Score: 107 Marks Lowest Score: 63 Marks Score…

Decode Civils · 28 May 2026

Arvind Hanglem (AIR-83 CSE-22) Comprehensive Strategy 28 May 2026

Topper Strategies · Comprehensive Strategy

Arvind Hanglem (AIR-83 CSE-22) Comprehensive Strategy

Arvind Hanglem secured AIR-83 in CSE-22 in his 4th attempt. Following is his detailed write up. Hello everyone ! I am Arvind Hanglem and I have secured AIR 83 in UPSC CSE 2022 in my 4th attempt (Ist Mains & Ist Interview). I come from the small town of Imphal West, Manipur.…

Decode Civils · 28 May 2026

Avinash (AIR-17 CSE-22) Philosophy 319 Marks 28 May 2026

Topper Strategies · Optionals

Avinash (AIR-17 CSE-22) Philosophy 319 Marks

Hi All, This is the 6th Topper Journey & Strategy post from the Batch of 2023. Philosophy optional performance over the years has been a cause of concern for those who have opted this optional. The numbers are…

Decode Civils · 28 May 2026

Aakriti Sethi (AIR-249 CSE-22) Motivational Journey 28 May 2026

Topper Strategies · Motivational Journey

Aakriti Sethi (AIR-249 CSE-22) Motivational Journey

Hi All, Aakriti Sethi's CSE journey will inspire one and all. She attempted CSE 6 times, couldn't clear Prelims in her 1st 5 attempts but kept going strong and finally achieved AIR-249 in CSE-22. Following is her…

Decode Civils · 28 May 2026

Vidushi Singh (AIR-13 CSE-22) Economics 276 Marks 28 May 2026

Topper Strategies · Optionals

Vidushi Singh (AIR-13 CSE-22) Economics 276 Marks

Hi All, Vidushi Singh secured AIR-13 in CSE-22 with Economics Optional in her 1st attempt. Following is her strategy. Introduction I am Vidushi Singh, AIR 13 in UPSC Civil Services Examination 2022. I have completed my B. A. (Hons.) Economics from Shri Ram College of Commerce…

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Dr. Ritika Aima (AIR-33 CSE-23) Journey From 186 to 33 28 May 2026

Topper Strategies · Motivational Journey

Dr. Ritika Aima (AIR-33 CSE-23) Journey From 186 to 33

From 186 TO 33: A Journey of Finding Peace Within Hi, I am Dr. Ritika Aima and I had gotten AIR 186 in UPSC CSE 2022 while this year I am AIR 33 in UPSC CSE 2023. So what did I do differently? When I look back at my UPSC preparation journey, I see hard work, perseverance…

Decode Civils · 28 May 2026

Surbhi Goyal (AIR-78 CSE-21) GS-2 125 Marks 28 May 2026

Topper Strategies · Mains General Studies

Surbhi Goyal (AIR-78 CSE-21) GS-2 125 Marks

Surbhi Goyal secured AIR-78 in CSE-21 in her 3rd attempt. She scored 'a grand' 125 marks in GS-2 paper and below is her GS-2 strategy: My complete GS-2 Strategy Booklist: Polity - M. Laxmikant (For prelims also), 2nd ARC report number 6 Governance - 2nd ARC Reports (4, 9, 10…

Decode Civils · 28 May 2026