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May 2026
Topper Strategies · Optionals
Hi all, Pradeep made it to the IAS in his 2nd attempt with Sociology Optional. He made it to IRS in his 1st attempt with 307 Marks in Sociology. His strategy in his own words: How I prepared Sociology in 3 months? Hey friends, optional is the most crucial part of CSE mains and…
Decode Civils · 28 May 2026
28
May 2026
Topper Strategies · Comprehensive Strategy
Hi All, At a young age of 22, Mridul Shivhare cleared UPSC CSE-21 with AIR-247 in his very 1st attempt. Following is his strategy in his own words: Hello friends, I am Mridul Shivhare. I secured AIR 247 in UPSC CSE-2021. I am very fortunate to clear this exam in my 1st attempt…
Decode Civils · 28 May 2026
28
May 2026
Topper Strategies · Optionals
A very detailed strategy courtesy Ram. Strategy in his words: I opted for Maths Optional as I had huge interest in Maths subject. Since childhood, I did well in the subject and thus confident of doing well here as well. Also, Maths and science optional provides you guarantee…
Decode Civils · 28 May 2026
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May 2026
Topper Strategies · Comprehensive Strategy
Wardah Khan, a member of DecodeCIVILS Mains and Interview Telegram Groups, secured AIR-18 with Sociology Optional in her 2nd attempt itself. Background and Journey Hello everyone, I'm Wardah Khan. I did my schooling from Prayagraj, UP. Thereafter, I completed my B.Com (Hons)…
Decode Civils · 23 May 2026
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May 2026
Topper Strategies · Mains General Studies
A little bit about Manu Greetings everyone! I am Manu Garg and I have secured AIR 91 in UPSC civil services examination 2024. I am 23 years old and this was my 2nd attempt 2nd Mains and first interview at this exam. I am born and brought up by my single parent my mother in…
Decode Civils · 23 May 2026
23
May 2026
Topper Strategies · Essay
Introduction Hello fellow aspirants. My name is Gautam Vivekanandan. I live in Valsad, Gujarat and I hold a B. Tech degree in Electronics & Communication engineering. I secured AIR 211 in UPSC CSE 2022, and this was my first attempt. During college, I had joined weekend…
Decode Civils · 23 May 2026
23
May 2026
Topper Strategies · Optionals
Hi All, Its my pleasure to share Maths optional strategy of Shubhankar Pratyush Pathak who secured AIR-11 in CSE-21 and that too in his very 1st attempt!! He has already shared a detailed write up on his Prelims and Mains Strategy, which I must say is a must read for all…
Decode Civils · 23 May 2026
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May 2026
Topper Strategies · Optionals
Hello readers! I am Deepti Rohilla. I have secured AIR 39 in UPSC CSE 2023. This was my 2nd attempt. I missed the interview call by 18 marks last year. My optional is geography in which I have secured 323 marks. It has been analyzed that it is the highest among humanities…
Decode Civils · 23 May 2026
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May 2026
Topper Strategies · Motivational Journey
Priyanka Goel secured AIR-369 in CSE-22 in her 6th & final attempt! What awaits you in this post is her journey of sheer grit and determination. She has also shared her Public Administration Optional Strategy vide which she scored 292 Marks. Introduction I am Priyanka Goel…
Decode Civils · 23 May 2026
23
May 2026
Topper Strategies · Mains General Studies
Following is Abhishek Dawachya's Strategy who not only secured AIR-610 in CSE-22 but also scored the highest marks (128) in GS-1 among the selected candidates. Here, he has covered Detailed Prelims & Mains Topic Wise Sources, his GS-1 strategy (along with a mock test copy)…
Decode Civils · 23 May 2026
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May 2026
Topper Strategies · Motivational Journey
P.S. This is going to be a long write-up as I have to write about 6 long years!! 1st para summarizes the same. I am fond of numbers and facts. Mathematically, I can summarize my UPSC journey in 6 years, 5 attempts, 4 interviews, 3 ranks, 2 IPS, 1 IRS and 0 IAS. Decorated right?…
Decode Civils · 23 May 2026
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May 2026
Topper Strategies · Optionals
Hello Everyone, I am Arpit Gupta (AIR 54, CSE'21). I belong to a small town Sahjanwa in Gorakhpur (UP). I have done my graduation in Mechanical Engineering from IIT Roorkee. I worked as Financial Market Analyst for 3 months then left my job in Aug'19. I started my preparation in…
Decode Civils · 23 May 2026
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