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Motivational Journey

UPSC journeys of rank holders: the attempts, the setbacks and what kept them going.

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

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

Priyanka Goel (AIR-369 CSE-22) Motivational Journey 23 May 2026

Topper Strategies · Motivational Journey

Priyanka Goel (AIR-369 CSE-22) 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

My UPSC Journey - Mudit Jain 23 May 2026

Topper Strategies · Motivational Journey

My UPSC Journey - Mudit Jain

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