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Shubhankar Pratyush Pathak (AIR-11 CSE-21) Maths 286 Marks 23 May 2026

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Shubhankar Pratyush Pathak (AIR-11 CSE-21) Maths 286 Marks

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