Here are my marksheets for the Prelims and Mains of Civil Services Exam 2017. Along with these, I’ve attached my marksheet for CSE 2015 (I’ve skipped CSE 2016.)
A cursory glance at scores from both these attempts should tell you that, with crisp and clear answers, you can drastically improve your Mains scores across the papers. You can read more about how I overcame my failures here.
So my only plea to you is: if your recent Mains scores have been terrible, do not become despondent. I will soon write detailed blog posts on Mains answer writing. Hope they help you in improving your answer content and presentation.
Note: My book, Fundamentals of Essay and Answer Writing is an Amazon bestseller. Since its release, the book helped countless candidates master the art of crafting exceptional essays and answers and elevate their performance in the UPSC Mains Exam. You can know about the book here.
Greek philosophers dreamed of creating a library that housed all of the world’s books and…
That morning I woke up earlier than usual— not to the sound of my alarm,…
I cherish this time of the year. For those who had a terrible past 12…
In 2024, I read some incredible books filled with enriching ideas ranging from personal productivity…
Some years ago, I briefly held the charge as a Land Acquisition Officer (LAO) for…
Every now and then, when I find myself in front of the TV with some…
This website uses cookies.
View Comments
Sir u r an inspirational one fa all f us who have been preparing fa an IAS and also i would like to learn a lot from yu sir ...
Sir, I will be giving my third attempt this year 2019. But from inside as if I have lost hope and faith in UPSC. Is it wise to skip it for this year and appear for next 2020 attempt.?? I am not even prepared well for optional. Prelims is trying my patience a lot. I am so confused now.
Tq so much sir.....very inspiring I think I will crack 2020 upsc because of u sir...
Hello sir
Initially you chose public administration as your optional paper but later attempt you change your optional paper to anthropology.
Why did you change it for scoring more marks or anthropology was an easier optional paper for you ?
Sir, Can we write our Mains paper in mother tongue or any Indian languages? Which would be more better English or MIL?
Please suggest me???
By the way Congratulations for your success.
Hello, sir I am b. SC third yrs student. I am starting upsc preparation. My background in marathi medium I'm not English better plz suggest me in my improving English also suggest me starting my booklet plz plz me me sir, and also thank you your inspired thought and plz help me.
Sir it is greatfull me to talk to you in this way, ive watched your videos.. almost every guidence video Sir i am curious to know that how you motivated in this journey..
Sir i will achive 1126 marks in cse exam 2025. He my challange.
Sir I will achieve the civil service in 2026 by your inspiration
Thank you sir.... just now read your full book....and you have given a good insight of intricate details to be noted and utilitized in the answer writing part.