I met a UPSC aspirant who studied 10 hours daily but couldn’t clear prelims — what he realised later changed everything

I met a UPSC aspirant who studied 10 hours daily but couldn't clear prelims — what he realised later changed everything

He had a study schedule printed and laminated on his wall. Six subjects colour-coded, three alarms set, and a notebook for every topic — and yet, after two attempts, his prelims score never crossed the cutoff by more than a few marks. I met him at a coaching institute in Jaipur in early 2026, and … Read more

Students who clear government exams don’t study more — they study differently in this one way

Students who clear government exams don't study more — they study differently in this one way

There’s always that one person in every batch — studying fewer hours than anyone else, barely visible in the group chats, and somehow clearing the exam while others are sitting for their third attempt. If you’ve ever quietly wondered what’s actually different about them, you’re not imagining things. There is something different. And it’s not … Read more