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“No Matter what the odds are, Determination and Passion is the Key to Crack this Examination”; says Hasan Safin Mustufaali (AIR 570; CSE 2017)
admin Last Update on: 03 Aug 2021

Career in Civil Service is my dream; says Hasan Safin Mustufaali, and I wanted to accomplish it in first attempt; I mean who doesn’t. I really feel blessed I could do it in my first encounter with Civil services Examination. Hasan Safin,a native of Kanodar, District Banaskantha (Palanpur), Gujrat completed B.Tech. (Electronics and Communication) from Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat in 2016 and immediately turned his at...
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Life takes away everything from you but gives it back when you are about to lose hope; says Chetan Sharma (AIR 305; CSE 2017)
admin Last Update on: 03 Aug 2021

When you are focused on your aim, deliberate about it; you can expect you are on the right path that will eventually take you to destination. This is really inspirational story about Chetan Sharma (AIR 305; CSE 2017) who confronted some tough time due to a severe accident that impacted his preparation; however with strong will power and support from his family, he finally accomplished his goal. You need to have a stubborn heart to face all challenges that come...
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Consistency, perseverance, self belief and ability to analyse my failure are four factors that worked for me; says Ravi Anand (AIR 79; CSE 2017)
admin Last Update on: 03 Aug 2021

To achieve something big, just making plans is not enough. You must also work hard to accomplish it. You may not be successful in first try; despite the consequences you have to just keep pushing. For Ravi Anand (AIR 79; CSE 2017), it had become a mission and he surrounded his mind space with positive thoughts so that the Goal remains entranced in mind and by doing so, he could devote enormous amount of efforts in to his foray in to Civil Services Examination.
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Planning and Discipline are two most crucial aspects of this Exam; says Shreyash Pratap Singh (AIR 266; CSE 2017)
admin Last Update on: 03 Aug 2021

For Shreyash Pratap Singh, talent was waiting to be uncovered as he found his touch in the second attempt that helped him grab 266th rank in Civil Services Examination 2017. Being explicit Shreyash told about his career-choice, “I consider myself a fortunate individual to have a decent schooling during childhood and a strong support system in my parents for my studies. I have thus always believed that the almighty has given me the responsibility to de...
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Candidates from all backgrounds have a great chance if they are willing to work hard; says Karthik Kotturu (AIR 529; CSE 2017)
admin Last Update on: 03 Aug 2021

Karthik Kotturu, B.Tech. (Electrical Engineering) from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee has every right and reason to celebrate his success in Civil Services Examination 2017 as he has tasted the sweetness of success at a time when he really needed it. Reacting on his result Karthik said, “Such accomplishment takes some time and effort; my success illustrates that the path I traversed is correct and only a tweaking will surely take me to my destinat...
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I follow a simple formula which says, Delete all that Distracts you; says Naveen Kumar Chandra (AIR 490; CSE 2017)
Atul Kapoor Last Update on: 02 Oct 2021

While exploring career opportunities, there are so many things in life that come on your radar and become fascinating. But, Naveen had decided it very early in life and had narrowed his career search to ‘Civil services’ only; moreover, it was a wish of his mother for which he left no stone unturned. Naveen Kumar Chandra completed Integrated M.Tech. in Polymer Science and technology from Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee i...
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Never doubt yourself and never lose hope; says Yognik Baghel (AIR 340; CSE 2017)
admin Last Update on: 03 Aug 2021

In the beginning, he was misguided by some of his seniors; still, he took things in stride; he appeared in Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination twice before and faced negative outcome. In between tried hand with some other career opportunities, but failed. And as the luck would have been, finally he got things right in his third attempt in Civil Services Examination 2017; by clearing Prelims he acquired the touch, then wrote Mains and finally succeeded to find his name attached to...
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I have a positive attitude towards life that remained unaffected by earlier failures; says Pooja Vashisth (AIR 111; CSE 2017)
admin Last Update on: 03 Aug 2021

While preparing for Civil Services Examination, for most of the candidates, the beginning is always with full enthusiasm and success seems in sight; but, as preparation move forwards, you come in terms with the realities. Pooja Vashisth (AIR 111; CSE 2017) from Sonipat, Haryana moved to Bangalore in 6th standard and later after completing graduation became serious about foray in to Civil Services Examination. Pooja has always maintained that she was...
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“Be Positive and Work Hard in Right Direction, Success will be yours”; says Pushp Lata (AIR 80; CSE 2017)
admin Last Update on: 03 Aug 2021

Today, Pushp Lata (AIR 80; CSE 2017) is a recognizable name and her success in Civil Services Examination 2017 has made her a role model for many; especially women candidates who many a times hesitate to take big steps and despite having talent, considering as destiny adjust to the surrounding; for sake of their family ultimately stop thinking about their career dreams. M.Sc. (Zoology) from Kurukshetra University, Haryana Pushp Lata enhanced her skill...
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Consistency and Perseverance have been my tools throughout my preparation; says Gaurav Kumar (AIR 34 CSE 2017)
Atul Kapoor Last Update on: 02 Oct 2021

At very beginning of life, Gaurav Kumar had set his goal to achieve something big in life. Fascinated by Gandhi Ji's Talisman of working for the poor and needy; inner motivation forced him to look at ‘Civil Service’ as a medium to accomplish this cherished goal. Gaurav Kumar (AIR 34 CSE 2017) had graduated (B.E. Hons - Mechanical Engineering) from PEC University of technology, Chandigarh and soon indulged in serious preparation for Civil Services Exa...
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