Ishita Kishore

Background

I still remember the day I decided to take the UPSC exam. It was a turning point in my life, and I knew that I had to work hard to achieve my goal. I had always been interested in politics and governance, and I felt that this exam was the perfect opportunity for me to make a career out of it.

Study Plan

My study plan was quite rigorous. I started preparing for the exam about 18 months in advance. I would wake up every morning at 5:00 AM and start studying. I would cover a lot of topics in a day, but I would also make sure to revise what I had studied the previous day. I would also take breaks in between to refresh my mind.

• I would study for 8-10 hours a day
• I would make a timetable and stick to it
• I would revise what I had studied the previous day
• I would take breaks in between to refresh my mind

Challenges

There were many challenges that I faced during my preparation. One of the biggest challenges was time management. I had to manage my time effectively to cover all the topics that I needed to study. Another challenge was staying motivated. There were times when I felt like giving up, but I knew that I had to push through.

• Time management was a big challenge for me
• Staying motivated was another challenge
• I had to push through the tough times

Strategies

I had a few strategies that helped me to succeed in the exam. One of my strategies was to make a lot of notes. I would write down everything that I studied, and I would also make sure to revise my notes regularly. Another strategy that I used was to practice as many questions as I could. I would practice questions from previous years' papers, and I would also practice questions from mock tests.

• Making a lot of notes helped me to remember things better
• Practicing as many questions as I could helped me to improve my answer writing skills

Interview Experience

The interview experience was quite challenging for me. I was nervous, but I tried to stay calm. I answered all the questions to the best of my ability, and I made sure to speak clearly and confidently. I also made sure to ask questions to the panel to show my interest in the subject.

• I was nervous during the interview
• I tried to stay calm and answer the questions to the best of my ability
• I asked questions to the panel to show my interest in the subject

Success

I was overjoyed when I heard that I had secured the All India Rank 1 in the UPSC 2022 exam. It was a dream come true, and I felt a sense of pride and accomplishment. I knew that I had worked hard for this, and I was grateful for the opportunity to serve the country.

• I was overjoyed when I heard that I had secured the All India Rank 1
• I felt a sense of pride and accomplishment
• I was grateful for the opportunity to serve the country