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Time of India
02-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Ujjain girl emerges zonal topper
Indore: Harshita Goyal, originally from Ujjain and currently residing in Indore, emerged as the Kanpur zone topper in the girls' category in the JEE Advanced 2025 results announced on Monday. With an All India Rank (AIR) of 434, Harshita also secured the top position among girls in Madhya Pradesh. Harshita moved to Indore in 2023 after Class 10 to pursue JEE coaching at a reputed institute. With a strong aspiration to enter the engineering field, she relocated to a hostel to focus on her studies. However, within a few months, she fell seriously ill, suffering from typhoid followed by pneumonia, which kept her away from studies for nearly one and a half months. Concerned about her health, her family decided that her 75-year-old maternal grandmother, Madhu Pandviya, would move to Indore to stay with her. Since early 2024, Harshita has been staying in Indore with her grandmother, while her mother, Meghna Goyal, continues to work as a private banker in Ujjain. Speaking about her success, Harshita said, "I expected a good result based on the answer keys, but I never imagined I would top the state. It was truly surprising." "Apart from my teachers at the coaching, my mother and grandmother kept me motivated throughout," said Harshita. Harshita believes in strengthening what she already knows before focusing on her weaker areas. Even during the final phase of exam preparation, she prioritised revising her strong subjects. Additionally, many other students from the city secured high ranks. Chirayu Jain from the city secured AIR 28, while Shantanu Patel secured AIR 174 in the general category and AIR 25 in the OBC category, followed by Atharv Airen with AIR 265. Over 2,100 students from the city appeared for the exam, which was held on May 18. More than 200 students from the city secured AIR ranks between 100 and 1,000 this year. TNN
The Hindu
12-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Harshita Goyal's UPSC Preparation Strategy: From CA to AIR 2 with VisionIAS Foundation
Harshita Goyal, who scored All India Rank 2 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024, has shown that a strong basis, constant effort, and clear of intent can turn an aspirant into a topper. Her path from a Chartered Accountant to among the top civil services achievers in the nation captures the core of inner drive and targeted ambition. She discussed in great detail her method in a recent Topper's Talk session, a proud student of the VisionIAS Classroom Foundation Course, offering useful UPSC guidance for aspirants at every stage of their UPSC journey. Watch: Talk of VisionIAS Topper Harshita Goyal (AIR 2) Foundation: Establishing the Groundwork with VisionIAS Having passed her Chartered Accountancy, Harshita enrolled in the VisionIAS Classroom Foundation Course in 2022. She says that her preparation has been much aided by this choice: 'Foundation Course, as the name suggests, created a foundation for me for my further studies.' – Harshita Goyal (AIR 2), at VisionIAS Toppers' Talk At first unsure of how to start, VisionIAS's structure and direction guided her across the large UPSC syllabus. She made sure she was actively involved even though she studied online by consistent searches and careful assignment writing. Her three attempts were supported by classroom notes, which she found to be rather relevant. Her preparation gained consistency and clarity from regular answer writing, class-based assignments, and revision tools including QRM and monthly magazines, reflecting the reach of the best UPSC coaching in Delhi, even in remote learning. From Toppers' Talk: Strategy, Setbacks, & Smart UPSC Preparation Organized Resources and Fundamental Materials Harshita stressed the need of depending on set, ordered resources. VisionIAS classroom notes anchored her preparation; additional tools for conceptual grounding included Quick Revision Materials (QRM), Monthly Magazines, PT365, and NCERTs. She refined rather than replaced these materials throughout her efforts. Prelims Strategy: Consistency and Accuracy After two setbacks in first two attempts, Harshita went to her third Prelims with a more strategic approach: ● Her compass was PYQs: She analysed PYQ's not only for improvement but also for the identification of recurrent themes and direction of concentrated study. ● CSAT was taken seriously: She especially used PYQs and classroom tests to address her weak areas by regular practice. ● Current Affairs: Read newspapers daily (non-negotiable!). Supplemented with monthly magazines/PT 365 smartly. Focused on revising factual information. ● Smart revision: She avoided using fresh materials near the test and instead repeatedly going over familiar notes. ● Mocks for Confidence: Exams like the All India Prelims Test Series and Abhyaas helped her to shape test attitude. ● Attempt Strategy: She tried 98 questions on the real test and observed that strategy has to match personal risk-taking capacity. 'The more mistakes you make in mocks, the more you learn—and the less likely you are to repeat them in the real exam,' Harshita says. Mains Strategy: Practice, Presentation, and Completion The Mains approach of Harshita was quite practice-oriented: ● She solved the PYQs for the past five years, learning answer structure by comparing them with topper copies. ● Emphasizing structure and coherence, she stressed finishing all answers—including writing even when unsure. ● Early on, classroom assignments helped develop writing discipline. ● Especially in difficult areas, note-making was smart like digital for reading and reference, handwritten for memory retention. ● Budget/Eco Survey summaries, Mains 365, and high-frequency theme use of diagrams drove GS3 preparation. ● Essay and Ethics: Regular essay practice for Harshita came from copies of toppers, newspapers, and peer reviews. In Ethics, for values like integrity and empathy, she drew on stakeholder diagrams, tables, and clear, concise examples. Further, VisionIAS Ethics lectures and toppers' answers formed her basis; applied with structure and clarity. Interview: presence of mind over perfection ● Harshita stressed thorough DAF-based preparation—that is, practicing questions for every keyword. ● She brainstormed using ChatGPT and peer review. ● Her interview readiness centered mostly on personality qualities including empathy, calmness, and articulation Attitude, Drive, and Handling Obstacles ● Early setbacks notwithstanding, Harshita stayed grounded and optimistic. ● She stayed close to her basic inspiration: family support and social responsibility. ● Equipped with interests (painting, movies, Ludo) and exercise for balanced preparation. Harshita Quotes: 'UPSC is a part of life- not life itself; Ordinary efforts done consistently leads to extraordinary results.' In essence, a blueprint for resilient and introspective preparation. The UPSC strategy and path of Harshita shows the value of consistent self-belief, timely mentoring, and disciplined learning. Her focus on classroom UPSC study material, rigorous practice, early answer writing, and emotional fortitude provides aspirants preparing for the Civil Services Examination with a clear, practical road map. ✅ FAQs: Harshita Goyal UPSC AIR 2, 2024 1. How did Harshita Goyal begin UPSC prep after CA? Answer: She joined the VisionIAS Foundation Course (2022) to build a structured base and navigate the vast syllabus. 2. What resources did Harshita Goyal use? Answer: She relied on VisionIAS notes, QRM, Monthly Magazines, PT365, and NCERTs, focusing on consistent revision. 3. How did she crack Prelims after two failures? Answer: By analyzing PYQs, strengthening CSAT, taking mock tests, revising familiar notes, and refining her attempt strategy. 4. What was Harshita Goyal Mains strategy? Answer: She focused on daily answer writing, structured presentation, using Mains 365, topper copies, and peer feedback. 5. How did she prepare for the Interview? Answer: Through DAF-based questions, mock practice, and emphasizing calmness, clarity, and empathy over perfection. 'This article is part of sponsored content programme.'
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Harshita Goyal's UPSC preparation strategy: From CA to AIR 2 with VisionIAS Foundation
Harshita Goyal's UPSC preparation strategy: From CA to AIR 2 with VisionIAS Foundation Harshita Goyal , who scored All India Rank 2 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024, has shown that a strong basis, constant effort, and clarity of intent can turn an aspirant into a topper. Her path from a Chartered Accountant to one of the top civil services achievers in the nation captures the core of inner drive and targeted ambition. As shared by VisionIAS , she recently discussed in great detail her method in a recent Topper's Talk session, a proud student of the VisionIAS Classroom Foundation Course, offering useful UPSC guidance for aspirants at every stage of their UPSC journey. Watch: Talk of VisionIAS Topper Harshita Goyal (AIR 2) AIR 2 YT Thumbnail Foundation: Establishing the groundwork with VisionIAS Having passed her Chartered Accountancy, Harshita enrolled in the VisionIAS Classroom Foundation Course in 2022. She says that her preparation has been much aided by this choice: "Foundation Course, as the name suggests, created a foundation for me for my further studies." – Harshita Goyal (AIR 2), at VisionIAS Toppers' Talk. At first unsure of how to start, VisionIAS's structure and direction guided her across the large UPSC syllabus. She made sure she was actively involved, even though she studied online by conducting consistent searches and careful assignment writing. Her three attempts were supported by classroom notes, which she found to be rather relevant. Her preparation gained consistency and clarity from regular answer writing, class-based assignments, and revision tools, including QRM and monthly magazines , reflecting the reach of the best UPSC coaching in Delhi, even in remote learning. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 10 Mysterious Photos That Cannot Be Explained True Edition Undo From Toppers' Talk: Strategy, setbacks, & smart UPSC preparation Organised resources and fundamental materials Harshita stressed the need to depend on set, ordered resources. While VisionIAS classroom notes anchored her preparation, additional tools for conceptual grounding included Quick Revision Materials (QRM), Monthly Magazines, PT365, and NCERTs. She refined rather than replaced these materials throughout her efforts. Prelims strategy: Consistency and accuracy After two setbacks in the first two attempts, Harshita went to her third Prelims with a more strategic approach: ● Her compass was PYQs: She analysed PYQs not only for improvement but also for the identification of recurrent themes and direction of concentrated study. ● CSAT was taken seriously: She especially used PYQs and classroom tests to address her weak areas through regular practice. ● Current affairs: Read newspapers daily (non-negotiable), supplemented with monthly magazines/PT 365. She was focused on revising factual information. ● Smart revision: She avoided using fresh materials near the test and instead repeatedly went over familiar notes. ● Mocks for confidence: Exams like the All India Prelims Test Series and Abhyaas helped her to shape her test attitude. ● Attempt strategy: She tried 98 questions on the real test and observed that the strategy has to match personal risk-taking capacity. "The more mistakes you make in mocks, the more you learn—and the less likely you are to repeat them in the real exam," Harshita says. The Mains strategy: Practice, presentation, and completion Harshita's approach to tackling the Mains exams was quite practice-oriented: ● She solved the PYQs for the past five years, learning answer structure by comparing them with topper copies. ● Emphasising structure and coherence, she stressed finishing all answers , including writing even when unsure. ● Early on, classroom assignments helped develop writing discipline. ● Especially in difficult areas, note-making was smart like digital for reading and reference, handwritten for memory retention. ● Budget/Eco Survey summaries, Mains 365, and high-frequency theme use of diagrams drove GS3 preparation. ● Essay and Ethics: Regular essay practice for Harshita came from copies of toppers, newspapers, and peer reviews. In Ethics, for values like integrity and empathy, she drew on stakeholder diagrams, tables, and clear, concise examples. Further , VisionIAS Ethics lectures and toppers' answers formed her basis, applied with structure and clarity. Interview: Presence of mind over perfection ● Harshita stressed thorough DAF-based preparation—that is, practising questions for every keyword. ● She brainstormed using ChatGPT and peer review. ● Her interview readiness centred mostly on personality qualities, including empathy, calmness, and articulation Attitude, drive, and handling obstacles ● Early setbacks notwithstanding, Harshita stayed grounded and optimistic. ● She stayed close to her basic inspiration: family support and social responsibility. ● Equipped with interests (painting, movies, Ludo) and exercise for balanced preparation. Harshita quotes, "UPSC is a part of life, not life itself. Ordinary efforts done consistently lead to extraordinary results.' In essence, a blueprint for resilient and introspective preparation. Harshita's UPSC strategy and direction show the value of consistent self-belief, timely mentoring, and disciplined learning. Her focus on classroom UPSC study material, rigorous practice, early answer writing, and emotional fortitude provides aspirants preparing for the Civil Services Examination with a clear, practical road map. FAQs: Harshita Goyal UPSC AIR 2, 2024 1. How did Harshita Goyal begin UPSC prepparations after CA? Answer: She joined the VisionIAS Foundation Course (2022) to build a structured base and navigate the vast syllabus. 2. What resources did Harshita Goyal use? Answer: She relied on VisionIAS notes, QRM, Monthly Magazines, PT365, and NCERTs, focusing on consistent revision. 3. How did she crack Prelims after two failures? Answer : By analysing PYQs, strengthening CSAT, taking mock tests, revising familiar notes, and refining her attempt strategy. 4. What was Harshita Goyal's Mains strategy? Answer: She focused on daily answer writing, structured presentation, using Mains 365, topper copies, and peer feedback. 5. How did she prepare for the interview? Answer: Through DAF-based questions, mock practice, and emphasising calmness, clarity, and empathy over perfection. Disclaimer - The above content is non-editorial, and TIL hereby disclaims any and all warranties, expressed or implied, relating to it, and does not guarantee, vouch for or necessarily endorse any of the content. Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Business Standard
29-04-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
7 PWOnlyIAS aspirants secure ranks within AIR 20 in UPSC CSE 2024 Results
VMPL New Delhi [India], April 29: Education company, PhysicsWallah's UPSC vertical, PWOnlyIAS has secured 7 of the top 20 spots in the recently announced results of the Union Public Service Commission, Civil Services Examination (UPSC CSE) 2024. Among the top rankers are Harshita Goyal (AIR 2), Shah Margi Chirag (AIR 4), Aakash Garg (AIR 5), Raj Krishna Jha (AIR 8), Abhishek Vashishtha (AIR 14), Vibhor Bhardwaj (AIR 19) and Trilok Singh (AIR 20). A total of 1009 candidates across India cleared the examination and have been recommended for appointment to the IAS, IFS, IPS, and other Central Services covered under the civil services examination. PWOnlyIAS has achieved 512 overall selections, with 45 aspirants securing ranks in the top 100. To mark this achievement, PWOnlyIAS organised an event where the top achievers were invited and felicitated by Alakh Pandey, Teacher, Founder & CEO, PhysicsWallah (PW) and Sumit Rewri, CEO-PWOnlyIAS. Furthermore, Alakh Pandey offered a few words of motivation and congratulated the candidates. He said, "The success of the candidates who have cleared the Civil Services Examination 2024 is an example of their determination, resilience, and abilities. Their journey reflects a deep commitment to public service and a passion for contributing meaningfully to the nation. As they prepare to take on key roles in services including IAS, IFS, IPS, and other Central Services as covered under the civil services examination, we applaud their achievement and extend our heartfelt congratulations. May their path ahead be filled with continued growth and purpose." PWOnlyIAS assists students in preparing for all stages of the UPSC examinations, which include preliminary examinations and main examinations. Furthermore, the UPSC courses are offered under the batches named Prahar, Prarambh and Sankalp. About PhysicsWallah (PW) PhysicsWallah (PW), an education platform, was founded in 2020 by Alakh Pandey and Prateek Maheshwari. Headquartered in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, PW aims to democratize education through online, offline and hybrid platforms. Initially launched as a YouTube channel in 2016, PW now offers education to students through its YouTube channels, including vernacular languages. PW aims to create a hybrid education ecosystem in the country by establishing tech-enabled offline and hybrid centres in cities nationwide. PW's offerings span various educational segments, including test preparation, a skilling vertical, higher education, and education abroad. PW has raised funding from investors, including Hornbill Capital, Lightspeed Ventures, Westbridge and GSV Ventures.
Hindustan Times
26-04-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
How VisionIAS helped shape the UPSC 2024 toppers: Key strategies and insights
The UPSC Civil Services Examination has once again reaffirmed that success is a product of disciplined strategy, timely practice, and the right guidance. This year, VisionIAS proudly celebrates the success of its students, with 10 out of the top 10 rankers associated with our programmes—including the GS Foundation Course. Understanding the UPSC 2024 Toppers Strategy not only offers insights into what worked for them but also serves as a blueprint for aspirants preparing for the next cycle. From classroom discipline to mastering the art of test simulation, here's what stood out in the approach of the best performers. Among the top achievers, Harshita Goyal (AIR 2) and Dongre Archit Parag (AIR 3) were enrolled in the VisionIAS' GS Foundation Course Their results are a testament to the role of conceptual clarity, consistent mentorship, and structured learning. Key components of their preparation included: The GS Foundation Course, by providing a classroom-like discipline and faculty interaction, helped toppers internalise concepts rather than just memorise them—a major differentiator in UPSC preparation. From evaluating topper strategies and mentoring insights, here are the recurring pillars that defined their success: Download UPSC 2024 Toppers Copy The difference wasn't just in hard work—it was in strategic preparation. Toppers created weekly targets, micro-managed their revisions, and trusted a few reliable resources instead of getting distracted by multiple materials. They also focused on: Moreover, mentorship and guided direction helped them reduce trial and error—an area where many self-study aspirants struggle. A striking highlight of the UPSC 2024 Result is that 9 out of the top 10 rankers attempted the Abhyaas Test Series. Designed to replicate the UPSC exam environment, Abhyaas enabled toppers to assess not just their knowledge but also their decision-making under pressure. Carrying forward this legacy, Abhyaas Prelims 2025">Abhyaas Prelims 2025">Abhyaas Prelims 2025 will be conducted in 100+ cities across India on: Abhyaas offers a realistic OMR-based UPSC simulation, All India Rankings, section-wise analytics, expert discussions, and personalised mentoring—giving aspirants the final-layer of readiness. Register: Abhyaas Prelims 2025">Register: Abhyaas Prelims 2025">Register: Abhyaas Prelims 2025 Shakti Dubey (AIR 1), along with many others, used Abhyaas not just for practice but as a strategic tool to manage time, evaluate accuracy, and refine guesswork skills. Their example underscores that simulation isn't just practice—it's preparation under exam pressure. If you are an aspirant reflecting on the journey ahead, the UPSC 2024 toppers strategy offers key lessons rooted in discipline and clarity: Their strategies reflect not just what to study—but how to study it smartly. More than methods, it was their mindset that made the difference. The UPSC Result 2024 isn't just a list of ranks—it's a reflection of preparation done right. As you chart your journey forward, remember: success in UPSC isn't accidental. It's deliberate, planned, and practiced—just like the strategy of the toppers. Disclaimer: This article has been written in collaboration with Vision IAS.
