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NDTV
2 days ago
- General
- NDTV
UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Exam Result Expected Soon, Details Here
Quick Read Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. Students can expect the result to be announced in the third week of June, 2025. The UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 was conducted on May 25 in two shifts. Candidates who clear the UPSC prelims will advance to the UPSC Mains exam. UPSC CSE Prelims Result 2025: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is expected to release the result for Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2025 soon. Once released, candidates will be able to check their result on the official website of UPSC, While the commission is yet to make any official announcement, students can expect the result to be announced in the second week of June, 2025. UPSC CSE exam is conducted annually to recruit individuals for various civil services in the Indian government, including the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), and other important services. UPSC CSE Prelims Result 2025: How To Download Your Result? Visit the official website, On the homepage, look for the "What's New" or "Examinations" section Click on the link titled "UPSC Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2025 Result" A PDF file will open containing the roll numbers of qualified candidates Use Ctrl + F to search your roll number in the list Download and save the result PDF for future reference. UPSC CSE Prelims Result 2025: Exam Structure The UPSC Prelims are held in Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) based format, carrying a total weight of 400 marks for both the examinations. For each incorrect answer, one-third (0.33) of the marks will be deducted. No marks are deducted for questions not answered. The UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 was conducted on May 25 in two shifts for General Studies Paper I and General Studies Paper II (CSAT). Candidates who clear the UPSC prelims will advance to the UPSC Mains exam which is expected to be scheduled for August 2025.
Business Standard
4 days ago
- General
- Business Standard
What Drove UPSC CSE AIR 2 Animesh Pradhan to Mentor Aspirants Post Selection
'In the beginning, I struggled not because I lacked knowledge, but because I couldn't translate that knowledge into structured, time-bound answers that met the demand of UPSC Mains questions,' recalls Animesh Pradhan, who secured AIR 2 in UPSC CSE 2024. Working full-time at Indian Oil Corporation while preparing for the exam, Animesh had to master the art of writing crisp, well-argued answers under strict word and time limits. To refine this critical skill, he followed a disciplined routine—writing answers during his off hours, scanning and uploading them for review, and receiving detailed feedback from his mentors. For Animesh, the preparation journey was one filled with challenges. Reflecting on his journey, he acknowledges that many factors contributed to his success—his upbringing, schooling, college, peers, family, and most importantly, the mentors whose consistent feedback helped him improve step by step to emerge as a topper. Navigating Challenges Even with a fixed study routine, Animesh struggled to improve where it mattered most. Without regular feedback or someone to keep him accountable, he often fell into the trap of revising what he already knew—while ignoring the tougher, high-scoring areas that needed his focus the most. He knew he needed more than just motivation—he needed someone to help him spot the blind spots in his preparation, push him in the right direction, and course-correct before it was too late. This search for structured fault-finding and empathetic mentorship led him to the Ultimate Assessment Program at Civilsdaily IAS. There, he was paired with mentors who had recently been through the grind of UPSC themselves. They reviewed his weekly progress, helped him prioritize from the vast syllabus, and provided real-time course correction—ensuring he stayed on track. With just 5–6 hours of daily study while continuing his full-time job at Indian Oil Corporation, Animesh cleared the exam in his first attempt. Animesh's preparation journey became all the more challenging as he grappled with the profound personal loss of his mother during this time. Preparing alone was mentally draining for him and his peers couldn't understand what he was going through. Attributing his success to his mentor Animesh mentioned that Civilsdaily IAS supported him not just academically but also emotionally. His journey is a testament to the power of personalized mentorship in achieving success. From Mentee to Mentor Animesh always aspired to work at the grassroots level and give back to the future aspirants by helping them with a correct approach. Guidance plays a key role in an aspirant's preparation, especially from people who've already been through it all. It serves as a tool for fault-finding, course correction and moral support, ensuring steady improvement till the day of the final exam. Many aspirants get lost in the sea of preparation material, in this case, who is guiding the journey becomes a key pillar. It is for this reason that before joining LBSNAA, Animesh chose to give back by becoming a mentor in the very same program that had guided him to success. Having experienced firsthand the impact of personalized mentorship, he saw this as an opportunity to help other aspirants find clarity in their preparation, refine their strategies, and avoid the common pitfalls that delay success. Clearing the UPSC exam isn't just about putting in long hours—it's about building a strategy tailored to each individual candidate. While most aspirants have access to the same reading materials, the real difference lies in knowing how to study, not just what to study.
Indian Express
23-04-2025
- General
- Indian Express
UPSC CSE 2024 Toppers: After failing in his first attempt, Delhi's Aakash Garg bags AIR 5
–Vikas Sharma UPSC CSE 2024 Results: While he failed to crack the civil services exam prelims in his first attempt, Delhi 's Aakash Garg has shown an example of determination by not just qualifying UPSC CSE 2024 but also grabbing an All India Rank (AIR) 5. Graduated in 2022 in Computer Science Engineering, Aakash has been preparing for the exam since then. He opted for Sociology as an optional subject for UPSC prelims and focused on static portion, current affairs, and read newspapers regularly. 'For CSE prelims, I solved as many mock questions as possible, including CSAT. I focused on answer writing and covering my optional subject well for the UPSC Mains followed by rigorous CA assessment for the final stage,' said Aakash. Garg used standard UPSC books like NCERT, Indian Polity – M Laxmikanth, Indian Economy by Nitin Singhania, Introduction to the Constitution of India by DD Basu, Geography of India by Majid Husain, among others. These basic books, along with reading daily newspapers and test papers, helped the 24-year-old to crack the exam. Being a morning person, Garg used to study 6-7 hours daily and work on completing daily targets. He used to spend evenings binge-watching or engaging with his friends. In his preparation, he also used artificial intelligence in later stages of the exam to refine and structure answers and get new perspectives especially for CSE Mains essay, however, he had to fact check the claims made by AI models as information shared was sometimes incorrect. When asked how his skills and knowledge of computer science engineering will help in development of the area he want to serve, he said, 'It will help in giving him a perspective regarding emerging role of technology like data driven decision making, simulations etc.' Further, he shared some tips for UPSC aspirants who will appear for UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 on May 25. Observing that the difficulty level of the exam has been increasing, he advised aspirants to solve questions to find weak spots and avoid committing silly mistakes. He also emphasised to take CSAT seriously.
New Indian Express
23-04-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Two from Warangal in top 50 in UPSC, state scheme a blessing for 7 beneficiaries
HYDERABAD: Warangal was the toast of Telangana on Tuesday with two candidates from the city making it to the top 50 in the UPSC Mains examination. Ettaboyina Sai Shivani achieved All India Rank 11 while Ravula Jayasimha Reddy secured AIR 46. A total of 1,009 candidates qualified nationwide, with several successful aspirants from Telangana. Sai Shivani, daughter of E Raju, a medical representative, succeeded in her second attempt. Jayasimha Reddy, an IIT-Hyderabad graduate in electrical engineering, is currently undergoing IPS training. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy congratulated the seven candidates who received financial assistance under the Rajiv Gandhi Civils Abhayahastam scheme, and successfully cleared the UPSC Civils. In a message, the chief minister said that it was a matter of great pride that seven beneficiaries of the scheme were selected for the prestigious Civil Services in the very first year of its launch. The candidates who received financial assistance under the state government's scheme and cleared the examination are: Ettaboyina Sai Shivani, Hari Prasad Potharaju, Preethi Raparthi, Nagaraja Naik Banothu, Suryateja Thogaru, Anjaneyulu Gokamalla and Ramtenki Sudhaker. IITH graduate achieves 46 rank in Civils in fifth attempt Jayasimha Reddy, an IIT-Hyderabad graduate in electrical engineering, is currently undergoing IPS training. He had previously cleared the exam in his third attempt, ranking 104, and later achieved AIR 46 in his fifth attempt to join the IAS. Son of an agricultural scientist, Jayasimha has shown a consistent interest in agriculture and rural development. He told TNIE: 'I have always wanted to serve society and contribute to addressing developmental challenges. Agriculture, healthcare, and education are my areas of interest.' Jayasimha noted the importance of enjoying the preparation process, staying focused, and seeking regular feedback and guidance from mentors. Among other achievers from the state was S Saikiran from Mannanur village, Nagarkurnool district, who secured AIR 298. He belongs to a Dalit background and is the son of a farmer; his success has been received with joy by his community. Another candidate, Annu Koushik Narasimha, son of Deputy Superintendent of Police A Venugopal, secured AIR 225. An alumnus of IIT Roorkee with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Koushik received congratulations from Director General of Police Dr Jitender.
