The Dream Destination: UPSC Hi, my name is Raj. Growing up, the words "UPSC" resonated like an anthem in our household. Aspiring for the Civil Services was not just encouraged; it was almost a way of life. Drawn to the prospect of meaningful change and societal impact, I too decided to tread this path. And…
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Tick Tock: My Battle with Time Management as a UPSC Aspirant
The Big Dream Hey there, I'm Aisha. Like many others with dreams of serving our country, I arrived in Mukherjee Nagar to start my UPSC journey. The allure of public service and the chance to make a real impact drew me in, and before I knew it, I was knee-deep in books, mock exams, and…
Read MoreTurning the Page: My UPSC Journey After Marriage
A Dream Deferred Hello, I'm Simran. I was born with the aspiration to make a difference in society, a goal that seemed perfectly aligned with a career in civil services. However, life had different plans for me. After marriage, moving to my husband's family home in Old Rajendra Nagar seemed like an ironic twist of…
Read MoreFrom Shattered to Whole: Surviving the UPSC Pressure Cooker
A Dream to Serve Hi, my name is Ananya. Ever since I was a kid, I had the dream of making a difference. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) exam seemed like my route to impact, to serve the nation on a grand scale. So, I took the plunge and ended up in Mukherjee Nagar,…
Read MoreFrom Chaos to Clarity: My Battle with OCD in Old Rajendra Nagar
A Journey Begun with Hope Hello, my name is Aarav. Ever since I can remember, I've had a vision for my life—to clear the UPSC exams and dedicate myself to the service of our country. That dream led me to Old Rajendra Nagar, a mecca for UPSC aspirants like myself. I knew it would be…
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