How I Topped the UPSC

by Gamini Singla

Gamini Singla stood all India third in the UPSC CSE 2021 exam rankings. Just a year before, she didn’t even make it past the first stage – the Prelims. What did she do differently this time? In this book, Gamini gives you all her strategies and also the lessons she learnt from her mistakes – from exactly how to plan your day, take effective notes, to exercise routines while you study. But most importantly, she argues that preparing psychologically for the exams, from dealing with self-doubt and anxiety to building confidence, is what will take you across the finish line. A book not just for all UPSC candidates but also anyone giving competitive exams, How I Topped the UPSC is a no-holds-barred book full of so many hacks and so much honesty – you won’t need anything else to succeed.

Genres: Self Help

170 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 22, 2022

Reviews

[Ravi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Talks about attitude required to ace the exam. The daily mental strength that one needs, the long term thinking required, the book will help you with that. Limitations of the book is it doesn't help you the methods of writing good answers for each paper of GS.

[Naval Kishor · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked the way the author introduced the mindset concept by using various examples from his journey. be it sacrifice, breaks, and backups that will balance your life.

[Antor Chowdhury · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting and useful book! It will definitely come in handy for preparation in most if not all challenging exams. I give it 3.5/5 stars.

[Asmita · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really nice book. Totally heartfelt and the best book I have read about the preparation

[Sanjana · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is really good for people who are starting their UPSC journey.

[Atharv Ojha · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked the author's emphasis on how the right mindset is often the most important skill required for any examination.

[Nxhxth · Rating 2 out of 5]

If you're looking for life changing tips you'll be disappointed. But if you want to hear someone's endless struggle to study this book is for you

[Uzair Yousuf · Rating 3 out of 5]

So, on some days, you have to work mechanically, even if it is for the sake of following the timetable. study even if half heartedly, study even if self doubt lingers, study even if it feels like fear will empower you, study even if you just spent half an hour crying, but study you must!