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In this video, Archit Dongre (AIR 3, UPSC CSE 2024) shares his complete UPSC preparation strategy-- covering all three stages: Prelims, Mains, and Interview. Archit cracked the UPSC exam in his third attempt, improving from AIR 153 in CSE 2023 (allotted IPS) to AIR 3 in CSE 2024.
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He was a dedicated student of LevelUp IAS, mentored personally by Santosh Sir, and enrolled in:
📌 GS Mains Master Program
📌 UPSC Current Affairs – Pre-cum-Mains
📌 CSAT Practice & Guidance Sessions
📍 About Archit Dongre
Originally from Pune, Maharashtra, Archit did his schooling in Mumbai, junior college in Pune, and completed his B.Tech in Electrical & Electronics Engineering from VIT Vellore. After working briefly in the IT sector, he quit his job to pursue civil services full-time - a bold move that reflects his commitment to public service.
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00:00:00 Teaser
00:01:22 Introduction: Santosh Sir introduces AIR 3 Archit Dongre
00:03:26 Is Prelims really tough? Archit’s experience & improvements
00:06:40 AIR 3’s detailed Mains strategy
00:11:00 Why Archit chose Philosophy as his optional
00:12:00 How to choose the right optional subject?
00:13:04 When to switch from Mains to Prelims mode?
00:13:44 Ideal gap between Prelims and Mains preparation
00:15:22 How many tests Archit wrote & role of Test Series in UPSC
00:18:50 How Archit improved Mains performance
00:19:56 Prelims syllabus management tips
00:21:43 How to study Current Affairs?
00:22:40 Is reading newspapers necessary for UPSC?
00:23:56 Notes-making & GS Answer Writing Strategy
00:30:35 Sources for Science & Tech in GS
00:32:27 When & how to begin answer writing
00:33:50 What differentiates selected vs non-selected candidates
00:35:23 Booklist & Sources for GS Mains
00:37:00 Essay Paper strategy
00:40:14 How to use the Foundation Course efficiently
00:43:31 Answer writing tips for Philosophy optional
00:45:30 12-Month Strategy for UPSC CSE 2026 by AIR 3
00:53:27 Overcoming self-doubt during UPSC prep
00:56:22 Booklist for GS and Optional
00:59:31 How to analyze Mains PYQs
01:04:10 How to do Current Affairs for UPSC CSE 2027
01:05:48 Difference between Mock and Real Interview
01:09:20 How to do value addition in your Optional
01:12:41 How many mocks for Prelims should you attempt?
01:14:21 Strategy for B.A. 1st year students starting UPSC prep
01:17:27 Can one-pager notes work in UPSC prep?
01:19:20 Identifying key points while answer writing
01:20:57 Note-making techniques
01:26:03 Ideal study hours for UPSC
01:27:40 Indian mapping strategy
01:30:17 Last-minute strategy for UPSC Prelims 2025
01:34:27 Coaching vs UPSC: Difference in answer evaluation
01:37:05 CSAT preparation tips
01:39:00 Final Q&A session with AIR 3
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