Civil Services Exam 2011-12 IAS Topper Interview-Ramachandran 115th Rank

UPSC-Civil Services Exam 2011-12 IAS Topper Interview-Ramachandran 115th Rank 

An Exclusive Interview

Ramachandran R

From: Uthangarai, Krishanagiri district.

Qualification BSc (Zoology), BL.,

No. of attempts in   UPSC: 5

No. of UPSC Interviews: 3

My interest in civil services started since my childhood since my father was a P.A to Collector. 

Optionals: 

Psychology-1. Door IAS Academy, Chennai. 2. Vajiram & Ravi, Delhi.

Geography- 1. Shankar IAS  Academy. 2. ALS (Interactions), Delhi.

Preparation Strategy:

  Whenever any new information is learned, it must be learned with an effort to know it with clarity. if this is the attitude, then civil services exam willnot be a tough nut to crack..

Book list:

 Reading the single book thoroughly and revising it is the key.

Marks Scored

Sl. No	Subject s	Maximum Marks	Marks scored
1	ESSAY (PAPER-III)	200	080
2	GENRAL STUDIES (PAPER-IV)	300	114
3	GENRAL STUDIES (PAPER-V)	300	123
4	OPTIONAL-I(GEOGRAPHY) (PAPER-VI)	300	161
5	OPTIONAL-I(GEOGRAPHY) (PAPER-VII)	300	188
6	OPTIONAL-II(PSYCHOLOGY) (PAPER-VIII)	300	155
7	OPTIONAL-II(PSYCHOLOGY) (PAPER-IX)	300	155
WRITTEN TOTAL		2000	976
PERSONALITY TEST		300	202
FINAL TOTAL		2300	1178

Remarks: Recommended

Experience:

             One should be committed to studies all throughout the preparation. Constant motivation is needed to sustain the vigour in this lengthy preparation. Internet is the key to the preparation. Also, one must take adequate care in utilizing it effectively.

Self -belief is the fire that will help on to face any failures. One must learn how to face the failures then the/she can face the success easily...

I can try to clarify any doubts of the aspirants to the best of my knowledge. Friends can contact my e-mail address.

Thank you for helping me to share my experiences with future aspirants.

With warm regards. 

Ramachandran.R