• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

ClearIAS

UPSC: Latest News, IAS, IPS, UPSC Online Preparation

UPSC Prelims Test Series 2021Enroll Now
  • Home
  • Start
    • IAS
    • IAS Exam Eligibility
    • UPSC
    • UPSC Syllabus
    • UPSC Exam Date
    • UPSC Results
    • FAQs
  • Programs
    • Prelims
    • Mains
    • Interview
  • Buy
    • Courses
    • Mock Test Series
    • IAS Books
    • eBooks (PDF)
  • Free
    • Study Materials
    • Guidance
    • eBooks (PDFs)
    • Mock Exams
    • ClearIAS App
    • Downloads
  • Toppers
  • Blog
  • Login
ClearIAS » UPSC Toppers » Ayushi Sharma (CSE 2014 Rank 155) UPSC Topper’s Interview – Part 1

Ayushi Sharma (CSE 2014 Rank 155) UPSC Topper’s Interview – Part 1

Last updated on January 23, 2016 by Alex Andrews George

Ayushi Sharma, who topped UPSC CSE 2014 with Rank 155 is a vibrant young engineer from Rajastan. With a full-fledged preparation which began during the final year of her college, she secured one of the top ranks in UPSC exam in her first attempt itself. Ayushi is an inspiration to many of the young readers of ClearIAS. Let’s welcome Ayushi Sharma to the “UPSC Toppers Interview” at www.clearias.com.

Brief Bio- data:

Ayushi Sharma ClearIAS Interview

  • Name: Ayushi Sharma
  • Age: 24                    
  • Name of the Exam and Year: CSE 2014
  • Rank: 155
  • Roll number: 123148
  • Category (General/OBC/SC/ST): General
  • Graduation Background and College: B.Tech(EC) from Suresh Gyan Vihar University (Jaipur)
  • Post Graduation Background and College (if any): —
  • Work Experience: Organization and Duration (if any): —
  • UPSC Optional Subject: Public Administration
  • UPSC Mains Medium: English
  • UPSC Interview Medium: English
  • Number of attempts taken to achieve this feat: 1
  • Performance in previous attempts (if any): N/A
  • State and Place of Residence (Permanent): Jaipur(Rajasthan)
  • Percentage of Marks in 10th and Board: 90.16% CBSE
  • Percentage of Marks in 12th and Board: 92.6% CBSE
  • Percentage of Marks in Graduation and Board/University: 81% SGVU
  • Percentage of Marks in Post Graduation and Board/University (if any): —
  • Extra qualifications or achievements (if any): —
  • What’s unique about your profile: Simplicity of my profile makes it different and unique.
  • Service Preference (Top 5):IAS>IRS(IT)>IPS>IRS(C&CE)>IFS
  • Cadre Preference (Top 5):Raj>AGMUT>Guj>Haryana>Maha

Background + Inspirational Journey So Far:

ClearIAS.com: Hearty congratulations from ClearIAS.com for this exceptional achievement!  We are happy that your efforts are finally rewarded, that too in grand style! Let’s start from the beginning. How did you come across the idea of writing UPSC Civil Services Examination? Was it your childhood dream?

Childhood dream not exactly..!! But I decided to write civil services examination after class 12 and accordingly started my preparation, though full- fledged preparation began during final year of my college.

ClearIAS.com: How did you feel when you came to know that your name is in the toppers list? Can you share the moments of happiness with our readers?

That one moment was really precious and seriously speaking I didn’t expect such a rank in 1st attempt..:)

130+ Prelims Marks is Possible. Only if you are guided the right way.

Join ClearIAS Prelims Test Series 2021.

Take a Free Test

ClearIAS.com: Can you share a little bit about your background? (Family, School, College, Work etc.)

I am basically a resident of Jaipur (Rajastan) and have completed all my education from here only. I did my engineering in electronics and communication from a jaipur based university in 2013.

ClearIAS.com: How can you correlate you graduation background, work experience (if any) and entry into civil services? Can you brief us your thoughts, views and ambitions when you climbed each position in the ladder of your life?

I chose engineering as a backup plan and my interest in mathematics and circuitry.

ClearIAS.com: Do you feel that the competition level of UPSC Civil Services Exam is on a rise? It seems that there is an increasing trend of candidates from IITs, IIMs and AIIMS attempting and clearing this exam. Is Civil Service the final destination /ambition of Indian youth, in this age of lucrative private sector jobs?

Yes the competition level is on rise as the number of candidates preparing and appearing for civil services is increasing. We can’t say it is the final destination but an important one because of the prestige associated with the same.

Study Plan

ClearIAS.com: What is the secret of your success? How did you approach this exam? What was your strategy in general (Prelims, Mains, and Interview)?

Don't miss the latest updates of ClearIAS!

Join ClearIAS Telegram Chanel.

Get free studymaterials and guidance.

Join for FREE

I studied GS in a comprehensive manner and focused upon opinion building by linking theories with contemporary examples. Slight changes were done in accordance with prelims and mains with focus upon DAF for interview.

ClearIAS.com: How long (Years/Months) have you been preparing before you gave this attempt? Also, on an average how many hours did you put on a daily basis? How did you manage time?

I have been preparing for around one and half year before giving this attempt. I studied daily irrespective of any function or festival and yes I had lot of time for going around with friends, watching movies, shopping etc. (24 hrs are long enough..!!)

ClearIAS.com: Were you a person who studied alone? Or a person who favored the combined study approach?

I generally studied alone but discussed some answers and interview questions with friends preparing for CSE.

ClearIAS.com: Did you attend any coaching institute or subscribe to mock tests for prelims or mains? If yes, can you provide the details for each stage (Prelims/Mains/Interview)? How helpful were the coaching institutes?

GS: Khan Study Group (It was helpful and regular notes are also provided irrespective of your year of enrolment in the institute)

Trusted by Toppers. Loved by 3,00,000+ Registered Users.

ClearIAS UPSC Prelims Online Mock Exams.

Take a Free Test

Public administration: Mr Sajjan Singh (IIIASA) [It helped me develop a basic understanding of every topic and its correlation with the administration, Sajjan sir teaches each topic with a dynamic approach.]

Prelims mock test: CL(It was okay but CL team is not at all student friendly, they are really commercial and run the institute like a grocery shop rather than coaching institute with different offers…!!! I would not advice anybody to join CL rather get any mock test book.)

Mains mock test: Vision (It was okay).

ClearIAS.com: What websites (online preparation websites or government websites) will you recommend for future aspirants for UPSC preparation?

There are number of websites and online portals which are really beneficial. I referred Mrunal, KSG, Insights, Pib.

ClearIAS.com: What is your opinion/feedback about the Clear IAS website (clearias.com ), Clear IAS mobile app, and our newly launched online mock test series platform for UPSC Prelims (cleariasexam.com)? Did you come across the 50-day free mains mock answer writing series by Clear IAS for UPSC-2014 for aspirants depending on self-study to clear this exam?

I only read the topper’s talk on clearias which was very helpful but haven’t gone through the answer writing series but it is a nice initiative as it helps a number of aspirants.

ClearIAS.com: Did you use Social Media like Facebook, Twitter or other forums for UPSC Preparation? Or did you say good-bye to the social media during preparation days? Any technology-tips (Eg: Mobile apps, Note making software etc.)?

Online platforms help a lot during preparation; apps for note making, newspaper, constitution are helpful.

ClearIAS.com: What were the Newspapers and Magazines (Eg: Yojana, Kurukshetra etc.) you followed? How many hours did you devote for newspapers? Any tips on newspaper-reading?

The Hindu, TOI, Yojana/kurukshetra/chronicle/CSR/Frontline (selectively). Mobile apps can be used for reading newspapers but The Hindu should be read thoroughly without a break with emphasis on editorial. Not more than one hour should be devoted for reading newspaper.

ClearIAS.com: What was your preference: Reading online (Laptop/Tablet/Mobile) or reading the traditional way (Books)? Or a mix of both?

I preferred a mix of both; core areas from the books and supplementary material online.

ClearIAS.com: Can you elaborate your daily timetable (When will you wake up, study, sleep etc. )

I didn’t have any time table as such but managed to study daily without a break. Whatever be the number of hours you devote everyday but complete focus is a must then.

Score high. No matter how difficult UPSC sets the question paper!

Follow ClearIAS timetable, study plan, and book-list.

Download Study Plan

ClearIAS.com: How did you keep yourself motivated for this one-year-long exam?

Some kind of inner force was there which kept me motivated all through 🙂 Whenever I was low I took small breaks to just freshen up my mind.

Read: Ayushi Sharma (CSE 2014 Rank 155) UPSC Topper’s Interview – Part 2

Print Friendly, PDF & Email
Share3K
Tweet
WhatsApp
3K Shares

Integrate Learning With Test-Taking!

Is UPSC Prelims your weak area?

Don’t worry!

We can help you score high marks!

Are you ready to practise the right way?

Yes, I want ClearIAS to help me score high!

Get our newsletter

Don't miss our email updates!

About Alex Andrews George

Alex Andrews George is a mentor, author, and entrepreneur. Alex is the founder of ClearIAS and one of the expert Civil Service Exam Trainers in India.

He is the author of many best-seller books like 'Important Judgments that transformed India' and 'Important Acts that transformed India'.

A trusted mentor and pioneer in online training, Alex's guidance, strategies, study-materials, and mock-exams have helped thousands of aspirants to become IAS, IPS, and IFS officers.

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Akhil Agrawal says

    October 2, 2015 at 9:33 am

    Congratulations ayushi 🙂
    You deserved it.
    And yes ‘simplicity is your strength’.

    Reply
    • Gurvail Singh says

      April 9, 2016 at 4:06 pm

      Congratulations ayushi 🙂

  2. harita says

    October 25, 2015 at 3:09 pm

    Congratulations seriously u did with this can u help me please

    Reply
  3. Devendra vyas says

    November 15, 2015 at 10:04 am

    congratulations mam

    Reply
  4. Lalan shrivastav says

    March 15, 2016 at 12:46 pm

    Congrats!! Mam u deserved it.. Nd 24hours r enough for us… Thanxxx a lot clearias.com

    Reply
  5. Ramnath Sanap says

    March 24, 2016 at 8:03 pm

    Very good and motivated thanks mam

    Reply
  6. rutuja deshmukh says

    March 27, 2016 at 2:17 pm

    congrats me too started the preparation

    Reply
  7. Rajesh kumar Raj says

    May 12, 2016 at 11:13 am

    Congratulations ,sister ,,mam I have to make IPS officer ,then how to study for this plz tell me man

    Reply
  8. Manbir Singh Rathi says

    May 21, 2016 at 7:50 am

    Congratulations Dii

    Reply
  9. Hemant Patel says

    June 3, 2016 at 10:45 am

    Many dream, some try and only a few achieve. You are an achiever today. Congrats on this special achievement!! Keep up the good work and remember that sky is the limit to your achievements.

    Reply
  10. vimi says

    June 12, 2016 at 6:24 pm

    Congratulations mam….

    Reply
  11. Gitanjalu says

    July 18, 2016 at 6:59 pm

    Congrats arushi well done u inspire me a lot

    Reply
  12. BUDDEPU KUMARASWAMY says

    August 4, 2017 at 1:38 pm

    Congratulations mam & I would ask you about what are books you preferred for mains exams ? Can u help me on this?

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Primary Sidebar

Aim to be an IAS Officer?

Nothing can beat practice!

Join ClearIAS Prelims Test Series 2021

Practice 40+ online mock exams!

Limited Period Offer: 40% OFF!

Enroll Now!

ClearIAS Study Materials for UPSC Prelims and Mains

  • Indian History - Indian History and Culture.
  • Geography - Indian and World Geography.
  • Economics - Indian Economy.
  • Indian Polity - Constitution, Social Justice etc.
  • General Science - Science and Technology.
  • Environment - Biodiversity, Climate Change etc.
  • Current Affairs - National and international.

ClearIAS Study Materials for UPSC Mains (Extra-Topics)

  • World History - GS paper 1.
  • Indian Society - GS paper 1.
  • Foreign Relations - GS paper 2.
  • International Affairs - GS paper 2.
  • Internal Security - GS paper 3.
  • Disaster Management - GS paper 3.
  • Ethics - GS paper 4.

ClearIAS Study Materials for UPSC Mains (Paper-wise)

  • Essay Paper
  • GS 1 Paper
  • GS 2 Paper
  • GS 3 Paper
  • GS 4 Paper

ClearIAS Online Mock Exams (Prelims and Mains)

  • Prelims Mock Exams
  • Mains Mock Exams (AWP)

Congrats! You are at the right place - ClearIAS!

  • 1 million+ monthly users!
  • 9,00,000+ ClearIAS App Downloads!
  • 4,50,000+ Facebook Followers!
  • 3,50,000+ Email Subscribers!
  • 3,00,000+ Registered Aspirants!

Prepare for UPSC Online!

Get Started

UPSC Online Preparation Guidance

  • UPSC - Union Public Service Commission
  • IAS - Indian Administrative Service
  • Civil Services Exam (CSE) - Exam Pattern
  • UPSC Syllabus - Subjects to learn
  • IAS Books - Books to learn
  • UPSC CSE Eligibility - Who can appear?
  • UPSC Exam Dates - When should you apply?
  • UPSC Result - Check UPSC Results
  • UPSC FAQs - Clarify your queries

What do toppers' say about ClearIAS?

Poonam Dalal

"Working 24*7 in the police for the last 5 years and been out of touch with the preparation, I took the guidance from your website, especially the ClearIAS prelims test series. I bought it and found it to be the best available online." - Poonam Dalal, ClearIAS Online Student

Read more reviews by UPSC Toppers...

Enroll in

ClearIAS UPSC Prelims Online Test Series 2021

Score High in the IAS Exam!

Trusted by Toppers

Limited Period Offer: 40% Discount!

Enroll now

Don’t lose out without playing the right game!

Adopt the 3 Strategies for Success in the UPSC Civil Services Exam.

Learn UPSC Strategies

  • Home
  • IAS
  • UPSC
  • FAQs
  • Blog
  • Login

UPSC Online Preparation

  • Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
  • Indian Administrative Service (IAS)
  • Indian Police Service (IPS)
  • IAS Exam Eligibility
  • UPSC Free Study Materials
  • UPSC Exam Guidance
  • UPSC Prelims Test Series
  • UPSC Syllabus
  • UPSC Online
  • UPSC Books
  • UPSC Prelims
  • UPSC Mains
  • UPSC Interview

ClearIAS

  • About ClearIAS
  • ClearIAS Programs
  • IAS Coaching
  • Announcements
  • Book Review
  • ClearIAS App
  • Sitemap
  • Work with us
  • Advertise with us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclaimer
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Contact Us

UPSC 2021

UPSC Exam Calendar 2021

Follow us

Follow us on FacebookFollow us on TwitterFollow us on YouTubeFollow us on ClearIAS Learning AppFollow us on ClearIAS Test Prep AppFollow us on Telegram

Featured on

ClearIAS Featured in The Hindu
ClearIAS Featured in the Times of India
ClearIAS Featured in the New Indian Express
ClearIAS Featured in the Yourstory

and many more...

Copyright © 2020 - ClearIAS.com