Reet Sundaram’s inspiring journey: Overcoming 5 years of failures to finally crack UPSC and BPSC

Inspirational Story: In India, the Civil Services Examination is considered one of the toughest exams in the world. Every year, millions of candidates appear for it, but only those with patience, dedication, and the right strategy succeed. One such inspiring story is that of Reet Sundaram, who did not give up even after 5 consecutive years of failures and finally achieved success in several prestigious exams, including UPSC, BPSC, and UPPCS.

Beginning of the Struggle: The Art of Learning from Failures
Reet Sundaram was born in the Saharsa district of Bihar, where she prioritized education from childhood. Her parents motivated her towards studies, which sparked a dream in her mind to bring about change in society. After completing her education, she secured a brilliant job at TCS, but her ambitions were different. She started preparing for the Civil Services Examination to become a part of India's policy-making process. But success was not so easy. She faced failures for five consecutive years. After each failure, she analyzed her weaknesses and further strengthened her strategy.

The Path to UPSC: Right Strategy and Determination
Learning from her unsuccessful attempts, Reet Sundaram changed her strategy. She adopted different strategies for the preliminary exam, main exam, and interview.

• 1. Accurate Subject Selection: She chose Anthropology as an optional subject and mastered it completely.
• 2. Answer Writing Practice: She regularly practiced mock tests and answer writing, which improved her speed and accuracy.
• 3. Grasp on Current Affairs: She made it a habit to read the newspaper every day and understand contemporary topics in depth.

She also prepared for other exams like UPPCS and BPSC, which boosted her confidence and gave her a chance to better understand the exam pattern.

Success Story: Historic Victory in UPSC in 2021
In 2021, Reet Sundaram passed the UPSC exam and secured the 21st rank (Reserve List) and was selected for the Indian Postal & Telecommunication Finance & Accounts Service (IP&TAFS). In addition, she also achieved success in UPPCS 2019 and 2020. Today, as an IAS officer, Reet is not only contributing to administrative functions but has also become a source of inspiration for millions of youth preparing for the Civil Services.

5 Important Things to Learn from Reet Sundaram

• 1. Do not panic from failures, but learn from them.
• 2. The right strategy and continuous practice are the keys to success.
• 3. Pay special attention to time management and answer writing.
• 4. Stay focused and become mentally strong.
• 5. Keep trying your preparation in different exams.

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