Nitika Pawar obtained 18th rank in Civil Services Examination 2011 in her first attempt for the most prestigious position of Indian Administrative Services (IAS). A Manav Rachna International University alumnus, Nitika Pawar had completed her B.Tech in Biotechnology from Faculty of Engineering and Technology (FET).
Nitika Pawar narrated her success story as it seemed as if Civil Services Examination was a child’s play and success in Civil Services Examination was not that difficult. With hard work reflecting in her eyes as well as in her talks, she recalls, “it is not as simple as it appears today. I am glad that I have enjoyed the complete journey and that is going to be conducted throughout my life, it is just the beginning. I have a long way to travel and I achieved this success at an age where actually many candidates start thinking seriously about Civil Services Examination” Nitika Pawar said.
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Marks Obtained
| Total Marks | Marks Obtained | |
| Total (Written) | 2000 | 1032 |
| Interview | 300 | 216 |
| Total | 2300 | 1248 (54.26%) |
Optional Paper
Nitika Pawar chose her optional subjects based on inter-relation between them as well as their similarity with General Studies syllabus. Nitika Pawar opted for Law and Political Science & International Relations as her optional subjects. She says, “If one makes the choice in such a manner, one can save a lot of time. Other factors that one should base their choices on, include availability of study material and personal interest too”.
Attempts
This was Nitika Pawar’s first attempt at UPSC.
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Preparation Strategy of Nitika Pawar
Nitika Pawar had adopted an unidirectional approach the moment she got serious about Civil Services Examination. From November 2010 onwards, it was nothing but CSE that occupied her mind. Nitika Pawar prepared full time for one whole year and had ample time for Prelims as well as Mains Exam. Year 2011 was the first time the Preliminary Examination was staged with the new pattern and there really were a lot of apprehensions about the changed Prelims pattern by the time she started her preparation. But, she decided to keep herself focused on her preparation based by her own understanding
As Nitika Pawar was well versed with the components of CSAT paper, she decided to go for regular practice of comprehension and quantitative aptitude. She focused more on Paper I (General Studies) and current affairs. And she was confident of doing really well in Paper II.
Nitika Pawar says, “UPSC’s decision to introduce the aptitude test is based on the fact that there are certain qualities a civil servant must have such as good decision making abilities, aptitude etc. I welcome the change introduced by UPSC”.
For Mains, Nitika Pawar focused more on optional subjects. She shifted her focus from factual contents to issues and concepts based learning for GS. Also, she started practicing answer writing regularly
Nitika Pawar relied on newspapers reading for Essay and to stay in touch with the current affairs. Apart from this, she brushed up her optional subjects and gave a few mock interviews for practice.
Tips for Young Aspirants
- Discover yourselves and consciously try to decide what they want to be in their life.
- Not to get disheartened by failures and constantly put efforts to achieve your goals.
- If you are preparing diligently, there is nothing that is obscure.
- Be an avid reader of newspapers.
- Gain self-belief that your success is in sight.
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Gud to heard about you!!! Nitikaa
Please suggest me how to preapre and choices of optional subject.
I am a final year engg student and got campus placement selection in IBM. But I want to opt for CSE. Can you please guide me, who should go for CSE?
Nikita g ko salam
heads off…
to be very honest i’m very poor in studies …
may be i never qualify any exams…
but,
i’m a world goodest human being in this world…
and sooner or later whole world knows abt this..
Sharp minded
thnx
Great !! You did it well . Thnks for your valuable suggestion .
Hw to utilise d time
well done nikita..
best of luck for future..
Very very ccongratulations nikita ji
It is the bbeginning for the journey as you said.
Once again all the best wishes for your bright future.
I’m a chemistry hons student and have appeared for the final year graduation degree and waiting fir the results, i want to prepare for ias exams but i’m in a delusion.
I’m not sure of the subject to be chosen for the mains paper.I’m not able to decide what’s my interest. Although I like to read current affairs and all the burning issues happening in our society. Just give me some tips and suggestions for this.
Congratulations for your success mam ji I am read b. A. Second semester please give me information about this success again convulsions for you
Great di….. hats offff…
Hello sir..I want to crack ias..I have done my graduation with maths …and did MCA..and clear the ugc jrf exam…could u tell me what optional should I choose..so that they can help me in paper 1
I am thinking of sociology an pub ad or psychology
Plz guide me
May you keep climbing new heights of success, ever, forever and after. Congrats,NITIKA!
Cangratulation you are a sharf minded student and you are the example of our india to a lady not a poor in any place,so i heartly thanks…..
very very congrants Nikita Ji….I m quite inspired by your story
Your words reflect your confidence and positive attitude. Your words are really motivating for others.
Didi kuch mujhe btaiye na..me RAS ki preparation kr raha hu..toh study kese manage kru..?
Congrats!
Comment:Every thing is dependent upon hardwork…..do hardwork & get own aim..
…im also quit inspired by ur story..
….Allah bless u.
Congratulations dii
You are really inspiration for me and your words are really motivating me