<p>Yashaswini B from Banooru in Kadur taluk has cleared the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) examination by securing the 293rd rank. This is her first attempt.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Yashaswini shares details on her preparations for the exam and her success story with <em><span class="italic">DH</span></em>. </p>.<p class="Question"><strong>When did you start dreaming of writing the UPSC examination?</strong></p>.<p class="bodytext">The dream had begun while I was in SSLC. After completing my BE, I was clear on my aim. I started the preparations after completing my BE in 2017. </p>.<p class="Question"><strong>How were the preparations for the exam? Did you attend coaching? </strong></p>.<p class="bodytext">I did not join for work after completing my BE. When I informed my parents on preparations for UPSC examination, they readily agreed for it.</p>.<p class="bodytext">I availed 10-months coaching at Vajiram & Ravi at New Delhi. The coaching helped to make my basics strong. Before joining the coaching, I studied NCERT textbooks from class 6 to 10. Apart from studying whatever was taught in the coaching institute, I was thoroughly following newspapers and magazines.</p>.<p class="bodytext">I revised whatever I learnt and was successful in my first attempt. </p>.<p class="Question"><strong>For how many months did you prepare for the exam? </strong></p>.<p class="bodytext">One needs to work hard for a year. Hard work, systematic study and smart work will help attain success. I used to study for 12 to 14 hours daily. </p>.<p class="Question"><strong>What was your optional subject? </strong></p>.<p class="bodytext">I had selected anthropology as my optional subject. I studied science in PU. As I had studied Biology in PU, I decided to take up anthropology for UPSC. </p>.<p class="Question"><strong>Who is your role model to take up the UPSC exam? </strong></p>.<p class="bodytext">No one in my family had cleared the UPSC exam. None in my family had any knowledge of it to guide me. When I sought permission, my parents B S Basavarajappa and P V Indira readily agreed. </p>.<p class="Question"><strong>What are your suggestions for aspirants? </strong></p>.<p class="bodytext">A degree holder with any background of arts, commerce, science and technology, engineering and medicine can write the UPSC examination. The aspirants should have the self-confidence to excel. One should not have negative thoughts on the English language. I studied in Kannada medium till the seventh standard.</p>
<p>Yashaswini B from Banooru in Kadur taluk has cleared the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) examination by securing the 293rd rank. This is her first attempt.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Yashaswini shares details on her preparations for the exam and her success story with <em><span class="italic">DH</span></em>. </p>.<p class="Question"><strong>When did you start dreaming of writing the UPSC examination?</strong></p>.<p class="bodytext">The dream had begun while I was in SSLC. After completing my BE, I was clear on my aim. I started the preparations after completing my BE in 2017. </p>.<p class="Question"><strong>How were the preparations for the exam? Did you attend coaching? </strong></p>.<p class="bodytext">I did not join for work after completing my BE. When I informed my parents on preparations for UPSC examination, they readily agreed for it.</p>.<p class="bodytext">I availed 10-months coaching at Vajiram & Ravi at New Delhi. The coaching helped to make my basics strong. Before joining the coaching, I studied NCERT textbooks from class 6 to 10. Apart from studying whatever was taught in the coaching institute, I was thoroughly following newspapers and magazines.</p>.<p class="bodytext">I revised whatever I learnt and was successful in my first attempt. </p>.<p class="Question"><strong>For how many months did you prepare for the exam? </strong></p>.<p class="bodytext">One needs to work hard for a year. Hard work, systematic study and smart work will help attain success. I used to study for 12 to 14 hours daily. </p>.<p class="Question"><strong>What was your optional subject? </strong></p>.<p class="bodytext">I had selected anthropology as my optional subject. I studied science in PU. As I had studied Biology in PU, I decided to take up anthropology for UPSC. </p>.<p class="Question"><strong>Who is your role model to take up the UPSC exam? </strong></p>.<p class="bodytext">No one in my family had cleared the UPSC exam. None in my family had any knowledge of it to guide me. When I sought permission, my parents B S Basavarajappa and P V Indira readily agreed. </p>.<p class="Question"><strong>What are your suggestions for aspirants? </strong></p>.<p class="bodytext">A degree holder with any background of arts, commerce, science and technology, engineering and medicine can write the UPSC examination. The aspirants should have the self-confidence to excel. One should not have negative thoughts on the English language. I studied in Kannada medium till the seventh standard.</p>