1) Hunger to excel and to keep your vision alive 2) A focused mind and a practical roadmap. 3) Read NC R!

"ook along #it$ ot$er reference "ooks. %) Reading ne#spapers is a must. &andmark events and "reaking ne#s reports need to "e noted on a daily "asis. Reading 'ear (ooks is a must. )) *ractice and practice again. !ake as many mock tests as possi"le. +) ,nce t$e C-A! is over. concentrate on t$e mains and give emp$asis on #ritings too. /eep preparing for intervie#s even at t$e time you are concentrating on mains. 0) At times. you may #ant to give up. (ut make sure you are organised and calm.