Devanarayan A S | Rank 1 | KAS Topper | Prelims cum Mains Batch | Fortune IAS Academy

Chapters: 00:00:00 – Introduction and initial reactions to the exam results. 00:04:47 – His PSC/UPSC preparation journey. 00:09:07 – Comparing Degree Level PSC exams vs. UPSC exams. 00:11:00 – The difference between the skills and hard work required for UPSC and PSC. 00:15:05 – How to develop the necessary skills for these competitive exams. 00:18:24 – PSC vs. UPSC: Memory-based vs. Most Probable Answer approach. 00:19:25 – Can a PSC aspirant successfully crack the UPSC? 00:20:55 – Effective use of AI tools in UPSC/PSC preparation. 00:25:38 – Experience and insights from the KAS Interview. 00:29:02 – Overcoming self-doubt and the importance of family support. 00:31:35 – His perspective on the role of luck in success. 00:34:55 – Managing a healthy sleeping pattern during preparation. 00:38:03 – Strategies for Mains Answer writing. 00:43:18 – Tips on Time Management and Stress Management. 00:46:00 – Final advice for PSC and KAS aspirants. Rank 1 in KAS. Still feels unreal to say that. Huge congratulations to Devanarayan AS for securing Rank 1 in KAS Stream 1, 2025 🥇 Devanarayan’s journey isn’t about magic formulas or overnight success. It’s about small, consistent effort, showing up daily, sticking to a plan, and believing in the process even on the hard days. In this honest conversation with our Director Anton Babu, he shares what really went on behind the scenes, his preparation strategy, balancing UPSC & PSC, using AI tools wisely, and the beautiful moment his family heard the news. If you’re on this path, you’ll see a bit of yourself in his journey. Watch till the end. You might pick up the one idea that changes how you prepare. Fortune IAS Academy is the 𝗡𝗼. 𝟭 𝗜𝗔𝗦 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗞𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗮 with 𝟰𝟲𝟬+ success stories. The main pillar of strength of the academy is 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘆 who have a fan base among the student community because of their top-notch classes. The faculty pool is ably supported by a pool of 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 and tailor the study plan according to the strengths and weaknesses of the student. This ensures that even a student without much prior knowledge about the examination is able to succeed at it. Also, the mentors often help the students to overcome the emotional challenges and self-doubts that creep in during the preparation stage. A 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 is ensured through peer interactions, reading room facilities, daily tests and updated study material. 📚 For more information about admissions at Fortune IAS Academy in online or offline mode please call us at 9495015888. Alternatively please fill up the following form so that an academic counsellor can reach out to you : https://www.fortuneias.com/pcm-batch/ To get a glimpse of 10 pillars of Fortune's Prelims cum Mains Course, Click the link below:    • 10 Pillars of Success | Prelims cum Mains ...   For daily current affairs updates and other civil service related news join our UPSC community at https://t.me/fortuneias. . . UPSC Toppers from Kerala - Fortune IAS Academy #fortuneias #upsctopper #upscexam #upsctoppers #keralaias #upscexam #upscresults #ias #civilservices #ips #keralatopper #keralaresults #prelims #upscprelims #mains #upscmains #upscinterview #keralasbestiasacademy #no1iasacademy . . For Enquiries, Please Contact us: Phone: 9495015888, 8138940888 Email: [email protected] Web: www.fortuneias.com Join our telegram channel for free study materials - https://t.me/fortuneias