Topper’s Talk | Archit Dongre | AIR 3 | UPSC CSE 2024 | Classroom Foundation Course

Archit Dongre, AIR 3 in UPSC CSE 2024, is a proud Classroom Foundation Course student at VisionIAS. A native of Pune and an Electrical & Electronics Engineer from VIT Vellore, Archit had already secured AIR 153 in 2023 and joined the IPS before returning with greater clarity to aim higher. In this Toppers’ Talk, Archit shares how structured classroom preparation, consistent revision, and test series support through Abhyaas Prelims & Mains helped him refine his approach and secure a top 3 rank in India’s toughest exam. Key Takeaways from the Session ▪️ Foundation Course role in building strong fundamentals ▪️ Importance of discipline and self-belief across multiple attempts ▪️ How Abhyaas Test Series sharpened real-exam readiness ▪️ Balancing GS with Philosophy Optional ▪️ Strategic advice on Prelims, Mains, and Interview preparation Outilne:Timestamp Descriptions 00:00 : Introduction 06:45 : UPSC CSE Journey 08:50 : The IPS Training Journey 17:00 : The Philosophy Optional 26:35 : Prelims Strategy 34:15 : CSAT strategy 48:50 : Social Media and Peer Group 56:55 : Effective Use of Artificial Intelligence 01:10:10 : Mains Strategy 01:14:54 : Ethics Strategy 01:21:11 : Interview Strategy 01:30:10 : Questions and Answers Watch till the end for a first-hand look into the mindset and methods of a Top 3 UPSC ranker. Subscribe to VisionIAS for more such exclusive Topper Talks. #TopperTalk#AIR3#ArchitDongre#UPSC2024#VisionIAS#ClassroomFoundationCourse #UPSCJourney#UPSCMotivation#UPSCStrategy#AbhyaasTestSeries#IAS2024#UPSCResult2024 #PhilosophyOptional