AIR 3 | ARCHIT DONGRE | UPSC CSE 2024| Philosophy Optional National Topper | ENLITE IAS

What does it really take to become All India Rank 3 in the UPSC Civil Services Exam?

1. Journey Begins: Background & Early Questions

• 01:53 – Introduction and about Archit’s Background
• 03:20 – The first dilemma while jumping into preparation

2. Cracking the Core: Strategy for Prelims & Mains

• 06:25 – The right mindset for clearing prelims
• 12:02 – What is the demand of the mains exam?
• 14:58 – How to integrate Prelims and Mains preparation
• 16:58 – Archit’s way of studying current affairs

3. Optional Subject: Philosophy Deep Dive

• 21:36 – Reasons for choosing Philosophy as Optional
• 23:52 – Advice for freshers in choosing the Optional
• 24:46 – On being the National Topper in Philosophy

4. Mode of Preparation & Mentorship

• 28:05 – Is Online mode an effective replacement for Offline in CSE preparation?
• 29:10 – The mentor’s views on Archit’s strengths

5. Interview, Rank & Reflections

• 33:23 – CSE Interview – What the board expects from the candidate?
• 36:30 – Single digit rank – A daydream or an aspiration?
• 37:56 – On missing All India Rank 1 by 5 marks 😅

6. Giving Back to Aspirants

• 38:10 – Archit’s Telegram Channel – A modest effort to engage with the budding aspirants
• 39:45 – How the ENLITE motto “Enlightening minds, Lightening journeys” resonates with Archit

In this honest and inspiring conversation, Archit Parag Dongre, UPSC CSE 2024 Topper, opens up to Ms. Parvathi A R from Team ENLITE IAS about the journey behind the rank — the doubts, the discipline, the mindset, and the game-changing role of the right mentorship.

This is real talk from someone who walked the path — powered by strategy, consistency, and clarity.

🌱 In this interview, Archit shares:

• How he stayed focused when things got tough

• What strategies actually worked for him

• How ENLITE IAS supported him with the right mentorship, test planning, and mindset

• How he approached Philosophy Optional and the GS Test Series to stay exam-ready

• The role of Mahesh Sir in mastering Philosophy Optional

• How Joseph Alex Sir and Dr. Abu Cherian Sir helped sharpen his General Studies preparation with smart strategies and timely mentorship.

• Why success is never luck — but the result of small, smart decisions, repeated daily

• And the mindset every serious aspirant needs

If you're chasing the UPSC dream, this conversation might just be your turning point.

👉 Watch. Reflect. Get Inspired.

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