Shubham Kumar secured in the UPSC CSE 2020 on his third attempt . An IIT Bombay alumnus, his strategy is characterized by extreme discipline, a focused booklist, and a heavy reliance on mock testing . Core Preparation Principles
: He built his base using NCERT books for all subjects before moving to standard reference texts . Shubham Kumar secured in the UPSC CSE 2020
: Initially, he combined Prelims and Mains preparation, shifting to a dedicated Prelims focus only in the final months before the exam . Stage-Wise Strategy 1. Prelims: The Foundation a focused booklist
: He advised against over-analyzing Prelims Paper 1 during breaks and recommended attempting roughly 50 questions in CSAT to minimize silly mistakes . 2. Mains: Analytical Excellence Shubham Kumar: Strategy and Notes for UPSC(CSE) he combined Prelims and Mains preparation