AIR 143 Siddharth Singh *288 Marks* | Sociology Strategy that Worked | Nishat Sir | UPSC

Siddharth Singh was a student of LevelUp IAS, where he was mentored by Nishat Singh Sir (Sociology faculty). He enrolled in the Sociology Crash course-cum test series Program, which played a key role in refining his preparation and boosting his score. Siddharth Singh has scored the highest marks in UPSC Mains Sociology Optional Paper 2 - 161 marks (total 288). This is highest ever in Sociology Paper 2 since 2013.

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In this video, AIR 143 Siddharth Singh shares his inspiring UPSC journey—from NIT Allahabad (B.Tech) to IIM Bangalore (MBA), and finally to cracking the Civil Services Exam with Sociology optional. After leaving a corporate career, he embraced UPSC with a strategic, personalized approach. Siddharth highlights why UPSC is an “infinite game” and shares valuable insights on answer writing, note-making, and mindset. He urges aspirants to avoid blindly copying toppers and instead focus on their own strengths, clarity of purpose, and steady self-improvement. A must-watch for those navigating the complexities of Sociology optional and UPSC preparation.

Timestamps
00:00 Intro
03:35 Model roadmap for life
08:25 The finite & Infinite game
14:10 Sociology Strategy & struggle
22:00 Answer writing strategy
25:00 The rule of "Keep it simple"
26:00 Don't force thinkers


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