Success Story of Vikash Kumawat – Cleared SSC CGL

Success Story of Vikash Kumawat: Sometimes you are aiming for something but you land up somewhere better. Today we present the story of Vikash Kumawat who initially was aiming for a fireman vacancy and ended up with SSC CGL! Let’s read how he successfully cleared SSC CGL on his first attempt.

Introduction 

Hi, I’m Vikash! I am a BSc Bio 2019 graduate with training in Electrical Engineering from ITI.

Details of Your Preparation Journey

When I started my preparation, my aim was the vacancy of a fireman. However, I accidentally joined the batch for SSC CGL. I got 26 out of 200 for my first mock test, with a 0 in English and Maths. That’s where I started my preparation from.

Subject-Wise Preparation Strategy

Quantitative

• Practice all concepts of arithmetic and advanced.
• Practice your coaching booklet at least 10-20 times.
• Attempt previous year papers at least 10-20 times (particularly 2014 to latest TCS questions)
• At least 5 mock tests a week for Prelims and at least 7 mock tests a week for mains.

Reasoning: 

Only previous year papers of CPO, CHSL, MTS, CGL, phase, difficult questions, and hard questions videos of different channels

English: 

Previous year’s vocabulary through online mentors’ PDFs and all previous year + live mocks from Oliveboard and SSC Tube.

GA/GK

Geography and Current affairs for 2 years regularly on a daily basis from youtube channels. Also, practice the previous year’s question papers. 

How Oliveboard Helped You?

Oliveboard was there through and through. My preparation was thorough owing to the amazing mock tests.

Tips for Fellow Aspirants 

Practice is the only way forward!

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