Career Guidance Session
Event Date: 3rd June 2025
The School of Liberal Education & School of Languages, Galgotias University, hosted a transformative Career Guidance Session on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, for UPSC aspirants and future public leaders.
The Resource person was Mr. Tejasva, All India Rank 308 – UPSC CSE 2024, who inspired students with practical strategies and mindset shifts needed to conquer one of India’s toughest exams.
Welcome Address by Dean Prof. (Dr.) Anuradha Parasar
The session commenced with a warm and inspiring welcome address by Prof. (Dr.) Anuradha Parasar, Dean, School of Liberal Education & School of Languages. She emphasized the significance of civil services as a platform for nation-building and encouraged students to dream big and prepare with purpose.
Session Highlights:
Real-world strategies from a recent UPSC achiever
Focus on time-tested habits and mental preparedness
Motivation grounded in personal experience
🔹The Three C’s of Success:
• Consistency – Daily discipline is the backbone of preparation
• Curiosity – Sustains interest and depth in learning
• Courage – To persist through failures and uncertainty
🔹Key Insights Covered:
1.Busting popular myths about the UPSC exam
2.Identifying what to read and what to skip
3.Understanding mark distribution and how it affects scoring
4.Importance of mastering the basics over bulk reading
5.The role of mentorship, guidance, and using AI tools like ChatGPT wisely.
6.Emphasis on NCERTs as must-read resources
7. Practical advice on overcoming procrastination and staying focused.
Interactive Q&A Session:
Students enthusiastically participated in the interactive segment, asking insightful questions about:
Balancing graduation with UPSC prep
Choosing optional subjects
Managing stress during long-term preparation
Staying motivated during failures
Mr. Tejasva patiently addressed each query with honesty and personal anecdotes, making the session highly relatable and impactful.
The session was not just informative it was a spark to ignite serious ambition and structured preparation.
Conclusion
The session was more than a motivational talk—it was a launchpad for disciplined aspiration. It helped students understand the strategic, psychological, and practical dimensions of cracking India’s most prestigious exam. The presence of a recent successful candidate like Mr. Tejasva made the session credible, aspirational, and actionable, igniting a strong sense of direction among UPSC aspirants at Galgotias University.
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