Kushal Choudhary
Kushal Chaudhary, a farmer’s son from Dungaria Kalan village in Ajmer, not only dared to dream but turned it into a reality – securing the top rank in the Rajasthan Administrative Services (RAS) 2023 in his second attempt, purely through self-study, unshaken determination, and relentless hard work.
Overview
Medium
Rank / Percentage
1st
Daily Routine
6:00 AM – 8:00 AM: Revision & Current Affairs
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Main subject study (Polity/History/Eco etc.)
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Optional / Rajasthan Specific topics
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Practice MCQs or Answer Writing
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Revision + Light reading (newspaper or notes)
Tip: 7–8 hrs focused study daily + weekly mock test = steady progress.
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Main subject study (Polity/History/Eco etc.)
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Optional / Rajasthan Specific topics
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Practice MCQs or Answer Writing
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Revision + Light reading (newspaper or notes)
Tip: 7–8 hrs focused study daily + weekly mock test = steady progress.
Booklist
Indian Polity & Public Administration Indian Polity – M. Laxmikanth,
Indian Economy & Rajasthan Economy Indian Economy – Ramesh Singh; plus a dedicated book on Rajasthan economy (eg. by L.N. Nathuramka),
History (India + Rajasthan + World) NCERTs (Ancient, Medieval, Modern); Modern India – Rajiv Ahir; Rajasthan ka History guide (eg. Ganesh & Jain),
Geography (India & Rajasthan) NCERT Geography (Class 11-12); Geography of Rajasthan – Dr L.R. Bhalla,
Science & Technology Basic NCERTs for Science; standard “General Science” guides (eg. Lucent),
Rajasthan Specific (Art & Culture, Economy, Polity) Books like Rajasthan Aaj Tak or “Rajasthan Adhyayan” series for state-specific topics,
General Hindi / English Grammar + Composition guides (High School level or specific competitive exam ones),
Current Affairs Newspapers, magazines, government reports, Economic Survey, Budget etc.
Indian Economy & Rajasthan Economy Indian Economy – Ramesh Singh; plus a dedicated book on Rajasthan economy (eg. by L.N. Nathuramka),
History (India + Rajasthan + World) NCERTs (Ancient, Medieval, Modern); Modern India – Rajiv Ahir; Rajasthan ka History guide (eg. Ganesh & Jain),
Geography (India & Rajasthan) NCERT Geography (Class 11-12); Geography of Rajasthan – Dr L.R. Bhalla,
Science & Technology Basic NCERTs for Science; standard “General Science” guides (eg. Lucent),
Rajasthan Specific (Art & Culture, Economy, Polity) Books like Rajasthan Aaj Tak or “Rajasthan Adhyayan” series for state-specific topics,
General Hindi / English Grammar + Composition guides (High School level or specific competitive exam ones),
Current Affairs Newspapers, magazines, government reports, Economic Survey, Budget etc.
Tips for Other Students
1. Stay consistent — study a little every day, but never take long breaks.
2. Understand the syllabus and PYQs deeply — they’re the key to success.
3. Use limited sources, but do multiple revisions.
4. Take mock tests and learn from every mistake.
5. Believe in yourself — hard work + patience = RAS rank.
2. Understand the syllabus and PYQs deeply — they’re the key to success.
3. Use limited sources, but do multiple revisions.
4. Take mock tests and learn from every mistake.
5. Believe in yourself — hard work + patience = RAS rank.
