Naman Kumar Singla AIR (47) - IAS Toppers 2021

Naman Kumar Singla bagged All India Rank 44 at his very 1st attempt and made it to the list of UPSC Toppers 2021. Know more about Naman Kumar Singla’s background, preparation strategy, number of attempts, UPSC optional subjects, etc.

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Naman Kumar Singla – UPSC Topper Background

• Naman Singla comes from Patiala. He is a resident of Professor Colony in the city.
• He is only 23 years of age.
• His optional subject in UPSC Mains was International Affairs. Check out important topics in International Relations GS 2 on the linked page. 
• Naman wants to join  IFS – Indian Foreign Services, However, his friends and relatives advised him that he should opt for IAS. When asked he said- 

Educational Background

• He completed schooling from Yadavindra Public School (YPS) in Patiala.
• Naman has a BA degree (Political Science and Economics) from St Stephens College, Delhi.
• He used to participate in conclaves while studying at St. Stephen’s College in Delhi. During this he used to hear from senior diplomats their views, which shaped his perspective.

Family background & Support

Source of Aspiration – It was Naman’s parents who encouraged him to prepare for the Civil Services Examination. Since childhood, Naman’s father used to tell him and his sister about the power wielded by civil servants, stories of IAS officers and that is when Naman decided to take up civil services as a career and started preparing for the entrance exam. 

• Naman’s father is Neeraj Kumar Singla is a government employee who works at the Secretariat in Chandigarh.
• While his mother Monica Singla serves as a Senior Manager in Punjab National bank, Patiala.
• Naman’s sister gave an unwavering support in his UPSC preparation. She helped him with note preparation and studies. Naman’s sister is also preparing for UPSC and will appear for the exam this year. 
• Naman’s parents and friends had been very supportive in his journey. His parents says – 

Naman Kumar Singla- UPSC Scores

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Naman Kumar Singla UPSC Topper Preparation Strategy

• Naman Singla started his Civil services exam preparation in 2020 after completing his graduation.
• To start off his preparation Naman Kumar Singla joined a coaching institute in Delhi but the nationwide lockdown because of Covid made him start focusing on self study.
• Naman believes that studying for long hours isn’t practical and just a hoax. He did not have any fixed time for study. It was purely based on the amount of time required by the topic.
• Naman followed journals to upkeep about foreign affairs, policies etc. for international relations.
• He never stopped using phones but advises to use phones wisely for preparation and avoid distractions from it. 
• He used to watch TV debates, and English news channels.
• Naman believes in hard work but in a smarter way and not to keep lingering around the study material day and night. 

• He used to set targets to be achieved in a day or week and made sure to touch that in stipulated time. He says commitment to self is very important. 

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Basic Preparation Tips Advised by UPSC Toppers

• The primary footstep towards the preparation of CSE is to make yourself acquainted with the pattern of the examination. Get to know the exam pattern better and understand the needs and expectations of the exam.
• Make sure to stick to your routine. When you feel like straying, remind yourself of your goals.
• The newspaper is considered the best friend of a UPSC aspirant. Reading the newspaper on a daily basis will give an edge to your preparation strategy. Choose one- two good newspapers which give authentic information. The mainly suggested newspapers are The Hindu, Indian express, Business standard and Economic times. 
• Along with reading the newspaper one has to make a short note on current affairs.
• If one does not carry out regular revision of the topics covered, then all the efforts will go down the drain. Allocate some time for revision at the end of every day, revising all the topics covered in the week over the weekend helps recollect all the topics with ease.
• It would be quite difficult to clear the exam if you do not take regular mock tests. It helps you understand your levels of preparation and helps you stay relaxed in the actual examination environment.
• Avoid distractions both in the form of humans and gadgets.
• Take inspiration from your icons or past IAS toppers. Read motivational quotes to pep yourself up.
• Consistency is the key to Success – Treat every day as the same and prepare with the same dedication and level of commitment. 

Naman Kumar Singla– UPSC Topper Info

Keep yourself motivated and stay positive. Always look at the bright side of things and be confident about your ability to crack UPSC 2023.

Aspirants can use the links below to help them in their preparations.