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Kartik Kumar Rai
VerifiedFounding Mentor #15Subject Expert2 UPSC MAINS(25,26) IN 1st and 2nd Attempt. 2025 UPSC Pre Cutoff + ~20 Marks, UGC NET Qualified (Political Science)
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- 1+ Year Mentoring — verified by SarthiLink
- 1+
- Year mentoring
- 3
- Languages
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How it works
Kartik offers individual sessions
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About Kartik
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UGC NET Qualified(Political Science), Science Graduate, Age 23- 2 Attempt - both Mains Appeared, PSIR Optional. Concise, To the point mentorship, No Bullshit.
Expertise
The subjects and focus areas this mentor has added to their public profile.
- Political Science and International RelationsOptional
- CSAT
- Essay Evaluation
- Ethics Answer Evaluation
- GS Answer Evaluation
- International Relations
- Mains Strategy
- Optional Subject Evaluation
- Polity & Governance
- Prelims Strategy
- Prelims Test Analysis
Best suited for
Based on the programs, subjects and focus areas this mentor has published.
- Political Science and International Relations Optional students
- Aspirants focused on Essay Evaluation
- Aspirants focused on Ethics Answer Evaluation
- Aspirants focused on Mains Strategy
Session format
- One-to-one online session
- Held on SarthiLink™ video
- 30 / 60 minute options
Languages
- Hindi
- Hinglish
- English
Recognition
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Verified Mentor
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Founding Mentor #15
Recognised for early commitment to the mentor community.
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About Kartik
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About Mentor
A personal introduction in the mentor's own words.
UGC NET Qualified(Political Science), Science Graduate, Age 23- 2 Attempt - both Mains Appeared, PSIR Optional. Concise, To the point mentorship, No Bullshit.
Teaching Philosophy
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“Concise, To the point mentorship, No Bullshit.”
Mentor Journey
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- UPSC journey
- Appeared for UPSC Mains Journey item 1 of 2
- Mentoring experience
- 1+ years Journey item 2 of 2
Why Learn From Me
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- Guidance across CSAT, Essay Evaluation, Ethics Answer Evaluation
- Political Science and International Relations optional subject expertise
Areas of Expertise
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CSAT
Essay Evaluation
Ethics Answer Evaluation
GS Answer Evaluation
International Relations
Mains Strategy
Optional Subject Evaluation
Political Science and International Relations
Primary optionalPolity & Governance
Prelims Strategy
Prelims Test Analysis
Specialised Guidance
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Motivation & Strategy
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