Alivia Basu
Content & Research, Kamiyab
Alivia Basu researches and writes Kamiyab's exam guides and preparation strategy, cross-checking eligibility, exam patterns and dates against official notifications before publishing.
Articles by Alivia Basu
Strategy6 min readSSC CGL 2026: Exam Date, Pattern, Eligibility & Fee
SSC CGL 2026 notice is out with approx. 12,256 vacancies. Apply online by 22 June 2026; Tier-I is tentatively in August-September 2026.
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Strategy6 min readIBPS Clerk 2026: Exam Date, Pattern & Eligibility
IBPS Clerk (CRP CSA XVI) 2026 guide: tentative exam dates, age limit, qualification, prelims and mains pattern, and how to apply.
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Strategy4 min readHow to Verify Any Sarkari Exam Date (Official Websites List)
Fake exam-date posts spread fast. Here is the official website of every major recruitment body, and a 60-second check to tell a real notice from a fake.
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Strategy5 min readCRP PO Meaning: Full Form, and Is It the Same as IBPS PO?
CRP PO means Common Recruitment Process for Probationary Officers — the official name of the IBPS PO exam. Full form, what XVI means and the exam pattern.
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Comparison5 min readChoosing Between SSC CHSL and SSC CGL: A Mentor’s Guide
Unsure whether to aim for SSC CHSL or SSC CGL? This guide walks you through the core differences, personal fit, and practical steps so you can decide confidently and prepare smartly.
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Strategy6 min readMaster Quantitative Aptitude: Topic‑Wise Priority Blueprint for SSC CGL & IBPS PO
A step‑by‑step, topic‑wise priority guide that shows you exactly which Quantitative Aptitude concepts to master first, how much time to allocate, and proven tactics to solve each type of problem efficiently.
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Comparison4 min readMastering UPSC Prelims and Mains: A Mentor’s Blueprint
Discover how to tailor your UPSC preparation for the distinct challenges of Prelims and Mains. This guide offers concrete strategies, study habits, and mindset shifts that turn confusion into confidence.
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Strategy4 min readMaster Bank PO Exams While Working Full‑Time: A Practical Roadmap
Learn how to juggle a day job and Bank PO preparation with realistic scheduling, free resources, and proven study techniques—stay focused, confident, and burnout‑free.
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Strategy6 min readReasoning for Banking Exams: The High-Yield Topics First
Master high-yield reasoning topics to boost your IBPS PO and SBI PO scores. Focus on the most critical areas to maximize your exam performance.
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Strategy6 min readMaster SSC CGL: Your Realistic Study Plan for Success
Struggling with SSC CGL prep? This comprehensive guide offers a practical, step-by-step study plan to help you conquer the exam with confidence.
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Strategy2 min readHow to Prepare for a Government Exam While Working Full-Time
You don't need 12 free hours a day to crack a Sarkari exam — you need a system that fits around a job. Here's how working aspirants use 2–3 focused hours to compete with full-time students.
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Strategy3 min readNegative Marking: When to Guess and When to Skip
Negative marking quietly decides results. Here's the simple maths of when an educated guess pays off, when to leave a question, and how to stop bleeding marks you've already earned.
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Mock Test Strategy: How Many to Take and How to Analyse Them
Taking mocks isn't the hard part — analysing them is. Here's how many mock tests to take, when, and the review routine that actually turns them into a higher score.
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SSC Stenographer: where the notification appears (and the Skill Test)
The Staff Selection Commission releases the Stenographer Grade C & D notification only on ssc.gov.in. Here is where to watch, and why the qualifying shorthand Skill Test can knock you out, even though merit is decided by CBT marks.
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Strategy1 min readSSC CPO: where the official notification appears (and the PET/PST stage)
The Staff Selection Commission releases the CPO Sub-Inspector notification only on ssc.gov.in. Here is where to watch, and why the physical stage between Paper 1 and Paper 2 makes CPO different.
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Strategy1 min readUPSC CSE: the only calendar that counts is on upsc.gov.in
UPSC publishes its exam calendar and Civil Services notification only on upsc.gov.in. Treat any other date as unconfirmed until it matches the official PDF.
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Strategy1 min readRRB NTPC: zonal sites and the CBT stages, explained
Railway NTPC recruitment is announced centrally and run through the zonal RRB websites. Know which official site to follow for your region and how the CBT stages work.
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AI in Education5 min readAI in Indian Education 2026: Tools every aspirant is actually using
A practical look at how Indian exam aspirants are using AI in 2026 — which free tools genuinely help, how to avoid over-reliance, and where AI still falls short.
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AI in Education8 min readThe AI revolution in Indian education: what's changing and what's not
A grounded look at how AI is reshaping Indian education in 2026 — what genuinely changed in classrooms, what coaching institutes are doing, and what students need from the next 3 years.
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