Prashasti Godara RBI Grade B Success Story: A 3-Year Journey of Not Giving Up

Have you ever dreamed of seeing your name on that final selection list? That feeling of pure happiness and relief? Today, we are going to talk about someone who felt that happiness after a long, long journey. Her name is Prashasti Godara, and she cleared the RBI Grade B exam.

But her story is not about clearing the exam in one go. It’s a story about trying, facing setbacks, and trying again, for three whole years. It’s a story for every student who feels a little worried or a little lost. 

Who is Prashasti Godara? A Little About Her Background

Prashasti is a very bright student who graduated from IIT Roorkee and worked as a software developer for some time. You might think, “Oh, she is from IIT, so it must have been easy for her.” But did you know that even the smartest people face big challenges? Her story shows us that it doesn’t matter where you come from; what matters is that you don’t give up.

Before RBI, she also worked as an ASO in AFHQ. She had experience, she was smart, but the path to her dream job was not straight. Let’s see what hurdles she faced.

Her Early Struggles: When Things Didn’t Go as Planned

Prashasti first dreamed of clearing the UPSC exam. She gave two attempts, but couldn’t clear the prelims. It’s a tough feeling, and it’s okay to feel sad. Prashasti felt it too.

But she didn’t stop. She decided to try for the RBI Grade B exam. Her journey here also had ups and downs:

• In 2021: She tried for the first time but couldn’t clear Phase 1. She got stuck in the Reasoning section.
• In 2022: She worked harder and this time, she reached the interview! She was so close. But she got low marks in the interview (only 18 out of 75). She was just one step away from her dream, but she had to start all over again.

After the 2022 interview experience, she knew that just studying more and more wasn’t the answer. She had the knowledge, but something was missing. She decided to work smarter, not just harder. She started focusing on *how* to prepare, not just *what* to prepare. This small change in thinking made all the difference.

Now let’s see what this smart preparation looked like in her study plan.

Her RBI Grade B Phase 1 Strategy

• For English & Quant: She didn’t study from many new books. She just practiced a lot of mock tests. For Quant, she sometimes revised concepts from Arun Sharma’s CAT book. The main idea was practice, practice, and more practice.
• For Reasoning: This was her weak spot before. Her new strategy was simple but powerful: Don’t try to solve every question. The questions are tough, so the trick is to quickly find the ones you can solve and do them correctly. 

• For General Awareness (GA): She watched marathon sessions before the exam to get into the rhythm. But her real secret was that her Phase 2 current affairs preparation helped her a lot in Phase 1 GA too.

Once she crossed Phase 1 with this smart plan, the next big challenge was waiting.

Her RBI Grade B Phase 2 Strategy

• For Descriptive English: She had prepared for the NABARD exam before, and the mock tests she took there helped her a lot here. This shows that preparation for one exam can help you in another!
• For ESI (Economic and Social Issues): She focused mostly on Current Affairs. For the static part, she first tried to solve quizzes and tests. If she felt weak in a topic, only then did she read the summary sheets. 
• For FM (Finance and Management): This part has a fixed syllabus. She found that watching marathon session videos from previous years was very helpful. This helped her build a strong conceptual understanding.

But there was one thing that was important for both Phase 1 and Phase 2. Let’s see how she handled it.

The Secret to Mastering Current Affairs

• PIB News: She felt this was the most important. She followed YouTube playlists from EduTap and other platforms for this.
• Finance News: For this, she trusted Kritika Ma’am’s sessions at EduTap.
• Government Schemes: She referred to YouTube channels that explained these schemes well. She knew that the basics of schemes don’t change much.
• Reading Habit: She also read important news articles shared on a Telegram channel daily. This helped her in writing good answers.

She had reached the interview before and faced a setback. This time, she was not going to make the same mistake.

Facing the Interview: Her Plan for the Final Step

She knew this was her biggest challenge. So, she prepared for it very carefully. 

• Taking Mock Interviews: She took many free mock interviews and listened to the feedback carefully. She also took a paid mock which helped her prepare for questions about her own profile.
• Knowing the Organisation: She read important reports from RBI, like the Annual Report, to understand its work deeply.
• Reading Newspapers: She regularly read newspapers like the Economic Times and Livemint to stay updated.
• Preparing Her Biodata: This was the most important part. She prepared every single detail about herself, her education, her work experience, and why she wanted to join RBI.

But you know, no one walks this journey all alone. We all need some help.

Her Support System: How EduTap Helped Her

In a long journey like this, it’s important to have the right books and teachers. Prashasti used resources from a few places, and she has some honest advice for you. 

She found EduTap’s course very helpful, especially for students who have time and want to study everything in detail. Here’s how she used it smartly:

• The Reverse Approach: Instead of reading chapters first, she would first solve the MCQs. This helped her see which topics she was weak in. Then, she would read the summary sheets for those topics only. This saved her a lot of time!
• Summary Sheets: She found EduTap’s summary sheets very useful for covering the syllabus quickly.
• Watching Videos Selectively: She rarely watched videos, except for topics that were completely new to her.

Her advice is simple: “Use the course to find your weak areas and work on them. You don’t have to do everything.” This is a great tip for any student who feels overwhelmed by a big syllabus.

So, after this long and eventful journey, what are the simple things Prashasti wants to tell you?

Her Final Message: Real-Life Tips for You

Here are some simple and honest tips, straight from her experience, that you can use today.

• Find Your Own Way: Every student is different. What worked for Prashasti might not work perfectly for you. Try different things and see what feels right
• Practice is Key: Especially for subjects like Quant, Reasoning, and English, nothing beats practicing mock tests.
• Don’t Be Afraid of Setbacks: You might not clear an exam on the first or second try. That’s okay. See it as a lesson, not a final result.
• Be Smart with Your Time: Use smart methods like the ‘reverse approach’ to focus on your weak areas. You don’t need to study everything with the same energy.

Her story is not just a story; it’s a lesson for all of us.

What Should You Do Now? A Final Word of Hope

Let’s take a moment to think about what Prashasti’s journey teaches us.

Prashasti’s story shows us that success is not a straight line. It has twists and turns, good days and bad days. She is from a top college, but she still had to struggle for three years. This tells us that your hard work and your spirit to never give up are your real superpowers.

So, if you are feeling worried or tired today, remember Prashasti. Remember her two UPSC attempts, her Phase 1 setback, and her interview heartbreak. But also remember how she got up every time and tried again, but with a smarter plan.Your dream is waiting for you too. Just keep taking small steps every day. Learn from your mistakes, ask for help when you need it, and most importantly, believe in yourself. You can do it!