Dear All,
aoa, well, i think preparation or success in css depends on so many things, hard work is mere part of it.In my 1st attempt in 2003 i just passed it 600+ 120 intrw.(over all 463 position). in second attempt 2004 i got failed in Essay( Pluraistic vision of islam) without essay i got 628 mks.in 3rd n last attempt, do or die, i got 711 +135 intrw ( overall 21, topped N.W.F.p).i never studied seriously coz i never found time.the life in the organisation in which i work is v tough,i gav me 15 days leave to appear in exam n back to duty.
Anyhow,I think PRESENTATION is more important than hard work , in case of css.(in my opinion)