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CSE 2023: Plan/ Strategy/ Daily Routine


Any ypt group here? 

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@Patience 99 Thanks!


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Hi guys, few queries to those who are appearing for SFG(Online mode)

1) Do we get the question paper and answer key pdf immediately after finishing the test? Say 8-8:30am?

2) Is the ranklist published in PDF format or you get to know only your ranks?

Thanks in advance. 

@DM  Thanks for the video, was incredibly helpful. 

A reminder: I started prelims prep slowly in November itself and was scoring ranks in the range of 20-50. As soon as January begins with mains appeared candidates joining in, the rank goes to 150s . Just shows how much intense the competition is and any slip up can be fatal. 


1) Yes. The question paper (in PDF format) is available from 6:50 am, while the answer key is visible post 8 am. 

2) In PDF format. We can also see our rank in the scorecard on the portal.

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@TomiokaGiyu I haven't gone through all of them, but the workbook for economy and environment were definitely more on the analytical end. 


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Erratic study schedule for a while now. So, trying this for the next 15 days.  

17/03/2023 - Day 1

Economy workbook - Unit 3

Ancient - 5 topics

CA - Budget and Economic Survey (Ch 1 & 2)

Update 1 : Economy and CA done. 

Update 2 : All done

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18/03/2023 (Day 2)

Economy - Payment System and Financial Markets

IR (PT 365)

Update : Done

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19/03/2023 (Day 3)

SFG prep

Economy workbook 

Economy PT relevant chapters

Update 1 - 40% workbook left

Update 2 - Done

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20/03/2023 (Day 4)

SFG core

History complete

Economy workbook

PT - Infra 

Update - History (Med) left. 

Update 2 : All done

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21/03/2023 (Day 5)

Complete economy (Whatever left)

Update : Done

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25/03/2023 (Day 8)

Env Red Book - Unit 1, 6, 7

Polity - Core 1 Revise

Economy - External Sector + Planning (Workbook)

Update - Done


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26/03/2023 (Day 9)

Env - 6,7,8,10

Update - Done

 

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28/03/2023 (Day 11)

Env - remaining chapters

Env PT 365 (50%)

Update - Env PT left

Update 2 - Day 12 - Env PT remains

Update 3 - Day 13 - IR PT 365 done. Target to complete Env PT tomorrow. 

Update 4 - Day 14 - 30% Env PT still left ugh 

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Non-negotiables: have been procrastinating these for long.
1. Workbook
2. Test

Warfronts already scheduled post April 1:

1. Polity : Forum red book/ Master indian polity/ Class 11 polity/ Bare Act.
2. M. his : bipin chandra

Warfronts to open :

1. sir's previous classes (starting with SnT)
2. sir's current classes
3. further consolidation and revision of materials already covered

Warfronts to strategize :

1. Geography : Ncert + min's class notes
2. Antient Medival and culture section
3. Agriculture red book ( will it be a good idea ? considering it is 150+ pages)




Agri red book is really good but it has a lot of mains heavy content. So reading it for the first time might end up taking a lot of time. 

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1/04/2023 - Day 15 (Last day of update here)

Complete Env PT at any cost

Revise Polity imp static for tomorrow's test

Edit : Done

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Anyone who has done or is doing Dipin Sir's Prelims CA lecture? I am getting very impatient with them. In polity classes, time is wasted on static topics given in Laxmikant, and very few topics are covered in a 3 hour class. It would be easier and faster to simply read PT365. Just want someone's opinion on this. 

I'd say stick with it. If you feel you are investing more time than required, watch it at 2x and take it as a part of your revision. Once the polity section of the classes are done, just go through the index of PT 365 to make sure you are not missing any important topic.

On a personal note, I kinda enjoy the classes between these heavy and tiring revision sessions. 

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Anyone willing to team up on YPT to track study schedule? Hoping to hit 12 hours everyday for the last 45 days, need one other person for accountability. 
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