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CSE 2021: Plan / Strategy / Daily Routine

Hello 2021 aspirants. I thought it would be nice if we can share what we are doing and intend to do with one another here.

This could be a thread for discussing everything prep for 2021. 

No one method fits all but to see the plans and progress made by fellow aspirants might help with the finer details of preparation and also keep one on track. 

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https://forumias.com/post/detail/Official-How-was-Mains-2021-Paper-Essay-and-GS-Discussion-1641542963#main_comment


jack_Sparrow,rootand121 otherslike this
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@Villanelle there have been some weird instances of checking staff going overboard


Upsc hasn't bothered quite that much but still had this doubt

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6 hours N95? I didnt see anyone do that except my doctor when I got COVID and got admitted to hospital. I dont think there will be too many people at the center. 9k across the entire country! reason why they will go ahead with the exam!


There are many people at the centre because there are countable number of centres, unlike Prelims. I am not sure about the hubs like Delhi and Blore but small states like Bihar and Odisha have just 1 school/college each, FOR THE ENTIRE STATE. Everyone from the state flock to that one institution, make staying arrangements, fooding arrangements between the papers. The logistics is not just difficult for the Commission, but also for the aspirants. 


Having said that, I am sure exam will happen. अडियल्पन्ति की कोइ सीमा नही ।


All the best guys. 


Ps. Plz let me know what you will be snacking on between papers, esp those who have travelled alone to a different city for the papers. 

Usually, I take an achaar parantha roll and farmlite oats almond cookies- tasty, filling and fibrous (would hopefully give sustained energy for three hours :P)


Newton981,Archandand2 otherslike this
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@Villanelle they create ruckus over shoes in state pcs exams. Even asked people to take them off and paraded them barefoot in haryana pcs. And after all this clownery, we get to hear it was rigged and it's most probably cancelled. 


I even heard at some centres they asked people to remove their belts, hair clips/pins etc. And it was on a humid day too. Wonder whether this much of stringency was to cover up the already leaked paper fiasco.


Tk17,iphoole
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Last year a guy sitting next to me forgot his admit card at home for Mains. Even he was allowed to sit for the exam and told to bring his admit card for second paper. 

First time I saw a candidate writing any exam without an admit card. 

ssver2,chamomileand6 otherslike this
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@user2022 i called the guys and they said no meeting today. Lol this is crazy.


https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/punjab/upsc-meets-to-decide-on-new-punjab-dgp-358126


So@user2022 info was not completely wrong. Lol.




Villanelle,plmokn25688524and1 otherslike this
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Last year a guy sitting next to me forgot his admit card at home for Mains. Even he was allowed to sit for the exam and told to bring his admit card for second paper. 

First time I saw a candidate writing any exam without an admit card. 

O yeah. UPSC is pretty chill. We can fathom by its (in)action wrt COVID concerns. 


At least release a note saying Exam is happening no matter what. I wonder how difficult is it to release a statement!

MikeWozniak,GaryVeeand5 otherslike this
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Are u guys able to study in these last moments?? 

I'm finding it so difficult to even sit for one hour continuously... 


Nope. Therefore shuttling between GS and Forum.


ssver2,captainhaddock
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Too late. Better to not think of all this now. We’ll be in the exam hall in less than 48 hours. 😬

ssver2,plmokn25688524and5 otherslike this
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Too late. Better to not think of all this now. We’ll be in the exam hall in less than 48 hours. 😬

The only thought in my mind right now is if public transport will work on weekend in Bengaluru. My private taxi person is already asking for a 1200 Rs for 8.5 km one way.  

Tk17,
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The only thought in my mind right now is if public transport will work on weekend in Bengaluru. My private tax person is already asking for a 1200 Rs for 8.5 km one way.  

It’s shitty, but we’re stuck with no alternatives 🥲

plmokn25688524,Leviand2 otherslike this
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Last year a guy sitting next to me forgot his admit card at home for Mains. Even he was allowed to sit for the exam and told to bring his admit card for second paper. 

First time I saw a candidate writing any exam without an admit card. 

O yeah. UPSC is pretty chill. We can fathom by its (in)action wrt COVID concerns. 


At least release a note saying Exam is happening no matter what. I wonder how difficult is it to release a statement!

That note shall be challenged in the court of law my brother. So in government unless you want to do anything, stay silent is the mantra

Tk17,
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Last year a guy sitting next to me forgot his admit card at home for Mains. Even he was allowed to sit for the exam and told to bring his admit card for second paper. 

First time I saw a candidate writing any exam without an admit card. 

O yeah. UPSC is pretty chill. We can fathom by its (in)action wrt COVID concerns. 


At least release a note saying Exam is happening no matter what. I wonder how difficult is it to release a statement!

That note shall be challenged in the court of law my brother. So in government unless you want to do anything, stay silent is the mantra

Very well said... That is something I have heard in my department. 😂

ssver2,
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Nope. Therefore shuttling between GS and Forum.


How do you keep your feelings at bay? Anxiety..regret..fear..eveything swooping over me..Feeling that its a lost battle.. head is aching due to this.

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iphoole,
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@SnowLeopard exam on time....


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Nope. Therefore shuttling between GS and Forum.


How do you keep your feelings at bay? Anxiety..regret..fear..eveything swooping over me..Feeling that its a lost battle.. head is aching due to this.

I have shifted from "What can I do about the exam" mode to "How can I manage to give all the 9 papers mode" as you can gauge from my doubts above. Anxiety, regret and fear are overtaken by simmering anger. 


That wasnt very helpful I know. *facepalm*


Take care buddy. 

ssver2,Tk17and1 otherslike this
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Free food 🤣🤣🤣🥳🥳🥳 mauj kar di wah bete


Per Aspera 

Ad Astra

ssver2,MikeWozniakand6 otherslike this
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The last para says 'good hygiene meal' ? Will they give us food to eat..just asking (picks up Maggi 2 minutes noodles) 😉😉

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