Mains 2019 Preparation and Discussion Thread

Bhailog. I am new to this forum. I took mains for the first time this year. I have honestly no idea how it went. May I know how are you people maintaining sanity of mind at this moment and so coolly preparing for interview ? I don't even feel like getting up from the bed.

@missionmangalBhai, I don't even remember what I wrote. This waiting phase sucks so much. Model answers dekh ke mera sar ghum gaya.

@kochikaameyou are atleast studying man. Keep it up.

@kochikaameCheers to that positive spirit man !!

A little off topic. But please kuchh shows bataiye netflix pe joh dekh ke mains results nikalne ka frustration kam ho. It shouldn't be too heavy( dimaag nahin laaga na hain). comedy honi chahiye. Romantic nahin chahiye( kyunki khudh ke life se compare karke jal jaata hain). Bilkul faltu hasimazaak type ka kuchh hain, toh bataiye. I have seen the common one's like friends, bbt, himym etc.

@Rand_Al_Thorthanks a ton man.

@azam-imame434this confusion baffled me during the exam. I mostly wrote about primary education and said without emphasis on primary education, secondary bc and tertiary education, ioe, etc won't be sustainable

@Malcolmsecondary and tertiary education *

@vvvikas0078212thought so too. But added a few lines about how without primary education, secondary and tertiary education won't stand ground.

@kochikaameescapism bhai.

How much does handwriting matter in mains?

Brodas, can someone please check my vision answer copy and see if my handwriting is legible and whether I have any chance ? In the real exam, my writing was just slightly better.

@MalcolmI dunno how to upload my copy. It's my first mains so wanted some opinions. Waise bhi aur karne ka kuchh hain bhi nahin, isiliye..

@ranyo_asokavery anxious about psir. 50 marks mein sirf points aur tatti handwriting tha.

@kochikaamewhat is "the age"of marriage, just curious! In my city, women marry post 30.

@vvvikas0078212Calcutta

@Malcolmin other states and cities atleast people are well aware of civil services. There's a craze. Many people take the exam. Here most of my relatives keep wondering why, after a 5 year law degree, I remain still unemployed. hardly people know how difficult the exam is or how many stages it has!

@TeddyWestsidecongratulations.

Is it worth taking another attempt if one is over 27 years ? I mean, for services like ifs, even ias, irs, the major policy work happens at the top level. One may retire before reaching that stage i wish to know the opinion of the senior players here. Is it worth it?

@Champakthanks a ton. We rarely get to know insider' s account of how the bureaucracy functions. I guess shiny instagram pictures of young first timers acing it, disappointed me. In addition the sheer unpredictability of the exam.

@TeddyWestsideI didn't mean to offend those who crossed 30. . But it is inspiring how people keep up the motivation and inspiration despite years of failed attempt. I truly stand humbled at their efforts .

@Kira0705well that is for ias. For ifs, irs, i think it's different.

@STthanks for the pep. Merry Christmas to you too.

@TheOptimistvery true. Thanks man. With school ending, 5 years of college and 3 years of upsc prep, i suddenly realised the last decade passed by so fast. It's as if just a few days back, I was loitering around outside school, bunking classes etc. Suddenly I am nearing 30s. I dunno whether others have shared similar thoughts. That's why , I kinda panicked when I see younger aspirants and anybody else moving fast with their lives. For me, the years seems to advance fast, but life remains stagnant.

@bevancomthat's really inspiring. Thanks a lot

@bevancomhow many years have you been on this prep cycle?

@TETRACYCLINESame. I haven't studied anything for the last two months. Only Netflix.

How is everyone coping with failure ? I feel so restless and confused. Don't feel like studying or sitting idle. Can't concentrate also.