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Mains 2021 Result declared - In or Out?

I scored 86, 89, 88, 101 in last Mains in GS (1st mains)... at that time.. i had not written a single test of any coaching just revising my e-notes multiple time... which I made during my preparation from Hindu, CA book, standard books, here and there. Completed all the Questions but did n't remind after that what i had written?These marks were above of my expectations


This time... revise from notes, wrote Forum tests... scored well there.. attend the questions on the merit.. break the question in parts as per demand and answered (IBC format) as per demand with relevant data, map, flow charts, committee etc. This time due to more consciousness, reminded of many answers.. and cursing my self for few answers (Those could be better attempted)

My Q is

is there any co-relation, that above exercise will led to more better marks than last mains ? can anyone share their experience.

This is not for  the show off/or any other meaning... it is genuine query..  may be some ppl seen some patters earlier .. please help

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@MarcusAin GS 1, 2 and 3 --- Varies from 95 to 118
in GS 4 --- 90 to 100


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@zombielandthanks for reply


yes.. I did... attempted all... but in GS3 (WHO, Blue LED etc type.. just fillers in less time-- so this time saving was utilized for other Qs)


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@RaGamera bhi sion centre.. how's ur papers?


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@leftfaithinmyselfare mains test series's (Vision or forum) scores correct measuring rod to expect the more or less same in UPSC ? asking as per your last year mains scores... how much variation?


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@TheFinalStandI hope you clear this time also... This is my 2nd mains
last year scores were above of my expectations (not joined any test series of any optional or GS).. directly wrote in exam... (short of 12 marks in mains cutoff due to poor marks in essay 109, did blunder here).. but this time.. i consider my attempt as good (by ticking all the boxes as suggested by all for mains)

Since you have rated your performance as Best and very subpar.... what's your criteria ? are test series score relevant (offline and with 3 hrs rule) reflected in UPSC score

please throw light..  


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@chikuiasbano optional - Sociology

my score was 123 in P1 (expected 140 here)

124 in P2 (expected 110 here)


w/o a single test... directly wrote in UPSC in 1st mains

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@chikuiasbano attempted all... in all GS + optional 

Yes 284 was highest (2nd Rank) - --  138 P1 + 146 P2

Urs socio? 


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@chikuiasbano is bar kaisa rha... 

hows the score last time? 


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@krishna96 if attempted good then 5 or 6/10 & 10 to 11/20 and if avg then 3.5-4/10 and 7-8/20


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@Declared_DeadMaine bhi same kia tha  essay kia tha.... penalty to nhi lagaya but marks kam aaye... even wrote above avg essay


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@Forumite got 104 last time … I think u may be right … attempted 1st part more satisfactory as compare to case studies…  was 1st mains … and case studies were long    .. and gave same time to both


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@Forumite Yes… I completed part A first then moved to Case studies… almost same time for both part … felt good after completing part A


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@Forumite yes u r right … 


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@Admgenalanezh yes they were


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Example after every dimension/points... same followed in this year mains (image - forum IAS MGP)

can u comment about this? 


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@Forumite Thanks Brother... 
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@masteroptimistand that time mains cut-off (for Gen) was 676... even if he got 100 in essay then, he was much above cutoff....

Source - https://www.clearias.com/upsc-cutoff-marks-civil-services-exam-2015/

Hard luck#

2015 Mains Essay

Section ‘A’

  1. Lending hands to someone is better than giving a dole.
  2. Quick but steady wins the race.
  3. Character of an institution is reflected in its leader.
  4. Education without values, as useful as it is, seems rather to make a man more clever devil.

Section B

  1. Technology cannot replace manpower.
  2. Crisis faced in India – moral or economic.
  3.  Dreams which should not let India sleep.
  4. Can capitalism bring inclusive growth?

Then next year, he did wonder


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@masteroptimistRightly said Brother.... Aur is bar ke ese to vaise bhi alag duniya ke the... (Imported from Greece and Mesopotamia... )


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@TheFinalStandbrother... what was your mains score last time.. ?


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@leftfaithinmyselfBrother... have the faith... do not decide the fate... may be u have written well and evaluator may like it (Essay is very subjective)

wait for result which is hardly in a week distance...

hope u clear this time... Best of luck


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@MarcusAi have writtem 2 full test of vision and 4 full test of Forum MGP (GS paper)

Vision IAS marks - around 116 and 119
Forum MGP marks - around 103 and 105


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@krishna96 which attempt with sociology? did wrote any mock tests? 


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@krishna96 3rd attempt, 2nd mains with sociology


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@krishna96 Thik tha... lets see... no coaching... but wrote test series from Vikas Sir


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From Kaptaan (Not mine)


This year upsc has been quite uncertain in every aspect.


They literally changed their notice in span of 1hr just before mains.


I have been giving info since 2018 FR. It has never been wrong.


This year too it was bang on. At the very last instance they decided to defer the results. 


Out of the blue i will not post any random stuff on channel especially when i am enjoying vacations in Goa.


Don't i my self know what upsc notice says on results? Am i a nonsense guy? If you have known me for years, you know me. I don't have to explain myself. 


I have a genuine update that results will be out tomorrow morning. 99.99% they will be out. No one can beat it except upsc. 


Even if it won't be announced due to yet again last mood swings of upsc. I will post in advance.


I have no intention of robbing off anyone of their mental peace and any such consequences are unintended. 


With best intentions,

Best wishes,


Kaptaan 🙏❤️

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