What are some mistakes you made in your earlier Prelims ?
We all make mistakes . What mistake did you make in your previous attempt if any that you would like to warn people about ?
Nope. You will have to manage by brining a smile on your face and say - Sir it is my first attempt, I am not able to concentrate. Don’t say - “Please don’t talk.” Don’t say that. You just say what you are feeling. They may not follow at first , but they will understand you are asking them to Shut Up.
Try to have a fake smile and not show that you are irritated given the existing stress of the exam.
Sir, So many of the candidates here have pointed this out. It is not a one-off problem.
Anyone could be the next victim of such mistreatment and it might be his/her only attempt at this exam. UPSC surely takes good care of the examination process. They might take this up seriously if we make a joint complain. You/this platform can help, esp as we are so close to Pre. https://upsc.gov.in/contact-us website has a feedback email address.
If anyone else feels the same about this issue please +1.Maybe@Neyawn Sir will consider taking up this issue.
Personally, I was distracted only for a few minutes in the exam. But I felt bad for the guy who spoke up for all of us but had to bear the brunt of it. I would NOT want it to happen to me during Prelims.
AJ_,sstarrrGlad you found it helpful. All the best! :)
Thank u for sharing the link. Has useful stuff.
Joeyisthebest,@Archand I kept forwarding questions which I had to revise on a telegram chat which had only 1 member - me. This meant it I didn't have to spend time noting it down + I could revisit the incorrect options posed by UPSC.I revised these mostly at the end of the day twice or thrice a week. Took 30 mins max.
That “sending to a group where you are the only member” is a wonderful lifehack I heavily use !
I am no knight. Do not call me Sir|Philosophy behind ForumIAS
Don't know whether this is the appropriate thread, but feel like sharing.
Spoke to my father after a very long time, he gave me a piece of gyaan.
Success in life has always been a game of approximation than perfection. If everyone is putting in sincere hardwork, the odds of success always favour the one's who pursue approximation and not perfection.
Thanks. The reinforcement helped. :)
I am no knight. Do not call me Sir|Philosophy behind ForumIAS
I have a query regarding Wrist watch . Do they allow wrist watches ? I have heard that in some centres in past , they have not allowed wrist watches. and if they allow..then Digital wrist watches r allowed or not ? Personally i feel more comfortable in digital than analog one.
Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2020
e-Admit Card
Important Instructions
11. Candidate should not be in possession of or using any mobile phone (even in switched off mode), pager or any electronic
equipment or programmable device or storage media like pen drive, smart watches, etc., or camera or Bluetooth devices or any other
equipment or related accessories either in working or switched off mode capable of being used as a communication device during the
examination. Any infringement of these instructions shall entail disciplinary action including ban from future Examinations.
Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2020
e-Admit Card
Important Instructions
11. Candidate should not be in possession of or using any mobile phone (even in switched off mode), pager or any electronic
equipment or programmable device or storage media like pen drive, smart watches, etc., or camera or Bluetooth devices or any other
equipment or related accessories either in working or switched off mode capable of being used as a communication device during the
examination. Any infringement of these instructions shall entail disciplinary action including ban from future Examinations.
12. Use of normal or simple wrist watches by candidates is allowed inside the Examination Rooms/ Halls. However, use of watches
fitted with any special accessory that might be used as communication device or smart watches is strictly prohibited and candidates
are not allowed to take such watches into the Examination Rooms/ Halls.
Neyawn,
i even wasted whole year due to this issue. half an hour wasted . the invigilators kept on talking talking and talking until i interrupted.
Shailputri,I sent this today to feedback-upsc@gov.in
It would be great if few others could also email UPSC.
Wonderful!
I have sent a mail too :)
I think others can also send this email. Will definitely help the commission provide additional guidelines.
I am no knight. Do not call me Sir|Philosophy behind ForumIAS
Wonderful!
I have sent a mail too :)
I think others can also send this email. Will definitely help the commission provide additional guidelines.
Done
Thank you for taking it up @Neyawn Sir.
balwintejas,HelloPanda
1st attempt - Cleared - Single source and multiple revision - Solved only 3 full length mocks- Fullsleep
2nd attempt - Failed - CA neglected + Very less mocks +Sleepissue due to stress
3rd attempt - Cleared - Only one source for CA & Static(Only 1 month of prep for pre) + Solved 3 full length mocks+ Couldsleptpeacefully
4th attempt - Failed -Sleepissue + No mocks given
5th attempt - Cleared - Balanced mocks + CA + Static ->Butsleepissue and stress in exam hall resulted in clearing with little margin
Only takeaway for this attempt ->Less stress more performance +Sleep well before exam+ Everyone studied for exam , only who could control stress and anxiety can be succeeded
2015- i was not prepared at all, had very little idea of exam, still gave it in the peer pressure..... Failed
2016- prepared only 15-16 days due to a hospital issue... Cleared prelims
2017- prepared everything but didnt pull up the game in last 20 days failed prelims by 0.67 margin
2018 - prepared everything... 100+ mocks failed misrebly
2019- prepared for only a month no mocks only pyq... Cleared prelims
2020- covid made me lethargic couldnt give my 100% fail
2021- still yet to start the prepaaration little nervous but i guess i will be able to do justice even in 24-25 days bcoz i exactly know that only this much time is enough to respect the exam, rest everything is very unpredictable.... No mocks and no pt365 this year too... Will rely on very basic bare minimum books and only ias CA revision booklets only
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