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[official][prelims 2023] How was prelims result? In or out?

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DM,VERMA_KIRANDEVI_LALBAHADURand12 otherslike this
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In, 2nd attempt; in for ifos as well

Range 

Bhai!!! _/\_

All the best for mains.

just feeling jittery about ethics and essay; how do u suggest going about it?

Bhai I'll share something 1-2 dino mein. Especially for ethics, I think I can help.


Please mssage me in case I forget.

plmokn25688524,lawlietand5 otherslike this
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Now that the results are settled, can someone who has been in the loop let me pick from their brains and experiences, please? I need guidance. I am done being a lone wolf.
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Some advice for those who've cleared Prelims. (also Avoid mechanical approach for mains & focus on analysis) 

1. Essay Ethics & Optional are kingmakers. Paper 2 and Essay took away my ticket to Personality test in 2022. 

In all these papers, I personally believe writing the same Questions as that of toppers & PYQs (as they're largely static) will give greater insights than the substandard evaluation by Test Series in the market. 


2. Simulation is the key. You need to build the stamina for the Mains examination. It's BRUTAL. My friend Rank 1 simulated the exam thrice before the exam


3. DON'T LOSE YOURSELF 

Those who are checking your copies are far less knowledgeable than you. Please keep your common sense alive. Keep all your focus on Addressing the demand of the Question in the best possible way.


For essay the focus should be on two things : Flow + Keeping close to demand of essay (I focussed too much on giving examples and content rather than the arguments). That's it. Baaki Innovate and be yourself 


Again my friend Rank 1 told me that Essay & Ethics are test of personality. Make sure your ethical self is reflected. 


Don't get homogenised by the evaluations of test series. Me and my friend always ignored Forum's fetish with putting the sub heading in a box. 


4. PRESENTATION is the Queen if Addressing demand is the King : By presentation, I would say Make sure your copy looks neat. That's it.


5. HEALTH : I fell sick before the Mains exam 2022 and lost precious 10-12 days.Make sure you remain fit and PLEASE DON'T EAT UNHYGIENIC FOOD at all. 


6. Don't worry if you don't complete the paper in Test Series. As you'll make short notes and mug them up, You'll be able to complete the Final Mains on time. This doesn't mean you take paper completion lightly. Do make a strategy for yourself

7. Work like you have never done before. Don't let the prelims result get into your head. Pat yourself on the back and move with MASSIVE force towards mains. 


P.S : I am not attempting this exam this year and I didn't clear the Mains last year primarily due to a 99 in Essay & 117 in Paper 2 of PSIR. Take anything coming from my mouth with a pinch of salt. Just sharing MY learnings 


Edit : SHORT NOTES ke bina Mains exam nahi hoga at least mujhse. That is a A HUGE pillar to clear mains. Also focus MAJORLY on analysis but MUG UP ki power ko underestimate mat karna please. It will save you time and help you reproduce faster and better. 


Gaitonde’s Den: https://forumias.com/post/detail/Gaitondes-Den-1727638216
Dionysus,OctagonalArcherand30 otherslike this
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@GaneshGaitonde attempted 43 in CSAT
getting 30 correct from various keys
needed 1 more to clear
had decent score of 85+ in GS
kabi nahi socha tha k last attempt mei CSAT ka earthquake aega.
Pata nahi kabi zindagi mei ye 1 question CSAT ka bhul paunga bhi ya nahi


Dionysus,GaneshGaitondeand5 otherslike this
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out, 2nd attempt and 2nd consecutive failure in prelims, should have been more sincere with geography, current affairs and ofc art and culture, gave 75% of all my sfg tests with sincerity, didn't revise them well though including other mistakes, my score in gs varied around 62.67-76, was clearing csat.. want to give another full fledged attempt, but really need some motivation, kind peers do text me with suggestions. Also, i am super proud of all of you who made it to mains, do your best, i know you'll make it.  

GaneshGaitonde,GaryVeeand3 otherslike this
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In for my 2nd Mains. 

I was scoring 95+ from all keys in P1 and 75+ in P2. Fortunately enough cleared it. 


For CSE Maths 2024 analysis: https://forumias.com/post/detail/Mathematics-Optional-2024-Paper-Analysis-1727851791
GaryVee,ArchAngel96and6 otherslike this
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In for 3rd Mains.
Couldn't make it to FR on 23rd and gave the exam on 28th with not much preparation. However, it might've been the "cumulative" knowledge of all these years that helped.
Was scoring 80s in Paper 1 and 66.68 in Paper 2 according to most keys, very very fortunate to clear it.
For those who didn't make it to the list- don't be so harsh on yourself, take some time out, work on the basics, read the newspapers well (especially international affairs, given the trend) and practice questions, rest all is dependent on luck. 
Also, try meditating and keeping sane under exam-like conditions, I remember not getting through Prelims in my first attempt because I got anxious on seeing those questions. From there on, I've made sure that my heartbeats don't start rushing in such moments.
For all those who made it- brace yourself for the long journey, let's give our best! 
Dionysus,GaneshGaitondeand6 otherslike this
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@GaneshGaitonde This is a good reminder in every sense. Thank you :)


GaneshGaitonde,ryzenauster
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Forum should provide a "save post" option, so a student can save all the wisdom or info from other seniors. (I don't know if one already exists. if it does, please tell)

tedmosby,
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Ethics ke liye kiski test series sahi hai? 
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@MoorkhDuryodhan check out UndestandUPSC channel on YT, samajh aa jaega konsi achi hai.


GaneshGaitonde,MoorkhDuryodhan
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Some advice for those who've cleared Prelims. (also Avoid mechanical approach for mains & focus on analysis) 

1. Essay Ethics & Optional are kingmakers. Paper 2 and Essay took away my ticket to Personality test in 2022. 

In all these papers, I personally believe writing the same Questions as that of toppers & PYQs (as they're largely static) will give greater insights than the substandard evaluation by Test Series in the market. 


2. Simulation is the key. You need to build the stamina for the Mains examination. It's BRUTAL. My friend Rank 1 simulated the exam thrice before the exam


3. DON'T LOSE YOURSELF 

Those who are checking your copies are far less knowledgeable than you. Please keep your common sense alive. Keep all your focus on Addressing the demand of the Question in the best possible way.


For essay the focus should be on two things : Flow + Keeping close to demand of essay (I focussed too much on giving examples and content rather than the arguments). That's it. Baaki Innovate and be yourself 


Again my friend Rank 1 told me that Essay & Ethics are test of personality. Make sure your ethical self is reflected. 


Don't get homogenised by the evaluations of test series. Me and Ishita always ignored Forum's fetish with putting the sub heading in a box. 


4. PRESENTATION is the Queen if Addressing demand is the King : By presentation, I would say Make sure your copy looks neat. That's it.


5. HEALTH : I fell sick before the Mains exam 2022 and lost precious 10-12 days.Make sure you remain fit and PLEASE DON'T EAT UNHYGIENIC FOOD at all. 


6. Don't worry if you don't complete the paper in Test Series. As you'll make short notes and mug them up, You'll be able to complete the Final Mains on time. This doesn't mean you take paper completion lightly. Do make a strategy for yourself

7. Work like you have never done before. Don't let the prelims result get into your head. Pat yourself on the back and move with MASSIVE force towards mains. 


P.S : I am not attempting this exam this year and I didn't clear the Mains last year primarily due to a 99 in Essay & 117 in Paper 2 of PSIR. Take anything coming from my mouth with a pinch of salt. Just sharing MY learnings 


Edit : SHORT NOTES ke bina Mains exam nahi hoga at least mujhse. That is a A HUGE pillar to clear mains. Also focus MAJORLY on analysis but MUG UP ki power ko underestimate mat karna please. It will save you time and help you reproduce faster and better. 

This is Platinum, 🙏


GaneshGaitonde,nehruboseand1 otherslike this
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@LuckyKatt Thank You Lucky Bhai for that an hour long call :) 
In for the mains for the first time.
GaneshGaitonde,GaryVeeand9 otherslike this
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@GaneshGaitonde Thankyou for your guidance. Gave last year's mains  giving this time too. Though I didn't prepare well for last mains and didn't give tests diligently therefore scored 600 in total. But after scoring 118 in essay I came to realise that UPSC rewards originality, I didn't even give single test of essay, and wrote my own thoughts in essay and scored good. 
Thus, I have decided to be original in my answers this time and not rely solely on test series.


GaneshGaitonde,plmokn25688524and1 otherslike this
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In. 2nd Mains. Hoping to get a 2nd interview call too. Planning to quit UPSC with this attempt. 
GaneshGaitonde,GaryVeeand1 otherslike this
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I wanted to ask those who have cleared this prelims. I can clearly see that attempting on the higher side has worked for many. Do you agree that our attempts should be on higher side given the increased subjectivity in the questions ? Has someone with conservative attempt (Less than 80) cleared here ?

Kindly share your experience if possible


Gaitonde’s Den: https://forumias.com/post/detail/Gaitondes-Den-1727638216
ryzenauster,
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@GaneshGaitonde I attempted 84, might as well have done under, got 62 or 63 correct. I saw the paper in the exam hall and knew that this wasn't my usual 95+ attempt paper with the type of options. Attemptconservatively if you know for sure some one liner questions, I knew wolbachia, rutile etc. 


GaneshGaitonde,plmokn25688524and2 otherslike this
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@GaneshGaitonde I thought that for the 2023 pre - the more questions one attempts, more would be the chances of negative marking since this time elimination was difficult. So my question is - how did people attempt more questions? I could attempt only 77 questions. 


GaneshGaitonde,ryzenausterand1 otherslike this
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@GaneshGaitonde Yeahh, I agree that we should atleast attempt 85+ questions in such paper. I attempted 88, got around 55 correct
In test series you should try to solve around 95 questions and develop a knack of attempting those questions too in which you have no idea, or know only one statement. I think this helped me a lot in main exam to deal with 'atrangi' questions.


GaneshGaitonde,ryzenauster
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I wanted to ask those who have cleared this prelims. I can clearly see that attempting on the higher side has worked for many. Do you agree that our attempts should be on higher side given the increased subjectivity in the questions ? Has someone with conservative attempt (Less than 80) cleared here ?

Kindly share your experience if possible

Attempted 84, cleared IFoS cutoff as well. Was getting 90 from forum key but score was going upto 106.

GaneshGaitonde,ryzenauster
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