Last attempt
failed in prelims
it’s over for this lifetime
pain pain pain
Jab khud ke mann ka ho to achha
jab na ho to aur bhi achha
because jab apne mann ka nahi hota to bhagwaan ke mann ka hota.
Stay strong. Very very very proud of your effort friend. You’ll soon be happy as many of my friends are doing excellent after exiting this cycle. You WILL too
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.
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
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
Yes there are people who have attempted around 80 and gotten through. But they are a small minority - like 2-3 people out of every 100 people you may have made it. It works only for a very small number of people. So one will have to find for themselves what works for them. But in case of doubt, always better to attempt more questions.
Hello Sir, That’s what I have been observing. The majority attempts in 85+ range. Just had a conversation with a guy who attempted ALL 100 and cleared this prelims with minimal study. Still, I don’t know how people gather that kind of courage to attempt ALL 100 :P
@GaneshGaitonde sir i nvr attempted more than 70 in all my 3 prelims including this one,
2021- attempted 61- 882022- attempted 70- 115.152023- attempted 65- 82-85
so my experience has been little different than majority
accuracy works fore me!!
Great accuracy ! But then you must have developed the knack to select Qns wisely. It’s very difficult to be absolutely sure of your own answer in the present state/nature of the preliminary exam.
I've always attempted 80 or fewer questions.
2018 - 80
2019 - 81
2020 - 75
2021 - 76
2022 - 78
2023 - 76
Cleared cutoff everytime but 2018.
I'd suggest one shouldn't decide the no. of attempts beforehand. Rather, they should decide it after seeing the paper. Do the first round and see how many questions they can attempt with reasonable accuracy (80%+).
If you've done 35 or more, you CAN clear with ~80 attempt. If you've attempted 30 or less, you HAVE TO attempt more questions.
Disclaimer: This is not a prescription, just a possibility. Use your discretion as it may not work for everyone. Also, if you're aiming for Forest cutoff, it may not be suitable for you unless you've superhuman accuracy.
Thanks man for your insights. I am particularly cheering for you this year from the peripheries. Won't jinx by speaking too much :P. All the best :)
