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!
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!
