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CSE 2021: Plan / Strategy / Daily Routine

Hello 2021 aspirants. I thought it would be nice if we can share what we are doing and intend to do with one another here.

This could be a thread for discussing everything prep for 2021. 

No one method fits all but to see the plans and progress made by fellow aspirants might help with the finer details of preparation and also keep one on track. 

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https://forumias.com/post/detail/Official-How-was-Mains-2021-Paper-Essay-and-GS-Discussion-1641542963#main_comment


jack_Sparrow,rootand121 otherslike this
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@SurvivalHey! With regards to State PSC Vs. UPSC, I also recently gave State PSC Pre and will be writing Mains right after  the UPSC Prelims. I think you should give your best for state PSC. If you clear that exam then it will rejuvenate you. It will make you feel much more confident. 

None of us can say what worked or what not in mains with utmost confidence till the marks are out. Try to realize what more can you add once the marks are out. At the same time keep the spirits high. All of us are in the same process. Hard work will always reward you so don't stop doing that. Since there is limited intake and high amount of people aiming for the same thing, it is natural that not all of us will go through in one go. Some people who couldn't clear mains last term, cleared it this year. So stay focused and consistent. Things will fall in place.


Yes my friend.. And thank you for replying.. Untill I don't know where I lacked I can not improve it.. So it will be better for me first to give my best for state pcs..

and also best wishes to u for coming prelims and state mains..just will focus on clocking hours as mind is little numb still.. But can't let it linger as then I will screw up state pcs.. 

Devanapiyam,HughJackman
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Today's target:-

  1. Newspaper
  2. Environment- Shankar notes Ch. 5-6 (13 Days remaining)
  3. History Optional- Medieval history Vol. 2 Ch. 11-12 (14 Days remaining)

Yesterday, couldn't complete one chapter from Medieval history as per schedule. Need to put more hours today.

AJ_,IamThat
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Woke up at 5:30, but left the bed at 6. Very bad.
Yesterday being day 1 for me, I can discount it. But things have to improve.
Have to give a few more hours today, with a bit more focus.
Targets would be Econ Survey 1 chapter.
Upinder Singh Notes.
Newspaper. 
Starting slow to gain momentum. Full throttle from 1st April!
No 1,AJ_and5 otherslike this
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27/03/21

I had a productive day. Did Maths 40 pages, Newspaper, one current affairs class and 10 pages of CA magazine.

28/03/21

I tried to wake up early. But it's so damn difficult! I guess once SFG starts, the discipline will be better.
I've been sluggish throughout the day. Hoping posting here would give me the extra fire needed.

AJ_,Archandand1 otherslike this
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Today's target:-

  1. Newspaper
  2. Environment- Shankar Notes Ch. 7, 9, 10 (12 Days remaining)
  3. History Optional- Medieval history Vol. 2 Ch. 13 (13 Days remaining)

Yesterday was a slow day. Sunday. Had to stay up late to complete some portion. So I decided to lower the burden a bit for today.

AJ_,IamThatand1 otherslike this
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Planning done yesterday.. Now will try to stick to it..


March 29 - 

7.45- 12- 4 hrs bio

1-2- hindi

4- 8- 4 hrs optional notes 

8.15-9.30 - g's mains 


Newspaper will throw in between slots-just make examples notes 

AJ_,IamThatand1 otherslike this
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27.03.2021 + 28.03.2021 Updates:

  • Shankar Environment - page 245-301/366

Next day broad targets: Go through the chapter - Organizations and International Conventions, quickly (~1-2 hours), before giving Forum Sectional Test 3+4, along with test review.



Happy Holi Everyone!

AJ_,Devanapiyamand1 otherslike this
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Mar 29

Vision- Feb

Geo- 12th

S&T- Revision + PYQ

whatsapp forward : Wishing you a very Happy and Colorful Holi !

ShinchanNohara,AJ_and2 otherslike this
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Day 60 29-03-2021

maps-tiger reserve

50 qus vision test 3-1to 50

geo optional ---500 +---models and theories.
Day 59- essay writing- life is a long journey between human being and 
Smile and shine
AJ_,IamThatand1 otherslike this
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29/03/21

Maths (35 pages modern algebra) ->done

CA magazine 10 pages ->done

CA class ->done

Newspaper ->done

Holi ->not done :P Agle saal mnayenge ab

Gonna start prelims prep full on from tomorrow 

AJ_,IamThatand1 otherslike this
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Starting from today onwards..(30-3-2021)

UPSC 2021 will be my last..

12 hours of grind everyday. Get set go


Civils Mains:2017,2018,2020,2021,Forest Mains:2021.

IamThat,Devanapiyamand1 otherslike this
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29.03.2021 Updates:

  • Environment required portion finished.
  • Forum Sectional Test #3 : Environment + Agriculture

Couldn't finish review of test. Will do tomorrow. Environment took too much time (~5 hours) But worth it, many questions came from the last few pages :D

Also, change of plans. Before giving test 4, going to complete January + February vision monthly magazine.

AJ_,Devanapiyam
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30/03/2021 

Slot 1 - SFG test 1 syllabus

Slot 2- Environment (3.5 hrs)

Slot 3 - current affairs and chapter 3 of satish chandra (chola empire)

AJ_,IamThatand1 otherslike this
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kindlesaid

Hi, everyone posting after a long time, I recently shifted places to completely give my focus to preparation, home environment was not very conducive. I can see a definite improvement in my productivity. this week I am planning on completing my backlog CA monthly magazines. Kudos to all others who have been posting consistently for the past 2 months. 

target for today is finishing October CA and starting November CA

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edit at 7.50 pm. Finished October CA, starting Nov CA now. 


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Seems thread on revival..

Yest review - biology completed 40 pgs (10 left).. And time wasted due to thinking of spending time alone on Holi.. And upsc debacle.. 


Today target - bio 50 pages.. Optional 4 hrs notes.. Mains g's note making 2 hrs.. 


Funny thing is - how much we put value to this exam.. And few people who get selected.. Leave the field mid- way.. Context - few ips left job and fighting elections in Bengal.. And in yest newspaper - 36 yrs ips left job last yr .. Now directing a political party in Tamil Nadu at grassroot level in a backward area.. 

And here we are thinking.. Ek baar ghusa doh service mei Bhagwaan..( plz help us to enter services one time God ) 😂

AJ_,IamThatand2 otherslike this
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Today's target:-

  1. Newspaper
  2. Environment- Shankar notes ch. 11-16 (11 days remaining)
  3. History Optional- Medieval India Vol. 2 Ch. 14-15 (12 Days remaining)

Have to slog more hours today compared to yesterday. Target was not big enough yesterday so I had good enough rest. Now fully rejuvenated. Good to see more participation on this thread. 

AJ_,IamThatand1 otherslike this
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Finally woke up at 5:30 this morning. The key to waking up early seems to lie in having light meals at dinner. 
Will continue with Ancient India and have to make some security notes!
This thread must fire up! :)
EiChan,AJ_and5 otherslike this
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30/03/21

SFG test syllabus ->done

PYQs related to topic ->done

Maths (Modern Algebra 35 pages) ->did only 20 pages

CA magazine 10 pages ->done

CA class ->done

Tomorrow onwards, the grind intensifies as I wake up earlier than I have for ages (6:45 am). Over time aiming to bring that to 5:30

AJ_,IamThatand2 otherslike this
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Day 61 31-03-2021

maps-moutain passes

50 qus vision test 3-1to 50

geo optional ---500 +--tectonic
Day 59 and 60-self doudt,fear,fomo ,try change time table... between all the negative things one positive is there.i.e hope.Hope is bird that can feel the light and sing when the dawn is still in dark.so hope to be a gr8 day for tomorrow.
Smile and shine
AJ_,IamThatand1 otherslike this
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Will start posting here from today. Mission mode from today.🔥

Complete remaining of Rau's march ca

FR/FD/DPSP 

Medieval and Ancient TN from 10-14 

Perspective Indian thinkers( last priority)















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