[Results] Prelims 2020 Over - Gearing for 2021
Because of the corona virus issue? If it does not happen then worst affected will be people whose interview is stuck, around 600-700 such people I think are yet to appear for their interview.
@neyawn sir and others, what is your take?
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I need some help. I hope someone would be able to show me a direction.
I had my interview on 22nd march. However, the news of coronavirus spread was doing rounds rapidly. I am not from Delhi so while traveling to Delhi via flight from Lucknow, I somehow became extremely unwell on the eve of my interview. Anyways, after taking some medications , I was able to attend the interview. Due to a multiple of reasons, the primary being a possible contraction of corona, my interview did not go as per expectations. I was coughing , with mouth dryness and infact the board members got concerned if I am fit to sit for the interview.
I was crestfallen for several weeks post my interview (after the lockdown), and right now I have not been able to prepare for the next prelims at all, due to stress and tension. 2019 was my 5th attempt and 2020 would be my last attempt. Due to the uncertainties surrounding the entire process for this year (increasing infections, people have to travel from all over to delhi for interviews that start on the 20th, prelims in october etc.) a lot of candidates have suffered or are suffering. Hence, my doubt is that if requested, is there a chance that UPSC gives an additional attempt in lieu of the pandemic to the 2019 and 2020 candidates? I wish to take your opinions and also want to know where to send a request for this. Recently, UPSC has allowed choice of centers again and as per the notification issued, they have paid heed to the requests of candidates. So I think there is a way to reach out to them. I hope i find some answers here. Recently, TPSC (Tripura PSC) has also given one year age extension to all state exams conducted by them. I believe 2019-2020 candidates should be given a chance as this is a once in 100 years event.
Bhai 22 March was a Sunday?
But I do know how you feel. The uncertainty after the interview gets to the best of us. If you want to pursue the extra attempt thing, I think it would be best to discuss it on Telegram as that's where the majority of UPSC preparing junta is.
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FinalMission,
Nalanda,FinalMission
harry2151,Am i the only one struggling to remain sane amidst the madness? I am yet to accept the world in corona times. The fears of the people around (family mostly) affects me like never before. And looks like the worst of corona is still yet to come.
Do post your personal coping mechanisms, I'm sure it will help me and many others.
Am i the only one struggling to remain sane amidst the madness? I am yet to accept the world in corona times. The fears of the people around (family mostly) affects me like never before. And looks like the worst of corona is still yet to come.
Do post your personal coping mechanisms, I'm sure it will help me and many others.
Worst isn't yet to come i think. Vaccine is likely to be out by the end of the year and the recovery rate is increasing every day.
Phagocyte,JuniorG
Vaccine expected by August-15....... Oct-4 Brace for impact !!
Raillife,
Hate to be a pooper but let's just hold our horses wrt vaccine. The vaccine has not even entered clinical trials as of now. 15 August is a deadline if clinical trials show promise (we all know the significance of 15 August). A number vaccines across the globe are also in trial phase, and I hope we make some headway, but no one, and I mean no one can predict whether clinical trials will be successful or not. Initial results abroad are not as promising(fingers crossed)
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