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How much marks are you guys scoring in Vision,Forum etc tests?

Is it really possible to score 150+ in these tests?

curious_kid,DMand6 otherslike this
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Having qualified the Prelims 4 times with approx 10+ marks above the GEN cut-off each time, i want to emphasize the fact abt scoring in mocks. Use mocks more as an instrument of learning and exam taking environment rather than analyzing the scores you get. 

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

dalpha,Fireheartand30 otherslike this
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dalpha,GaneshGaitondeand19 otherslike this
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Hi @sjerngal ,
Need a suggestion regarding next 20 days plan !

Although i have covered Static syllabus twice (almost) ,but due to paucity of time i couldn't solve many test series (only gave forum simulators & vision abhyaas - scoring around 80 in both) + did 2004-21 PYQs. 
in the next few days what would you suggest to people in my situation.
a) take more mocks
b) do 1/2 extra revisions
if possible kindly share your knowledge on how to proceed/ what you did for last 18 days before prelims :)

Last year, I stopped giving mocks 2 weeks before prelims.
I focussed on following things in decreasing order of priority.

  •  Revision of basic books (static)- must have revised minimum 5-6 times for each subject
  • Solving Pyqs from 1995 onwards - three times
  • Revising Current affairs 4-5 times
  • Going from already solved mocks and attempting the questions that I had done wrong earlier


At this point focus more on revision. There will be an open simulator on 22nd. You may give that, but no mocks after that, in my opinion. 
Avoid the FOMO and revise revise revise !!!

D7,Antineutrinoand11 otherslike this
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Personally, I am facing a variation of about 30 marks in vision and forum tests. 120 is do-able in Forum, whereas crossing even 90 seems herculean for Abhyaas tests. I feel Vision is more on the lines of 2021 prelims with very less scope for option elimination and questions for strange areas. Taking those scores with a pinch of salt and hoping it somehow gets me to nerves of steel in case prelims is similar lines.  
GaneshGaitonde,crikeymateand9 otherslike this
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@shraddhas2223640 another section will hit you this year. :P


Bollywood has been in news a lot recently. I think we can expect some questions on them this time :p

GaneshGaitonde,D7and4 otherslike this
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@DM both will be incorrect because question is why IONOSPHERE facilitates radio communication?
Ionosphere is charged layer which ionizes the atom.....this will be the only reason....
in another way u can say
1st is incorrect as ozone layer present in stratosphere not in Ionosphere
2nd is incorrect bcoz radio wave have both long and short wave.....


DM,GaneshGaitondeand3 otherslike this
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@shraddhas2223640 another section will hit you this year. :P


Neyawn,D7and3 otherslike this
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Gave Abhyaas CSAT . Was able to attempt 38 in 2 hours with 33 correct. If anyone has given the CSAT UPSC before could one guide me as to how much variance there lies between that and the Abhyaas CSAT 

There is a decent amount of variance in CSAT tests conducted by coaching and actual UPSC CSAT paper, so much so that there is also a large amount of variance in the answer keys taken out by coachings and the actual key released by UPSC.


I would suggest you to practise 2-3 UPSC CSAT papers in exam mode and match the answers with the official key . This will be a better way to judge ur performance. 

Neyawn,The Last Danceand3 otherslike this
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Mettlesaid

I have been scoring in 70s in all FLTs. I know I lack hold on some static portion. Trying to revise more and more in coming days and hope I will be able to sail through Prelims. I somehow feel that now it is about holding nerves, not panicking and doing whatever I can in next few days. 

I would suggest you to revise whatever you have done till now. Solve PYQs again and again. See what are the important topics which are repetitive and focus more on that. 
Don;t think too much about scores, just revise revise revise whatever you have done till now....until you feel like puking !

dalpha,SAand3 otherslike this
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I have been scoring in 70s in all FLTs. I know I lack hold on some static portion. Trying to revise more and more in coming days and hope I will be able to sail through Prelims. I somehow feel that now it is about holding nerves, not panicking and doing whatever I can in next few days. 
sjerngal,Jammuand2 otherslike this
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I got 125 in simulator 1 and 145 in simulator 2...but I am panting even for 90 in vision FLTs. I have scored btw 70-90 in about 10 vision FLTs with once or twice above 95. Even in Abhyas 1, I only managed 70 marks


D7,Vesuviusand1 otherslike this
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https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1cHQMU6FF7RdZidWCuXeARtpRbltbwZIOcN7MV6-U4x0/edit?usp=drivesdk


Plz join this spreadsheet..to know average/max marks in a test.

BattingBaba,Anand_Tejand1 otherslike this
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Mettlesaid

I have been scoring in 70s in all FLTs. I know I lack hold on some static portion. Trying to revise more and more in coming days and hope I will be able to sail through Prelims. I somehow feel that now it is about holding nerves, not panicking and doing whatever I can in next few days. 

I would suggest you to revise whatever you have done till now. Solve PYQs again and again. See what are the important topics which are repetitive and focus more on that. 
Don;t think too much about scores, just revise revise revise whatever you have done till now....until you feel like puking !

Puked indeed today......had a muffin at 24 seven which looks to be very clean and hygienic (who knows what's inside)

Guys take care of your health!

Mettle,sjerngal
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Forum score was around 100 in all simulators  but gave one vision FLT and the score was pathetic.

What to make of it?


same, i have always scored 100+ everywhere, vision FLT are giving me all the chills.

D7,nebula
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not me bhai. main 95-100 tak main hi reh jata hoon. But still hopeful that i can do better on the exam day
griffyndor,Street_lamp
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@sjerngal Thanks. I am revising everyday. I feel there might be lack of coverage of topics. I have covered all basic material but something still seem to be missing.


sjerngal,Jammu
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@Wordsmithyy_nehrubose I did solve 2 flt of vajiram, score was 88.66 and 93.
Don't lose confidence in this phase, keep your hopes high.
Although, I feel rau's flt is on slightly lighter side, it may boost your confidence.

Mettle,
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@DM both will be incorrect because question is why IONOSPHERE facilitates radio communication?
Ionosphere is charged layer which ionizes the atom.....this will be the only reason....
in another way u can say
1st is incorrect as ozone layer present in stratosphere not in Ionosphere
2nd is incorrect bcoz radio wave have both long and short wave.....


Ty man 

I know the reason. Someone has asked to share the question. 


appyfizz,
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Is anyone facing the issue of scoring less than average marks in vision full length tests?
D7,
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@Street_lamp Yes, it's happening with me too. Revising the stuffs now. 

Good wishes ! 


Arun_yuvaraj,
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