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Mains 2023 - In or out?

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jack_Sparrow,curious_kidand16 otherslike this
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The sheer amount of strength (read as loneliness, tears, fear and those unstoppable chain of thoughts) and hardwork required to be here is unimaginable. Respect ✨
All the very best Brother for future endeavours.
NishkamKarma,muskand4 otherslike this
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Out. Medical science






Cypher,
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In with sociology 
Dead Man,Mahi2306and8 otherslike this
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Out with maths (300 correct)

Learning: Optional mein 280 se Kam score karne pe selection phir luck pe jyada depend karta hai


GaryVee,tedmosbyand1 otherslike this
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Out with Anthro
all attempts exhausted age 32- 5 attempst, 2 mains, 0 interview. Tried hard with software job but all in vein.
I was waking up every morning for upsc dream only since last 5 years but now gone.  


GaryVee,Foucault1and9 otherslike this
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OUT. 5th attempt. 3rd mains. Done with UPSC as it has become an ego issue rather than an exam. time to heal and move on.
GaryVee,Foucault1and13 otherslike this
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@GaryVee Good luck with the your next step in life!

GaryVee,
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Out with Socio.
Sushobhit,
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What are folks who did not get in planning now? Other than next attempt.
ryzenauster,Tarzannand1 otherslike this
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What are folks who did not get in planning now? Other than next attempt.

Man, I really expected that I will clear this time. I was preparing for PT. Everything was in order this time. I was preparing without coaching. There are voices ranging from "change optional and take one year break" to "leave UPSC forever and take up a job". I don't know what to do. I gave 6 yrs to this preparation and can't come to terms with 2 Mains failure. It is much like I gain 1 mediocre thing and lose 20 other things. 

I have 2 more attempts left but idk if I can go on anymore. The pressure of appearing for Prelims AGAIN?! And face that 2023-like paper? 

I slogged day and night. I remember opening Vector Analysis on the train back from Ranchi to Dhanbad. My thumb was swollen because of writing so many answers but still I fought my sleep to revise the topic

*Sigh* I don't know if there's any sunrise to this night or if there's any light at the end of the tunnel. 


Haryana,muskand20 otherslike this
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Out with PSIR :(.  Most of you here will probably not remember me/ know me but I used to be active in 2020-21 cycle a lot on forum.
This was my 5th attempt and 3rd mains. After qualifying my last mains I took it as a given to get through the mains. I’m standing at a crossroads of deciding whether to continue with upsc alongside a job for one attempt or just move on altogether. One of my smartest decisions in hindsight (which I cursed every day in the past) was to get a professional degree. Yes, it was tough to sustain my attempts alongside college assignments and exams, but it was a good decision. Today, if nothing I’m getting job offers from decent schools (I got a B.Ed) and don’t face a future of complete uncertainty. 
My advice to all aspirants is to please upskill your self (it’s not a keyword for answer writing), or at least look into getting back into your core profession after 3 serious attempts. 
GaryVee,NishkamKarmaand26 otherslike this
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Congrats to my dear friend@Rashmirathi . You deserve all the success and more! ❤️

sstarrr,LuckyKattand4 otherslike this
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Out with Chemistry; Was not entirely sure of making it into the list but was sure of having some decent chances in the exam, but still, it is difficult to process the shock. Also felt disappointed in the fact that I had left my job in January this year to prepare for it.

For plan B, had written CAT; I think I would be pursuing that.

tedmosby,quasiwin
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@tedmosby @LetsGetThisBread @GaryVee When deserving people like you are not in the list, it breaks heart and the success in this exam seems even more elusive. I was expecting your selection as well, have been a silent observant here on this platform since last 3-4 years and have admired your focus, hard work and consistency.
Hope you get the deserving rewards for all the hard work you have put, whether in UPSC or elsewhere. 

GaryVee,D7and14 otherslike this
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@tedmosby @LetsGetThisBread @GaryVee When deserving people like you are not in the list, it breaks heart and the success in this exam seems even more elusive. I was expecting your selection as well, have been a silent observant here on this platform since last 3-4 years and have admired your focus, hard work and consistency.
Hope you get the deserving rewards for all the hard work you have put, whether in UPSC or elsewhere. 

Thanks lot for saying this. It means a lot to know that there’s a lot of people praying for my successes as well. ❤️

KV17,HermoineGrangerand1 otherslike this
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@Averageaspirant out with mech  can relate to you but the issue with optionals like chem phy math or other engg optionals is there is less spread to have a smooth curve so at times even if people perform okayish/decent they may get heavily penalised and there is rarely scope for average marks.


quasiwin,
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mvpsaid

@Averageaspirant out with mech  can relate to you but the issue with optionals like chem phy math or other engg optionals is there is less spread to have a smooth curve so at times even if people perform okayish/decent they may get heavily penalised and there is rarely scope for average marks.


What are you planning now?

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@Averageaspirant i have other exams coming up based on my optional itself so have to keep working on it  either way.You gave ifos?


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mvpsaid

@Averageaspirant i have other exams coming up based on my optional itself so have to keep working on it  either way.You gave ifos?


Ifos clashed with CAT. Skipped it.

mvp,
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in with Geography.
Haryana,MichaelScarnand6 otherslike this
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