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Mains 2021 Result declared - In or Out?

I'm pretty crushed by my GS performance honestly. It isn't even that the papers were difficult or weird, that's another issue. I did badly. There's really no way around it. I've royally screwed up GS-3 and it was my own negligence. Definitely kicking myself rn. :/
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Manidhaneyam IAS was kind enough to provide lunch here in Chennai
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PSIR optional people, what’s the plan for tomorrow evening? What are you revising?
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Muralisaid

Have to go over again IPT because I’ve only studied it in passing so far and maybe a quick look at the multitude of scholars we have in Sec B :/

And, will take notes to revise Sec B of Paper 2 tomorrow in the break (productivity level: pro max ultra and POV: very underprepared)

If you’re having any difficulty with the scholars view, just write the analysis. Should be enough to get you marks , this is what Shubhra Mam emphasised in class 

Meaning write own analysis?

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PSIR optional people, what’s the plan for tomorrow evening? What are you revising?

Machine Gun wants to say "my short notes" but its long.


lolol same, glad I’m not alone

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All I'm thinking about right now is the fact that I need to lose weight. :(

But guys, it's been an exhausting couple of weeks. We all deserve a break. Start worrying about your essay performance after a couple of days. I'm putting my anxiety on hold for now.


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Whew, I missed a lot in 2 days. But guys, I have a question. I have a 1.5 year gap now after graduation (I know it's likely most of us do) but while I wait on the mains result I think I need to find a job. The initial plan had been a bit different, but I don't think my current circumstances will let me go on for too long with only UPSC.

So everyone who got out of the rut and is now preparing for UPSC on the side while also doing something else, what do you do? What exams did you take? Did you get back to the corporate sector, and how do you justify nothing on your resume for a few years? Also is anyone doing higher studies?

I'm a bit clueless on this front, any help would be great

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Are RBI and ACIO notifications out?


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Is there any free online certificate course on social/developmental issues? Pls share if anyone has an idea


Minimum fee also fine 

Coursera will have a few. Certification is free if you sign up for financial aid saying you're a student. Not sure how much the certificates are worth though, and they probably won't be very India-specific. You could check out the humanities courses on NPTEL too.

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I can’t remember anything I wrote and I’m having sporadic bursts of result anxiety, so that’s been fun. :P

But how reliable are these coaching institute analyses? Are they over-the-top? model answers for mock tests usually are

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RaGasaid

I can’t remember anything I wrote and I’m having sporadic bursts of result anxiety, so that’s been fun. :P

But how reliable are these coaching institute analyses? Are they over-the-top? model answers for mock tests usually are

In my opinion these seminars try to give the best possible answers but they are far away from reality of a student writing in exam conditions. 

I thought so too, but I’m clueless on how to judge my performance 

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Out, 1st attempt. Not exactly unexpected but I’m still pretty crushed. Guess I need to start looking for a job now.
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