PSIR - Strategy, resources & discussion
Hi peeps. Let’s do this!
1. Previous papers from 2009 (both papers are in the same PDF):here2. Topic-wise PYQs: here
3. Look for PDFs of books here: b-ok.cc, http://libgen.rs/, archive.org
4. Model answers from SR:here
5. OnlyIAS notes, if you need extra matter for a few topics:here
6. SR notes, typed:politicsforindia.com
Guys please help out, I'm scoring borderline in Prelims 2022 and have to start for Mains 2022, was confused between Shubhra Ranjan and GS Score. SR is quite expensive though, and I had Pol Science as my bachelors so subject understanding is not an issue. Ideally want a test series which makes me complete the syllabus on time and givestimely evaluation. Any help will be greatly appreciated
Jammu,MMGuys please help out, I'm scoring borderline in Prelims 2022 and have to start for Mains 2022, was confused between Shubhra Ranjan and GS Score. SR is quite expensive though, and I had Pol Science as my bachelors so subject understanding is not an issue. Ideally want a test series which makes me complete the syllabus on time and givestimely evaluation. Any help will be greatly appreciated
SR evaluation is not great tbh. So I would not put much store into the marks they give. I haven’t tried GS score but i have heard evaluation is not timely (this is hearsay and may not be true) as the exam gets closer. But their evaluation is supposedly better
Jammu,@Jammu so you are saying it’s worth investing at Level up? Over other institutions eg Shubhra Ma’am etc?
If it is first mains, join any popular TS.
If it is second, join any popular TS + seek mentorship from Tejal mam or anyone else. I’m unaware about Levelup.
MM,Thanks for helping out!
LetsGetThisBread,I scored poorly in Optional Paper1(101marks) and I feel there is huge scope for improvement in my marks @AzadHindFauz @CSLWARRIOR @Pam123 How did you guys approach Paper 1 and can you tell what worked for you?
Guys please help out, I'm scoring borderline in Prelims 2022 and have to start for Mains 2022, was confused between Shubhra Ranjan and GS Score. SR is quite expensive though, and I had Pol Science as my bachelors so subject understanding is not an issue. Ideally want a test series which makes me complete the syllabus on time and givestimely evaluation. Any help will be greatly appreciated
SR evaluation is not great tbh. So I would not put much store into the marks they give. I haven’t tried GS score but i have heard evaluation is not timely (this is hearsay and may not be true) as the exam gets closer. But their evaluation is supposedly better
I agree with this. Last year I had joined GS Score Test Series and managed to write only two papers from Paper II. The evaluation was good, however it was so late by the time I got my evaluated papers that I could hardly make any change in strategy. This was in fact very demotivating because I knew I lacked in certain aspects but I didnt have much time to make changes
About SR, I have heard that the evaluation is not good. However ma'am discusses each test paper for close to 6hrs and it is very useful
This year I am planning to join TS by Nikhil Gowda Sir (from InsightsIAS) - does anyone have any review for this?
MM,
I scored poorly in Optional Paper1(101marks) and I feel there is huge scope for improvement in my marks @AzadHindFauz @CSLWARRIOR @Pam123 How did you guys approach Paper 1 and can you tell what worked for you?
For me SR ma'am' notes worked really well(143+145). Attended crash course and revised notes many times. My suggestion is to stick to one source. Shared my notes on TG(@vikasruhela221)..u may have a look.
@CSLWARRIOR Thanks for the help. Did u make short notes for psir and do u recommend it?
Haan bhai short notes banaye.
Ash5Man,Prisonmike@CSLWARRIOR Hi sir, if possible, can you please share your PSIR approach (after mains).
(esp how to incorporate/manage test series and crash course together)
Thanks
HeNeArKr,ThePrince@CSLWARRIOR Hi sir, if possible, can you please share your PSIR approach (after mains).
(esp how to incorporate/manage test series and crash course together)Thanks
Yeah, that would be really helpful.
@CSLWARRIOR Hi sir, if possible, can you please share your PSIR approach (after mains).
(esp how to incorporate/manage test series and crash course together)Thanks
I tried to complete the PSIR syllabus in first month after the pre. And completed first 4 test papers.
The crash course has its own pace and is not sequential like syllabus. So made notes from the lectures.
Ash5Man,
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