[official][prelims 2023] How was prelims result? In or out?
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Some advice for those who've cleared Prelims. (also Avoid mechanical approach for mains & focus on analysis)
1. Essay Ethics & Optional are kingmakers. Paper 2 and Essay took away my ticket to Personality test in 2022.
In all these papers, I personally believe writing the same Questions as that of toppers & PYQs (as they're largely static) will give greater insights than the substandard evaluation by Test Series in the market.
2. Simulation is the key. You need to build the stamina for the Mains examination. It's BRUTAL. My friend Rank 1 simulated the exam thrice before the exam
3. DON'T LOSE YOURSELF
Those who are checking your copies are far less knowledgeable than you. Please keep your common sense alive. Keep all your focus on Addressing the demand of the Question in the best possible way.
For essay the focus should be on two things : Flow + Keeping close to demand of essay (I focussed too much on giving examples and content rather than the arguments). That's it. Baaki Innovate and be yourself
Again my friend Rank 1 told me that Essay & Ethics are test of personality. Make sure your ethical self is reflected.
Don't get homogenised by the evaluations of test series. Me and my friend always ignored Forum's fetish with putting the sub heading in a box.
4. PRESENTATION is the Queen if Addressing demand is the King : By presentation, I would say Make sure your copy looks neat. That's it.
5. HEALTH : I fell sick before the Mains exam 2022 and lost precious 10-12 days.Make sure you remain fit and PLEASE DON'T EAT UNHYGIENIC FOOD at all.
6. Don't worry if you don't complete the paper in Test Series. As you'll make short notes and mug them up, You'll be able to complete the Final Mains on time. This doesn't mean you take paper completion lightly. Do make a strategy for yourself
7. Work like you have never done before. Don't let the prelims result get into your head. Pat yourself on the back and move with MASSIVE force towards mains.
P.S : I am not attempting this exam this year and I didn't clear the Mains last year primarily due to a 99 in Essay & 117 in Paper 2 of PSIR. Take anything coming from my mouth with a pinch of salt. Just sharing MY learnings
Edit : SHORT NOTES ke bina Mains exam nahi hoga at least mujhse. That is a A HUGE pillar to clear mains. Also focus MAJORLY on analysis but MUG UP ki power ko underestimate mat karna please. It will save you time and help you reproduce faster and better.
out, 2nd attempt and 2nd consecutive failure in prelims, should have been more sincere with geography, current affairs and ofc art and culture, gave 75% of all my sfg tests with sincerity, didn't revise them well though including other mistakes, my score in gs varied around 62.67-76, was clearing csat.. want to give another full fledged attempt, but really need some motivation, kind peers do text me with suggestions. Also, i am super proud of all of you who made it to mains, do your best, i know you'll make it.
Couldn't make it to FR on 23rd and gave the exam on 28th with not much preparation. However, it might've been the "cumulative" knowledge of all these years that helped.
Was scoring 80s in Paper 1 and 66.68 in Paper 2 according to most keys, very very fortunate to clear it.
For those who didn't make it to the list- don't be so harsh on yourself, take some time out, work on the basics, read the newspapers well (especially international affairs, given the trend) and practice questions, rest all is dependent on luck.
Also, try meditating and keeping sane under exam-like conditions, I remember not getting through Prelims in my first attempt because I got anxious on seeing those questions. From there on, I've made sure that my heartbeats don't start rushing in such moments.
For all those who made it- brace yourself for the long journey, let's give our best!
GaneshGaitonde,ryzenauster
GaneshGaitonde,MoorkhDuryodhanSome advice for those who've cleared Prelims. (also Avoid mechanical approach for mains & focus on analysis)
1. Essay Ethics & Optional are kingmakers. Paper 2 and Essay took away my ticket to Personality test in 2022.
In all these papers, I personally believe writing the same Questions as that of toppers & PYQs (as they're largely static) will give greater insights than the substandard evaluation by Test Series in the market.
2. Simulation is the key. You need to build the stamina for the Mains examination. It's BRUTAL. My friend Rank 1 simulated the exam thrice before the exam
3. DON'T LOSE YOURSELF
Those who are checking your copies are far less knowledgeable than you. Please keep your common sense alive. Keep all your focus on Addressing the demand of the Question in the best possible way.
For essay the focus should be on two things : Flow + Keeping close to demand of essay (I focussed too much on giving examples and content rather than the arguments). That's it. Baaki Innovate and be yourself
Again my friend Rank 1 told me that Essay & Ethics are test of personality. Make sure your ethical self is reflected.
Don't get homogenised by the evaluations of test series. Me and Ishita always ignored Forum's fetish with putting the sub heading in a box.
4. PRESENTATION is the Queen if Addressing demand is the King : By presentation, I would say Make sure your copy looks neat. That's it.
5. HEALTH : I fell sick before the Mains exam 2022 and lost precious 10-12 days.Make sure you remain fit and PLEASE DON'T EAT UNHYGIENIC FOOD at all.
6. Don't worry if you don't complete the paper in Test Series. As you'll make short notes and mug them up, You'll be able to complete the Final Mains on time. This doesn't mean you take paper completion lightly. Do make a strategy for yourself
7. Work like you have never done before. Don't let the prelims result get into your head. Pat yourself on the back and move with MASSIVE force towards mains.
P.S : I am not attempting this exam this year and I didn't clear the Mains last year primarily due to a 99 in Essay & 117 in Paper 2 of PSIR. Take anything coming from my mouth with a pinch of salt. Just sharing MY learnings
Edit : SHORT NOTES ke bina Mains exam nahi hoga at least mujhse. That is a A HUGE pillar to clear mains. Also focus MAJORLY on analysis but MUG UP ki power ko underestimate mat karna please. It will save you time and help you reproduce faster and better.
This is Platinum, 🙏
I wanted to ask those who have cleared this prelims. I can clearly see that attempting on the higher side has worked for many. Do you agree that our attempts should be on higher side given the increased subjectivity in the questions ? Has someone with conservative attempt (Less than 80) cleared here ?
Kindly share your experience if possible
ryzenauster,
GaneshGaitonde,ryzenauster
I wanted to ask those who have cleared this prelims. I can clearly see that attempting on the higher side has worked for many. Do you agree that our attempts should be on higher side given the increased subjectivity in the questions ? Has someone with conservative attempt (Less than 80) cleared here ?
Kindly share your experience if possible
Attempted 84, cleared IFoS cutoff as well. Was getting 90 from forum key but score was going upto 106.
GaneshGaitonde,ryzenauster
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