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And that's a wrap for Prelims 2025! 😮💨
Phew! Just walked out of the center and my head is still spinning. GS Paper 1 felt like a mix of 'oh, I know this!' and 'where did that come from?!' Polity and Economy seemed manageable, but Current Affairs definitely had some curveballs. And don't even get me started on a couple of those history questions!
CSAT, surprisingly, felt... different. Not as brutal as 2023, but those comprehension passages still demand serious focus. Maths was okay, but time management was key.
How was it for e... read more
L G K
22d
UPSCprelims
Paper I is done. May 25, 2025
The energy from students coming out of centers was palpable. Heard early reactions suggesting a m... read more
L G K
22d
UPSCprelims
CSAT is giving me major anxiety!
Everyone talks about GS, but Paper 2 is literally the gatekeeper.
After 2023's absolute ... read more
Shubham
23d
UPSCprelims
I've realized something huge about UPSC Prelims prep
Geography is a TOTAL wildcard!
One year it's all about physical geography, asking super conceptual stuff about atmospheric layers or ocean currents.
The next, it's like "name this obscure tribal group from a remote forest in a state you vaguely heard of" or some hyper-specific river confluence no one studies. 🤯.
My strategy shifted from just reading G.C. Leong to religiously scanning current affairs for every geographical location mentioned – even tiny islands or newly discovered species habitats.
Plus, map-based questions are becoming more integrated, not... read more
Shubham
23d
UPSCprelims
Bag packed and ready for Sunday morning.
Admit card & ID ✅ Pens ✅ Analog watch ✅ Water bottle ✅ Bag packed and ready for Sunday mornin... read more
Shubham
24d
UPSCprelims
Final day before Prelims! 🙏
Not touching any new material today. Focus is entirely on staying positive, light revision of qui... read more
Shubham
24d
UPSCprelims
Books officially CLOSED. 🙅♀️
The final revision marathon is done. Now, it's all about staying calm, hydrating, and mentally prepping for Sunday. Whatever happens, we gave it our all. Time to trust the process and get some solid rest.... read more
L G K
24d
UPSCprelims
Remember, CSAT is a qualifying paper
CSAT around the corner. Quick reminder: focus on your strengths in comprehension, reasoning, or basic numeracy. Solve a few PYQs to stay in touch with the pattern. Don't try to learn everything new now. Time management during the exam will be key – don't get stuck on any one question. A calm mind goes a long way.
Remember, CSAT is a qualifying paper, and the key is to secure the minimum required marks (33%). A strategic appr... read more
Navneet
28d
UPSCprelims
Delhi's a different beast when you're a UPSC aspirant.
It's not just about the heat or the crowds; it's the sheer concentration of dreams, all laser-focused on cracking that exam. You see it in the packed libraries in Mukherjee Nagar, the endless discussions over chai about current affairs, the quiet intensity in the eyes of everyone around you.
Days blur into a cycle of reading, note-taking, and mock tests. The pressure is immense, the competition fierce. It's a lonely journey in many ways, but there's also this unspoken camaraderie, a shared understanding of the grind.
Every day... read more
Nandan
28d
UPSCprelims
5 days to UPSC Prelims — Flow State. 🧘
Current affairs are leaking out of my ears. I revise polity and forget geography. CSAT mocks still feel like mind games.
And somehow everyone else seems more “ready” than me.
If you’re also oscillating between “Let’s crack it” and “Let’s disappear,” this post is for you.
Drop your revision plans, panic levels, or j... read more
Anand
28d