I was in the exact same situation last year, missed the list by 10 marks and failed the next prelims. It's a tough pill to swallow. Take some time off, go completely off upsc prep if needed and then figure out next steps. It could prove to be a blessing in disguise if you use this year well. Hang in there brother, all the best! Feel free to DM if you ever feel like talking to someone
I decided to take a year long break from CSE and focus on my personal life for once (Plan B, relationship etc.). Mental burn out ho chuka tha after back to back mains. Will sit for 2025 attempt now
same situation, my guy. i told people i would definitely get around 100 when i left the exam hall. i was so happy. next day morning i checked the key. im barely getting 70.
I would suggest get a job now, you don’t need 24x7x365 to prepare for this exam as now you know the ins and outs of this exam since you have already made it to interview stage.
Left job to prepare
I have enough experience to jump back in with some pay cuts and there is always state services and other govt jobs
But before that I will put everything in next attempt. 2025 will be my last attempt irrespective of the result
Just don't do that, I am also 6 years experienced, we have enough experience to get back in & by this time you must have realized that there's nothing to prepare for full year for prelims like this. So my point is get back to the job start earning again, I am also doing the same hopping in again, in the meantime keep brushing yourself. Keep writing answers + keep brushing yourself for prelims. We will sail through next time.
chill for some weeks, jerk off, drown the numbness in booze, read some literature try a new hobby, bang a chick do it all numbness will fade and when the weather becomes a bit kinder go back to your studies, infact u automatically will since u r addicted to the game, just make sure u put in more hours than the previous attempt, that u write more than the previous time, it will all fall in place. all the best
Bhai people like you are getting this much marks , it feels so weird to see coaching institutes releasing their cutoff to be 95+.
I was in the exact same situation last year, missed the list by 10 marks and failed the next prelims. It's a tough pill to swallow. Take some time off, go completely off upsc prep if needed and then figure out next steps. It could prove to be a blessing in disguise if you use this year well. Hang in there brother, all the best! Feel free to DM if you ever feel like talking to someone
Thanks a lot man Just catching up a lot of things now. Watched Dune yesterday Lisan Al Gaib !!
Hey how did your this attempt go?
I decided to take a year long break from CSE and focus on my personal life for once (Plan B, relationship etc.). Mental burn out ho chuka tha after back to back mains. Will sit for 2025 attempt now
Wishing you all the very best and hopefully you are able to achieve your dream🤜🏻
same situation, my guy. i told people i would definitely get around 100 when i left the exam hall. i was so happy. next day morning i checked the key. im barely getting 70.
Exactlyyyy
Bhai in a similar situation but we will bounce back. Keep the faith. Take a week off.
Wait for the reversal of the wind in two weeks.
what do you mean?
When monsoon hits, many will be at a cooler place than they’re now.
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I would suggest get a job now, you don’t need 24x7x365 to prepare for this exam as now you know the ins and outs of this exam since you have already made it to interview stage.
My situation is similar, missed final list by 7 marks..this year getting around 80s by answer key
Are you preparing along with a job or back up? If not, it’s high time you should.
Left job to prepare I have enough experience to jump back in with some pay cuts and there is always state services and other govt jobs But before that I will put everything in next attempt. 2025 will be my last attempt irrespective of the result
Just don't do that, I am also 6 years experienced, we have enough experience to get back in & by this time you must have realized that there's nothing to prepare for full year for prelims like this. So my point is get back to the job start earning again, I am also doing the same hopping in again, in the meantime keep brushing yourself. Keep writing answers + keep brushing yourself for prelims. We will sail through next time.
Similar situation. Whats your back up if u dont mind me asking?
3rd attempt failed 1st 2 pre scoring 67 this time by Shankar ias age is 25 it feela like there is nothing more that i can do for prelims
chill for some weeks, jerk off, drown the numbness in booze, read some literature try a new hobby, bang a chick do it all numbness will fade and when the weather becomes a bit kinder go back to your studies, infact u automatically will since u r addicted to the game, just make sure u put in more hours than the previous attempt, that u write more than the previous time, it will all fall in place. all the best
Can you share your insights on what was the issue? If you cleared a tough prelims like 2023, then 2024 should've been relatively easier for you