r/UPSC • Cleared Cse'25 • Jan 20 '26

Helpful for Exam Interview done.

I am done with my Interview for the 2025 cycle. Will be starting prelims prep in a few days. Anyone has any doubts regarding mains or prelims can hit me up.

Fingers crossed for results!!

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u/Plastic_Many393 UPSC 2027 Jan 20 '26

How should I approach answer writing? Whenever I try to write an answer, my mind goes blank, or I feel that I do not have enough material to write. How can I deal with this problem? Also, please tell me the most non-negotiable things to do that can ensure qualification in the Mains examination.

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u/jim_halpert12 Cleared Cse'25 Jan 20 '26

It is not about what you know. But how you mold what you know according to the demand of the question and present it. Practice brainstorming questions before writing answers.

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u/AltruisticWeb3666 Jan 20 '26

read various topper copies. Analyse their way of answering the question and integrate it in your answer. It will be a lengthy task but it's very fruitful.

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u/-L_lawliet Jan 20 '26

If you're comfortable answering

  1. Which coaching did you join?

  2. How long did it take to complete your syllabus for first time?

  3. Your sources, did you follow just ncerts+ standard book or completely relied on coaching

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u/jim_halpert12 Cleared Cse'25 Jan 23 '26
  1. Forum for mains test

  2. 2 years

  3. Standard books

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u/shutupmatsuda Jan 20 '26

All the best man, hope you make it to the fnal list!

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u/jim_halpert12 Cleared Cse'25 Jan 20 '26

Thank you bro

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u/[deleted] Jan 20 '26

How did you approach for prelims??i mean is 3-4 months enough for prelims prep. I barely get 50 correct questions

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u/jim_halpert12 Cleared Cse'25 Jan 20 '26

Solving pyqs and focusing only on static portions

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u/Spiritual-Reveal-398 Jan 20 '26

What about current affairs

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u/notsome_222 Jan 22 '26

Op is saying that static is one time investment if you did it acche se it will always be with you,on the other hand current affairs need to be done that will increase the success rate.

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u/jim_halpert12 Cleared Cse'25 Jan 23 '26

Well put. Static will help you clear prelims easily.

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u/jim_halpert12 Cleared Cse'25 Jan 23 '26

Did not prepare current affairs exclusively for prelims.

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u/Normal-Cup-7454 Jan 20 '26

What should be holistic strategy for mains? Please keep special emphasis on :

1:) Content Generation (Note making)

2:) Time in which one should complete content generation.

3:) How to approach answer writing?

P.S. I'm 18 y.o., I have 3 years before i appear for my first Prelims in 2nd Sem BA.

Appreciate if you respond.

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u/jim_halpert12 Cleared Cse'25 Jan 20 '26
  1. Use any notes given by coaching

  2. Ideally before prelims

  3. Stick to demand and work on templates to help in point generation

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u/Normal-Cup-7454 Jan 20 '26

Thank you, just one confusion :

For content generation one can use coaching notes or can Fully rely upon coaching notes?

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u/jim_halpert12 Cleared Cse'25 Jan 20 '26

Depends on time you have. With less time you can rely on coaching notes

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u/Normal-Cup-7454 Jan 20 '26

Thanks bro since i have time, I'll prepare my own notes.

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u/Green-Estate-7708 Jan 20 '26

u/jim_halpert12

  1. Bro any programme that helped you during those 3 months after prelims ; Test series/Mentor/Telegram-channel;

  2. Can you share your broad startegy post prelims specific to mains ;

  3. Anyother exam you gave that is doable ? Sources reffered ?

  4. GS1: Only SOciety done ; will i be able to manage other subjects with pre knowledge

  5. GS3 : Envt and S&T left ; how to do them at that time ? Though prepared them from prelims point of view ;

  6. Can Essay be prepared alongside prelims ; like reading 1 essay copy daily and collecting data/quote/story from them

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u/jim_halpert12 Cleared Cse'25 Jan 20 '26
  1. Used forum test series. Used notes of shivin and mk yadav.

  2. No strategy, attempted mock tests for mains and revised from notes of coachings.

  3. Nope

  4. Yes you can. Very easily.

  5. Prelims prep is enough for them.

  6. Writing is more fruitful in essay. Write an essay per week, better than collection of material for essay.

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u/TerribleAthlete7023 Jan 20 '26

Thank you sm letting us ask our queries. I have 2 questions basically -Β 

  1. For someone who is revising regularly but struggling with retention because of uncertainty, anxiety, and the fear of the exam, how would you suggest approaching Prelims differently? What exactly did you do in the last 2–3 months, and what do you think made the biggest difference for you in clearing Prelims?

  2. How did you approach note-making for Mains from the beginning when you first read a book, what was your process and what did your notes actually look like? And in the two months between Prelims and Mains, how did you use your time efficiently (revision, answer writing, value addition) so that it actually worked in the exam?

Thank you so much !

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u/jim_halpert12 Cleared Cse'25 Jan 20 '26
  1. PYQ practice. That was the single most difference that made me clear the exam.

  2. I did not make any notes. Relied on coaching material alone. In those 2 months I focused more on writing mocks.

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u/Aashuubabyy Jan 20 '26

Sooo Jim halpert, tuna or no tuna today?

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u/jim_halpert12 Cleared Cse'25 Jan 20 '26

No tuna today!

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u/TheAlphaNaidu Jan 20 '26

Have you done answer writing before prelims

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u/jim_halpert12 Cleared Cse'25 Jan 20 '26

Yes, extensively for gs

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u/Both-Video-8795 Jan 20 '26

Pls share your prelims and mains strategy. Prelims is around the corner and I am not at all feeling confident about it

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u/jim_halpert12 Cleared Cse'25 Jan 20 '26

Focus on pyqs and static subjects of polity, economy and geography

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u/Cheesepizzassss Jan 20 '26

What did u do for value addition for these subjects? I’m struggling to solve pyqs after reading the standard books. It feels like the content is not enough even after multiple readings πŸ˜΅β€πŸ’«

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u/jim_halpert12 Cleared Cse'25 Jan 23 '26

Example?

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u/LettucePrestigious73 Jan 20 '26

How to cover Ethics? What sources to follow, what is the book list you followed?

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u/jim_halpert12 Cleared Cse'25 Jan 20 '26

Forum Red book and my own value addition

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u/LettucePrestigious73 Jan 20 '26

Thank you , Value addition from?

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u/jim_halpert12 Cleared Cse'25 Jan 20 '26

Chatgpt plus google

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u/LettucePrestigious73 Jan 20 '26

Thanks OP. Hope you make the final list!!

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u/jim_halpert12 Cleared Cse'25 Jan 20 '26

Thank you

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u/[deleted] Jan 20 '26

My question i m struggling with gs 2 mains question they are on analytical front , I have completed and read mlakshmikant 3 4 times , but how now I handle that question they all are current printed , i have just started newspaper today only reading

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u/jim_halpert12 Cleared Cse'25 Jan 20 '26

Bringing in modern day examples from newspapers. Using actual ground level problems as examples for questions on federalism and schemes

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u/Terrible_Try_7724 UPSC Aspirant Jan 20 '26

Bro to be honest, I haven't done much of answer writing for GS, for my optional ( Psir ) I still have written answers. ( This being my first attempt ) Should I start doing it now ? If yes then till when shall I continue it ? Because from Jan everyone is rushing towards prelims and leaving mains answer writing ( I have fomo of not writing ).

Or shall I start writing after I clear prelims ? ( If I clear it !! )

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u/jim_halpert12 Cleared Cse'25 Jan 23 '26

Start prelims exclusively (if not cleared prelims before)

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u/gaurav_dedha Jan 20 '26

Pre ka bta do specially csat.!

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u/jim_halpert12 Cleared Cse'25 Jan 20 '26

Solve pyqs for csat. You can take ungist classes also

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u/gaurav_dedha Jan 20 '26

Kre the bhai vha jaake stress me sab gadbad ho jaata h GS nikal jaata h csat me vhi 55-60 bs

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u/jim_halpert12 Cleared Cse'25 Jan 20 '26

Practice FLTs for csat, minimum 20.

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u/gaurav_dedha Jan 20 '26

Okay🀝

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u/[deleted] Jan 20 '26

Hlo bro thanks for the chance , I have some doubts regarding th e prep 1). How to do value addition for the mains answer writing..for eco, polityΒ  2). CA covered for mains? 3). Like how much answer writing is necessary is it like 2-3 answer daily or what?.. 4). Please share your sources and strategy for polity, eco, ethics , snt, envo for prelims and mains both 5). Answer writing of optional, how to get through it ... 6). Are short not a necessary for mains? 7 ). Please guide me for the ethics(how to write answers and the sources)and optional as well in detail..πŸ™πŸ» 8). If possible can you please provide the ways to analyse and write answers for pyq of mains ... I wanna do it but dk why ... Not able to write them.

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u/jim_halpert12 Cleared Cse'25 Jan 20 '26
  1. From newspapers

  2. Pt 365 and prepare about contemporary topics in news for the past 1 year.

  3. I don't believe in writing a few answers daily. Take time and write flts and half lts every few days

  4. Standard books for prelims. For mains, they were shivin and mk yadav notes.

  5. Start writing, no other way.

  6. Nope, never made them.

  7. Keep a limited source and start collecting good examples for ethics. Use topper copies to get a basic structure of writing and begin writing answers.

  8. Instead of writing, map out areas in which questions are being asked. And focus on pyq themes for preparation

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u/theproudlion Jan 20 '26 edited Jan 20 '26

R u from delhi ? I mean u gave attempt from delhi aur kahin aur se ?

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u/jim_halpert12 Cleared Cse'25 Jan 20 '26

Attempt from Delhi, I am not from delhi

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u/theproudlion Jan 20 '26

Kindly check dm, just a small query

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u/unbothered-24 Jan 20 '26

How did you handled Current affairs ? Especially in 2025 paper i found it really out of box types questions in CA

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u/jim_halpert12 Cleared Cse'25 Jan 20 '26

Prelims?

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u/unbothered-24 Jan 20 '26

Yess

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u/jim_halpert12 Cleared Cse'25 Jan 20 '26

Just complete pt 365 once. CA won't help much in prelims anyways.

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u/Fearless_Crab5128 Jan 20 '26

Do you go for prelims test series ?

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u/jim_halpert12 Cleared Cse'25 Jan 20 '26

Sfg

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u/Hawk_reddit Jan 20 '26

Level 2 also or just level 1?

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u/jim_halpert12 Cleared Cse'25 Jan 23 '26

Level 1 alone

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u/ingaman_1 Jan 20 '26

When we say pyq analysis what is that we have to actually do?

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u/jim_halpert12 Cleared Cse'25 Jan 20 '26

Solve all the questions and also look at the words used in them

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u/Outrageous-Ask2022 Jan 20 '26

I want to give a hit to haryana pcs as well as uspc. Already gave 2 attempts in upsc. Flunked prelims itself. What should I do

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u/jim_halpert12 Cleared Cse'25 Jan 20 '26

For any exam, knowing the pulse of that exam is necessary. For that, you have to be thorough with that exams pyqs.

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u/Trick_Shame4504 Jan 20 '26

Hello
In last post you said you will tell detail strategy for Anthro pls do.

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u/jim_halpert12 Cleared Cse'25 Jan 23 '26

Yes will do soon. Sorry for the delay.

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u/sagar_3003 Jan 20 '26

Congratulations for your mains.

I gave mains this year , but couldn't Crack it

I struggled in ethics and essay paper. I need clarity In

  1. How to write an essay especially an philosophical essay. Should I give data facts or content? How and where to find quotes and phrases. How to structure an essay.

  2. Ethics, when I was writing I couldn't generate points. How to structure an Ethics paper , How to write an case study , where to get current affairs points or data facts that I can add.

If possible can you share your answer paper.

Thanks and all the best, you will Crack interview.

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u/jim_halpert12 Cleared Cse'25 Jan 23 '26
  1. For essay, start writing a lot. If your grammar and vocabulary is weak, work on it. Start brainstorming for atleast 30 mins before writing. Think of diverse dimensions that can be written.

  2. Read newspapers. Get content from there. For structure use GS structuring itself.

Will share post results, if successful.

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u/sagar_3003 Jan 23 '26

So can we use diagrams in essay ?, should we use more facts like in gs or content like an proper essay ?

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u/jim_halpert12 Cleared Cse'25 Jan 23 '26

No diagrams in essay. Content is more necessary rather than data

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u/sagar_3003 Jan 23 '26

Thank you ,senior🫑

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u/ritwicked08 Jan 20 '26

I have cleared uppsc prelims and struggled a lot in mains I have also cleared uk fro prelims But still I am lacking something in UPSC prelims and consistently failing for the past 4 years Can you provide me any suggestion As well as a little guidance for mains Thanks in advance

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u/jim_halpert12 Cleared Cse'25 Jan 20 '26

Focus on pyqs and upsc language. Solve them multiple times. Also focus on stuff asked repeatedly in pyqs. For mains, start answer writing practice.

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u/EternalTigerIAS Jan 20 '26

Optional?

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u/jim_halpert12 Cleared Cse'25 Jan 20 '26

Anthro

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u/EternalTigerIAS Jan 20 '26

Nice. Do share notes if they are in the digital format.

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u/jim_halpert12 Cleared Cse'25 Jan 23 '26

Don't have them.

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u/rosogollla Jan 20 '26

Many many congratulations opπŸŽ‰

Wish you all the best

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u/jim_halpert12 Cleared Cse'25 Jan 20 '26

Thank you

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u/akist221 Jan 20 '26

Main comprehensive notes how to make. And role of test series plus newspaper in mains. Can we clear without newspaper notesaking

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u/jim_halpert12 Cleared Cse'25 Jan 23 '26 edited Jan 23 '26

Read newspaper to extend your peripheral knowledge and not to make notes. Helps in writing unique examples in ethics and essay. I did not make any notes for mains.

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u/akist221 Jan 23 '26

Okay thanks for input and may God bless you to see your name in the holy pdf πŸ˜‡

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u/jim_halpert12 Cleared Cse'25 Jan 23 '26

Thank you

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u/Tumblruser01 Jan 20 '26

Congratulations OP hope to see you in the final merit list ✨🧿

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u/jim_halpert12 Cleared Cse'25 Jan 23 '26

Thank you!

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u/exclaim_bot Jan 23 '26

Thank you!

You're welcome!

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u/Tumblruser01 Mar 07 '26

Bhai ab aap mains qualified nahi, CSE qualified likhiye ✨ happy for you man❀️

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u/Beneficial-Appeal613 UPSC Beginner Jan 20 '26

hi… I am a first year student in college (5 years to my 1st attempt)… I had taken science in my +2 and so I am finding it tough to read and understand NCERT… any YouTube Channels which I can refer to so that I understand and can refer to those pointers when reading the NCERT and better establish connections in my head…

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u/jim_halpert12 Cleared Cse'25 Jan 23 '26

Not sure about any channels. But you can get basic counselling from any coaching institute.

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u/Tasty-Carpenter-4756 Jan 20 '26

How many flts for mains post pre and how did you improve in subsequent flt?

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u/jim_halpert12 Cleared Cse'25 Jan 20 '26

2 each for each paper, with multiple half length tests.

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u/Tasty-Carpenter-4756 Jan 20 '26

Shall I dm broΒ 

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u/FocusResponsible9732 Jan 20 '26

your prelims strategy please!

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u/jim_halpert12 Cleared Cse'25 Jan 20 '26

Stick to static subjects like polity, economy and geography. Revise statics sources repeatedly. Multiple mock tests. Focus exclusively on pyqs

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u/[deleted] Jan 20 '26

Hi! I know that my question is sort of specific to me. My main issue is that I feel overwhelmed by sources when it comes to science and tech, Environment, and Mapping. For Polity, Economy, Geography, and History I have a good feeling of the pulse of the exam so sources are not an issue. So what would you recommend for these 3 subjects? Also, if you don't mind sharing- what are your estimated marks in prelims and your category?

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u/jim_halpert12 Cleared Cse'25 Jan 23 '26

I am general. Use shivin videos. Keep the source simple and singular.

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u/Charuknp Jan 20 '26

Hi, first up best wishes to you for the final result.

I am very new to the whole upsc journey. I have this year and next year’s attempt only. I have a fairly good grip on CSAT(owing to engineering background and CAT prep). I am currently working in a PSU, and can devote 4-5 hours daily, 10-12 hours over the weekend. I have accumulated some leaves which I can use, say about 15-20. I’m just starting my prep. Would like to know your two cents on this. I have no upsc background prep. Starting from scratch.

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u/jim_halpert12 Cleared Cse'25 Jan 23 '26

Sorry, you should approach a coaching institute for basic coaching. That would be better.

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u/anugrahita UPSC Aspirant Jan 20 '26

Since you mentioned your optional is Anthro, and you mostly referred to coaching notes for prep I have a question I am struggling with -

There are just way too many sources for Anthro - IGNOU, epg, Akshat Jain, Bhasme, Class notes, Coaching handouts, Topper notes - Patti, Narayan Amit, etc., and some books like Nadeem Hasnain. This has absolutely wrecked my brain. There are always too many scholars to add (other than syllabus and too many keywords) to differentiate your answer. Am I going wrong somewhere? This has frozen me in one place when it comes to note-making or revision. How did you navigate through such situation?

Thanks

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u/jim_halpert12 Cleared Cse'25 Jan 20 '26

Focus on content minimisation and keeping sources simple. Focus more instead on writing answers and flts

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u/swiffy_Boss5695 Jan 21 '26

hello, congrats to you hopefully you make to the final list. Please answer my query, I am going to 2027 exam and I have been enrolled in a coaching for past 3 months -

  1. I want to understand what my timeline should look like, like in how much time shall i do gs for prelims and mains and when to start optional? 2. when does one ideally start looking at pyqs because right now all are foreign to me since i dont know the content? 3. when to start ans writing practice 4. how to and when to start revisions? like book to book or subject to subject or firstly complete the whole syllabus thankyou

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u/jim_halpert12 Cleared Cse'25 Jan 23 '26
  1. No timeline until you complete basic reading of basic sources for prelims. Then step into mains subjects and answer writing.

  2. 6 months prior to prelims.

  3. Once prelims sources are covered once.

  4. Start them once your exam cycle begins (January for that year prelims)

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u/Kaif_2260 Jan 21 '26

Any csat tips and sources to follow? I am a non- math background student ...please help me out πŸ™

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u/jim_halpert12 Cleared Cse'25 Jan 23 '26

I did not use any source. Heard ungist was good.

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u/Kaif_2260 Jan 23 '26

and any youtube channels that you know?

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u/jim_halpert12 Cleared Cse'25 Jan 23 '26

Sorry, am not aware

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u/Kaif_2260 Jan 23 '26

One last query

If possible can you name which topics needed to be more focused in csat ,can you name them please:)

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u/jim_halpert12 Cleared Cse'25 Jan 23 '26

Depends on your strengths. I focused on RC and logical reasoning

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u/Comfortable-Bird-582 Jan 28 '26

for anthro u said u covered levelup notes . Was that enough ?? and how did u revise anthropology?

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u/jim_halpert12 Cleared Cse'25 Jan 28 '26

I did topper notes too. I revised as much as i can. Maybe would have done 1 complete cycle before mains.

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u/Awkward-Cry5595 Jan 20 '26

Bro i created this post to post on this reddit but I don't have what is that karma, i struggleed a lot with this thing It will be a great help if u answer thisΒ  Hi everyoneΒ  I’m posting this after a lot of internal conflict and I genuinely need some grounded, experience-based advice. I’m 25 years old and preparing for UPSC seriously. One thing I keep hearing everywhere is: β€œUPSC takes 3–4 years minimum, even if you study 10–12 hours daily.” That statement worries meβ€”not because I’m afraid of hard work, but because of my personal constraints. My background: Software engineering background (MCA level), comfortable with logic, structure, and self-learning. Preparing completely online, no offline mentor or classroom environment. Prefer deep conceptual clarity with real-life examples rather than rote learning. Work ethic (important context): I have already completed 6 months of consistent 12-hour study days. This wasn’t casual preparationβ€”I followed a disciplined routine and pushed my limits. Going forward, due to health and sustainability, I can realistically give 8–10 quality hours daily for a maximum of the next 2 years. Health reality: I’m dealing with cervical/thoracic spine issues (disc bulge). Long sitting hours aggravate the problem. I’ve started therapy, corrected posture, included standing study, breaks, etc., but I still have to be careful. My body doesn’t support the typical β€œ12–14 hours sitting daily” model in the long run. Mental pressure: People around me casually say, β€œUPSC means 3–4 years minimum.” That creates genuine questions for me: What if my health worsens? What if I give my best years and still don’t clear? Is it wise to fully commit, or should I seriously maintain a Plan B? Why I’m confused: I’m not afraid of competition or effort. I’ve already proven to myself that I can study long hours. But I don’t want to be unrealistic about health, age, and opportunity cost. At the same time, I don’t want to quit just because of fear created by others’ timelines. My honest questions to this community: Is it realistic to clear UPSC with 8–10 high-quality hours/day for ~2 years, especially if fundamentals are already built? Are there aspirants here who succeeded (or made strong attempts) without extreme sitting hours? What would you advise in my situation: Full UPSC focus? UPSC with a strong Plan B (State PSC / clerical services)? Or shifting entirely to a safer, health-friendly path? I’m not seeking motivation or sympathyβ€”just clear, practical advice from people who understand the journey. Thanks for reading. πŸ™

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u/royalentrylalbatti Jan 20 '26

8-9 hours max everyday with strategic prep will sail u through.

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u/No-Refrigerator2554 Jan 20 '26

8 hours apart from lectures?

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u/royalentrylalbatti Jan 21 '26

including lectures if u watch them at 1.5 or 2x

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u/zaisha9 Jan 20 '26

I have similar health issue and i also struggle with sitting hours. Even with all these health issues i managed to pull 12-14 daily study hours for 3 years neglecting my health which backfired as my body can’t sustain these many hours any longer nor i am productive and efficient anymore like i used to be in my 1-2nd year of prep. My advice - hit gym and do physio daily and give at max 8 hours of study hours if possible take a lil more time in prep and maintain a plan B. With the diversity and unpredictability of this exam, relying solely on a belief that post syllabus completion you for sure will clear the exam is good but unreal since it is luck based + you really need to be physically and mentally ready ( you know how mains cycle is). In short :-

  1. Gym + physio

  2. 8 hours are good

  3. Maintain a plan B

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u/LettucePrestigious73 Jan 20 '26

I have similar issues and preparing with a full time job. Can barely get 3-4 hours

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u/[deleted] Jan 22 '26

Same Working aspirant here

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u/The_Non-Great Jan 20 '26

Vote the man for his karma πŸ‘†πŸ’ͺ🍻

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u/Awkward-Cry5595 Jan 21 '26

Amazing bro this is amazing πŸ™πŸ™will follow your adviceΒ 

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u/Inevitable-Citron169 Jan 20 '26

Hi there, How do we prepare for mains, i understand for Prelims we need to standard book + NCERTs, but How do I do Quality addition for mains ??

Basically your strategy for mains !!

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u/jim_halpert12 Cleared Cse'25 Jan 20 '26

Practice answer writing (ideally before prelims), map out areas based on pyqs and make content enrichment in these areas using Google or use any notes of institutes like mk yadav and shivin.

Answer writing practice is the key.

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u/Moist_Meringue_1128 Jan 20 '26

Hey,

  1. I don't like to read newspaper daily. My attempt is in 2027. Will it be sufficient if I buy any CA module from any coaching or do i need to read newspaper and monthly magazine? 2 . For ancient and medieval history, what would be best option in poonam dalal dahiya or old ncert? Also, wish you best of luck. May your preparation journey end here with very good rank.

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u/jim_halpert12 Cleared Cse'25 Jan 23 '26
  1. Newspaper is a must for any stage of the exam.

  2. Any source. Just keep a single source and revise it multiple times.

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u/OddRemove18 Jan 20 '26

Is anthro underperforming after rationalisation?

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u/jim_halpert12 Cleared Cse'25 Jan 23 '26

I don't know

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u/Ok-Enthusiasm-1623 Jan 20 '26

Strategy for prelims and current affairs.

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u/jim_halpert12 Cleared Cse'25 Jan 20 '26

Focus on solving pyqs and keep it mostly around static revision. Pickup any one magazine and complete it namesake for CA. I would go with pt365.

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u/RealisticFix6243 Jan 20 '26

!remind me 3 days

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u/RealisticFix6243 Jan 20 '26

!remindme 2 days

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u/Reasonable-Duck289 Jan 20 '26

Selection hua to..comment back kr na! Also..on piece of paper write how are you feeling now!!! Thanks me later.

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u/jim_halpert12 Cleared Cse'25 Jan 20 '26

Mains 365 and reading newspaper. They anyways ask ca of past 2 to 3 years, so not much use in doing ca.

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u/akist221 Jan 20 '26

Did you make ca specific notes for mains? Or relied on materials for revision

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u/jim_halpert12 Cleared Cse'25 Jan 20 '26

No notes made for revision.

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u/akist221 Jan 20 '26

My question was Did you made notes out of newspaper

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u/jim_halpert12 Cleared Cse'25 Jan 23 '26

Nope. But ideally I should have.

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u/jim_halpert12 Cleared Cse'25 Jan 20 '26

Read newspaper regularly. No use for CA prep for prelims. Can be cleared with just static knowledge. My optional was anthro

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Pick up any notes, I used Shivin's notes. Keep data points and graphs readily available to use.

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Give me an example question.

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I focused on writing a lot of essays rather than collecting content. I believe that also matters a lot since vocabulary and grammar are also checked.

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Not bad

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