MASTERING ANSWER WRITING WITH GOUTHAM SIR, IFS

Hey folks, All those who wish to discuss the future course of action regarding +UPSC PRELIMS 2026, +Mains2026, +UPSC 2027, +APPSC/TGPSC GROUP -1 Exam, Can meet me Tomorrow ( 30/5/26) Timings: 11AM -3:30 PM Venue: RC REDDY IAS STUDY CIRCLE, Ashok Nagar Branch Regards, K Sai Goutham, IFS (UPSC RANKER, APPSC GROUP-1 RANKER)

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After interaction with a lot of students and veteran aspirants, The following conditions are prevalent after the release of today's key, + Some scoring high in GS but unable to cross CSAT mark + Some scoring low in GS but qualifying CSAT + Many scoring averages in GS and qualifying CSAT So, after considering various factors, Probable CUT-OFF: 73+/-2

UPSC PRELIMS 2026 PROBABLE CUT-OFF: 78+/-2

UPSC PROVISIONAL ANSWER KEY As the last day for representation is May 31st, UPSC would probably release the key by late evening or tomorrow anytime. Let's chill and relax till that time folks!!!

Let me put the perspective right... When someone who had such a long journey makes claims, it means there is some essence in those. Because, if someone who would have revised my notes, would definitely solve the doable part of the paper. Also, the point here is most of you are stuck with random questions and I am more interested in the doable part. UPSC is exactly checking the same. Not about all 100 questions, but those 65 questions that are to be picked from the paper. So, I don't think you have to carry my notes, revise my notes and rest things would follow 👍 All the best folks!!! I understand every inch of your day and there is no better person than me to empathise. But in the process, we cannot neglect the truth and reality of the process. The process demands efficiency not emotions all through!!! EMOTIONS ARE THREAT TO EFFICIENCY ALWAYS!!! UPSC gives you a choice to choose among them. So, relax for a day, wait for the official key and start off for the next phase!!

My predictions were right today!!! All on record, in HIR sessions, option analysis sessions... + Lengthy paper. + Glory of Art & Culture. + Emphasis on Schemes. + Option pattern changing. + Disappearance of statement based questions. HIR CURRENT AFFAIRS NOTES - 21 Questions HIR NOTES & HANDOUTS- 32 Questions You could see the importance of the priority list as well for last minute revision. The exam is sheer experience and composure. Detailed pdf will be uploaded soon... Regards, K Sai Goutham, IFS (UPSC RANKER, APPSC GROUP 1 RANKER)

Right Strategy for today Attempting what is known. Deriving the Semi-known. Leaving the Un-known. Accuracy is going to be at play today rather than the number of attempts . Those who were picky and choosy would sail through today comfortably. Most importantly, waiting for the easier questions in the later part of the paper was a catch in both GS and CSAT. Wait for the complete analysis.....