The Wise Dust (Akash Srivastava, IFS)

#Mains Post 1 For prelims appeared candidates: Prelims is over 4 days earlier — now 85 days stand between you and Mains Glory! How are you planning your Mains prep? One simple way to break it down is:

🔹 Optional – 30 days 🔹 GS1, GS2, GS3 – 10 days each = 30 days 🔹 GS4 (Ethics) – 7 days 🔹 Essay – 7 days 🔹 Revision + PYQs + Test Series – 11 days (Is that enough?)

Time is flying. Don’t let these days slip by without purpose. As Sun Tzu said: “Tactics without strategy is the noise before defeat.” So, don’t just study — create a strategy - plan, track, and conquer. Make 3 month plans along with weekly/daily goals. Mains is all about consistency. Best of luck! 🍀 ✍️🚀

Prelims 2025: Expected Cutoff as per VisionIAS

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To know more: https://t.me/rebouncecareers07/592

Overview of today's paper: https://t.me/samkalpofficial/3256

Expected Cutoff (UR) for Prelims 2025 as per: Shivin Sir: 83-85 Target UPSC: 85±2 StudyIQ: 85-90 Samkalp: 83±2 Testbook: 90-95 Shiksha: 86±5 SarthiIAS: 85-87 Shashank Tyagi Sir: 83±2 Legacy IAS: 85 AI Analysis: 85.53 Who's suggesting cut off will go lower than last year: Understand UPSC, Vikas Dayal. Who's suggesting 90 or 90+: PW, ET Now, Careers360.

Prelims 2025 Answer key calculator: Fill here your answers & get your marks as per various coaching's Answer key. https://collectorbabu.com/cb-lens/upsc-prelims-evaluation-answer-comparison ConvertIAS Marks Predictor: http://ConvertIAS.com/resultpredictor

GS 1 Answer keys of various coaching: (take it with pinch of salt) StudyIQ: link

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For CSAT, set a one-hour goal⏰ (rather than 2 hour target) — try to attempt at least 25–30 questions in that time (or as per your strength). If you're lagging behind, shift gears and pick up the pace. Just power up, everything will be alright! All the very best💐 — may the logic be with you!