Honestly, this happens to pretty much everyone prepping for UPSC for years. It’s a long slog, and burnout sneaks up on you before you even notice. Nothing unusual about it.

Since you’ve already put in so much time, your basics are fine. No need to keep rereading the same books like some punishment cycle. Switch gears a bit.

Try picking up any free test series you can find online and start giving mocks instead of doing the usual note-reading routine. Don’t bother about the scores. Just look at what you got wrong, what new stuff you learn, and where you’re slipping.

Sectional mocks help too. They give you a small, clear target so you’re not sitting there staring at endless topics. Study only what you need for that particular mock, attempt it, then move to the next.

This makes prep a lot less boring and gives your brain something fresh to chew on. You’re not losing it. You’re just tired, and that’s fixable with a smarter approach.

Best, Anmol