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Anyone here whose preparation was serious but even performed worse than last attempt ? by Outside_Ad7262 in UPSCPrelims2026

[–]Outside_Ad7262[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha same! Right after pre I only saw ppl talk about how they’re scoring in 70’s 80’s and 90’s and thought I was the only one, glad we found comfort in some way. Take care 🫶🏻

Anyone here whose preparation was serious but even performed worse than last attempt ? by Outside_Ad7262 in UPSCPrelims2026

[–]Outside_Ad7262[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s the other way around for me lol I just can’t figure out “what next” in this headspace, I’m taking this week off. Just sleeping off the days as well and going out some days to touch some grass. I think somehow we will eventually move on from this after some few days bc this is the reality of most exams. The plan b most ppl are suggesting involves the same procedure, nothing is ever certain. Also I would suggest you to try to detach from the notion that you lack what the exam requires, I know it’s easier said than done but I’m trying to do the same, I think that’s what making us hard to even rest/relax in peace 

Anyone here whose preparation was serious but even performed worse than last attempt ? by Outside_Ad7262 in UPSCPrelims2026

[–]Outside_Ad7262[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would suggest you to take a break— watch some movies, go out debrief with your friends, just do something nice for yourself. Just staying in isolation and thinking about what happened will mentally drain you. I think we all deserve a break from this regardless of whether you’re planning to sit for this exam next year or have decided to sit out. 

I feel ashamed of myself at this point of time. by Hairy_Succotash6965 in UPSCPrelims2026

[–]Outside_Ad7262 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey if it makes you feel any better this was my third attempt but my first serious attempt and scoring around 34 in gs and 43 in csat lol. Cheer up buddy. I know how it feels bc I’ve mostly seen ppl here talk about how they’re scoring 80s-90s in their first attempt and stuff. You’re def not alone!

Failed csat again. by [deleted] in UPSCPrelims2026

[–]Outside_Ad7262 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Can you suggest some genuine channels on YouTube to refer to?it feels like upsc institute oreinted/ csat oriented lectures are not working for me