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Going by the feel for the paper, and my 3:years of experience with P1, cutoff for general candidates should not cross 100. In extreme cases, it may approach 110 - but that's unlikely. It might be closer to 95.
Anyone over 100 in P1 ought not to waste a single moment now.
Even if you're unlucky, reading would never go to waste. That applies double to people under 100.
A bit of suggestion to all.. Guys! see we will keep on speculating about cut-offs, what is the actual cutoff only UPSC will tell and that also 2 months later, I performed kind of OK, but I am not checking the answer keys, as I am afraid if I found out I am on borderline it will be very difficult for me to concentrate for mains, and no body knows the cut off.
So I am skipping verifying against answer keys and will suggest the same to those who think they have performed well to not check their answers, and maintain the feel good factor they had when they came out of the examination hall, I am telling this especially to those who are new, cause I have experienced this thing last year when I scored 207(against CL/Vajiram answer keys) and people were screaming cut off will be 210-21, it really sapped the much required energy when I could have done something. So this time I am advising against getting too sure about your selection or Rejection.
So, Only those people should check who are worried about their performance and are very anxious, rest who "think" they have done well should refrain from checking and try to maintain the feel good factor and start mains preperation.
85+ good chance of clearing... just start ur mains prep. Do not waste time looking for assurances/confirmations from online fellow aspirants. The more you dig into it(cut off speculation) d more confused & dejected u will be.. Its vicious cycle.. Tk break for day or 2 and start...so tht ur prep. tempo is not affected much... Al d best fellows..
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Paper 1
112(ForesightIAS)
109.3(ShankarIAS)
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94.2(CL)
My take on SC cutoff:
80-90( Maximum can be 95 in extraordinary situation)
Abhi toh masti 1 week
;;)
140 p2(no use
but 85 is enough to clear prelims.....start preparation guys....dont waste time in speculations
Shall i start preparing for MAINS..
Max SC Cutoff - 90
Anyone over 100 in P1 ought not to waste a single moment now.
Even if you're unlucky, reading would never go to waste. That applies double to people under 100.
Guys! see we will keep on speculating about cut-offs, what is the actual cutoff only UPSC will tell and that also 2 months later, I performed kind of OK, but I am not checking the answer keys, as I am afraid if I found out I am on borderline it will be very difficult for me to concentrate for mains, and no body knows the cut off.
So I am skipping verifying against answer keys and will suggest the same to those who think they have performed well to not check their answers, and maintain the feel good factor they had when they came out of the examination hall, I am telling this especially to those who are new, cause I have experienced this thing last year when I scored 207(against CL/Vajiram answer keys) and people were screaming cut off will be 210-21, it really sapped the much required energy when I could have done something. So this time I am advising against getting too sure about your selection or Rejection.
So, Only those people should check who are worried about their performance and are very anxious, rest who "think" they have done well should refrain from checking and try to maintain the feel good factor and start mains preperation.
What all do you think is the SC category cutoff, generally, compared to General cutoff ?
I think difference is of 20 marks....what all you think ?? Please pour in your thoughts ...
Tk break for day or 2 and start...so tht ur prep. tempo is not affected much...
Al d best fellows..