How to start afresh for civils after failing Prelims 2-3 times?

BombayPirate

i am posting this on behalf of a friend this query. What is someone hasn't been able to clear prelims in 3 attempts, is there any chance of clearing later? if so, how should one plan his journey ahead? because after not being able to clear prelims, it becomes difficult to orient oneself for the exam. and then it becomes series of prelims with no result.

second, should one simply follow the model of joining test series and keep rolling the dice?

@Neyawn , your guidance and views will be helpful in this regard.

Amtsnha

I am in the same boat. After 3 failed attempts, my energy level has deteriorated further. Dont know what to do.
Please guide how to continue.

Bharat2017

I have failed 2 times but I have been making similar mistakes. I will try not to commit those mistakes this time.

Shad

If people provide data points, it will be helpful for experts here to arrive conclusively. e.g. Difference of cut-off marks and their own marks. If the difference is minimising, they can intensify the same strategy else look for alternate views.

I am closely following this thread.

elenaa

Same story.. How about following insightsonindia schedule or making our own schedule.. See the point is we have already read basic books. The only problem i'm facing is procrastination. we can set daily targets + daily quiz and secure + taking insights prelims test together then comparing marks + discussion. If anyone of you interested, let me know.

sspol

dont knoow what to do
not cleared after solving vision n insit test

yashwardhan_singh

i am posting this on behalf of a friend this query. What is someone hasn't been able to clear prelims in 3 attempts, is there any chance of clearing later? if so, how should one plan his journey ahead? because after not being able to clear prelims, it becomes difficult to orient oneself for the exam. and then it becomes series of prelims with no result.

second, should one simply follow the model of joining test series and keep rolling the dice?

@Neyawn , your guidance and views will be helpful in this regard.

This year AIR-26 Mallika Sudheer cleared this exam in her 4th attempt. Earlier failed 3 prelims.
One girl got rank around 530s also cleared prelims in her 4th attempt.

Remember Vivek -AIR 300, and Raja Ganapathy Ramasamy (IAS) - could clear prelims in their 5th attempt !!! later got selected.
These are just few examples which I know, there will be many more.
Now ask your friend- if these people could do it, then why can't you ??

Muskil jaroor hai, Par namumkin nahi hai ! Literally speaking Janta give example and get inspired from people who have shown exemplary courage to pursue their dreams. Kick in and try one more time.

Regarding what should be done - Ask your friend to lock himself/herself in a room for few hours and figure out his/her mistakes. I am sure he/she must be repeating same set of mistakes every time and appearing in the prelims without correcting them. SWOT analysis, brainstorm, write your mistakes on a piece of paper, stick it on the study table.

mostly people fail to be consistent for say 10-12 months and study like mad person, 3-4 months before prelims and expect good results. Some will clear with 2 months study (very very few like Artika Sukla type) but most of the people who clear work relentlessly for at least 8-10 months.

Ask your friend to study consistently, 6-8 hours per day without fail for next 6 months and then 8-10 hours for next 4 months without fail, phir bhi kuch na ho to samajh lena 'IAS se kuch behtar awaits him".

GentleGiant6

i am posting this on behalf of a friend this query. What is someone hasn't been able to clear prelims in 3 attempts, is there any chance of clearing later? if so, how should one plan his journey ahead? because after not being able to clear prelims, it becomes difficult to orient oneself for the exam. and then it becomes series of prelims with no result.

second, should one simply follow the model of joining test series and keep rolling the dice?

@Neyawn , your guidance and views will be helpful in this regard.

This year AIR-26 Mallika Sudheer cleared this exam in her 4th attempt. Earlier failed 3 prelims.
One girl got rank around 530s also cleared prelims in her 4th attempt.

Remember Vivek -AIR 300, and Raja Ganapathy Ramasamy (IAS) - could clear prelims in their 5th attempt !!! later got selected.
These are just few examples which I know, there will be many more.
Now ask your friend- if these people could do it, then why can't you ??

Muskil jaroor hai, Par namumkin nahi hai ! Literally speaking Janta give example and get inspired from people who have shown exemplary courage to pursue their dreams. Kick in and try one more time.

Regarding what should be done - Ask your friend to lock himself/herself in a room for few hours and figure out his/her mistakes. I am sure he/she must be repeating same set of mistakes every time and appearing in the prelims without correcting them. SWOT analysis, brainstorm, write your mistakes on a piece of paper, stick it on the study table.

mostly people fail to be consistent for say 10-12 months and study like mad person, 3-4 months before prelims and expect good results. Some will clear with 2 months study (very very few like Artika Sukla type) but most of the people who clear work relentlessly for at least 8-10 months.

Ask your friend to study consistently, 6-8 hours per day without fail for next 6 months and then 8-10 hours for next 4 months without fail, phir bhi kuch na ho to samajh lena 'IAS se kuch behtar awaits him".

+1

Also this

Strategically speaking, do this

1) Improving reading comprehension
2) stop making shortcuts while studying
3) re examine study timings, health, mental health and diet
4) exercise
5)Use Mains and Pre integrated approach!

stonecold_srivastav

rigorous revision of same sources. The only key which I think. Baki tests etc can be useful if paper is current oriented.
basic sources everybody knows like spectrum, Laxmikant, etc.

Neyawn

i am posting this on behalf of a friend this query. What is someone hasn't been able to clear prelims in 3 attempts, is there any chance of clearing later? if so, how should one plan his journey ahead? because after not being able to clear prelims, it becomes difficult to orient oneself for the exam. and then it becomes series of prelims with no result.

second, should one simply follow the model of joining test series and keep rolling the dice?

@Neyawn , your guidance and views will be helpful in this regard.

I know who that friend is

Let me tell you, with the benefit of hindsight is that you may be trying to solve a problem that does not and should not exist in the first place. And you may not realise it now, but you will, eventually. And when it does, the futility of it all will shine on its own.

I will answer this question in a while, meanwhile, Congrats on making it to the final list!

Will you be joining this year?

The service allocation has happened, so you may be better suited to take a decision now.

Life

Same story.. How about following insightsonindia schedule or making our own schedule.. See the point is we have already read basic books. The only problem i'm facing is procrastination. we can set daily targets + daily quiz and secure + taking insights prelims test together then comparing marks + discussion. If anyone of you interested, let me know.

This doesn't sustain for long. Doesn't give required returns. Invest when it's needed. I am on the same ship. It's much better to focus on your optional right now.
Procrastination has to be nipped at the bud. Only you yourself can figure a way out.