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First of Congrats. This was my 3rd mains with geography optional and 3rd time i am out. I am thinking of switching my optional. In your opinion, how is PSIR if one starts from scratch? And how much time will it take?
First of Congrats. This was my 3rd mains with geography optional and 3rd time i am out. I am thinking of switching my optional. In your opinion, how is PSIR if one starts from scratch? And how much time will it take?
I'm also planning to switch to political science from geo.. political science guys please help about books to be refered.. Notes an all. How many time it will take to finish this optional if I start from Jan
All the best bro If you can do share some of your strategies or anything you wish...
Multiple Revision + Limited Booklist
My base material was Shubhra Ranjan Mam Notes. Apart from it, I selectively read OP Gauba, Brian Nelson, Andrew Heywood. Relied extensively on internet for many topics, especially IR.
Revise multiple times, read basic notes, revise it, add your notes to it from standard sources + internet, revise it.....
First of Congrats. This was my 3rd mains with geography optional and 3rd time i am out. I am thinking of switching my optional. In your opinion, how is PSIR if one starts from scratch? And how much time will it take?
If you are planning to start now, then you have to devote 2 months before prelims to PSIR only..... Since, it was your 3rd mains, you are already familiar with the multiple topics of the portion... I also started from scratch after 2015 mains result....See previous year papers, if you think you can do it, go for it.....
Hello I am with philo optional now. Want to change to PSIRThere is no clear direction on how to tackle it. No one knows the best way of answer writing. No source is good enough. No teacher is. There is clearly exodus away from the optional. I haven't given mains with philo yet. But i am not able to manage the preparation. Let's put it that way and not delve much into why I want to change and rationality behind. I am sure that performance of philo and psir isnt my criteria. Ability to manage the optional is!
My GS prep is very average till now. Will have to dedicate 3 months to prelims to score 120+ and be confident of clearing. So even if I change to PSIR my idea is to start the prep of PSIR after prelims, join Subhra man's coaching and stick to her notes and give the test. Those with experience with PSIR, please throw some light on this. Is it enough to join mam's classes and follow her notes and supplement it with CA and is it manageable in 3 months after prelims?
Hello I am with philo optional now. Want to change to PSIRThere is no clear direction on how to tackle it. No one knows the best way of answer writing. No source is good enough. No teacher is. There is clearly exodus away from the optional. I haven't given mains with philo yet. But i am not able to manage the preparation. Let's put it that way and not delve much into why I want to change and rationality behind. I am sure that performance of philo and psir isnt my criteria. Ability to manage the optional is!
My GS prep is very average till now. Will have to dedicate 3 months to prelims to score 120+ and be confident of clearing. So even if I change to PSIR my idea is to start the prep of PSIR after prelims, join Subhra man's coaching and stick to her notes and give the test. Those with experience with PSIR, please throw some light on this. Is it enough to join mam's classes and follow her notes and supplement it with CA and is it manageable in 3 months after prelims?
First of Congrats. This was my 3rd mains with geography optional and 3rd time i am out. I am thinking of switching my optional. In your opinion, how is PSIR if one starts from scratch? And how much time will it take?
In, 4th Mains
First of Congrats. This was my 3rd mains with geography optional and 3rd time i am out. I am thinking of switching my optional. In your opinion, how is PSIR if one starts from scratch? And how much time will it take?
I'm also planning to switch to political science from geo.. political science guys please help about books to be refered.. Notes an all. How many time it will take to finish this optional if I start from Jan
In, 4th Mains
All the best bro If you can do share some of your strategies or anything you wish...
Multiple Revision + Limited Booklist
My base material was Shubhra Ranjan Mam Notes. Apart from it, I selectively read OP Gauba, Brian Nelson, Andrew Heywood. Relied extensively on internet for many topics, especially IR.
Revise multiple times, read basic notes, revise it, add your notes to it from standard sources + internet, revise it.....
Hey, my friend who is a genuine gem in Political Science has recently started OPIONALS-PSIR 2018 on Unacademy . He is regularly adding videos and he promises to upload the entire course by 30th January, 2018. I would suggest you to have a look. Attaching the link- https://unacademy.com/user/amritanshu111-8385
Hello I am with philo optional now. Want to change to PSIRThere is no clear direction on how to tackle it. No one knows the best way of answer writing. No source is good enough. No teacher is. There is clearly exodus away from the optional. I haven't given mains with philo yet. But i am not able to manage the preparation. Let's put it that way and not delve much into why I want to change and rationality behind. I am sure that performance of philo and psir isnt my criteria. Ability to manage the optional is!
My GS prep is very average till now. Will have to dedicate 3 months to prelims to score 120+ and be confident of clearing. So even if I change to PSIR my idea is to start the prep of PSIR after prelims, join Subhra man's coaching and stick to her notes and give the test. Those with experience with PSIR, please throw some light on this. Is it enough to join mam's classes and follow her notes and supplement it with CA and is it manageable in 3 months after prelims?
I don’t want to add scepticism to your plans, but here’s my thought on your situation( my optional is PSIR) 1. IF it takes you 3 months for prelims + your mains portion is half done or less, in such circumstances it isn’t prudent to shift your optionals 2. Starting PSIR just after prelims even despite join Mam’s classes is going to be a nightmare, despite contrary saying by people, the portion of PSIR is vast and requires depth(just like any optional) 3. IF you do plan to shift to PSIR, you will eventually compromise either prelims- GS mains- optionals , and none of that is healthy
My alternate plan for you (if you’ve decided to shift to PSIR) is 1. Begin preparation of Modern history- Polity and Governance- Comparitive Politis of PSIR right away (buy Mam’s notes right away) 2. Once you’ve done with these by mid April focus only on prelims, this will allow you to be familiar with the easiest and the toughest part of PSIR 3. Then post prelims join Mam’s crash course and do the rest of the portion (mainly IR) and value addition 4. Be prepared to work hard from now till April mid by managing prelims mains and optionals
If you work hard and are focused, I’m sure you can crack mains
All the best bro If you can do share some of your strategies or anything you wish...
Multiple Revision + Limited Booklist
My base material was Shubhra Ranjan Mam Notes. Apart from it, I selectively read OP Gauba, Brian Nelson, Andrew Heywood. Relied extensively on internet for many topics, especially IR.
Revise multiple times, read basic notes, revise it, add your notes to it from standard sources + internet, revise it.....
Hello everybody Consider this as dedicated thread for all those who gave MAINS 2017 with Political Science. I was hoping to clear this time but could not. Those who have cleared,can you share something which you think that clicked for you. And also those who could not clear,please share which you think that didn't click for you.
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My base material was Shubhra Ranjan Mam Notes. Apart from it, I selectively read OP Gauba, Brian Nelson, Andrew Heywood. Relied extensively on internet for many topics, especially IR.
Revise multiple times, read basic notes, revise it, add your notes to it from standard sources + internet, revise it.....
I am with philo optional now. Want to change to PSIRThere is no clear direction on how to tackle it. No one knows the best way of answer writing. No source is good enough. No teacher is. There is clearly exodus away from the optional. I haven't given mains with philo yet. But i am not able to manage the preparation. Let's put it that way and not delve much into why I want to change and rationality behind. I am sure that performance of philo and psir isnt my criteria. Ability to manage the optional is!
My GS prep is very average till now. Will have to dedicate 3 months to prelims to score 120+ and be confident of clearing. So even if I change to PSIR my idea is to start the prep of PSIR after prelims, join Subhra man's coaching and stick to her notes and give the test. Those with experience with PSIR, please throw some light on this. Is it enough to join mam's classes and follow her notes and supplement it with CA and is it manageable in 3 months after prelims?
I would suggest you to have a look.
Attaching the link- https://unacademy.com/user/amritanshu111-8385
1. IF it takes you 3 months for prelims + your mains portion is half done or less, in such circumstances it isn’t prudent to shift your optionals
2. Starting PSIR just after prelims even despite join Mam’s classes is going to be a nightmare, despite contrary saying by people, the portion of PSIR is vast and requires depth(just like any optional)
3. IF you do plan to shift to PSIR, you will eventually compromise either prelims- GS mains- optionals , and none of that is healthy
My alternate plan for you (if you’ve decided to shift to PSIR) is
1. Begin preparation of Modern history- Polity and Governance- Comparitive Politis of PSIR right away (buy Mam’s notes right away)
2. Once you’ve done with these by mid April focus only on prelims, this will allow you to be familiar with the easiest and the toughest part of PSIR
3. Then post prelims join Mam’s crash course and do the rest of the portion (mainly IR) and value addition
4. Be prepared to work hard from now till April mid by managing prelims mains and optionals
If you work hard and are focused, I’m sure you can crack mains
https://unacademy.com/user/amritanshu111-8385