Prafull IAS'22 (UP) - AIR 249, CSE 2021

For those with physics optional,

If you look at question 2 of tutorial, I have tried to write solution in short in structure of answer.

First define the HUP then write expression then proof (solving questions) then at the end , either conclude by extra information like wave functions/ applications/ some small theory.

This is how you should solve PYQ after revising and making short notes after reading book.

Use these answers as rubric ( I have followed same as every giants in past did)

https://t.me/prafull_loksevak22/78

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Share your answer scripts here, I will try to evaluate some of them and give feedback. (Physics optional people can post their answers too/ query on PYQ)

Those who have cleared, congratulations to them. Do it properly and make it you last attempt.


Those who could not, this is not the end of world. Those who have attempts left and want to prepare, take a break and restart (every one of us sees failure in this preparation).

If you have exhausted your attempts or don’t want to attempt, you can share your story/agony in discussion group/comments.

हारा वही जो लड़ा नहीं

They have not asked me to publicise their program but this is one structure which I have found very helpful. I had taken it in last attempt which increased GS marks to near 400 from 318.

Fresher aspirants can use this approach of answer writing irrespective of whether they join program or not.

Those wanting to prepare Facts for General Studies may find it useful in aiding their preparation.

Though QRM does not come now but you can still use these current affairs booklets to underline/highlight relevant facts which you can use to enrich answers and revise on penultimate day before exam.

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Here is a way how i used to read Mains 365 booklets

You have to read the whole Mains 365 booklet on each topics released before mains and underline important facts/data/examples/keywords.

Then use these QRMs as source material to add whatever you have underlined in them. You will find QRMs already contain 60% of what you underlined. Makes your life easier to revise before exam!

Last year Vision gave it for Polity and Economy only.

In my opinion, this way you can revise data/facts/examples/keywords multiple times and actually quote them in exam. This fetches better score and acts as good way of value addition in papers and revising Mains 365 booklets

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For physics optional answer writing , refer to these.

In case of doubts, let me know in comments section.

Hope you are doing well with good health and spirits.

I will post certain topics for brainstorming in coming days to support you.

Keep brainstorming 2-3 PYQs a day with answer wrting schedule as i mentioned in previous video.

https://youtu.be/6D82-2jMCDw

For those who are finding it hard to brainstorm dimensions, may take help of this.

I will keep reminding you of this factor as it helps you generate points/dimensions as well as improves faster retention during revision.

Here is a brief session on strategy for next 3 months regarding Physics Optional and General Studies.

Looking forward to your queries and feedback.

https://meet.google.com/hkv-pvru-gez

I am postponing it due to some emergency. I regret the inconvenience caused and I will let you know in advance.

Session at 8 pm tomorrow.

It’s been long since we interacted, looking forward to session and your comments inbox (let me know of anything specific which you want to be covered in discussion)

These are complete notes of Mechanics section covering topics mentioned in syllabus and PYQs which I prepared.

I referred books by JC upadhyay, DS Mathur and Goldstein for examples and coverage of topics.

UPSC Physics Optional Mechanics Notes
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I am thinking to take a session on solving PYQs based on these papers on Sunday.

Physics Optional Paper 2 PYQ solved by Rishav Gupta Sir , 2014 batch

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Physics Optional Paper 1 PYQ solved by Rishav Gupta Sir , 2014 batch

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Please understand your actual marks and ones as per answer keys will differ. I have seen friends getting 80 as per keys clearing exam with 92 as per official key in past.

Those, जिनका दिन नहीं था कल, please remember जो भी हो कल फिर आएगा. You can share your journey and struggles here, we are here to read and listen to your stories if anyone wants to share in comments.

Cutoff should be hovering around 88-92 for UR as per my analysis of papers and responses of candidates.

Please dont rely on answer keys of coaching institutes. They often miss it by 3-4 questions, which gives margin of error upto 6-8 marks. So if you are getting marks above 80 as per answer keys of UR, start preparing for mains.

Its just a voluntary mentorship support from my side.