10-Day Strategy While Waiting for Prelims Results

10-Day Strategy While Waiting for Prelims Results

Dear Comrades,

These 10 days between prelims and results are not for panic or overthinking — they are for a gentle, smart restart. These 10 days are golden — not a break, but a bridge. Whether you're confident or unsure, use this time wisely.Whether you're confident or uncertain, here’s how to stay balanced, productive, and in momentum:

🗓️ Day 1–3: Reset & Realign

Reflect on prelims objectively — no regret, no overanalysis.

Organize your notes and digital materials.

Lightly revise optional basics — concepts, thinkers, definitions.

Read topper answer copies to get a feel of mains-style expression.

Start reading PYQs of each paper.

🗓️ Day 4–7: Ease into Mains Mode

Write some answer per day — pick GS or optional PYQs.

Revisit Ethics basics — definitions, thinkers, personal examples.

Read selected current affairs with mains-oriented lenses (GS2/GS3 themes).

Begin making value addition notes — case studies, examples, quotes.

🗓️ Day 8–10: Strengthen the Base

Start light revision of GS1 or GS3 static topics (e.g., society, geography, economy).

Practice structuring answers — intro-body-conclusion format.

Create a tentative 90-day Mains plan — flexible but clear.

☑️ Daily Rhythm:

🎯 7-8 hours of focused study is sufficient

❌ Avoid overexposure to news/discussions — protect your peace

🧠 Read mindfully, not anxiously — calm focus > chaotic effort

🧘 Move your body, stay connected with real life — balance is key

Remember:

These 10 days won’t guarantee a result — but they will shape your readiness.

Keep the engine running. When the green signal comes, you’ll already be moving.