Checklist for Mains 2022 1) Copy of admit card ( take atleast | Shubham Kumar: Strategy and Notes for UPSC(CSE)

Checklist for Mains 2022

1) Copy of admit card ( take atleast 2copies- keep them separately- bag/pockets/carry pouch)

2) Original ID card and one print out copy

3) Mask, sanitizer (small transparent bottle)- mask should be most comfortable like cloth mask or surgical mask

4) Passport size photos (take 2)

5) Black ball point pen (2 atleast)- to fill attendance sheet

6) Pens with which u are going to write the exam (take atleast 4-6)- I used to mark pens for each exam.

For every paper I used to keep 2 pens- one main and one reserve. To ensure the flow of the pen is good, I used to use pen which I have used 10-15% and sometimes in between of exam whenever I used to feel that the flow from pen is not good, I used to change pen

7) Watch- used to keep two, just in case

8) Print out of instruction sheet- to show the rules to sometimes dumb invigilators who try to take away the watch. It has happened with me in Prelims of 2019

9) Transparent carry pouch and water bottle

10) Sneakers/Energy bars/Bananas- used to eat chocolates just before entering examination centre

11) Lunch- Also, I used to keep hot water in Thermo Flasks and used to make black coffee during the break. In lunch try to have something light but full of energy like dry fruits, eggs etc. Those having pain in fingers should keep medicines and can use Luke warm water to comfort the fingers

12) Short revision notes and How to attempt- some instructions for each paper, to remind myself what to do in those 3 hrs (will share)

13) Scientific Calculator (physics and other optionals)

Best Wishes !!

PS- used to keep piece of cloth to spread it and sit and sometimes relax in break !!

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