Question : Should You Worry About Cut-off In Prelims?

Answer :

• Actually, nobody can tell you about the exact threshold score above which you can consider yourself in the safe zone. The cut-off marks in the Prelims exam depends upon host of factors. The major factor is the difficulty level of both the papers. Everyone will tell you about their prediction of threshold score depending upon their own expertise and understanding of UPSC exam. That may or may not match with the official figures at the end of the year.
• The conservative prediction of threshold by someone, will make you feel pseudo-safe and possibly, you may feel satisfied with your preparation. At the same time, the inflated prediction of the threshold score by someone, will wary you much and you may feel utterly unsatisfied with your preparation. In both the scenarios, you are likely to lose the cool and that would affect your preparation adversely.
• It’s a better scenario to not indulge in these rumour mill and rather focus on your studies. Because worrying unnecessarily will create stress and you may lose some precious time of your studies in these gossips with just few months away from Mains. Time is crucial and you need to make every minute count.
• The best thing to do, is to believe in 'Law of Karma';do your job i.e.continue your study sincerely. Don't worry about threshold score and all. If your preparation is relatively better than the other candidates then definitely you will make it through.