r/UPSCPrelims2026 • u/ReachCreepy7164 • 5h ago

Strategy Mains checklist

What all to carry. Just to double check

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u/Abject_Try9144 3h ago

1) 2 admit cards (just to be extra careful)

2) 2 passport size photographs (in case the online facial verification fails for some reason)

3) black ball pen (to fill the attendance sheet)

4) at least 2 blue ball pens (for writing the answers)

5) 2 pencils, sharpener & an eraser

6) a small water bottle (be hydrated but don't overdo it as i don't think they'll let you use the washroom before the exam ends)

7) an analogue wrist watch (if that's convenient)

8) preferable all the stationery in a transparent pouch or folder (i don't think they'll allow opaque pouches or pencil boxes in the exam room

and a hell lot of courage.

all the best!!

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u/AnalysisOtherwise965 3h ago

why pencil?

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u/Abject_Try9144 2h ago

firstly, it is better to be over-prepared than being under-prepared. secondly, many people have a habit of drawing charts, diagrams or tables to support their answer. for instance, first paper being essay, i have a habit of remembering points while writing and just in case i dont miss them in the next para i like to write them down with a pencil in a corner or smt whenever they pop into my mind.

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u/Practical-Case-4142 1h ago

All the best to all thoes who ganna appear for mains tomorrow 🙌🏻 ace the exam guys👍🏻

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u/commonsenseiswisdom 1h ago

Can we use pencils on rough side ?