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What to Analyze in Every Mock#
- Overall score and percentile
- Subject-wise breakdown (accuracy per subject)
- Time spent on correct vs incorrect answers
- Topics with repeated mistakes
- Unattempted easy questions (time management failure)
Subject-Wise Analysis#
Plot accuracy per subject. A subject at <50% accuracy needs urgent attention. A subject at 70-80% needs targeted revision. Above 80% = just maintain.
Time Management Analysis#
Check if you spent too much time on difficult questions and missed easy ones. Target: 60 seconds per question average.
Building a Targeted Revision Plan#
Based on mock analysis:
- Red zone (<50%): Re-learn the topic, solve 100 PYQs
- Yellow zone (50-75%): Review weak subtopics, solve 50 PYQs
- Green zone (>75%): Light revision, focus on other subjects
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- 19 September 2026 — Initial publication
Frequently asked questions
How many mock tests should I take before UPSC CMS?
Minimum 15-20 full mock tests in the 3 months before the exam. Space them: 2 per week initially, then daily in the last 2 weeks.
What should I analyze after each mock test?
Subject-wise accuracy, time spent per question, topics where you guessed, repeated mistakes, and whether you left easy questions unattempted due to time pressure.
How do I track progress?
Create a spreadsheet: date, mock name, total score, subject scores, time taken, mistakes made. Plot scores over time — you should see a steady upward trend.
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