•O F F L I N E• MAINS 2018 GUIDANCE PROGRAM™ 25 January Batch BATCH C (RAPID)…. MGP : 13 Tests - 9 Sectional Tests + 4 Full Length Tests
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ForumIAS: GS Mains 2018 Guidance Program ForumIAS will be conducting a Mains Guidance Program for 2018 starting 25th of January, 2018. The Primary Focus of the Program will be • Covering the entire syllabus via the Test Series in a disciplined manner before Prelims • Providing vital inputs and feedback to improve answer quality and possible scores. Beginning early helps in both improving the answers as well as absorbing the inputs given and implementing them. • Providing Detailed Solutions to cover all dimensions of questions asked. • Classroom Discussion
Mains Guidance Program - Program Design We have broken the syllabus in small doable parts that can be covered in a week. After a week, candidates can appear for a Test on the topics. This will • help in checking their preparation on the topics mentioned • get feedback and marks on the paper they have written • cover the syllabus in a disciplined manner, which is otherwise difficult • become aware of issues and questions on the topics being prepared. This is especially useful for those who have just begun. • Timely tests help you understand what to focus on while studying. The MGP has been improved with input from our MGP 2016 and 2017 Students. The goal of MGP 2018 Batch C is to ensure that students cover the full Mains syllabus at least once before the Prelims. Other Features of the Program There will be a total of (a) 13 Tests - having 9 sectional Tests t (b) 4 Full Length Tests Quality Improvement Sessions & Feedback sessions with ForumIAS Mentors will be conducted in classroom and telephonically Re-orientation session with Top ForumIAS Scorers in Civil Services including rank holders from time to time.
Performance review and feedback Each answer booklet will be reviewed and evaluated by ForumIAS Mentors, who have relevant experience with the Civil Services Mains ForumIAS.com - The Knowledge Network for Civil Services. Visit http://forumias.com | New! http://forumias.academy - Prelims & Mains Test Series
Examination. Relevant feedback on making improvements will be provided. ForumIAS will be assisted in this initiative by several members who have scored well in the successive examination. Several members who have secured good ranks and marks after making changes to their strategy will also provide inputs for the same.
Post Test Discussion - Classroom Tests will be released on the Test Portal and in the Classroom on Fridays, as per calendar. It is expected that students write the Tests between 9 AM - 12 Noon on Saturday. Post Test discussions will be held in the second half of the day.
How it Works - Online Candidates can enrol for the Mains Guidance Program (MGP) online. After enrolment, they need to create an account on forumias.academy. Tests will be released on the Test Portal on Saturdays, as per calendar. The students will • Download the QCA Booklet and print it and attempt the Test on it. • The Attempted Paper should be scanned by a scanner or Mobile Phone using the CAMSCANNER app and sent to
[email protected] • It is expected that students write the Tests between 10AM - 1 PM on Saturday.
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Discussion videos of the Test will be uploaded on the Test Portal within 2 weeks of conducting the Test.
GS Mains Test Series Schedule Flexible: Tests can be written any time after the Test Release Date. They must be submitted within 8 weeks of the Test release date for proper evaluation.
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Note: Current Affairs will be part of all the Tests. Current Affairs need to be prepared from September onwards
Test Calendar , Syllabus Details and Sources #
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Test Code
Date of
Duration &
& Subject
Release
Marks
MGP 1CR
25 Jan, 18
250 Marks &
Detailed Topic Listing
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3 Hours GS Paper 4
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Sources
Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants
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BBC Guide to Ethics
and consequences of Ethics in human actions;
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Chronicle Lexicon
dimensions of ethics; ethics in private and public
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Selective Study from G. Subbarao
relationships.
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Internet
Human Values - lessons from the lives and
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Case Studies – Solving Previous Year
teachings of great leaders, reformers and
Question Papers
administrators; •
Attitude: content, structure, function; its influence and relation with thought and behaviour; moral and political attitudes; social influence and persuasion.
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Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and governance.
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Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world
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Case Studies
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2
MGP 2CR
1 Feb, 18
250 Marks &
GS Paper 4
3 Hours
•
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Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public
2nd ARC REPORT (Ethics in Governance, Refurbishing of Personnel Administration)
GS Paper 2
administration: Status and problems; ethical
•
IGNOU: MPA-011 (Ch: Ethical
and GS
concerns and dilemmas in government and private
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Concerns in Public Administration)
Paper 4
institutions; laws, rules, regulations and
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2nd ARC REPORT (Right to Information,
conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability and ethical governance;
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Articles published on ForumIAS
strengthening of ethical and moral values in
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Case Studies – Solving Previous Year
governance; •
Citizen Centric Administration)
Question Papers
Ethical issues in international relations and funding; corporate governance.
•
Probity in Governance: Concept of public service; Philosophical basis of governance and probity; Information sharing and transparency in government, Right to Information, Codes of Ethics, Codes of Conduct, Citizen’s Charters, Work culture, Quality of service delivery, Utilization of public funds, challenges of corruption.
GS Paper 2 •
Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance- applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizen’s
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charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures.
3
MGP 3CR
8 Feb, 18
250 Marks &
•
Role of civil services in a democracy
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Case Studies
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History of the world will include events from 18th
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Arjun Dev - old NCERT
century
•
Mastering Modern World History by Normal
3 Hours GS Paper 1
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Renaissance & Industrial revolution
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American Revolution & French revolution,
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NCERT -12th– Indian Society
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Unification of European Nations, Redrawal of
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NCERT -12th- Social Change and
Lowe
National Boundaries,
Development in India
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Rise of Nationalism & First World War
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IGNOU –ESO -12 Society in India
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Second World War - Causes, & Aftermath,
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IGNOU –ESO -16: Social Problems In India
Colonisation and Decolonisation
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Social Problems in India -Ram Ahuja can also
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Political philosophies like communism (First & Second International), capitalism, socialism etc.-
be referred •
Newspaper
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12th NCERT - Politics in India after
their forms and effect on the society •
Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India, Role of women and women’s organization
4
MGP 4CR
15 Feb, 18
250 Marks & 3 Hours
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Communalism, regionalism & secularism
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5. Effects of globalization on Indian society
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Post-Independence History including Reign of Nehru, Lal Bahadur Shahstri, Morarji Desai, Indira
Independence
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GS Paper 1
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Gandhi, Emergency Years, up to Economic Reforms
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India since independence by Bipin Chandra
of 1991
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India After Gandhi by Ramchandra Guha
Reorganization of States, Linguistics Issues,
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Pradhanmantri TV Series by ABP News
Official Languages Act, Integration of Tribal, Hindu
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Relevant Articles Published on
Code Bill •
ForumIAS.com
Uniform Civil Code, Non-Alignment, Socialistic
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Newspaper / 9 PM Brief
Pattern of State
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NCERT -12th – Indian Society
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Land reforms in India
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NCERT -12th - Social Change and
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Social Empowerment; Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the
Development in India •
Social Problems in India - Ram Ahuja
Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections •
Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources,
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Issues relating to poverty and hunger; Inclusive growth and issues arising from it
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Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.
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Development processes and the development industry– the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders.
5
MGP 5CR
22 Feb, 18
250 Marks &
•
3 Hours GS Paper 3
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Linkages between development and spread of
•
Newspaper / 9 PM Brief
extremism.
•
NCERT Class 12: Political Science:
Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security;
Contemporary World •
Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social
Politics (Chapter: Security in the Contemporary World)
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networking sites in internal security challenges.
2nd ARC REPORT (Public Order, Capacity Building for Conflict
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Basics of cyber security
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Resolution, Combating Terrorism)
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Money-laundering and its prevention
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Relevant articles on ForumIAS
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Security challenges and their management in
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India since independence by Bipin Chandra
border areas; linkages of organized crime with •
terrorism, Various Security forces and agencies and
[Land Reform] •
their mandate •
Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of
12th NCERT: Geography India People and Economy
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the country; Different types of irrigation and
11th NCERT: Economics: Indian Economic Development
irrigation systems storage, transport and marketing
•
Economic Survey of India
of agricultural produce and issues and related
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Indian Economy Since Independence - Uma Kapila
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constraints; e-technology in the aid of farmers
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IGNOU : MPA-018 Disaster Management
Economics of animal-rearing;
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2nd ARC REPORT (Crisis Management)
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11th NCERT: Economics: Indian Economic
Food processing and related industries in Indiascope and significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements, supply chain management; Technology missions
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Factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in various parts of the world (including India)
6
MGP 6CR
1 Mar, 18
250 Marks &
•
Disaster and disaster management.
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Indian Economy and issues relating to planning,
3 Hours
mobilization of resources, growth, development
GS Paper 2
and employment.
•
Economic Survey of India
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Indian Economy Since Independence - Uma
and GS
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Government Budgeting
Paper 3
•
Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices;
•
•
Development
Kapila - Selective •
Public Distribution System– objectives,
2nd ARC REPORT(Strengthening Financial Management Systems)
functioning, limitations, revamping; issues of
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Articles Published on ForumIAS.com
buffer stocks and food security
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Newspaper / 9 PM Brief / Daily editorials
Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes
•
Rajiv Sikri
in industrial policy and their effects on industrial
•
NCERT Class 12: Political Science:
growth.
Contemporary World
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Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports,
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Politics
Railways etc.
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Ministry of External Affairs website
Indian Constitution– historical underpinnings,
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11th NCERT: Indian Constitution at Work
evolution, features, amendments, significant
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Indian Polity by M Laxmikant
provisions and basic structure.
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12th NCERT - Politics in India after
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Investment models. |
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India and its neighbourhood- relations; Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests
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Issues relating to intellectual property rights & Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests,
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Indian Diaspora.
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Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate
7
MGP 7CR
8 Mar, 18
250 Marks &
•
3 Hours GS Paper 2 •
•
Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme
Independence
with that of other countries
•
Newspaper / Mains Marathon Issues
Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the
•
2nd ARC REPORT
States, issues and challenges pertaining to the
•
Punnchi Commission Report
federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein.
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Separation of powers between various organs; Dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions
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Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these
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Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary, Ministries and Departments of the Government;
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Pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity.
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3.Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act, Issues Related to elections & Electoral Reforms
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Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various
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Constitutional Bodies; Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies
8
MGP 8CR
15 Mar, 18
250 Marks &
•
Salient features of world’s physical geography
•
11th NCERT: Physical Geography
3 Hours
•
Important Geophysical phenomena such as
•
Certificate Physical and Human Geography
GS Paper 1
earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone
and GS
etc.,
by Goh Cheng Leong
Paper 3
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•
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Geographical features and their location- changes
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Around the World (Geography): ICSE Board
in critical geographical features (including water
[Class 6, 7 and 8] or OLD NCERT Books [Class
bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the
6, 7, 8]
effects of such changes.
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Orient Longman Atlas
Distribution of key natural resources across the
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Newspaper - The Hindu
world (including South Asia and the Indian
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Shankar IAS Compilation
subcontinent);
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Science Reporter
Modern Indian history from about the middle of
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Bipan Chandra - Old NCERT
the eighteenth century until the present-
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“A Brief History of Modern India” - Spectrum
Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, Environmental impact assessment
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Science and Technology– developments and their applications and effects in everyday life, Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology, Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, Nano-technology, biotechnology
9
MGP 9CR
22 Mar, 18
250 Marks &
•
3 Hours GS Paper 1
significant events, personalities, issues •
Pub.
Arrival of Europeans, End of Moghul Rule, The
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Previous Years Papers
Dawn of British Raj, Revolt of 1857
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Text Book on Fine Arts Class XI NCERT.
•
CCRT Website or compilation
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The Freedom Struggle – its various stages and
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important contributors /contributions from different parts of the country. •
Indian Culture and Heritage -NIOS: www.nios.ac.in
•
Self-Made Notes on the Topic
Indian culture: The salient aspects of Art Forms, Paintings - Evolution from Cave Paintings to Medieval Times
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Dance Forms, Puppetry
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Music & Musical Instruments
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Literature
•
Architecture from ancient to modern times Structural Temples, Northern & Southern Style, Mughal Architecture, Post British Architecture
10
MGP 10CR
29 Mar, 18
250 Marks &
GS Paper 1 – Full Syllabus
3 Hours 11
MGP 11CR
5 Apr, 18
250 Marks &
GS Paper 2 – Full Syllabus
3 Hours 12
MGP 12CR
12 Apr, 18
250 Marks &
GS Paper 3 – Full Syllabus
3 Hours 13
MGP 13 CR
19 Apr, 18
250 Marks &
GS Paper 4 – Full Syllabus
3 Hours
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Fees Course
Fees
Payment Process
MGP Batch C Rapid
Rs. 12,500 + 18% (GST) =
CLICK HERE TO PAY
Rs. 14,750
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Enrollment and Test Process 1. Please create an account in our test portal http://forumias.academy and we will add the MGP 2018 Course to your account. In case you face any delay, please email us at
[email protected] 3. The tests will be uploaded in our test portal http://forumias.academy as per test calendar and you will be notified for the same through mail. 4. If you want to write the test online, download the question cum answer booklet, write the test physically, scan your answer-sheet and send it to
[email protected] for evaluation. NOTE: While mailing your scanned answers to
[email protected], the Subject line must contain Name - Roll no. - Test Code - Date of submission. The scanned file should also follow the same naming convention. Evaluated copies will be mailed back within 15 days of submission. 5. If you want to write the test offline, come to our test-centre* on the day of the test. You will be given QCA booklet to write the test. After attempting the test, submit your answer sheet in the test-centre itself for evaluation. NOTE: Your QCA/Answer sheet must contain your Name, Roll No., Test Code and Date of submission. You will receive your evaluated copy in pdf format. You can collect the original physical copy from the centre on the date of next test. 6. If you cannot attempt the test on the day it is conducted, you can write the test any day after that at a time comfortable to you. This applies for both online as well as offline mode. However, it is recommended that you sit for the tests on time to avoid backlog and lagging behind. Especially for offline students, it is recommended that you write the Test on designated dates with other candidates to get the examination feeling. ForumIAS.com - The Knowledge Network for Civil Services. Visit http://forumias.com | New! http://forumias.academy - Prelims & Mains Test Series
NOTE: Evaluation will be on a first come first serve basis. Papers submitted on time will be given priority in evaluation over papers submitted late. 7. In order to make sure that evaluation quality is up to mark and evaluated copies are sent to respective students within 15 days of submission, students will be allowed to submit at the most 6 tests in a month for evaluation. NOTE: ForumIAS Mentors will prioritize Students and copies that are regular. In a month, there will be maximum 6 copies of a particular student that will be evaluated. Beyond it will be upon the availability of Mentors. This does not necessarily means that copies will not be corrected, but merely the fact they will not be prioritised. 8. Our Mentors can be reached over email for guidance, queries and other test-related assistance. A call back can be requested over email to discuss your paper one to one. 9. For any queries, please reach us at
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