IAS Civil Services EXAM : How GS Foundation Course can Help You?

UPSC IAS EXAM : AN INTRODUCTION

Civil Services Examination is one of the most beautiful exams in the world.

The exam process itself builds your character, enhances your personality, makes you much more mature and analytical.

As far as the various stages of the examination is concerned we find preliminary examination competitively tougher than mains stage !

The competition has become fiercer since the introduction of CSAT.

In this highly competitive atmosphere an aspirant, especially a fresher, is baffled as to how to go about his/her overall preparation for this prestigious examination.

Here is a short introduction and the whole process this exam follow this year from each paper.

PRELIMINARY

UPSC Civil Services Prelims Exam Analysis

GS Paper I (200 marks)

Current events of national and international importance.
History of India
Indian National Movement.
Indian and World Geography
Indian Polity and Governance
Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc.
Economic and Social Development
Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector initiatives, etc.
General issues on Environmental Ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change
General Science

GS Paper II (CSAT) (200 marks)

Qualifying in Nature : 33% of 200 marks

The English Language comprehension skill portion from General Studies Paper-II of Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination will continue to remain excluded. The above decisions are incorporated in the CSE Rules-2015. UPSC now was conscious enough in making proper Hindi version of the paper.

Comprehension
Interpersonal skills including communication skills;
Logical reasoning and analytical ability
Decision-making and problem solving
General mental ability
Basic numeracy
Data interpretation & Data sufficiency

IAS MAINS

Each GS, Optional, and Essay are of 250 marks each.

General Studies I

Ancient India
Art and Culture
Medieval India
Modern India
World History
Post-Independence Indian developments
Indian Society
Physical Geography
Indian and World Geography

General Studies II

The Constitution
Governance and Polity
Social Justice
Policies
Bills and Schemes
International Relations
Foreign Policy of India
International Institutions

General Studies III

Indian Economy
Banking and Finance
Agriculture, Infrastructure and Investment Policies
Science and Technology
Disaster Management
Environment and Bio-diversity
Security Issues and Challenges

General Studies IV

Theoretical Section
Case Studies
Ethics, Morals and Values -
Corruption, Attitude, Responsibility etc
Personalities

Essay (2500 Words)

Two Essays of 1250 Words each/ One Essay of 2500 Words

Optional Paper - One

Total no. of Questions : 08

Optional Paper- Two

Total no. of Questions : 08

English Language (Qualifying)

In the 2014 notification for Civil services examination, UPSC declared the qualifying marks for the compulsory language paper to be 30% i.e 90 marks out of 300.

English Essay
Reading Comprehension
Summary
Precis Writing
Grammar

Hindi Language (Qualifying)

In the 2014 notification for Civil services examination, UPSC declared the qualifying marks for the compulsory language paper to be 30% i.e 90 marks out of 300.

Hindi Essay
Reading Comprehension
Summary
Precis Making
English to Hindi Translation
Hindi to English Translation
Hindi Grammar

How GS Foundation Course will help you ?

1. 100% coverage of GS-Preliminary and Mains syllabus: The GS foundation will cover the 100 % syllabus of GS both at the level of Preliminary and Mains.
2. You will get all essential Books : Under this GS foundation programme we will prescribe and dispatch the books for the basics and advanced studies.
3. Mock Test Series : We will also conduct mock test papers for the all enrolled members both at the level of GS-Preliminary and Mains.
4. Civil Services Mentor Magazine : All the enrolled members will get the annual subscription of this magazine free of cost.
5. Gist of Important Newspapers and Magazines : All the enrolled members will get the annual subscription of this magazine free of cost.
6. Free Access to Online Coaching : All the enrolled members will get free access to the Online Coaching at IASEXAMPORTAL.
7. Solved Previous Year papers and trend analysis : All the enrolled members get Previous Year paper’s with solution and analysis.
8. Prelims and Mains Study Kits at your postal address: We dispatch Books , Study Kits and Magazines at the postal addresses of the all enrolled members.
9. Telephonic Support : All the enrolled members get the free telephonic Support of the Course Coordinator at anytime as per your convenience.
10. Single Platform : You will find each and everything under the platform of iasexamportal You don’t need to read or buy any other material except this.
11. Expert Guidance till your success : OUR EXPERT will guide you and support you till your success.