Inviting Applications for Mains Focus Group ( Residential ) FRC #12 for CSE 2026 Mains

We are looking for select students to join us for the FRC 12 – Mains Focus Group that will commence on 15th June ( or within 10 days of the prelims 2026 results – whichever is earlier ), tentatively for their CSE Mains 2026 attempt.

We are looking for people who are willing to commit to 8-10 hours of studies/every day, go through a rigorous program, and follow the plan and sessions that are planned for them. They should be physically fit to sit for a certain number of hours to prepare for at least 2.5 months with us for CSE Mains 2026, and we will make sure they clear the CSE Main examination.

If you are an Interview Appeared / Selected Candidate looking for rank/ service improvement

While in the earlier batch – FRC 4 ( click here ), we were only looking for people with at least 2 attempts and never written the Mains examination ( zero experience ) – so that we can help them prepare very well for their first Mains, possibly get a rank – and still have an attempt left to improvise – this year we are having 50 seats for interview appeared / selected candidates ( who only have one attempt ). If you are one of those, you can apply for FRC 12. We have worked with several students for their rank improvement with focus on both content augmentation and answer writing.

If you have 0-1 Mains experience

We have 50 seats for candidates with 0-1 Mains experience each. We generally require candidates to have at least 2 attempts left. This is because a number of students who write Mains have not studied for Mains before and have poor mains preparation  ( as in some cases students have cleared prelims somehow but have not prepared at all for Mains – or develop the exam sincerity after clearing the first prelims – and the reduced time of 2.5 months between prelims and mains also does not help. ( earlier the mains exam used to be held in September, but now it is preponed to August ) )

The course will be conducted at Tapasya Campus – which provides and integrated campus for classes, library, food and lodging.

In short, we will aim to provide the right preparation environment that is needed for the exam, where everyone around is preparing for the exam.

If you are someone who has a good academic background or has the strength (and the will) to study for this exam, then you must apply for it by all means.

Please do not apply if you have some medical condition that prevents you from sitting for long hours, or something that requires you to go home frequently. Or have exhausted the energy to work hard.

The Civil services exam is one of the most competitive exams in the country – nay – in the world, and the FRC is not promising you that it will be easy. In short, the daily schedule and training will be more rigorous. Through regular short classes and answer writing – as early as 6 AM and as late as 9 PM in the night, you will have to finish targets – and to some extent – give it your all.

We encourage candidates from outside Delhi especially women candidates to apply for this, and we will let you know if you are selected for the program.

Eligibility

1. Candidates expecting to write the Mains 2026.

Procedure for application

1. Candidates who are interested in joining the program must apply by paying a registration Fee of Rs 20 200 by clicking here.
2. After paying the fee they will be sent a Question paper with space in it to write down the answers in their handwriting. Candidates must take a printout and answer the questions in their handwriting. They should then scan it ( not click photos ) make a PDF ( Use any app like Oken or Adobe PDF) and send it back to us (Instructions will be there in the booklet itself ).
3. Once the booklets are received, they will be confirmed for the FRC 12 within 7 days of their QCA submission.
4. Candidates will be expected to visit the Residential Facility and complete all admission formalities between June 12th – June 15th and pay the applicable fees. They should have the consent of their parents to do so.

What will I be getting in MFG – FRC 12?

1. Offline Current Affairs Classes by Sahil Sir & Basava Sir
2. Online Video Library for GS 4
3. 3 days a week / daily answer writing.
4.  25 – 30 classes for GS 1, 2 and 3.
5. Essay writing sessions and tests.
6. Answer writing support for Optional subjects. We currently have seven optional – Anthropology, Sociology, PSIR, Law, Geogrpahy, Hindi Literature and PubAd. However, we are looking to add support for more optional subjects.
7. Library Facility
8. Healthy and Nutritious Food
9. Classroom, mess, and library within a single campus.

Expected Costs of Stay

• Hostel Fee – Rs. 21900 x 2.5 Months = Rs, 54,750 (payable before moving into hostel)
• This includes cost of (a) accommodation, (b) mess and (c) library for a period of 2.5 months.
• You will be provided a single occupancy room with common washroom.
• Mess will be providing 3 healthy and nutritious meals a day (a) breakfast, (b) lunch and (d) dinner.
• Electricity charges will be charged on actual. You will have a prepaid metre for your room which you will be requiring to charge and use. The cost of electricity consumption is Rs. 12/unit.

Fees & Charges*

1. Application fee – (a) Rs. 200 Non Refundable for fresh application and (b) Rs. 100 Non Refundable for existing and old Students of ForumIAS FRC – Click here to pay
2. Course Fee ( about 2.5 months of classes and tests )  – (a) Rs. 39,900 (inclusive of taxes) for new students, and (b) Rs. 29,000 (inclusive of taxes) for existing and old students of ForumIAS FRC.
3. Seat Reserve charges* ( if selected ) – Rs. 4,500 Non Refundable
4. Caution Fee (post entering hostel and room allocation) –  INR 10,000 Fully Refundable (in case of no damage to hostel/mess/classroom)

*Seat Reserve charges = These charges will be payable to ensure that students are serious about the program, given the limited number of seats. These charges are completely non-refundable in nature. In case after paying, the student wants to withdraw from the program refund will be made as per below.

1. Refund request made on or before June 15th – 100% Refund for both [ Academic Fee + Hostel Fee]
2. Refund request made between 15th June till June 25th – 50% Refund [ Academic Fee + Hostel Fee ]
3. Refund request made after 25th June – Zero refunds [ Academic Fee + Hostel Fee ]

Please bookmark this page at https://forumias.com/blog/frc12/

Please wait for further updates on this page itself.

For any queries or questions, you may write to frc.ops@flaviant.com.

Frequently asked questions

Can I do this online?

This is not an online program. Candidates interested in this will have to move to our Residential Coaching in Tapasya Naugaon Alwar.

Can working students join this?

The rigour of the program is such that it will be difficult for working candidates to join the program

Is there an entrance Test for joining the MFG – FRC?

Yes, there is no other way to join the program

Will I get free stuff? Will I get free coaching?

Umm, ForumIAS will provide the classes and a lot of tests free at a minimal cost. We are looking for 80 competent students, who seek rank/service/score improvement and to help them to nail it. We think as a professional academy for the IAS exam, it will be challenging for us to do so, and we enjoy taking up such challenges.

Is this a social service?

We are a coach, and we don’t see it that way. If at all it is a social service, then it is so because it will probably help a few dozen people clear the exam, after having given up on umpteen things.