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We are inviting application for FRC #16 – The Select Focus Group (SFG – Residential) Program for Prelims 2027.
You can see our prelims performance here
Registrations for SFG Residential shall commence from 15th August, 2026
The SFG Residential is conducted in 3 phases
Phase 1 – 10th December to February end.
This phase will commence sometime in the mid of December with complete focus on Prelims 2027.
We believe that five months of dedicated and focused preparation is essential for the Preliminary Examination, especially for aspirants who have not cleared Prelims before.
During the first 10–12 weeks, the emphasis will be on building a strong foundation in the static General Studies syllabus. This phase will include comprehensive classroom sessions along with regular revision classes.
Students will be expected to:
- Study the printed course material provided by the Academy.
- Attend all scheduled classes.
- Solve and analyse questions based on the study material.
The objective of this phase is twofold:
- Build a strong knowledge base required to clear the Preliminary Examination.
- Develop problem-solving and test-taking skills that are essential to excel in a highly competitive national-level examination.
A strong foundation in these initial weeks will prepare students to perform effectively in the more intensive testing and revision phase that follows, ultimately maximizing their chances of success in the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination.
Phase II: Revision, Competition and Peak Performance
The final 10–12 weeks before the Preliminary Examination are not the time to learn new subjects—they are the time to master what you already know.
In this phase, every student becomes part of the Select Focus Group (SFG) Level 2, competing with thousands of serious UPSC aspirants from across India through the daily 7:00 a.m. SFG tests and a series of Prelims Simulators. The objective is not merely to test knowledge, but to build the discipline, speed, accuracy, and composure required to succeed in the actual examination.
The focus now shifts from learning to revising, competing, and performing. Students systematically revise everything covered during the previous three months—and, indeed, much of what they have studied over the past year. Every test is followed by analysis, helping students identify mistakes, eliminate weak areas, and continuously improve their problem-solving ability.
The academic support during this phase includes:
- Focused Current Affairs classes.
- Residual CSAT classes to strengthen qualifying performance
- Intensive practice through sectional tests, full-length mock tests, and Prelims Simulators.
One of the guiding principles of our Prelims preparation is simple: the closer you are to the examination, the less new material you should study. Except for current affairs, students are strongly encouraged not to introduce new sources during the final 10–12 weeks. Success in Prelims comes not from reading more, but from revising better, solving more questions, and making fewer mistakes.
Our aim is to ensure that every student enters the examination hall with confidence, clarity, and composure. Preparation is therefore designed to build momentum gradually, so that students peak on the day of the Preliminary Examination—neither too early nor too late.
