Dear Friends, We started ForumIAS in 2012, with one goal – and that be the most relevant platform for Civil Services preparation. Not the largest, not the one stop, but relevant to the exam. Its been 11 12 13 14 years now, and before we begin with FRC, here is what happened in the last 10 years In… Continue reading Why we thought of ForumIAS residential coaching – a personal note
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Making Sense of Mains 2024 failure and thoughts for way ahead
There were six of them. In one single room. Statics tell you that if six people have appeared for the UPSC Interview, at least 2 will make it. That is because the commission calls 3 people for the personality test for every 1 vacancy. A certain disquiet prevailed in the Secretary, Rural Development’s chamber. The… Continue reading Making Sense of Mains 2024 failure and thoughts for way ahead
[REGISTER]What after Mains 2024?
The Mains 2024 results were announced about 36 hours back. It is not for nothing that they say that the Civil Services examination is said to be a lonely journey. We lose people if we have NOT made it through. We lose people if we make it through. Every stage sieves out friends and acquaintances that you have prepared with, until you are all alone – unless you have… Continue reading [REGISTER]What after Mains 2024?
Mains 2024 – The Last Session with some tips
Dear All, Mains is starting coming Friday, September 20th. We had a session for the same. If you or someone you know is writing Mains, here are some suggestions, you may want to know. For any queries, you may drop your question in the comments.
[Mains 2024] The Last Mentor Class on 13th Sept. 2024 at 8:15 PM
Dear All, The Civil Services Mains Examination is scheduled on September 20th. Some of us are jittery, some of us are underconfident, some of us just want to get done with it. While some of us may just be going through the upsc-loves-me-upsc-loves-me-not moment. You know what I mean. This Friday at 8:15PM, we will connect one last time before your… Continue reading [Mains 2024] The Last Mentor Class on 13th Sept. 2024 at 8:15 PM
Flunked Prelims 2024? Do not screw up 2025 – Part 2/2
In my earlier post I emphasised on the importance of the trinity of what you study/what you are working on who you are working with hard work for success in any walk of life, including Civil Services Examination. If you have not been able to read that, here is the link to my previous post.… Continue reading Flunked Prelims 2024? Do not screw up 2025 – Part 2/2
Did not clear Prelims 2024? Don’t screw up CSE 2025! ( Part 1/2 )
WARNING ! This article is not intended for people writing Mains 2024. It is recommended to skip reading this, but they may forward this to someone who has not cleared Prelims 2024 “I did not clear Prelims.” This time also.” Excepting the odd 12,000-15,000 people who are writing Mains every year, this is the… Continue reading Did not clear Prelims 2024? Don’t screw up CSE 2025! ( Part 1/2 )
PRELIMS- What went wrong?
Dear Friends, Last week today, the Prelims 2024 results were released. It is a week since the results came. We shall be meeting all those who could not clear the Prelims 2024 at 11AM in Karol Bagh, on Thursday at 11AM, 11 July. The challenge is not that we have failed – the challenge is our response to it. And also, in making good use of the next 4 months.… Continue reading PRELIMS- What went wrong?
11 Suggestions for getting started for Mains 2024
Leo Tolstoy in his book Anna Karenina famously writes “He stepped down, trying not to look long at her, as if she were the sun, yet he saw her, like the sun, even without looking” The Answer key by several coaching institutes isn’t exactly a beloved. It is June 29th, and we have reached a… Continue reading 11 Suggestions for getting started for Mains 2024
Way ahead after Prelims 2024
Dear Friends, The Prelims 2024 just got over a few hours ago. It has been a tiring day for all of us. There are two things you can do right now. One of them is to go out for a 1-2 day vacation. Get out of the rut. This year ( and next year ) we anyway have… Continue reading Way ahead after Prelims 2024