Dear Friends,

The Civil Services Examination is a long and demanding cycle. At any given point, aspirants find themselves at different stages of this journey — some writing Mains, some preparing for the Interview, some reflecting on their previous attempt, and others preparing for the next cycle.

But irrespective of where you currently stand, one thing remains constant:

The preparation for the next Mains cannot begin only after clearing Prelims.

The period around Mains is an important transition point. It is a time to reflect on what worked, identify the gaps in your preparation and, for those preparing for another attempt, begin building on what has already been learnt.

The UPSC examination has often been described as a vicious cycle. It is a cycle because we repeatedly move between Prelims, Mains and Interview. And it becomes vicious when we realise our actual strengths, weaknesses and preparedness only after an examination is over — by which time the next stage of the examination cycle has already begun.

The result and Mains scorecard also arrive much later, making it difficult to wait for complete certainty before deciding what needs to change.

The better approach is to keep improving even when the outcome of the current cycle is not yet known.

At ForumIAS, we have immensely benefited from the improvements that our students have made through fast-paced programs like AWFG, where students make substantial progress in a relatively short period of time.

We have seen how repeated iteration of the Mains syllabus, regular answer writing and a disciplined preparation schedule can transform the way a candidate approaches the examination.

The toppers of tomorrow are created in the silent struggle of today.

We are rewarded publicly for the hard work that we do in private.

And this is the time for the silent hustle.

We have no time to waste.

The journey towards Mains 2027 may seem distant today.

It is not.

The Civil Services Examination cycle moves quickly. Once the focus shifts entirely towards Prelims, it becomes increasingly difficult to find dedicated time for Mains preparation.

This is precisely why an early iteration of the Mains syllabus matters.

A candidate who has already studied and practiced the Mains syllabus before Prelims enters the post-Prelims phase at a very different starting point from someone who is encountering the syllabus for the first time.

The objective is not to choose between Prelims and Mains preparation.

The objective is to ensure that your Prelims preparation does not come at the cost of your Mains preparedness.

AWFG Intense is designed to help you use the time available before Prelims to:

• Iterate the Mains syllabus
• Practise answer writing
• Identify gaps in content and approach
• Develop the ability to handle difficult and unconventional questions
• Build writing stamina
• Improve through repeated practice

Study. Write. Get feedback. Improve. Repeat.

AWFG Intense 2027 will commence from 18th September 2026.

Before that, the AWFG Intense 2027 Entrance Test will be conducted on 6th September 2026 at 9:30 AM.

Entrance Test Registration: https://academy.forumias.com/events/

Who could benefit from the program?

AWFG Intense 2027 is our solution to two fundamental requirements of Mains preparation:

One, syllabus iteration through a structured study plan.

Two, handling tricky and difficult questions that have increasingly become the hallmark of the Mains examination.

The program should particularly benefit:

1. Candidates who have already written Mains

Candidates who have written one or more Mains examinations often have a better understanding of their unresolved problems.

Perhaps the issue is answer structure.

Perhaps it is inadequate content.

Perhaps answers lack depth.

Perhaps there is difficulty in completing the paper.

Perhaps the candidate knows the subject but struggles to convert that knowledge into a good answer within the constraints of the examination.

These are problems that cannot be solved merely by reading more.

They require practice, feedback and repeated course correction.

AWFG is designed to provide precisely that environment.

2. Candidates preparing for their first Mains

For candidates who are yet to write their first Mains, early exposure to the Mains syllabus and answer writing can make a significant difference.

One of the biggest challenges faced by first-time Mains candidates is having to understand the entire Mains syllabus, develop answer-writing skills and prepare for the examination — all within the limited period after Prelims.

Going through an iteration of the syllabus before Prelims helps reduce that burden.

3. Candidates looking for a disciplined program

The Civil Services Examination rewards consistency.

AWFG Intense is for candidates who want a structured program that keeps them engaged with the Mains syllabus, answer writing and tests.

The objective is to create a routine that keeps preparation moving even when motivation fluctuates.

Instead of spending the available time on distractions, uncertainty and speculation, the focus remains simple:

Study. Write. Improve.

4. Candidates looking for a fast-paced iteration of the Mains syllabus

Mains preparation is not simply about completing the syllabus once.

The syllabus needs to be revisited.

Questions need to be attempted.

Answers need to be analysed.

Weak areas need to be identified.

And the process needs to be repeated.

AWFG Intense is designed as a fast-paced program to facilitate this process.

How will the tests be conducted?

1. The tests will be conducted at 7:00 AM at all centers and in Online mode. You will be given a QCA booklet and will have to complete the test within the stipulated time. Candidates will not be allowed to enter the test centre after the test has commenced.
2. For Online Mode students, a buffer time of 30 minutes, till 8:30 AM, will be provided for submission of the QCA booklet. No QCA booklet will be accepted after the stipulated submission time.
3. For Offline Centres in other locations, the test start time will be communicated separately by the respective centre.

The detailed Test Plan can be accessed here: Coming Soon

But why are you conducting it at 7 AM? Isn’t it too early / too strict?

The tests will be conducted at 7 AM.

We have consistently seen some of the best outcomes from candidates who develop the discipline of writing these tests early in the morning.

It ensures that one important task is completed before the rest of the day begins.

The Mains examination does not test only what you know. It tests your ability to reproduce, structure and present that knowledge within a fixed time.

Developing the habit of writing regularly under examination-like conditions is therefore an important part of preparation.

There is also something valuable about doing your most important task first thing in the morning, while the world sleeps.

How to choose between MGP and AWFG? How are they different?

MGP and AWFG solve different problems.

AWFG is an intensive program — more like a sprint.

You do more in less time, with a strong emphasis on repeated tests, answer writing and rapid iteration of the Mains syllabus.

MGP focuses more on the marathon aspect of the Civil Services Examination — the long-term consistency and comprehensive preparation required to clear Mains.

AWFG does not replace MGP.

It complements MGP.

An Olympic athlete may train for years for a performance that lasts only a few seconds or minutes.

The hundreds of hours that you put into programs such as AWFG and MGP are ultimately meant to prepare you for the few hours when you have to perform in the actual Mains examination.

AWFG is designed to build the speed, stamina and familiarity required for that performance.

Why should I choose AWFG over hundreds of other programs available online?

Because the objective of AWFG is not to create noise.

It is to create results.

We believe that a serious Mains preparation program should focus on what the examination actually demands:

• Structured preparation
• Regular answer writing
• Difficult and unconventional questions
• Repeated syllabus iteration
• Timed test practice
• Feedback and improvement
• A serious competitive environment

We also believe that serious aspirants benefit from competing with other serious aspirants rather than being lost in a crowd of thousands.

AWFG has always been designed as a focused program for candidates who are willing to put in the work required to improve.

At ForumIAS, we have seen students make remarkable progress when they are given the right combination of structure, competition, practice and feedback.

How to join the program?

Admissions to the program will be limited by seat availability and will be based on the Entrance Test and merit.

The AWFG Intense 2027 Entrance Test will be conducted on 6th September 2026 at 9:30 AM.

The program will commence from 18th September 2026.

Candidates who wish to join the program must register for the Entrance Test.

The Entrance Test fee is Rs. 700 + GST.

Entrance Test Registration: https://academy.forumias.com/events/

How to write the AWFG Test?

Candidates need to download the Generic QCA and take a printout to write the AWFG Intense 2027 regular tests.

Generic QCA: Coming soon

Those who are not able to take a printout of the Generic QCA may write and submit the test on A4 sheets, subject to the prescribed format and instructions.

Below is a sample of how to write the details on the AWFG test answer sheet front page:

When will I get the result of my Entrance Test?

The AWFG Intense 2027 Entrance Test will be conducted on 6th September 2026 at 9:30 AM.

The result will be declared after the evaluation of the Entrance Test copies.

Based on their performance, candidates will be placed in the following categories:

1. Select 50
2. Other Selected Candidates
3. Not Selected

Please Note:

1. While we have a Select 50 category, the final number may be less or more depending on the overall performance of the candidates and the quality of the copies.
2. Entrance Test copies will be graded and only the result will be shared with the candidates. Evaluated copies will not be shared.
3. Those who do not qualify the Entrance Test will not be eligible to join the AWFG Intense 2027 program.
4. The program is available in both English and Hindi Medium.

Fees & Concessions

1. Online and Offline Students at Karol Bagh Centre and other Regional Centres:
   Rs. 7,000 for Select 50 and Rs. 9,000 for Other Selected Candidates.
2. Select 50 is applicable for Offline students only.
3. For offline students, only the Question Paper and QCA will be provided in hard copy. No printout of the detailed solution will be provided.

Regional Centres

Gurugram, Mukherjee Nagar, Patna, Hyderabad, Bhopal, Bengaluru, Lucknow, Pune and Jaipur.

What is the Test Plan?

For detailed Test Plan Click Here

Tests will be conducted three days a week.

Post-test, discussion classes will be conducted in online mode and copies will be graded. However, they will not be evaluated in the same detailed manner as MGP.

Graded copies can generally be expected back within 72 hours, and in rare cases, may take up to 5 days.

The preparation starts before the pressure begins.

The Civil Services Examination does not wait for anyone to feel completely ready.

The cycle keeps moving.

By the time Prelims becomes the immediate priority, much of the available time for Mains preparation has already disappeared.

The advantage of starting early is not simply that you study more.

It is that you get the opportunity to iterate, make mistakes, correct them and improve — before the final examination demands your best performance.

Mains 2027 may still appear far away.

But the candidates who will eventually sit in that examination hall will have spent months preparing for those few hours.

They will have written hundreds of answers.

They will have revised the syllabus multiple times.

They will have identified their weaknesses.

They will have learnt how to handle difficult questions under time pressure.

And they will have built the discipline required to perform when it matters.

AWFG Intense 2027 is designed to help you begin that journey now.

The silent work begins long before the result is announced.

And the toppers of tomorrow are created in the silent struggle of today.