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About our Prelims Test Series 2016 and 2017
2016
ForumIAS conducted a Prelims Test Series consisting of 8 Simulator Tests and 4 Sectional Tests in February 2016.
The Test Series was enrolled by 2200+ candidates.
We also conducted two Open Tests and 1 Mini Open Test which saw the participation of between 5700+ candidates on the national level.
In April 2016, we allowed students to take Tests in a physical Test Centre in Old Rajinder Nagar, New Delhi.
2017
ForumIAS conducted a full-term Prelims Test Series Consisting of 16 GS Sectional Tests, 8 GS Simulator Tests and 4 CSAT Simulator Tests.
The test series was enrolled by 4418 students and over 2300+ students wrote tests on regular basis.
In 2017, we conducted two open test each of which saw a participation of 9000 + students on the national level.
Pros & Cons of Our 2016 and 2017 Prelims Test Series Based on Your Feedback
| Merits of Prelims Test Series 2016 | Deficiencies of Prelims Test Series 2016 | Merits of Prelims Test Series 2017 | Deficiencies of Prelims Test Series 2017 |
| Questions Quality Closest to that with the actual examination as far as possible | Questions Quality Closest to that with the actual examination as far as possible
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| Beneficial for Experienced Candidates/Interview Appeared/ Allied Services Candidates | Beneficial for every student with introduction of sectional tests | Too many full lengths exhaust out the student over the course of test series | |
| Helpful in development of problem solving skills and elimination techniques required for the exam | Not so helpful in developing knowledge base | Helpful in development of problem solving skills and elimination techniques required for the exam | A better analysis of one’s own performance and relative performance |
| Crisp Solutions providing little information beyond what is asked in the question | Answers not suitable for revision | Solution providing information beyond the question | Certain solutions were lengthy hence becoming bulky for revisions |
| We will be tackling all the deficiencies mentioned above in our restructured & redesigned Test Series for Prelims 2018 without compromising on the quality of questions offered. |
Goal/Objectives of the Prelims 2018 Test Series
The Goal of the Prelims 2018 is to take you through the full journey of preparation from a fresher to a successful candidate.
The Prelims 2018 Test Series has a unique four tier Testing system that ensures
- You build your basics well.
- You revise your basics.
- You revise the syllabus at least four times
- You atleast practise 4 CSAT papers ruling any chance of mishap
The iterations will be
- Build your basics through mini-tests.
- Revise your basics through full test after a series of mini tests on a topic.
- Revise syllabus again through subject-wise full test.
- Revise syllabus again and be exam ready with 8 GS simulator tests.
The Civil Services Preliminary Examination, unlike other Government Sector Exams does not have questions merely stating facts and choosing the correct options.
The Prelims Paper requires both
- Knowledge base (KB), as well as
- Problem-solving skills, eliminating wrong options, decision-making skills on what questions to leave and what to solve.
PRELIMS 2018 TEST SERIES – TEST PLAN
“From Basics to Pro”
Benefit from four tier tests & four times revision approach to ensure success in Prelims 2018
We have redesigned the Prelims 2018 Program based on your feedback. We will do our best to make the Prelims 2018 Test Series better, and more beginner friendly.
With the below course design, you will have revised the whole syllabus at least four times. A consistent score across Tests will ensure success in Prelims 2018.
We have broken the whole syllabus into parts and sub parts for easy preparation.
The ForumIAS Prelims 2018 Test Series Program will comprise of four levels of Tests
| LEVEL | Most Helpful For | Goal |
| LEVEL – I (14 Mini Tests Based on Basic Books)
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LEVEL – II (6 Full Length Test Based on Learning from Mini Test)
| Those who want to check basics through 1 hour 50 questions mini test
Fresher’s as well as Experienced Candidate Friendly
Candidates who have failed to clear Prelims before. | ● To help develop the Knowledge Base of the Test Taker. ● To exhaustively cover the full syllabus via questions. ● Self-Assessment if the Test Taker has studied the basic text or not based on test performance. ● To provide solutions that can be helpful for revision before the exam. ● Immediate Revision after mini tests and test of learning through 6 sectional full length tests after a series of mini tests on a subject |
| LEVEL – III (6 Full Test Sectional Tests – Subject wise) | Beginners with some preparation.
People who have appeared for Prelims before and completed Basic Books | ● To develop problem solving skills and aptitude development. ● To provide the learning curve from solving elementary problems based on textbooks to solving questions not found in books, but solvable on the basis of KB. ● To provide full second revision of the entire syllabus covered under Level 1. |
| LEVEL – IV (8 Powerful GS Simulator Tests + 4 CSAT Tests) | Everyone appearing for Prelims 2017 | ● To evaluate test takers’ problem-solving skills and decision-making skills in answering questions. ● To provide an All India Ranking and timely assessment of their standing in the examination vis-a-vis competition at a National Level. ● To allow test takers to take corrective measures while there is still time. ● To provide a full third and final revision before the Prelims Examination. |
Note: While Level 1 and Level 2 Tests will be useful for Fresher’s and focus on basics, the papers will require preparation and coverage of syllabus as specified.
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CLASSROOM / Offline Test Series
As long as the exam is offline, it is most recommended to take the examination in a classroom. On student’s request, we have set up a ForumIAS Test Centre in Old Rajinder Nagar.
You can write the Tests at our Test Centre on all seven days.
Our Test Centre is Located at –
- NEW DELHI: Shop #6, 3rd Floor, Above Next IAS, Bada Bazar, Old Rajinder Nagar, New Delhi.
- GURGAON: 24 BVM, Basement, Chanda Estate, DLF City Phase 2, 5 Mins Walk from Sikandarpur Metro Station.
The Test Centre also offers the benefits of interacting with ForumIAS Team Members where you can have a discussion of your test performance and preparation strategy.
It is recommended that you join as early as possible, since we met a lot of students who approached us in July for Preparation for Prelims 2017.
As much as we wanted, we could not help them simply because precious time was lost by them.
Note: Offline Students can write Tests online as well, but Online Students cannot write Tests at the Test Centre. In case you want to write Tests at the Centre, please choose the Offline Course Only.
Migration from online to offline will be applicable only on the FULL payment of the difference between online and classroom fees without applicability of any early bird offer.
Course Fees
| COURSE NAME | COURSE FEES | PAYMENT LINK |
| ForumIAS Prelims 2018 Test Series (ONLINE)
| Rs. 8,000/- + GST (18%) = Rs. 9,440/-
| EARLY BIRD OFFER FOR FIRST 200 STUDENTS |
| ForumIAS Prelims 2018 Test Series (OFFLINE)
| Rs. 12,000/- + GST (18%) = Rs. 14,160/-
| EARLY BIRD OFFER FOR FIRST 100 STUDENTS OR Swipe Card at Test Centre
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Enrolment Process
- After making the payment, you will receive an email confirmation from Instamojo. Please keep it safely with you.
- Visit http://forumias.academy and create an account there if you do not already have an account there.
- We will activate your account within 72 working hours. In case it does not get activated, please email student@forumias.academy
- If you have enrolled for the ONLINE Test Series, you can attempt the tests online.
- If you have enrolled for the Offline/Classroom Test Series, you can write the Tests either Online or by visiting the Test Centre as per schedule.
- In case you miss a Test, you can write it anytime at a later date on or before the expiry date of the program. You can attempt online at http:/forumias.academy/ as well as at the Test centre. This option is available only for offline students.
- Online Students can only write the missed tests online and not at the test centre.
- This program will be valid till June 3, 2018.
- For any queries, please reach us at ravi@forumias.com or shantanu@forumias.com . Alternatively, you can call us at +91-9821711605 or at +91-8800631116
TEST CENTER ADDRESS
ForumIAS OFFLINE# 1: Shop # 6, 3rd Floor, Bada bazar Marg, Above Next IAS, Old Rajinder Nagar, New Delhi – 110060.
ForumIAS OFFLINE # 2: 24 BVM, Basement, Chanda Estate DLF City Phase 2, Gurgaon – 122102
