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Dear Students,
As we enter the 3rd year of SFG – Select Focus Group – one of our most innovative programs for successfully cracking the Prelims Examination. Based on your feedback, we continuously innovate and update our programs, keeping in mind the dynamic nature of the Civil Services Examination, the rising standards of Civil Services preparation, and increasing competition – partly because of capacity development and fast-paced self-learning programs like SFG.
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Update #8
Instructions for attempting the SFG 2021 – Level 3 tests:
The tests will go live strictly at7 AMand will get auto-submitted at8 AM.
Update #7
Results declared for SFG 2021 – Level 3
Results for SFG 2021 – Level 3 has been declared, please check if you are selected for Select Focus Group (SFG) or Reserve List Group (RLG).
Ranklist for SFG 2021 – Level 3:https://go.forumias.com/529
Payment link for students selected in SFG (Select Focus Group) – Rs. 2400 + GST (18%) per month
Payment link for students selected in RLG (Reserve List Group) – Rs. 2900 + GST (18%) per month
Note: Deadline for accepting the fees is 31st July by 5 PM. After that fees will not be accepted.
Update #6
Registrations for SFG 2021 – Level 3 are now closed. If you have missed the registration for any genuine reasons, you can fill up this form below, and our team will reach out to you. No phone calls or emails will be entertained apart from the form below.
Click here:https://go.forumias.com/528
Update #5
Instructions for attempting the SFG 2021 – Level 3 Entrance test:
The test will be conducted in Online mode on 25th July at 09:30 AM in the morning.
Update #4
The detailed exam plan for SFG 2021 – Level 3 is now available.
You can see the detailed plan – https://go.forumias.com/sfglevel3-calender
Update #3
Syllabus of Entrance test for SFG 2021 – Level 3: Candidates can expect 30 questions distributed across History, Polity, Economy, Environment, Science & Technology, International Relations and Geography. Further 10 questions will be from Current Affairs of May, June and July months of 2021 and 10 questions from CSAT.
Update #2
Entrance Test Date – 25th July 2021
Registration Link – https://go.forumias.com/525
Update #1
SFG 2021 Level 3 – Calendar Released – 20th July | 08:00 PM
SFG – How it works
- Select Focus Group (SFG) is a small group of students who are selected by ForumIAS every year for coaching them to clear the UPSC Prelims Examination. Every single candidate selected and retained consistently in the group with Top ranks has cleared the Prelims examination in the past.
- 100 Students will be selected for the Select Focus Group, through the SFG Entrance Test, who will be required to report at 7AM every day 6 days a week to write an hour-long test based on a pre-planned syllabus, followed by a discussion on the same.
- Candidates who are unable to make it to the SFG will be maintained in a Reserve List, who can also write the tests.
- Tests are conducted daily and results are provided within 8 hours of test with a Name and Rank list for candidates and parents to evaluate their daily performance.
- All candidates writing the CSE 2021 are eligible to apply for the entrance test.
SFG Level 3 – The Last SFG for Prelims 2021
The SFG Level 3 is a 40-day capsule program with the following objectives:
- Developing problem-solving skills for solving analytical, conceptual and thought based questions.
- Developing skills to solve questions based on the application of the reading that they have done for Level 1 and Level 2.
- Mastering the art of handling questions from unknown areas and applying concepts from their wider reading which is relevant for the Civil Services Prelims Examination.
- Developing time management skills, and being through with the syllabus
- Providing a reliable, time-bound framework for revision just before the examination.
Application Procedure
- The program will commence from 2nd August, admission to which will be entrance based. The Entrance Test will be conducted on 25th July. The results of the Entrance Test will be announced the next day i.e. 26th July.
- Admission to the SFG and RLG are based on the rank of the candidate in the merit list of the SFG Entrance Test. Students can apply for the program by registering for the Entrance Test by paying a fee of Rs. 500+ GST. Candidates can register by visiting https://go.forumias.com/525. The candidate must appear for the entrance test on the designated date and time, subsequent to which he/she will be admitted to the Select Group or the Reserve List.
- The candidate must pay the program fee as per the group he/she is allocated.
Note: Admissions to the SFG / RLG Group will only be on the basis of the merit position of the candidate in the entrance test. The Entrance Test will be held on 25th July. Candidates must register for the SFG Entrance Test by visiting https://go.forumias.com/525. No admission will be granted to the candidate without appearing for the Entrance Test.
Fee Structure and Details:
The course duration is about 40 days and fees will be charged after your selection to the SFG/RLG list. Fees for the full duration of the program is to be paid before 1st August.
- For students selected in SFG – Rs. 2400 + GST (18%)
- For students selected in RLG – Rs. 2900 + GST (18%)
Important Dates:
SFG 2021 Level 3 – Calendar Released – 20th July | 08:00 PM
Entrance Test – 25th July 2021 | 9:30 AM
Result of Entrance Test – 26th July 2021 | 05 PM
Last Date for Fee Payment – 1st August
Program Commencement – 2nd August