{"id":8773,"date":"2017-09-20T14:54:46","date_gmt":"2017-09-20T09:24:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/?p=8773"},"modified":"2017-10-05T12:43:24","modified_gmt":"2017-10-05T07:13:24","slug":"forumias-prelims-test-series-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/forumias-prelims-test-series-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"[ANNOUNCEMENT] ForumIAS Prelims Test Series &#8211; 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8775 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.forumias.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Screen-Shot-2017-09-19-at-1.38.06-PM.png?resize=750%2C267\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Screen-Shot-2017-09-19-at-1.38.06-PM.png?w=851&amp;ssl=1 851w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Screen-Shot-2017-09-19-at-1.38.06-PM.png?resize=150%2C53&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Screen-Shot-2017-09-19-at-1.38.06-PM.png?resize=300%2C107&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Screen-Shot-2017-09-19-at-1.38.06-PM.png?resize=768%2C273&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/ForumIAS-PTS-2018-.pdf\">DOWNLOAD COMPLETE BROCHURE WITH TIMETABLE<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>About our Prelims Test Series 2016 and 2017<\/strong><\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><u>2016 <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>ForumIAS conducted a Prelims Test Series consisting of 8 Simulator Tests and 4 Sectional Tests in February 2016.<\/p>\n<p>The Test Series was enrolled by 2200+ candidates.<\/p>\n<p>We also conducted two Open Tests and 1 Mini Open Test which saw the participation of between 5700+ candidates on the national level.<\/p>\n<p>In April 2016, we allowed students to take Tests in a physical Test Centre in Old Rajinder Nagar, New Delhi.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>2017<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>ForumIAS conducted a full-term Prelims Test Series Consisting of 16 GS Sectional Tests, 8 GS Simulator Tests and 4 CSAT Simulator Tests.<\/p>\n<p>The test series was enrolled by 4418 students and over 2300+ students wrote tests on regular basis.<\/p>\n<p>In 2017, we conducted two open test each of which saw a participation of 9000 + students on the national level.<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong>Pros &amp; Cons of Our 2016 and 2017 Prelims Test Series Based on Your Feedback<\/strong><\/h1>\n<hr \/>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"171\"><strong>Merits of Prelims Test Series 2016<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"166\"><strong>Deficiencies of Prelims Test Series 2016<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"166\"><strong>Merits of Prelims Test Series 2017<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"166\"><strong>Deficiencies of Prelims Test Series 2017<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"171\">Questions Quality Closest to that with the actual examination as far as possible<\/td>\n<td width=\"166\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"166\">Questions Quality Closest to that with the actual examination as far as possible<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td width=\"166\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"171\">Beneficial for Experienced Candidates\/Interview Appeared\/ Allied Services Candidates<\/td>\n<td width=\"166\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"166\">Beneficial for every student with introduction of sectional tests<\/td>\n<td width=\"166\">Too many full lengths exhaust out the student over the course of test series<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"171\">Helpful in development of <strong>problem solving skills and elimination techniques<\/strong> required for the exam<\/td>\n<td width=\"166\">Not so helpful in developing knowledge base<\/td>\n<td width=\"166\">Helpful in development of <strong>problem solving skills and elimination techniques<\/strong> required for the exam<\/td>\n<td width=\"166\">A better analysis of one\u2019s own performance and relative performance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"171\">Crisp Solutions providing little information beyond what is asked in the question<\/td>\n<td width=\"166\">Answers not suitable for revision<\/td>\n<td width=\"166\">Solution providing information beyond the question<\/td>\n<td width=\"166\">Certain solutions were lengthy hence becoming bulky for revisions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 114px;\" width=\"583\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"666\">We will be tackling all the deficiencies mentioned above in our restructured &amp; redesigned Test Series for Prelims 2018 <strong>without<\/strong> compromising on the quality of questions offered.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Goal\/Objectives of the Prelims 2018 Test Series<\/strong><\/h1>\n<hr \/>\n<p>The Goal of the Prelims 2018 is to take you through the full journey of preparation from a fresher to a successful candidate.<\/p>\n<p>The Prelims 2018 Test Series has a <strong><u>unique four tier Testing system<\/u><\/strong> that ensures<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You build your basics well.<\/li>\n<li>You revise your basics.<\/li>\n<li>You revise the syllabus at least <strong><em>four times<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>You <strong><u>atleast practise 4 CSAT papers<\/u><\/strong> ruling any chance of mishap<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><strong>The iterations will be <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Build your basics through <strong><em>mini-tests<\/em><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Revise your basics through <strong><em>full test <\/em><\/strong>after a series of mini tests on a topic.<\/li>\n<li>Revise syllabus again through <strong><em>subject-wise full test<\/em><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Revise syllabus again and be exam ready with <strong><em>8 GS simulator tests<\/em><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Civil Services Preliminary Examination, unlike other Government Sector Exams <em>does not<\/em> have questions <strong><em>merely<\/em><\/strong> stating facts and choosing the correct options.<\/p>\n<p>The Prelims Paper requires both<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Knowledge base (KB), as well as<\/li>\n<li>Problem-solving skills, eliminating wrong options, decision-making skills on what questions to leave and what to solve.<strong style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8776 \" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.forumias.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Screen-Shot-2017-09-19-at-2.10.01-PM.png?resize=750%2C102\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"102\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Screen-Shot-2017-09-19-at-2.10.01-PM.png?w=774&amp;ssl=1 774w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Screen-Shot-2017-09-19-at-2.10.01-PM.png?resize=150%2C21&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Screen-Shot-2017-09-19-at-2.10.01-PM.png?resize=300%2C41&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Screen-Shot-2017-09-19-at-2.10.01-PM.png?resize=768%2C105&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong>PRELIMS 2018 TEST SERIES &#8211; TEST PLAN<\/strong><\/h1>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><em>\u201cFrom Basics to Pro\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Benefit from <strong>four tier tests<\/strong> &amp; <strong>four times revision approach<\/strong> to ensure success in Prelims 2018<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>We have <strong>redesigned<\/strong> the Prelims 2018 Program based on <em>your<\/em> feedback. We will do our best to make the Prelims 2018 Test Series <strong>better, and more beginner friendly<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>With the below course design, you will have revised the whole syllabus at <strong><em>least four times. <\/em><\/strong>A consistent score across Tests will ensure success in Prelims 2018.<\/p>\n<p>We have broken the whole syllabus into parts and sub parts for easy preparation.<\/p>\n<p>The ForumIAS Prelims 2018 Test Series Program will comprise of four levels of Tests<\/p>\n<table width=\"696\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"83\"><strong>LEVEL<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"113\"><strong>Most Helpful For<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"500\"><strong>Goal<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"83\"><strong>LEVEL &#8211; I<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>(14 Mini Tests<\/p>\n<p>Based on Basic Books)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>+<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>LEVEL \u2013 II<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>(6 Full Length Test Based on Learning from Mini Test)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td width=\"113\">Those who want to check basics through 1 hour 50 questions mini test<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Fresher\u2019s as well as Experienced Candidate Friendly<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Candidates who have failed to clear Prelims before.<\/td>\n<td width=\"500\">\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 To help <strong>develop the Knowledge Base<\/strong> of the Test Taker.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 To exhaustively <strong>cover the full syllabus<\/strong> via questions.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Self-Assessment if the Test Taker has studied the basic text or not based on test performance.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 To provide solutions that can be helpful for revision before the exam.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Immediate Revision after mini tests and test of learning through 6 sectional full length tests after a series of mini tests on a subject<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"83\"><strong>LEVEL &#8211; III<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>(6 Full Test Sectional Tests &#8211; Subject wise)<\/td>\n<td width=\"113\">Beginners with some preparation.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>People who have appeared for Prelims before and completed Basic Books<\/td>\n<td width=\"500\">\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 To <strong>develop problem solving skills<\/strong> and <strong>aptitude development.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 To provide the <strong><em>learning curve<\/em><\/strong> from solving elementary problems based on textbooks to solving questions not found in books, but solvable on the basis of <strong>KB.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 To provide <strong><u>full second revision<\/u><\/strong> of the entire syllabus covered under Level 1.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"83\"><strong>LEVEL &#8211; IV<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>(8 Powerful GS Simulator Tests + 4 CSAT Tests)<\/td>\n<td width=\"113\">Everyone appearing for Prelims 2017<\/td>\n<td width=\"500\">\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 To evaluate test takers\u2019 problem-solving skills and decision-making skills in answering questions.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 To provide an All India Ranking and <strong><em>timely assessment<\/em><\/strong> of their standing in the examination vis-a-vis competition at a National Level.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 To allow test takers to take corrective measures while there is still time.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 To provide a <strong><u>full third and final revision<\/u><\/strong> before the Prelims Examination.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> <em>While Level 1 and Level 2 Tests will be useful for Fresher\u2019s and focus on basics, the papers will require preparation and coverage of syllabus as specified. <\/em><\/p>\n<h1><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/ForumIAS-Prelims-2018-Test-Series-Calendarv1.pdf\">DOWNLOAD TIMETABLE AND STUDY SOURCES HERE\u00a0<\/a><\/h1>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong>CLASSROOM \/ Offline Test Series<\/strong><\/h1>\n<hr \/>\n<p>As long as the exam is offline, it is most recommended to take the examination in a classroom. On student\u2019s request, we have set up a ForumIAS Test Centre in Old Rajinder Nagar.<\/p>\n<p>You can write the Tests at our <strong><u>Test Centre on all seven days. <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Our Test Centre is Located at \u2013<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>NEW DELHI<\/strong>: <strong>Shop #6, 3<sup>rd<\/sup> Floor, Above Next IAS, Bada Bazar, Old Rajinder Nagar, New Delhi. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>GURGAON: 24 BVM, Basement, Chanda Estate, DLF City Phase 2, 5 Mins Walk from Sikandarpur Metro Station. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>The Test Centre also offers the <strong>benefits of interacting with ForumIAS Team Members<\/strong> where you can have a discussion of your test performance and preparation strategy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>It is recommended <\/strong>that you join as early as possible, since we met a lot of students who approached us in July for Preparation for Prelims 2017.<\/p>\n<p>As much as we wanted, we could not help them simply because precious time was lost by them.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Note: <em>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.<\/em> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>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.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong>Course Fees<\/strong><\/h1>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"193\"><strong>COURSE NAME<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"272\"><strong>COURSE FEES<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"233\"><strong>PAYMENT LINK<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"193\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>ForumIAS Prelims 2018 Test Series (ONLINE)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td width=\"272\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Rs. 8,000\/- + GST (18%)<\/p>\n<p>= <strong>Rs. 9,440\/-<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/3b7otW\">PAY HERE<\/a><\/p>\n<p>EARLY BIRD OFFER FOR FIRST 200 STUDENTS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"193\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>ForumIAS Prelims 2018 Test Series (OFFLINE)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td width=\"272\">Rs. 12,000\/- + GST (18%)<\/p>\n<p>= <strong>Rs. 14,160\/-<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/nsqCX4\">PAY HERE<\/a><\/p>\n<p>EARLY BIRD OFFER FOR FIRST 100 STUDENTS<\/p>\n<p>OR<\/p>\n<p>Swipe Card at Test Centre<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong>Enrolment Process<\/strong><\/h1>\n<ol>\n<li>After making the payment, you will receive an email confirmation from Instamojo. Please keep it safely with you.<\/li>\n<li>Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/forumias.academy\">http:\/\/forumias.academy<\/a> and create an account there if you do not already have an account there.<\/li>\n<li>We will activate your account within 72 working hours. In case it does not get activated, please email <u>student@forumias.academy<\/u><\/li>\n<li>If you have enrolled for the <strong>ONLINE Test Series, you can attempt the tests online.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>If you have enrolled for the Offline\/Classroom Test Series, you can write the Tests <strong>either Online or by visiting the Test Centre<\/strong> as per schedule.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">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 <\/span><a style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" href=\"http:\/\/forumias.academy\/\"><strong>http:\/forumias.academy<\/strong>\/<\/a><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"> as well as at the <\/span><strong style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">Test centre.<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"> This option is available only for <\/span><strong style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">offline students<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Online Students can only write the missed tests online and not at the test centre.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>This program will be valid till June 3, 2018.<\/li>\n<li>For any queries, please reach us at <a href=\"mailto:ravi@forumias.com\">ravi@forumias.com<\/a> or <a href=\"mailto:shantanu@forumias.com\">shantanu@forumias.com<\/a> . Alternatively, you can call us at +91-9821711605 or at +91-8800631116<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong>TEST CENTER ADDRESS<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>ForumIAS OFFLINE# 1:<\/strong><\/span> Shop # 6, 3rd Floor, Bada bazar Marg, Above Next IAS, Old Rajinder Nagar, New Delhi &#8211; 110060. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>ForumIAS OFFLINE # 2:\u00a0<\/u><\/strong>24 BVM, Basement, Chanda Estate DLF City Phase 2, Gurgaon \u2013 122102<\/p>\n<p><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DOWNLOAD COMPLETE BROCHURE WITH TIMETABLE\u00a0 About our Prelims Test Series 2016 and 2017 2016 \u00a0ForumIAS 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. 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