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Join MGP or not

I want to join MGP for 2027 but going through its schedule it's heavy considering I don't have very good foundation or base. As the time given before each test won't be enough for me to complete syllabus. Please guide me should I join MGP or focus on my basics
curious_kid,devD
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Anyone?
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Dear student,

Though MGP is a wonderful platform to enrich your notes and answer writing skills but it still requires a student to have completed atleast basic foundation.

If you are doubtful about your foundation or basics, then it is strongly advisable that you must consider joining eitherRankForge or year long Foundation Program. It will cater to both of your requirements i.e Foundation building as well as Answer Writing.


For any further assistance, you can freely interact with our Mentors by contacting the mentor coordinator at 9311740935.

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Don’t wait to make your foundation “perfect” before joining — because that “perfect” base often never comes without answer writing pressure. Even if you’re able to attempt only 40-60% initially, the feedback and discussions add immense value.

The real advantage of writing tests: It breaks the inertia of answer writing. Model answers and peer copies show you how to structure even when content is average. Regular evaluation catches your specific weaknesses early (content, intro-conclusion, balance, etc.).


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@Neyawn I have joined mgp in 2025 as well as in 2016. I am finding 2026 model answers to be quite heavy on technical jargons. For instance I recently gave GS2 flt and I couldn't comprehend the answers and I even asked one of my friends who has a psir optional and has scored well in it but even she has clueless in comprehending those answers. Please look into the matter as it doesn't make sense to spend 6-7 hrs just reading the solution of mgp. 

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Hello, I will answer this for any mains guidance program you join anywhere and not just a particular coaching.

Joining a MGP / mts is always challenging as suddenly you will be pushed from having plenty of time to having no time.

I do not see much choice there because it is likely that you may only do 60-70% of the syllabus with a. Test schedule.  Most people who do not do it, end up doing even less.

A good way to maximise benefits from any mains test series will be too make a list of topics from which questions are asked, prepare them and then attempt the test in exam conditions. Do not cheat while attempting the tests.

You should be in a very good position after 8-10 test. Please use tests not only as assessment tools but also learning tools.

A person who keeps learning beats a smarter person who assesses but does not learn.

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PaulAtreides,
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I want to join MGP, especially cohort 6 or cohort 8 kind of programme. But I don't want to join those as backlog is very dangerous in upsc. Can forum ias will launch same programmes like those in near future.
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@thunderadi118238 They have launched MGP cohort 12; it starts from Aug 1.
You can consider it; do read the brochure and have a counselling session or visit their centre offline. 


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