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SFG 2026 Level-1 Entrance Test 2 on 14th December 2025 at 9:30 AM

Dear Friends,

We are writing to inform you that we are coming up with the  Level-1 of Select Focus Group (SFG) 2026.  The Program will  start from 3rd week of December  and the  Entrance Test is scheduled for 16th November 2025 at 9:30 AM.


Registrations for the Entrance Test are now open and you can register by visiting:https://academy.forumias.com/events/


SFG is a unique initiative by ForumIAS designed to test the discipline, dedication, and perseverance of aspirants through 7 AM tests every day, 5-6 days a week, on a pre-planned syllabus, followed by a discussion on the same.


About SFG and How it is conducted
SFG is a test based course for Civil Services Prelims where tests are conducted 5 days in a week – at 7AM – in online and offline mode across several cities and centers. You get a daily rank-list in a few hours after you have written the test. You have some awesome post test discussions which you can attend online. You get a weekly ranklist every Sunday – so that you know how you are doing. At the end of the month / 4 weeks, you get a monthly rank-list. At this point, the bottom performing students are required to leave the program so as to not waste their money for a second month. This also ensures that the quality of crowd is maintained – which ensures when you make it to the list – finally – you will meet a lot of your SFG co-aspirants in LBSNAA. You can expect at least a hundred SFG folks every year in LBSNAA. You will know it when you get there.

SFG is conducted in two levels – Level 1 and Level 2. Both will be about 8-9 weeks duration. Level 1 commences from 3rd week of December and ends in the last week of February. Level 2 commences from 1st week of March and ends about 3-4 weeks before the actual prelims. Level 1 has book based questions



Level-1 of SFG 2026 is commencing from 3rd week of December and in this level we will focus on:

  • We will cover NCERTs and Basic books.
  • Including both static and current General Studies Paper-1 topics.
  • Questions pattern and difficulty level will be similar to UPSC CSE Prelims paper.
  • Focus on analytical skills, conceptual clarity, and knowledge consolidation.
  • We have dedicated every Saturday for CSAT test, which will be counted in your overall ranking.
  • Holistically covering PYQs from each topic as per the schedule.
     

Want to know more about SFG and How it works: Read Here  https://forumias.com/blog/sfg2026/


Entrance Test for SFG 2026 Level-1 will be conducted on 16th November 2025 at 9:30 AM.


Click Herefor SFG 2026 Regular Test.


Please Note:

  • If you have any clash with any other exam, you will get an opportunity to write the second entrance exam. Only those students will have the opportunity to write the specific entrance who will email other exam hall ticket to farej@flaviant.com
  • The Program is available in both Online mode and Offline mode at New Delhi, Hyderabad, Patna, Gurgaon, Jaipur, Bhopal, Pune, Bangalore, Chandigarh, and Trivandrum.
  • The tests will be supplemented with comprehensive discussions. As a privilege, the students selected in SFG will be eligible to get discussion in Online mode and Offline at New Delhi, Karol Bagh Centre. The student selected into RLG will be eligible to watch the online discussion on their portal only.


What will you get in Entrance Test?

  • The duration of the test will be 1 hour. It will have both GS and CSAT questions. 
  • There will be 50 questions. For every correct question, there will be 2 marks, and for incorrect questions, there will be a negative marking of -0.67 
  • It is expected that candidates will have gone through the basic books and are aware of the concepts across different subjects.
  • For GS part, you can expect a judicious mix of questions from Polity (8 Questions), Economy (8 Questions), History and Art & Culture (4 Questions), Environment (4 Questions), Science & Technology (4 Questions) and Indian geography (6 Questions). For Current Affairs (6 Questions), questions will be asked from the last 3 months i.e., August, September and October 2025. 
  • For CSAT part, a total of 10 questions from Reading Comprehension, Reasoning, and Aptitude will be asked. The previous year's question paper from 2013 can be used as a reference point for preparing these topics. 
  • The entrance test will check the aspirant’s problem-solving aptitude within the provided time.


 To register for Entrance Examination:  https://academy.forumias.com/events/


For regular updates on the program bookmark  https://forumias.com/blog/sfg/


For any assistance, you can email us at  admissions@forumias.academy  or call us at  9311740400



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Wishing you Success

Always

ForumIAS Academy


humankit,M_D_Sai_Kiran
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When will be the SFG Daily test schedule for 2026 will be out?
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When will be the SFG Daily test schedule for 2026 will be out?

First week of November

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What is difference between SFG and PTS? And if one is following PTS then can SFG be skipped?
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MSD070said

What is difference between SFG and PTS? And if one is following PTS then can SFG be skipped?

Unlike PTS, SFG offers no flexibility — tests once missed are missed for good. SFG consists of a 1-hour daily test, while PTS provides 2-hour comprehensive, subject-wise tests.

SFG is not a replacement for a Test Series Program. It is built on the pillars of discipline and rigour, as one must write tests daily at 7 AM. This structure helps you complete the syllabus within a definite timeline and gauge your preparation against your peers.

On the other hand, PTS, with its weekly tests conducted throughout the year, allows for systematic practice and consolidation of what you have learned.

If one is following PTS then can SFG be skipped? If you have cleared prelims before — at least twice — you can skip SFG Level 1 and opt for SFG Level 2 to maintain discipline, and combine it with PTS for effective revision. Otherwise, we would suggest to opt for SFG Level 1 along with your ongoing PTS Test series.

a_sovereign_soul,M_D_Sai_Kiran
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Ididn't get SFG orientation linkyet which is going to conduct tomorrow morning,Where to connect tomorrow?

Asking bcoz usually we get it one day earlier . 

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Ididn't get SFG orientation linkyet which is going to conduct tomorrow morning,Where to connect tomorrow?

Asking bcoz usually we get it one day earlier . 

Tomorrow's session will be held offline, but recordings will be shared post-session.

Sayyed Furqani ,
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SFG 2026 Level-1 Test plan is out now. Click Here  to check
Sayyed Furqani ,
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I have registered for the entrance Online mode..but where will be the entrance conducted as I can see nothing in my portal
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Students who will give online tests, can they apply for offline tests. As I am an outstation student, it would be difficult for me to appear on 16th November. Or will i get any opportunity to write second entrance 
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I have registered for the entrance Online mode..but where will be the entrance conducted as I can see nothing in my portal

You will receive a mail regarding the same one day before the entrance exam. Kindly follow our SFG Telegram channel and noticeboard for further updates. The link is given below:-

Telegram-Click here

Noticeboard-Click here

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Students who will give online tests, can they apply for offline tests. As I am an outstation student, it would be difficult for me to appear on 16th November. Or will i get any opportunity to write second entrance 

Yes

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I wanted to know if i am an online student so basically i will be the part pf RLG but  what if i am consistently working hard will get a chance to participate in discussions? Also RLG people in offline mode will be upgraded to SFG but RLG people in online mode even if they are scoring good can’t be promoted to SFG?
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I wanted to know if i am an online student so basically i will be the part pf RLG but  what if i am consistently working hard will get a chance to participate in discussions? Also RLG people in offline mode will be upgraded to SFG but RLG people in online mode even if they are scoring good can’t be promoted to SFG?

SFG students have the privilege to participate in discussions in both online and offline modes.
RLG students (offline & Online mode), on the other hand, will get access to discussions in online mode only.

Every week, around 50% of the bottom-performing students from SFG are moved to the reserve list (RLG), and an equal number of top-performing RLG students are promoted to SFG.

However, students who join the program in Online Mode will remain part of RLG only and will not be eligible for SFG, as SFG is conducted in Offline Mode exclusively.

Sayyed Furqani ,Iwilldoit
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If i register for sfg entrance test online will I be able to register for sfg tests in offline mode and is there possibility eventually promoted to sfg from rlg ?
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If i register for sfg entrance test online will I be able to register for sfg tests in offline mode and is there possibility eventually promoted to sfg from rlg ?

Yes, after selection, you can join the RLG group in offline mode. If you perform well in the first week, you can be promoted to the SFG group in the following week.

Every week, around 50% of the bottom-performing students from SFG are moved to the Reserve List (RLG), and an equal number of top-performing RLG students are promoted to SFG.

Sayyed Furqani ,
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Is there any difference in fees of sfg and rlg?
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Is there any difference in fees of sfg and rlg?

Yes

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When will the orientation session be uploaded? 
NatkhatKrishna,a_sovereign_soul
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When will the orientation video get posted


NatkhatKrishna,a_sovereign_soul
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When will the orientation video get posted
NatkhatKrishna,a_sovereign_soul
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