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Answer Writing Focus Group [AWFG] for Mains 2020 | Registrations Starts for 2nd Month from 9th Nov.

We shall be commencing with the Answer Writing Focus Group ( AWFG ) for Mains 2020 from October 10th ( Saturday) 

Update 1: To check the detailed daily test plan of AWFG: Click Here

Update 2: This is to quickly inform you that the registrations for AWFG Entrance Test 2 are now Open. For those who missed the registration due to State PCS or other reasons and want to join, can register for it immediately.

Registrations will close by 2 PM, Monday and Test will be released at 5 PM. You must submit the test by 10 PM, Monday ( October 12).

No further extensions will be provided.

Registration Link: https://go.forumias.com/184

Update 3: List of Students selected in AWFG for Mains 2020 - Entrance Test 1.

Click hereto download

Update 4: List of Students selected in AWFG for Mains 2020 - Entrance Test 2.

Click here to download

Update 5:Payment Link of AWFG - First Month:https://go.forumias.com/186

Update 6: The Paper will now be uploaded at 7 AM. So those of you who want to begin the day with Answer Writing Practice can get started early.


Update 7: We will be having a Telegram Group for connecting and sharing our Answers for better peer review of answers. The Link of TG Group is 

https://t.me/joinchat/Ax-WPlHBblaZSGnCSSDS7Q


Update 8: Candidates are requested to renew for the second month by Monday, November 9 by paying a fee of Rs. 1500 + 18% GST. A grace period of 3 days - till November 11, 5 PM will be provided in which fees must be paid. From November 11, candidates will be removed from the course.


Payment Link for 2nd Month:https://go.forumias.com/230


What is AWFG?It is a focussed group for Mains Preparation by way of regular Answer Writing. We shall be requiring participants to do 1-hour answer writing every M/W/F for the next 2 months with us.

The Admissions to the AWFG will be based on an entrace test conducted on Saturday, October 10, 2PM. Candidates will be given a question Paper with 3-5 subjective questions to access their (a) conceptual understanding (b) note making ability (c) general awareness of current issues.

Candidates will be required to submit the Test on the same day at 10 PM by uploading on the portal.

The Answer Copies will be assessed by the Academy and students who are selected will be informed by email and SMS.

Note :

  • This program is available only in the online mode.
  • The program commenced from October 10 ( Saturday ), with the first Entrance Test.
  • Results of the Entrance Test will be given out by Monday, 14 October at 11
  • The First Test will be conducted Wednesday, October 14th.
  • Students in ORN / KB can collect the daily Question Paper ( Hard Copy ) from the Center at after 11Am every day.
  • Solutions along with Discussion Video will be uploaded by 7PM of the Test Day on the academy portal.
  • Copies of AWFG are not evaluated.

Interested Candidates can register for the entrance test of the program by paying a fee of Rs. 500 + GST at this link.

Important Dates :

AWFG Test #1 (The first week will be Wednesday, & Friday. All other weeks will be M,W, F)October 14, 11 AM


#Activity / EventDate / Deadline
1Registrations Open for AWFG 2020 - Entrance Test 1October 6, 11 AM
2Registration Closes for AWFG 2020 - Entrance Test 1October 9, 5 PM
3Entrance Test of AWFG ( 1st ) at 11AM [ Online Portal academy.forumias.com >My courses ]

 

October 10, 2 PM
4Deadline for submission of Answers ( To be uploaded on Academy Portal Only )October 10, 10 PM
5Registrations Open for AWFG 2020 - Entrance Test 2
October 11, 9 AM
6Registration Closes for AWFG 2020 - Entrance Test 2
October 12, 2 PM
7Entrance Test of AWFG ( 2nd )  [ Online Portal academy.forumias.com >My courses ]
October 12, 5 PM
8Deadline for submission of Answers - Entrance Test 2( To be uploaded on Academy Portal Only )
October 12, 10 PM
9Selected Candidates for AWFG List (Entrance Test 1) and (Entrance Test 2) Released




Fee Payment for first Month Deadline (AWFG Entrance Test 1) & ( AWFG Entrance Test 2)

Note any students trying to pay fee after the deadlines will have to pay a Late Payment Penalty of Rs. 500. Please do not call us or email us at the last moment for same as this is a low cost program and we will not be able to provide you any support for it. 

October 12, 2 PM &

October 13, 11 AM


October 12, 5PM &

October 13, 3 PM

10AWFG Test #1

( First week will have test only on W, F. Later all Tests will be on M, W, F )

October 14, 11AM

Steps Interested Students Needed to take

  1. Register for the Entrance Test byclicking this linkand paying Fee Payment of Rs. 500
  2. On October 10, at 11AM Question will be in their course at My Courses on Academy Portal ( acdademy.forumias.com )
  3. Download the Question Paper and Write the Answers in A4 Sheet and upload it as per deadline clearly mentioning Name, ForumIAS Roll Number and Mobile Number. Upload it before the deadline.
  4. October 12, 11 AM Their Roll Numbers will be released on the Website. They must pay for the first month : Rs. 1900 / month ( including GST extra )
  5. UPPCS Appearing Students may email us their admit card and can write the test on Monday as per the procedure.
  6. Official Discussion Thread will be this link.Please ask any questions there.
  7. Detailed Plan will be updated by October 7, 8PM.

Note :

What you will get

  • Questions & Answers ( 3 Tests every week with 1 hours duration and 7 Questions )
  • Discussion Classes with goal of complete coverage of Mains Questions.

What you will not get 

  • Evaluation by ForumIAS ( MGP is for that )
  • Mentorship ( MGP Students can seek that )

 

Fee Structure ( Subscription Plan )

  • Entrance Test Fee – Rs. 500
  • Fee for first Month Subscription will be Rs. 1500 plus GST @18%.  This will allow you to access the course from 14th October till 6th November )
  • Fee for second Month will be Rs. 1500 plus GST @18%. This will allow you to access the course till Mains 2020 ) . In case you do not renew your subscription for the second month, you will be removed from the course from 9 November. You will not be able to access older files / docs / videos )
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@forumiasacademy @Neyawn the discussion of third lecture of AWFG test3 done by the faculty was taken very casually as in 15 marker question discussing the structure of answer considering it a 10 marker .In some question value addition  was not provided like one in q2 .Please look into it as many like me are dependent  on this initiative to improve our marks in mains.

TheDarkKnight,Wonder_Women
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thenotchessaid

@forumiasacademy @Neyawn the discussion of third lecture of AWFG test3 done by the faculty was taken very casually as in 15 marker question discussing the structure of answer considering it a 10 marker .In some question value addition  was not provided like one in q2 .Please look into it as many like me are dependent  on this initiative to improve our marks in mains.

Noted. This will be passed on to the team.

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@forumiasacademy the questions and solutions are pretty good!

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@forumiasacademy if I am enrolled in MGP can I have mentor feedback on AWFG copies as well

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Hi@forumiasacademy @Neyawn 
 couldnt enroll in AWFG since im on borderline. 

Is there any chance I can enroll myself into this now?

I'm a working aspirant and hoping that your schedule can give some discipline to my preperation. This will be my 4t mains and been to interview once. 

Looking forward to improve my mains score, especially GS

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@root @Neyawn Is it advisable to write answer by taking help from the answer or refering some material ?

1st attempt with Mathematicsas optional subject, struggling to read the stuff required before (major chunk of time goes to Maths). However, at the same time don't want defer answer writing practice any longer.

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@Valar_morghulis

Hi. i have the same issue. Raised a query earlier also, but no response from forum. let me know if you get a response.

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@Sanfran19 Sure and Likewise.


SkyWalk_19,
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@forumiasacademy @root @Neyawn Hello Sir, I wasn't sure of clearing prelims, hence didn't go for AWFG. However, with only 2 months left, I would like to give my best shot. I and fellow aspirants who couldn't avail of this opportunity would be grateful if allowed to join AWFG or a new batch is started. Please do consider.

Thank you

Druzhba,SkyWalk_19
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 There is no need for so much delay. All we asked is a small clarification , if there is any possibility of enrolling in the program. A simple "Yes" or "No" or an update  would have sufficed, instead of keeping people waiting.

Anyways I understood that you people don't take candidates who narrowly cleared prelims so seriously.

Thanks and Best wishes  


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Till what time will the AWFG solutions for today be uploaded? 
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Valar_morghulissaid

 There is no need for so much delay. All we asked is a small clarification , if there is any possibility of enrolling in the program. A simple "Yes" or "No" or an update  would have sufficed, instead of keeping people waiting.

Anyways I understood that you people don't take candidates who narrowly cleared prelims so seriously.

Thanks and Best wishes  


@Valar_morghulis bhai and@aknash20151351 , mailed themfew days back, got a reply within hours itself.

They said that the admissions to awfg are closed now and won't be taking new people even during the second phase (I specifically asked them this) and I can try joining MGP or other courses. Baaki they might change with time nobody knows. Hope this helps.


Edit 1: Mailed them on

SkyWalk_19,
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Juggernautsaid

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@Valar_morghulis bhai and@aknash20151351 , mailed themfew days back, got a reply within hours itself.

They said that the admissions to awfg are closed now and won't be taking new people even during the second phase (I specifically asked them this) and I can try joining MGP or other courses. Baaki they might change with time nobody knows. Hope this helps.

Thank you brother. I guess will have to join some other course? Which one would you suggest for GS? Something that is both a crash course and conducts tests OR covers 1000s GS questions so essentially covering everything? There are many options, but unable to decide - Civilstap, sleepy classes, targetupsc, Maluka.. which one?

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aknash20151351said

Juggernautsaid

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@Valar_morghulis bhai and@aknash20151351 , mailed themfew days back, got a reply within hours itself.

They said that the admissions to awfg are closed now and won't be taking new people even during the second phase (I specifically asked them this) and I can try joining MGP or other courses. Baaki they might change with time nobody knows. Hope this helps.

Thank you brother. I guess will have to join some other course? Which one would you suggest for GS? Something that is both a crash course and conducts tests OR covers 1000s GS questions so essentially covering everything? There are many options, but unable to decide - Civilstap, sleepy classes, targetupsc, Maluka.. which one?

Bro, not an experienced guy to help here. My main focus is on my optional and ethics+essay as everyone says. For GS, whatever helps you revise your whole notes and in the least amount of time, should do. 

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Juggernautsaid

aknash20151351said

Juggernautsaid

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@Valar_morghulis bhai and@aknash20151351 , mailed themfew days back, got a reply within hours itself.

They said that the admissions to awfg are closed now and won't be taking new people even during the second phase (I specifically asked them this) and I can try joining MGP or other courses. Baaki they might change with time nobody knows. Hope this helps.

Thank you brother. I guess will have to join some other course? Which one would you suggest for GS? Something that is both a crash course and conducts tests OR covers 1000s GS questions so essentially covering everything? There are many options, but unable to decide - Civilstap, sleepy classes, targetupsc, Maluka.. which one?

Bro, not an experienced guy to help here. My main focus is on my optional and ethics+essay as everyone says. For GS, whatever helps you revise your whole notes and in the least amount of time, should do. 

The issue is that I have no notes for GS mains except 8 pages of ethics.

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aknash20151351said

Juggernautsaid

aknash20151351said

Juggernautsaid

» show previous quotes

@Valar_morghulis bhai and@aknash20151351 , mailed themfew days back, got a reply within hours itself.

They said that the admissions to awfg are closed now and won't be taking new people even during the second phase (I specifically asked them this) and I can try joining MGP or other courses. Baaki they might change with time nobody knows. Hope this helps.

Thank you brother. I guess will have to join some other course? Which one would you suggest for GS? Something that is both a crash course and conducts tests OR covers 1000s GS questions so essentially covering everything? There are many options, but unable to decide - Civilstap, sleepy classes, targetupsc, Maluka.. which one?

Bro, not an experienced guy to help here. My main focus is on my optional and ethics+essay as everyone says. For GS, whatever helps you revise your whole notes and in the least amount of time, should do. 

The issue is that I have no notes for GS mains except 8 pages of ethics.

Really cannot help here man, do get in touch with experienced people. ATB

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Can aspirants here suggest me some good pens for Mains ?

Thanks

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Hello everyone. 

This group was formed with a purpose in 2018 to read, evaluate each others answers. And to benefit from it. It was aligned with AWFG program to maintain the quality of questions we attend. 


So, it is time once again. I shall be sharing the questions daily. What we all have to do is, 

✓ write atleast a few answers

✓ read , and may be review others 

✓ via this exercise add on to your existing knowledge base. 



Do make sure that you write the test. Because you will definitely add on to it. This group already has some selected candidates and mentors as well.  


✓ check the question paper by 7 am. 


✓ start reviewing by 11, so that everyone is able to see most of the files without much effort. 


Those who are not sending their answers, kindly review. But please do contribute. 


Also, to those whose copies are being reviewed by others. Do reciprocate and make the same efforts by reviewing other answers. 


I hope we all shall be able to add on to our preparation via this group effort. Let's make it worth. 



Regards.

Alankrit ❤

Link of telegram group. 


https://t.me/joinchat/Ax-WPlHBblaZSGnCSSDS7Q

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Torquesaid

Can aspirants here suggest me some good pens for Mains ?

Thanks

Best is Trimax or V5. Looks very good on paper. They are royal blue in colour.

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