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.
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Update 4: List of Students selected in AWFG for Mains 2020 - Entrance Test 2.
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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 / Event | Date / Deadline |
| 1 | Registrations Open for AWFG 2020 - Entrance Test 1 | October 6, 11 AM |
| 2 | Registration Closes for AWFG 2020 - Entrance Test 1 | October 9, 5 PM |
| 3 | Entrance Test of AWFG ( 1st ) at 11AM [ Online Portal academy.forumias.com >My courses ]
| October 10, 2 PM |
| 4 | Deadline for submission of Answers ( To be uploaded on Academy Portal Only ) | October 10, 10 PM |
| 5 | Registrations Open for AWFG 2020 - Entrance Test 2 | October 11, 9 AM |
| 6 | Registration Closes for AWFG 2020 - Entrance Test 2 | October 12, 2 PM |
| 7 | Entrance Test of AWFG ( 2nd ) [ Online Portal academy.forumias.com >My courses ] | October 12, 5 PM |
| 8 | Deadline for submission of Answers - Entrance Test 2( To be uploaded on Academy Portal Only ) | October 12, 10 PM |
| 9 | Selected 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 |
| 10 | AWFG 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
- Register for the Entrance Test byclicking this linkand paying Fee Payment of Rs. 500
- On October 10, at 11AM Question will be in their course at My Courses on Academy Portal ( acdademy.forumias.com )
- 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.
- 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 )
- UPPCS Appearing Students may email us their admit card and can write the test on Monday as per the procedure.
- Official Discussion Thread will be this link.Please ask any questions there.
- 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 )
@forumiasacademy Kindly conduct the tests as per a given timetable, if not based on micro topics, broad heads of the syllabus can be used. This would help to structure the preparation and move as per a definite plan. PLEASE DO CONSIDER THE SUGGESTION!!
For someone writing first Mains and with very little previous preparation of either optional or the GS papers, would it be advisable to join AWFG ?
After reading the experiences of some people who joined earlier, i get a feel that the course is without doubt very intensive (which may leave little time to prepare optional) and without a proper peer group you may not be able to derive the full benefits of the programme as there.s no evaluation and you.d be stuck in your own bubble ..
It would really helpful if someone can share their views. @Hayagreeva
@Neyawn Sir, some guidance please.
@root any update on registration deadline? Please extend it for a day or for half a day - at least we can go through the timetable!
The timetable PDF mentions evaluation and mentorship for MGP students. However, according to post on this thread only mentorship would be available for MGP students.
Please provide clarity on this.
Also, will it be possible to convert MGP E to MGP E+ at a later point of time?
ssver2,
What is the syllabus of entrance test. This will be my first mains. What should I need to prepare@root
For someone writing first Mains and with very little previous preparation of either optional or the GS papers, would it be advisable to join AWFG ?
After reading the experiences of some people who joined earlier, i get a feel that the course is without doubt very intensive (which may leave little time to prepare optional) and without a proper peer group you may not be able to derive the full benefits of the programme as there.s no evaluation and you.d be stuck in your own bubble ..
It would really helpful if someone can share their views. @Hayagreeva
@Neyawn Sir, some guidance please.
With all the information, schedule, mode of operation in public domain, whether to not join will be your call.
However, for anyone writing first mains, optional should be first priority. I learnt this hard way. It yields very high return on investment. Optionals reward you handsomely for each extra thing you put into. But this is not the case with GS.
Good optional can compensate for below average GS but even extra ordinary GS can't compensate for sub par optional.
I wish you all the best.
For someone writing first Mains and with very little previous preparation of either optional or the GS papers, would it be advisable to join AWFG ?
After reading the experiences of some people who joined earlier, i get a feel that the course is without doubt very intensive (which may leave little time to prepare optional) and without a proper peer group you may not be able to derive the full benefits of the programme as there.s no evaluation and you.d be stuck in your own bubble ..
It would really helpful if someone can share their views. @Hayagreeva
@Neyawn Sir, some guidance please.
With all the information, schedule, mode of operation in public domain, whether to not join will be your call.
However, for anyone writing first mains, optional should be first priority. I learnt this hard way. It yields very high return on investment. Optionals reward you handsomely for each extra thing you put into. But this is not the case with GS.
Good optional can compensate for below average GS but even extra ordinary GS can't compensate for sub par optional.
I wish you all the best.
I understand what you are trying to say. Points noted. Though i have registered for AWFG, but i.ll be sure to allocate my time properly.
@Hayagreeva Thanks a lot brother.
After making the payment, to which email id we can send the confirmation to take exam on monday, who are appearing for uppcs?
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messiji,gargakshita2203879
@forumiasacademy Hi, this isimportant! In the instruction sheet attached in the email, it is mentioned that the answers should be written in the question cum answer (QCA) booklet attached therein. A lot of us aspirants who aren't in New Delhi don't have the luxury of a printer shop nearby our houses and hence I would request you to allow writing the answers on A4 sheets and uploading the same.
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