[Official] ForumIAS SFG 2021 - Level 1 Details and Important Updates
Important Update : LIVE Session for SFG 2021 - Level 1 General Discussion and Way Forward - 19th January 2021 at 4:00 PM. (Click Here)
To check the instructions on how to write SFG 2021 - Test 1 :
Important Dates:
Date of Entrance Test 2 - 3rd January 2021 (10:00 AM to 11:00 AM)
End Date Registration for Entrance Test 2 – 2nd January 2021 | 5 PM
Please click on the link for instructions regarding attempting the Entrance test.
Result of Entrance Test 2 –4th January 2021
Commencement Date of SFG Level 1 – 7th January 2021
Syllabus of SFG Entrance Test - Candidates can expect 30 questions equally distributed across History, Polity, Economy, Environment and Geography. Further 15 questions will from Current Affairs of October, November and December months and 5 questions from CSAT.
SFG Level 1 Calendar: https://go.forumias.com/sfg21-calender
SFG – How it works
- Select Focus Group (SFG) is a small group of students who are selected by ForumIAS every year for coaching them to clear the UPSC Prelims Examination. Every single candidate selected and retained consistently in the group with Top ranks has cleared the Prelims examination in the past.
- 100 Students will be selected for the Select Focus Group, through the SFG Entrance Test, who will be required to report at 7 AM every day 6 days a week to write an hour-long test based on a pre-planned syllabus, followed by a discussion on the same.
- Candidates who are unable to make it to the SFG, will be maintained in a Reserve List, who can also write the tests. Candidates who couldn't clear the cutoff and are unable to make it into both SFG and RLG can register for the 2nd Entrance Test
- Tests are conducted daily and results are provided within 8 hours of test with Name and Rank list for candidates and parents to evaluate their daily performance. On the basis of rankles, about 50% of bottom performing students from SFG are migrated to the reserve list on a weekly basis, and an equal number of students from reserve list (RLG) are moved into SFG.
- The decision of the management in this regard is final and not subject to dispute. Please note that this migration is done not keeping in mind the overall merit list but moving away bottom 50% from SFG and picking up an equal number of people from RLG.
- Thus those who may be getting more than RLG students, but are bottom 50 in SFG will be moved to RLG.
- Every month, the bottom 20% or so non-performing students are eliminated from the program to maintain the quality of competition.
- All candidates writing the CSE 2021 are eligible to apply for the entrance test.
This year we introduce some changes as to how we conduct the SFG exam. Please note that changes that we bring are always in response to the examination pattern, the student feedback and our own learning with respect to how to best enable a serious candidate to clear the exam
Covid 19 Update:Keeping in mind the Covid situation, SFG – 1 entrance Test and the SFG program will be conducted in the online mode only for the year 2021. SFG – Level 2 may be conducted offline as per government guidelines and this decision will be taken at a later date.
This year SFG will be conducted in two levels as below:
SFG Level 1 (Foundation)
The SFG Level 1 is for beginners, freshers, first-timers, or simply those who have not cleared the Prelims examination ever before. The objective of the SFG Level 1 Program is three things
- Students know the basic books and basic concepts back and forth
- Students complete coverage of the syllabus through self-study
- Students are thorough with previous years papers
- Students develop the discipline and time management skills that are needed to clear the exam
The SFG Level 1 Tests will have book based / text-based / notes-based tests. By the end of SFG Level 1, you can expect that your coverage of the syllabus is complete, and you have done previous years questions well.
SFG Level 2 (Advanced)
SFG Level 2 is for people who have completed the reading and revision of the basic books and are now ready to take on the exam. The objective of the SFG Level 2 is as below
- Developing problem-solving skills for solving analytical, conceptual and thought based questions.
- Developing skills to solve questions based on the application of the reading that they have done for Level 1
- Mastering the art of handling questions from unknown areas and applying concepts from their wider reading which is relevant for the Civil Services Prelims Examination.
- Developing time management skills, and being through with the syllabus
- Providing a reliable, time-bound framework for revision just before the examination.
Current Affairs:
SFG Level 1 will provide coverage of current affairs from January 2020 to November 2020.
SFG Level 2 will have complete current affairs relevant for the Prelims examination 2021 integrated into the course.
CSAT:
CSAT tests will be integrated with SFG Level 2. There will be no CSAT tests in SFG level 1.
Application Procedure
- Admission to the SFG and RLG are based on the rank of the candidate in the merit list of the SFG Entrance Test. Students can apply for the program by registering for the Entrance Test by paying a fee of Rs. 500+ GST. Candidates can register by visitinghttp://academy.forumias.com
- The candidate must appear for the entrance test on the designated date and time, subsequent to which he/she will be admitted to the Select Group or the Reserve List.
- The candidate must pay the monthly fee as per the group he/she is allocated.
Note: Admissions to the SFG / RLG Group will only be on the basis of merit position of the candidate in the entrance test. Entrance Test will be held on 23rd December 2020. Candidates must register for the SFG Entrance Test by visiting the website http://academy.forumias.com before12 PM, December 22nd.
No admission will be granted to the candidate without appearing for the Entrance Test.
Fee Structure and Details:
- The course duration is of about two months and fees is charged on a monthly basis. Fees for the full duration of the program cannot be paid at one go.
For students selected in SFG- Rs. 1300 + GST (18%) per month. For Payment,Click Here.
For students selected in RLG- Rs. 1900 + GST (18%) per month. For Payment,Click Here.
- Fees are to be paid once the candidate is selected for the program. A fee of Rs. 118 is to be paid additionally for the I-Card by all students.
Wishing you Success,
Always
ForumIAS Academy
@forumiasacademy I was not able to attend 22 July test . Please let me know how can I get the discussion video.
@forumiasacademy @Neyawn sir CA discussion videos wont be there!!!! buy why...........?? it would have been so enriching. i know you will say cost n all but plzzzzzz since you are doing it. if my request makes any sense plzzzzz make it happen. plzzz
batman,
If a constitution provides for a body but does not create it, is it considered a constitutional body ?
Example Joint State public service commission has to be created by an act of parliament
Well that depends upon how the body is actually created. For example, the Constitution mentions the Joint Commission under Article 315. However, it states that Parliament may by law create it on request of two or more State legislatures. Thus even in Joint Public Service Commission finds mention in the Constitution it is not considered as a Constitutional body as it is created by an act of Parliament. And since it is created by an act of Parliament it is considered as a Statutory body.
@Thinker, on the same lines, I am confused would PM NRFund have statutory status? Like NDRF is explicitly mentioned in Sec 46 of DMA. I don't think this is the case for PMNRF under IT Act (haven't checked the bare act), I think it just draws some provisions/processes for its audit, exemptions from the Act, but has no explicit legislative mandate for its existence?
@iskool wasn't there in offline as well.
hmmmm :(
@basavarajumukesh172 I find few off topics in today's test. I think they were not from april month. Is it so?
A few were from May and june as well..
Hi @Impavid_Girl @Patrick_jane need a bit advise.i am a working professional and also in essential services.I am getting marks in SFG test in range of 65-75, but in case of current affairs , I am Bit confused. Reason is , I have covered my current affairs till May by dipon sir classes which is not month wise but topic wise. For rest of part he will resume classes at the end of August. Till then if I go as per SFG plan, I will have to read CA from monthly magazines(vision, factly whichever) which is time consuming considering 5 to 6 hrs if reading first time. Also, when CA classes will resume then I will refer to dipon sir notes only. So, what will be use of time if I am devoting in monthly magazine for SFG tests? Memory will be stronger only if we revise the same thing/page over and over and picture of that page gets imprinted on mind. In case of laxmikant, spectrum, sankar ias environment etc. I get to revise same pages, so makes good memory. How can I replicate it in case of current affairs? I feel, I am doing repetitive, overlapping jobs.please guide me.
Hi @Impavid_Girl @Patrick_jane need a bit advise.i am a working professional and also in essential services.I am getting marks in SFG test in range of 65-75, but in case of current affairs , I am Bit confused. Reason is , I have covered my current affairs till May by dipon sir classes which is not month wise but topic wise. For rest of part he will resume classes at the end of August. Till then if I go as per SFG plan, I will have to read CA from monthly magazines(vision, factly whichever) which is time consuming considering 5 to 6 hrs if reading first time. Also, when CA classes will resume then I will refer to dipon sir notes only. So, what will be use of time if I am devoting in monthly magazine for SFG tests? Memory will be stronger only if we revise the same thing/page over and over and picture of that page gets imprinted on mind. In case of laxmikant, spectrum, sankar ias environment etc. I get to revise same pages, so makes good memory. How can I replicate it in case of current affairs? I feel, I am doing repetitive, overlapping jobs.please guide me.
Any body have any idea about?
Hi @Impavid_Girl @Patrick_jane need a bit advise.i am a working professional and also in essential services.I am getting marks in SFG test in range of 65-75, but in case of current affairs , I am Bit confused. Reason is , I have covered my current affairs till May by dipon sir classes which is not month wise but topic wise. For rest of part he will resume classes at the end of August. Till then if I go as per SFG plan, I will have to read CA from monthly magazines(vision, factly whichever) which is time consuming considering 5 to 6 hrs if reading first time. Also, when CA classes will resume then I will refer to dipon sir notes only. So, what will be use of time if I am devoting in monthly magazine for SFG tests? Memory will be stronger only if we revise the same thing/page over and over and picture of that page gets imprinted on mind. In case of laxmikant, spectrum, sankar ias environment etc. I get to revise same pages, so makes good memory. How can I replicate it in case of current affairs? I feel, I am doing repetitive, overlapping jobs.please guide me.
Yes im on the same page like u,until now i have done dipin sir classes n notes but along with vision for short news n some missing topics.
Rightnow im waiting for dipin sir classes to resume but at same time dng short news from vision + pointly from epic(bcoz this one liner news may become potential question like denisovan).also im dng hindu paper daily.
Regarding sfg current affairs test ,its like sprint if u can complete the whole magzine u can do it.
Hi @Impavid_Girl @Patrick_jane need a bit advise.i am a working professional and also in essential services.I am getting marks in SFG test in range of 65-75, but in case of current affairs , I am Bit confused. Reason is , I have covered my current affairs till May by dipon sir classes which is not month wise but topic wise. For rest of part he will resume classes at the end of August. Till then if I go as per SFG plan, I will have to read CA from monthly magazines(vision, factly whichever) which is time consuming considering 5 to 6 hrs if reading first time. Also, when CA classes will resume then I will refer to dipon sir notes only. So, what will be use of time if I am devoting in monthly magazine for SFG tests? Memory will be stronger only if we revise the same thing/page over and over and picture of that page gets imprinted on mind. In case of laxmikant, spectrum, sankar ias environment etc. I get to revise same pages, so makes good memory. How can I replicate it in case of current affairs? I feel, I am doing repetitive, overlapping jobs.please guide me.
@giri_jiten6786 hey, i did not join Sir's class so i do not know structure of the content as in how is he covering CA for u people.
As you say, he has covered CA till May topic wise so i would suggest you to go through daily prelims CA quiz from 2-3 websites to consolidate what he has taught a day prior to our SFG test i think it will consume less time, will not be monotonous plus you will do prelims focussed CA.
For months or topics he is yet to cover i think you can cover CA from a source for SFG and his classes might act as revision. Both ways its going to help u.
And regarding revision thing, i differ from your views. In CA, topic matters more than source. You read the same topic from 10 places, you will hardly gain any value addition. The basic/context would be the same, in every class magazine or notes.
Its just my opinion, it may not be practical given you are a working proffessional too. But atleast this can give you some idea to workout your plan.
Hi @Impavid_Girl @Patrick_jane need a bit advise.i am a working professional and also in essential services.I am getting marks in SFG test in range of 65-75, but in case of current affairs , I am Bit confused. Reason is , I have covered my current affairs till May by dipon sir classes which is not month wise but topic wise. For rest of part he will resume classes at the end of August. Till then if I go as per SFG plan, I will have to read CA from monthly magazines(vision, factly whichever) which is time consuming considering 5 to 6 hrs if reading first time. Also, when CA classes will resume then I will refer to dipon sir notes only. So, what will be use of time if I am devoting in monthly magazine for SFG tests? Memory will be stronger only if we revise the same thing/page over and over and picture of that page gets imprinted on mind. In case of laxmikant, spectrum, sankar ias environment etc. I get to revise same pages, so makes good memory. How can I replicate it in case of current affairs? I feel, I am doing repetitive, overlapping jobs.please guide me.
@giri_jiten6786 hey, i did not join Sir's class so i do not know structure of the content as in how is he covering CA for u people.
As you say, he has covered CA till May topic wise so i would suggest you to go through daily prelims CA quiz from 2-3 websites to consolidate what he has taught a day prior to our SFG test i think it will consume less time, will not be monotonous plus you will do prelims focussed CA.
For months or topics he is yet to cover i think you can cover CA from a source for SFG and his classes might act as revision. Both ways its going to help u.
And regarding revision thing, i differ from your views. In CA, topic matters more than source. You read the same topic from 10 places, you will hardly gain any value addition. The basic/context would be the same, in every class magazine or notes.
Its just my opinion, it may not be practical given you are a working proffessional too. But atleast this can give you some idea to workout your plan.
Thanks for the the reply. Btw I understood the time constraint I have. So, I have even prepared micro notes for polity and spectrum which are immensely helpful. In my opinion, in pre catch is always about forgetting minor but important thing like only, 1st time, etc and these minor things are picked by upsc to make very tiny changes i.e. whole sentence is right just changed the president with parliament.... These minor changes are hard to identify if we don't by heart the same lines... Similarly in current affairs minor changes are asked in questions. Topic wise preparation is good for mains which provides diversity in our answer. A wise mentor once told me if you can't revise the matter you are reading pls don't read it in first@Patrick_jane what u suggest?
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