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[Official] SFG 2022 - Level 1 | Calendar & Noticeboard

SFG 2022 - Level 1 | Entrance Test 2 - 2nd Jan. 2022 @11 AM (Updated)

6th February Update:


Dear Students,   

We are writing to inform you that the Delhi and Patna Centre will be open to writing the test in offline mode from 8th Feb. Tuesday. If you want to write the exam in Offline Mode at Delhi and Patna Centre so please fill the below form.  https://go.forumias.com/75   The registered candidates will only be allowed to write the SFG test in offline mode. 

Should there be anything else we can help you with please write to us at helpdesk@forumias.academy 




5th February Update:


Dear Students,

Rank list for SFG 2022 – Level 1 of 1st month have been declared

To see the rank list please Click on the link below:
https://go.forumias.com/73

The last date of fee payment is 7th February 2022 | 05 PM.

 

Fees of the second month for students selected in SFG (Select Focus Group) - Rs. 1300 + GST (18%) per month

Payment Link: https://go.forumias.com/71


Fees of the second month for students selected in RLG (Reserve List Group) - Rs. 1900 + GST (18%) per month
Payment Link: 
https://go.forumias.com/72

It is likely that if you do not renew on time, you will miss a few tests. Also, after a few tests, you will not be allowed to join, because it defeats the whole purpose of (a) doing a program completely and (b) inculcating discipline.

 

We hope you understand.



For any support, you can write to us at helpdesk@forumias.academy.

If you are not selected in the rank list you can write to us atfarej@flaviant.com




Update:

  1. Second and Last Entrance Test will be on 2nd Jan 2022 at 11AM in online mode.  Click here  to register for it. Those who are not selected in Test 1 can reapply and take a second chance.
  2. If you have any clash with any other exam, you will get an opportunity to write the exam. Please contact Mr Farej at farej@flaviant.com with valid document proof.
  3. SFG is available in both online mode and offline mode at Hyderabad, Patna, and New Delhi
  4. For Entrance Test 2, we have a well defined syllabus. Check the syllabus athttps://blog.forumias.com/SFG


Update on Nov 10 : Check the Official SFG Noticeboard herehttps://blog.forumias.com/SFG 


Dear Students,

The storm of Prelims 2021 has just settled and you must have entered a phase to evaluate your preparation level while analyzing the changing nature of the Prelims exam. The Commission has stood up to its reputation to be dynamic, challenging, and ever-evolving. This year we have seen the continuation of conceptual questions derived from a rich balance of static and current affairs, there has also been a return of pre-2013 format with assertion/reasoning based questions, questions on personality, and major sports events etc.

Validating our performance with more than 2000+ selections in 2021 through our SFG Test series, we are hereby entering the 4th year of one of our most innovative programs for successfully cracking the Prelims Examination.

The Select Focus Group test series has been designed exactly to the demand of the Prelims examination. In Level 1 we will focus on:

  1. Developing theart of solving prelimsquestionsalong with developing a considerable knowledge base.
  2. Completechapter-wise coverageof standard books and all NCERTs (often neglected by students).
  3. 10Previous Years Questionswill be covered in each test, to accustom the students towards the type of questions asked by UPSC.
  4. Focusing onanalytical questionswith interlinkages of different dimensions.
  5. We will not be covering current affairs at this level, ratherfocus on the static syllabusand get it done comprehensively.

Notice: SFG 2022 - Level 1 Entrance test is now scheduled to be held on 26th Dec. 2021 and the program will start from 10th Jan. 2021.

If the government allows the education institutes to reopen, then the tests will be conducted via both online and offline modes for all our centres. Otherwise, we will be conducting the tests in offline mode in Hyderabad and Patna centres and in online mode for the rest of the country.


The registration for the test can be done byclicking here.

 

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 7AM every day 5 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 the test with Name and Rank list for candidates to evaluate their daily performance. On the basis of ranks, 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 2022 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.

Application Procedure

  • The program will commence from 10th January 2022, admission to which will be entrance-based. The Entrance Test will be conducted on 26th December 2021 in both online and offline mode. The results of the Entrance Test will be announced by 28th Dec. 2021.
  • 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 visitinghttps://go.forumias.com/sfg22entrance. 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. 
  • 100 students will be selected for SFG - 50 from online mode and 50 from students who gave the test in offline mode in Delhi and Patna center. The remaining students will be selected for RLG. Students can switch from online to the offline mode or vice versa before attempting the first test. The ranklist of online and offline students will be published separately.
  • The candidate must pay the program fee as per the group he/she is allocated. 

Note:   Admissions to the SFG / RLG Group will only be on the basis of the merit position of the candidate in the entrance test.No admission will be granted to the candidate without appearing for the Entrance Test. 

Fee Structure and Details: 

The course duration is about 60 days and fees will be charged after your selection to the SFG/RLG list.

  • Fees for First Month( 5 weeks ) will be  Rs. 1700 + GST for SFG and Rs. 2300 + GST for RLG
  • Fees for the second monthwill be Rs. 1300 + GST for SFG & Rs. 1900 + GST for RLG

Important Dates:

SFG 2022 Level 1 – Calendar Released – 10th November 2021 | 08:00 PM

Entrance Test 1 – 26th Dec. 2021 | For offline: slots will be provided at the centre. 

Notice: If the government allows the education institutes to reopen, then the tests will be conducted via both online and offline modes for all our centres. Otherwise, we will be conducting the tests in offline mode in Hyderabad and Patna centres and in online mode for the rest of the country.

Result of Entrance Test 1 – 28th Dec. 2021

Entrance Test 2 - 2nd January 2022 @11 AM | Online Mode Only

Result of Entrance Test 2  - 4th January 2022 | 5 PM

Last Date for Fee Payment –  9th January 2021 | 5 PM

Program Commencement –  10th January 2021

jack_Sparrow,curious_kidand52 otherslike this
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Okay so, I had read all NCERTs, Laxmikant and my notes of it a week before SFG began cause I had an exam coming up which now stands postponed. However, I've read polity a couple of times now and yet, my score isn't how it should be just 5 months before D-day. Any suggestions are well, thanks in advance!
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Okay so, I had read all NCERTs, Laxmikant and my notes of it a week before SFG began cause I had an exam coming up which now stands postponed. However, I've read polity a couple of times now and yet, my score isn't how it should be just 5 months before D-day. Any suggestions are well, thanks in advance!

IB Interview?


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@Najdorf  Maybe you could compare with the avg marks of offline students. That could be a decent benchmark. But again it'd be much nice if we have a benchmark score. 


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@ForumIAS-Academy @SFGTeam Till the time is it possible to release QP Pdf beforehand like previously done in SFGs. It will help us to concentrate on medium wise pages only and we can take printout of papers and then submit the test online on platform. Please consider this request.


@Neyawn sir this will be very helpful. 

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I dont know why but 5 PM makes me so anxious.... Have been waiting for the results since 4!!!
Aur kitna wait karna hoga :P


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@fortarach63Now it is showing only Chapters 7, 8 and 9 right?


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List??? Released?
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@SFGTeam why is the rank-list published with our names? Can we please use the old method were our forum IDs were used?

Philosopher94,Ash5Manand1 otherslike this
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@Neyawn / ForumIAS ~ Is the rank list combined for both offline and online ? separate list's of ranking for Offline and online would be great for actual relative performance of those giving offline. Gives a better picture about our standing. Thanks 

@SFGTeam any thoughts or update on this ? 

 

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@Exurb1a How does Offline and Online score differ? When you open the exam window, you're already giving it in discipline mode! 

I don't understand why someone would wake up at 7 am and cheat in the Online exam. Rather than sleep well and just go about doing something else in life.

The reason why anyone would join SFG is to make sure that they're clearing prelims with a comfortable margin, or else why take the pain of writing entrance, pay fee and waking up at 7 am to give it everyday for 2 months. 


jack_Sparrow,Ayushi7and7 otherslike this
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@Apu_n_42 where is the ranklist?


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It's not that everyone giving online cheat or use unfair means and discipline mode is not end in all either. Also that should not be the excuse for low scores of offline takers.  But even in orientation videoit has been said by the sir that scores are very different in both modes and they will release two lists. 


vamgadu,Homo Neanderthalensisand4 otherslike this
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SFG test questions. Please clear these doubts:

1. Right to vote and get elected ? Legal or constitutional

2. Article 16 provides for equality of opportunity in matters of employment. Is it correct or public employment needs to be mentioned? 

3. Q26: How is refusing to give any other job to some caste groups a form of untouchability ? 

Please clarify. 

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SFG test questions. Please clear these doubts:

1. Right to vote and get elected ? Legal or constitutional

2. Article 16 provides for equality of opportunity in matters of employment. Is it correct or public employment needs to be mentioned? 

3. Q26: How is refusing to give any other job to some caste groups a form of untouchability ? 

Please clarify. 

1. It’s both but according to PYQ key, it’s Constitutional first. 

2. Ar 16 applies to only offices under the State. So it’s public employment only. 

3. Restricting them to one job and also refusing another one because of their caste- a form of social disability. 

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@Neyawn @forumiasacademy Can we please get some benchmark score or cutoff to assess our performance? 

Homo Neanderthalensis ,Jiraiyaand3 otherslike this
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@Neyawn @forumiasacademy Can we please get some benchmark score or cutoff to assess our performance? 

Yes! that would be really really helpful. Otherwise with varying difficulty of specific sections of syllabus and level of questions, it becomes really difficult to assess our performance and progress.
 
Although that being said, overall accuracy is always the goal. 

Ayushi7,@Rancho_
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Adult franchise is about equal voting rights for everyone, agreed. But in the context of the given statement, it seems more about the freedom of choice of the people to elect or vote out the representatives. 

Can someone explain this?

lord_voldemort,invincible98
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Adult franchise is about equal voting rights for everyone, agreed. But in the context of the given statement, it seems more about the freedom of choice of the people to elect or vote out the representatives. 

Can someone explain this?

Exactly. With resepct of the given context it should have been about the freedom of choice@Neyawn sir 

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@Darvey78 at the end of the day, the ranklist is shared, where you can see not only the rank but remark on your score - whether it is excellent, on par, or needs improvement.


Ayushi7,
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