[Official] SFG 2022 - Level 1 | Calendar & Noticeboard
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:
- 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.
- 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.
- SFG is available in both online mode and offline mode at Hyderabad, Patna, and New Delhi
- 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:
- Developing theart of solving prelimsquestionsalong with developing a considerable knowledge base.
- Completechapter-wise coverageof standard books and all NCERTs (often neglected by students).
- 10Previous Years Questionswill be covered in each test, to accustom the students towards the type of questions asked by UPSC.
- Focusing onanalytical questionswith interlinkages of different dimensions.
- 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
@Neyawn @farejul link to report doubtful questions is not working so posting here and emailing somethings I found wrong
4. Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme court of India:
1. The Constitution authorises the President to appoint places other than Delhi as seat of the Supreme Court.
2. The Constitutional cases or references made by the President under Article 143 are decided by a Bench consisting of at least five judges.
3. All proceedings in the Supreme court should be in English, but petitions can be allowed in Hindi along with English.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
भारत के सर्वोच्च न्यायालय के संबंध में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें।
1. संविधान राष्ट्रपति को दिल्ली के अलावा अन्य स्थानों को सर्वोच्च न्यायालय के स्थान के रूप में नियुक्त करने का अधिकार देता है।
2. अनुच्छेद 143 के तहत राष्ट्रपति द्वारा दिए गए संवैधानिक मामलों या संदर्भों का निर्णय कम से कम पांच न्यायाधीशों वाली पीठ द्वारा किया जाता है।
3. सुप्रीम कोर्ट में सभी कार्यवाही अंग्रेजी में होनी चाहिए, लेकिन याचिकायें अंग्रेजी के साथ हिंदी में भी डाली जा सकती है।
ऊपर दिए गए कथनों में से कौन-सा/से सही है/हैं?
लोक अदालतों के संदर्भ में, निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा कथन सही है?
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@Neyawn @farejul link to report doubtful questions is not working so posting here and emailing somethings I found wrong
4. Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme court of India:
1. The Constitution authorises the President to appoint places other than Delhi as seat of the Supreme Court.
2. The Constitutional cases or references made by the President under Article 143 are decided by a Bench consisting of at least five judges.
3. All proceedings in the Supreme court should be in English, but petitions can be allowed in Hindi along with English.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
भारत के सर्वोच्च न्यायालय के संबंध में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें।
1. संविधान राष्ट्रपति को दिल्ली के अलावा अन्य स्थानों को सर्वोच्च न्यायालय के स्थान के रूप में नियुक्त करने का अधिकार देता है।
2. अनुच्छेद 143 के तहत राष्ट्रपति द्वारा दिए गए संवैधानिक मामलों या संदर्भों का निर्णय कम से कम पांच न्यायाधीशों वाली पीठ द्वारा किया जाता है।
3. सुप्रीम कोर्ट में सभी कार्यवाही अंग्रेजी में होनी चाहिए, लेकिन याचिकायें अंग्रेजी के साथ हिंदी में भी डाली जा सकती है।
ऊपर दिए गए कथनों में से कौन-सा/से सही है/हैं?
लोक अदालतों के संदर्भ में, निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा कथन सही है?
Anthro,AJ_Bubbles@SFGTeam TEST 4 Q 24 is UPSC CSE2020 pre question and official answer as per key is option D.
And I think Lok Adalat also has 1 advocate and one social worker as members. So the option C can't be the answer here no? I will be D only with or without amendment.
@Neyawn @farejul link to report doubtful questions is not working so posting here and emailing somethings I found wrong
4. Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme court of India:
1. The Constitution authorises the President to appoint places other than Delhi as seat of the Supreme Court.
2. The Constitutional cases or references made by the President under Article 143 are decided by a Bench consisting of at least five judges.
3. All proceedings in the Supreme court should be in English, but petitions can be allowed in Hindi along with English.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
भारत के सर्वोच्च न्यायालय के संबंध में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें।
1. संविधान राष्ट्रपति को दिल्ली के अलावा अन्य स्थानों को सर्वोच्च न्यायालय के स्थान के रूप में नियुक्त करने का अधिकार देता है।
2. अनुच्छेद 143 के तहत राष्ट्रपति द्वारा दिए गए संवैधानिक मामलों या संदर्भों का निर्णय कम से कम पांच न्यायाधीशों वाली पीठ द्वारा किया जाता है।
3. सुप्रीम कोर्ट में सभी कार्यवाही अंग्रेजी में होनी चाहिए, लेकिन याचिकायें अंग्रेजी के साथ हिंदी में भी डाली जा सकती है।
ऊपर दिए गए कथनों में से कौन-सा/से सही है/हैं?
लोक अदालतों के संदर्भ में, निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा कथन सही है?
Hi, ......... but doesn't the link mentions about Patna HC, not the SC.
AJ_Bubbles,Lawstice
So the answer can't be CLawstice,
@Neyawn @farejul link to report doubtful questions is not working so posting here and emailing somethings I found wrong
4. Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme court of India:
1. The Constitution authorises the President to appoint places other than Delhi as seat of the Supreme Court.
2. The Constitutional cases or references made by the President under Article 143 are decided by a Bench consisting of at least five judges.
3. All proceedings in the Supreme court should be in English, but petitions can be allowed in Hindi along with English.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
भारत के सर्वोच्च न्यायालय के संबंध में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें।
1. संविधान राष्ट्रपति को दिल्ली के अलावा अन्य स्थानों को सर्वोच्च न्यायालय के स्थान के रूप में नियुक्त करने का अधिकार देता है।
2. अनुच्छेद 143 के तहत राष्ट्रपति द्वारा दिए गए संवैधानिक मामलों या संदर्भों का निर्णय कम से कम पांच न्यायाधीशों वाली पीठ द्वारा किया जाता है।
3. सुप्रीम कोर्ट में सभी कार्यवाही अंग्रेजी में होनी चाहिए, लेकिन याचिकायें अंग्रेजी के साथ हिंदी में भी डाली जा सकती है।
ऊपर दिए गए कथनों में से कौन-सा/से सही है/हैं?
लोक अदालतों के संदर्भ में, निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा कथन सही है?
In agreement with you on 1st question.About the 2nd question, the amendment is to the original act so can be said that the parent Act itself provides for Lok Adalt. The problem is that even I have read this in some test and where they(dont remember who) considered the amendment as answer and not the original Act. Hence, marked wrong in this paper.@Neyawn Sir, what to do in such subjectivity situations?
"About the 2nd question, the amendment is to the original act so can be said that the parent Act itself provides for Lok Adalat." That is the technically correct interpretation. Idk how UPSC would look at an option like this. Coaching institutes' answers on a point like this are varied too, hence the confusion. D seemed the most appropriate choice so that is what I marked.
Lawstice,
Some things I noticed while attempting, Posting here for all of us to think n learn-
17- not needed to be a district judge, there’s a huge difference between being a District Judge and holding a judicial office.
24- In explanation to q.22 it is provided that there is no ‘Explicit’ provision for judicial review and then 32 and 226 are mentioned as ‘Explicit provisions.
29 – Pg. 36.2 Laxmikant 6thEdition, DJ has supervisory powers over all the subordinate courts in district.
37 – NCW doesn’t seem to be a ‘Quasi-Judicial’ body, all it do is review and suggest. Judicial function kya h isme?
49. the option The committee formed to investigate the charges should consist of Chief Justice of a High Court” sounds like the committee must consist just of the HC CJ.
SA,Also, this one -
Q.17) With regard to qualifications needed to become a judge of High court, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. He should have minimum 10 years of practice as an advocate of High court.
2. He should be an eminent jurist in the opinion of the President of India.
3. He should have been a judge in district Court for at least 10 years. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only d) 1 and 3 only
Ans) d
Exp) Option d is correct.
Article 217(2) mentions 10 years held in a ‘judicial office’ in India. The term ‘judicial office’ has nowhere been defined. So, can we assume that the term ‘judicial office’ means only district court (as we would have to to pick 3rd option also as correct).
Philosopher94,Wings_Of_Fire@Neyawn @farejul link to report doubtful questions is not working so posting here and emailing somethings I found wrong
4. Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme court of India:
1. The Constitution authorises the President to appoint places other than Delhi as seat of the Supreme Court.
2. The Constitutional cases or references made by the President under Article 143 are decided by a Bench consisting of at least five judges.
3. All proceedings in the Supreme court should be in English, but petitions can be allowed in Hindi along with English.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
भारत के सर्वोच्च न्यायालय के संबंध में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें।
1. संविधान राष्ट्रपति को दिल्ली के अलावा अन्य स्थानों को सर्वोच्च न्यायालय के स्थान के रूप में नियुक्त करने का अधिकार देता है।
2. अनुच्छेद 143 के तहत राष्ट्रपति द्वारा दिए गए संवैधानिक मामलों या संदर्भों का निर्णय कम से कम पांच न्यायाधीशों वाली पीठ द्वारा किया जाता है।
3. सुप्रीम कोर्ट में सभी कार्यवाही अंग्रेजी में होनी चाहिए, लेकिन याचिकायें अंग्रेजी के साथ हिंदी में भी डाली जा सकती है।
ऊपर दिए गए कथनों में से कौन-सा/से सही है/हैं?
लोक अदालतों के संदर्भ में, निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा कथन सही है?
Hi, ......... but doesn't the link mentions about Patna HC, not the SC.
Got it. Thanks:)
@fortarach63 Same here ! used to go to bed at 5 am in morning in general !! and now waking at 7 am is serious challenge ! tried to attempt second test without getting sleep whole night .. cant focus on single question ! have to leave test in between hence scored ZERO MARKS !!!!!today somehow mange by sleeping at 2 am nd waking at 6 :30 ..black coffee and test nd then sleep again !!
so thing is change in routine will take time , nothing magical going to happen ..but test cant wait ...so better to make such arrangement for time being and slowly slowly change the sleeping pattern to 11 pm ..thats what i m thinking !!! and avoiding afternoon naps anyhow ...this further push the sleep time in night !
Yeah, fair enough. It will take time. We will just have to power through for now. I am very glad about the rigidity of the schedule and timing. I would have kept on postponing this sleep timing correction otherwise, and suffered during the real exam.
Hi, I have issues with the following questions:
Q. 17. Qualification to be a judge of a HC- It's given in the answer that he should be a "district judge" for 10 yrs but as per the provision he should be holding a "any judicial office in the territory if India" for 10 years. Though the outcome of this provisions makes the district judge eligible implicitly, however that can't be mentioned while quoting the explicit provision.
Q. 24 As this question is a PYQ, as per UPS official answer key to question no 13 in SET A, the answer should be D.
https://www.upsc.gov.in/sites/default/files/CSP_2020_GS_Paper-1.pdf (question 13)
https://www.clearias.com/up/upsc-cse-prelims-2020-answer-key-paper-1.pdf (A. 13)
Q. 35 Constitutional
amendment inconsistent with FR is void- this is false. Because under Art
13(4) constitutional amendments are kept out of purview of article 13.
Hence, Constitutional amendments violating the basic structure will be
void, but not just the FRs.
@Neyawn sir. Please look at this question. In Q17 3rd statement states that a person is eligible to be a judge of high court if he has been a judge of district court for at least 10 yrs. Whereas in constitution its written as he should have heldany judicial office within the territory of India for a period of at least 10 yrs. In the question, 3rd statement is very narrow and specific.What can be understood is that if he does does not hold the office of district judge for 10 years, he is not qualified to be a judge of high court.so the answer should be1 only.
Just_relentless,Wings_Of_Fire
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