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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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How many 70+ scorers studied from Mrunal sir Handouts?
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Neyawnsaid

Could someone please provide the source for Tamil nadu volume 2 pdf?

https://www.selfstudys.com/advance-pdf-viewer/tamilnadu/state-books/class-11th/history-vol-2-core/history-vol-2-core/151293

Are you fine now ? You in Hyderabad no ?

Getting better sir....Most of the symptoms subsided now.... Two-three more days and I am hoping to be negative....

I am waiting to come to the center and write the mocks again... Not liking the online mode :/
Three more days, and I will give my Covid Test...

We are expecting good results from Hyd actually. The first student which I remember we got from Hyd was Dhatri. Form IIT KGP, as far as I can recall the email ID, which had struck me. The last time I spoke to her, she was in IPS and had gotten Rank 43 or something and got IAS.

Apart from that the academy got Anudeep, AIR 1 and Varun, AIR 7 from the same place.

My guess is that good support if provided can do wonders for results. It isnt like Forum can do everything. There are always resource constraints for anything and everything we do, but we"ll try our best.

The goal is to raise the bar ( as well as the level of the students ) with things like SFG and a few other programs. This helps deliver good results. Of course people have to work hard too (readgive their life to one purpose )


I am no knight. Do not call me Sir|Philosophy behind ForumIAS

BNA1991,MGNFtoSprintand1 otherslike this
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Covid hit really hard last week … having had asthma in the past symptoms were more severe ..didn’t give half the economy tests last week…  regaining energy to give my best for the next week .. how are you guys covering backlogs and  managing for upcoming tests. Any revision ideas or plans that worked for you .. please share _/\_

Covid affected nearly every 5th candidate writing Mains. I mean they didnt have Covid, but most people got Covid midway. The stress of the exam also screws your immunity. Take care .

Remember that what is important is ensuring the coming tasks / tests are performed well at. The backlogs have to be remembered and fitted in as and when you get time.


I am no knight. Do not call me Sir|Philosophy behind ForumIAS

Ayushi7,theskyisthelimitand5 otherslike this
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Q18 most other ans keys say nizamat of arcot was estb by aurangzeb and was not made out of Hyderabad

Q11 First anglo maratha war..Madhavrao had already died..how come it was a result of power struggle b/w him and Raghunathrao?

does someone else has these doubts?

ThePhenom,Ash5Manand2 otherslike this
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I hate History  :( :(
Just_relentless,Philosopher94and2 otherslike this
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Q18 most other ans keys say nizamat of arcot was estb by aurangzeb and was not made out of Hyderabad

Q11 First anglo maratha war..Madhavrao had already died..how come it was a result of power struggle b/w him and Raghunathrao?

does someone else has these doubts?

Adding to this, Q8: Residents were the heads of contingent army of Subsidiary Alliance? weren't they just agents of the company ?

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Q18 most other ans keys say nizamat of arcot was estb by aurangzeb and was not made out of Hyderabad

Q11 First anglo maratha war..Madhavrao had already died..how come it was a result of power struggle b/w him and Raghunathrao?

does someone else has these doubts?

Adding to this, Q8: Residents were the heads of contingent army of Subsidiary Alliance? weren't they just agents of the company ?

Also regarding statement 2 of 8th ques; In spectrum page 89 it is given that the English posted a resident in nawabs court after plassey.


Tina1997,Pulsar
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Q18 most other ans keys say nizamat of arcot was estb by aurangzeb and was not made out of Hyderabad

Q11 First anglo maratha war..Madhavrao had already died..how come it was a result of power struggle b/w him and Raghunathrao?

does someone else has these doubts?

Adding to this, Q8: Residents were the heads of contingent army of Subsidiary Alliance? weren't they just agents of the company ?

Also regarding statement 2 of 8th ques; In spectrum page 89 it is given that the English posted a resident in nawabs court after plassey.


true true.... That's why I hate history... so many confusing statements and different opinions in different books!!!


Tina1997,MoorkhDuryodhan
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@KMalone  In NCERT of 8th Standard it is mentioned that British resident was placed in all states after Battle of Buxar.
As far as you are saying about spectrum about placement of Resident is talking about specifically at nawab's court after Battle of Plassey.
The statement in the question is asking about in all the states.

Correct me if I am wrong.


Philosopher94,Justiceand1 otherslike this
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@KMalone  In NCERT of 8th Standard it is mentioned that British resident was placed in all states after Battle of Buxar.
As far as you are saying about spectrum about placement of Resident is talking about specifically at nawab's court after Battle of Plassey.
The statement in the question is asking about in all the states.

Correct me if I am wrong.


Although after Plassey it was provided that a resident would be stationed in Murshidabad court, but it translated into reality only after Buxar.

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Could@farejul confirm whether we are to do Chapter 9 or 11 in the Class 8 NCERT? 

The timetable says chapter 9, but the name of chapter 11 is mentioned! 

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SFG is opening our eyes every damn morning after submitting the test, isn't it??😅
Ayushi7,Foucault1and15 otherslike this
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Q18 most other ans keys say nizamat of arcot was estb by aurangzeb and was not made out of Hyderabad

Q11 First anglo maratha war..Madhavrao had already died..how come it was a result of power struggle b/w him and Raghunathrao?

does someone else has these doubts?

Adding to this, Q8: Residents were the heads of contingent army of Subsidiary Alliance? weren't they just agents of the company ?

Since states weren't allowed to have independent armed forces and they were provided with subsidiary forces by company in return for payment ... resident being the head of contingent army makes more sense even though it hasn't explicitly mentioned in any source. By being the head he could interfere if the state is not totally subservient to the company and it's interests. 

Tina1997,BNA1991
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Could@farejul confirm whether we are to do Chapter 9 or 11 in the Class 8 NCERT? 

The timetable says chapter 9, but the name of chapter 11 is mentioned! 

Oh boy!

Now that you mentioned it, looking at the "syllabus" column it makes sense to read both Chapter 9 and 11 

nebula,BNA1991
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It is as per Ncert Themes In Indian History part 3

But Q25 Ans key gives: The zamindars became the owners of the entire land in their zamindaris.Their right 

of ownership was made hereditary and transferable. On the other hand, the cultivators were reduced to the low 
status of mere tenants and were deprived of long-standing rights to the soil and other customary rights.

Can somebody clarify what is correct? I cannot find given explanation in Our Pasts 3 also.

MoorkhDuryodhan,
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Could@farejul confirm whether we are to do Chapter 9 or 11 in the Class 8 NCERT? 

The timetable says chapter 9, but the name of chapter 11 is mentioned! 

I could see only 10 chapters in Class 8 NCERT, Our Past III 

BNA1991,lord_voldemortand1 otherslike this
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It is as per Ncert Themes In Indian History part 3

But Q25 Ans key gives: The zamindars became the owners of the entire land in their zamindaris.Their right 

of ownership was made hereditary and transferable. On the other hand, the cultivators were reduced to the low 
status of mere tenants and were deprived of long-standing rights to the soil and other customary rights.

Can somebody clarify what is correct? I cannot find given explanation in Our Pasts 3 also.

Here it is, it was hereditary and transferrable as well.

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@ThePhenom yes you are right but NCERT said -they are not a landowner in a village. Does it mean that physically they didn't own a piece of land personally , and by the virtue of zamindari , they are  recognised as landowners by British? 
Or I am interpreting it wrong?


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Could@farejul confirm whether we are to do Chapter 9 or 11 in the Class 8 NCERT? 

The timetable says chapter 9, but the name of chapter 11 is mentioned! 

You are referring to the old version of NCERT our past III which is split into two parts part 1 and part 2...

Download the latest one from NCERT website... in that Chapter 9 is the Making of the National Movement


Ayushi7,
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