Can we have the SFG Program for ONLINE Students?
Hello,
In my opinion the SFG program works because of its schedule strictness, lack of casual approach and inculcating time management, competition and discipline in the candidates. ( Some people also try to fight depression with it )
This is usually a neglected part of the preparation strategy.
IMO, having it online will undermine the first thing - that is the problem of cheating and having a false idea of where you actually stand. While most aspirants are serious, a minority ( the 80-20 rule ) indulging in unfair means will ruin the whole ranklist - which is the source of the competition in the first place.
Other aspects like being inflexible also helps getting things done in a time bound manner. Which is why in my opinion the ForumIAS academy team May not want to do it online.
jack_Sparrow,Your concern is true brother but the majority can't be neglected( 80% ) and cheaters will remain anyway
Hope this could generate discussion over the possibilities
Which city are you currently located in@M_Chakradhar_Reddy ?
I will pass this on to the Academy Team.
Mr.root can you have in Pune too
Please do something for the online students too. I am from Bhopal
Chandigarh
Chandigarh
Yes u can fix timing online too .it will be of.great help
jack_Sparrow,
I understand the merit of keeping SFG offline, however, following measures can be considered to keep SFG online for students from hinterlands.
1. Keeping online SFG ranking separate from offline ranking so that it does not skew offline ranking.
2. Making test available only during specific time slot. If the test is of an hour then student can only write it in between 8 AM to 9 AM. The clock can be timed on server.
3. Disabling opening any tab/ application while student is writing test. As soon as student switched tab the test should end then and there itself.4. The bottom 10% elimination can be substituted with some other mechanism in online mode.
There will always be some percentage of students having casual approach both in online and offline mode. All these measures will at least help students who are serious about the preparation.
@Neyawn@root
Gillrobo,
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