Test Series
Ethics Test Series / Case Studies
Essay Test Series
Optional Subject Test Series
GS Mains Test Series
Introduction
Dear IAS aspirants,
Understand firstly that your ultimate aim is to score top rank in civil Services Examination, for which your score in Mains written exams carries high weightage. To score good marks in mains many (almost all) suggest that you have to join test series. Though it is true that writing mock tests and getting it evaluated by experts is essential, but one set of Test Series may not be beneficial for all. To explain this let us categorize the candidates in following groups;
- Freshers: Candidates who have just started the preparation or those who have not yet finished the syllabus.
- Beginners: Candidates who have been preparing for sufficient period of time or those who have almost covered the syllabus.
- Repeaters: Candidates who have already written CS (M) exam/s and are preparing for the next exam.
The preparation and understanding level of candidates in all the above three categories varies, so they need tests according to their level. UPSC Test Series provided by most of the institutes/faculties do not cater to the basic requirements of the candidates, as mentioned above. Online test series offered by others are common for all students irrespective of their level of preparation.
Realizing the same we at A A Shah’s IAS Institute have formulated different Test Series Courses to suit each of the above categories. Candidates have to choose the online test series for UPSC 2021 according to their level of preparation. So you decide which is the best UPSC course.
Candidates are first of all required to understand the intention of UPSC in conducting the Mains Written Exams. It has been declared by UPSC itself in the notification in the following words;
“The main Examination is intended to assess the overall intellectual traits and depth of understanding of candidates rather than merely the range of their information and memory.
The nature and standard of questions in the General Studies papers (Paper II to Paper V) will be such that a well educated person will be able to answer them without any specialized study. The questions will be such as to test a candidate’s general awareness of a variety of subjects, which will have relevance for a career in Civil Services. The questions are likely to test the candidate’s basic understanding of all relevant issues, and ability to analyze, and take a view on conflicting socio-economic goals, objectives and demands.
The candidates must give relevant, meaningful and succinct answers.
The scope of the syllabus for optional subject papers (Paper VI and Paper VII) for the examination is broadly of the honours degree level i.e. a level higher than the bachelors’ degree and lower than the masters’ degree. In the case of Engineering, Medical Science and law, the level corresponds to the bachelors’ degree.”
Hence, candidates must be good at;
Content: good content to write,
Structure: Points / sentences arranged in logical sequences.
Vocabulary: good vocabulary will help you express your ideas in limited words and in effective manner.
These qualities are achieved by enrolling for the courses, which is provided by A A Shah’s IAS Institute.
General Studies & Current Affairs based subjective questions, evaluation with feedback and suggested / model answers.
We are glad to announce GS Mains test series for UPSC 2021. We wholeheartedly welcome you on board for an experience that will help you immensely to qualify Mains examination, 2021 with excellent marks.
What sets A A Shah’s IAS apart from the herd?
- We are committed towards delivering quality test papers.
- Evaluation is based upon Pre-defined metrics.
- Quality faculty part of framing the questions.
- The quality of the test series is unmatched.
- Thorough analysis and personalised feedback.
- Definitive techniques used for score maximisation.
- Model answer and evaluation.
- Online discussion by virtual classes.
- Flexible schedule for test, but there will be common discussion class.
Test Series Course details:
(A) Answer writing practice for Freshers:
Course Structure:
Course Name: GS Answer Writing for Freshers
Course Duration: 3 months; Monday to Friday
Salient features: Weekly schedule of tests with topics/subjects alongwith sources of
preparation shall be furnished in advance to enable the students to prepare
for the tests.
3 subjective questions a day
Evaluation of answers with feedback to improve writing skill
Suggested / model answers
Live interactive online discussion on Saturdays for one hour.
Course Batch 1: From 23 November, 2020 to 20 February, 2021
Commencement: (Every month new batch)
Couse Fee: Rs.15,000
Diwali Offer: 85% discount (Pay only Rs.2,250 by 22 November, 2020)
Full Fee Refund: If not satisfied within 3 days of enrollment.
(B) Test Series for Beginners:
Course Structure:
Course Name: GS Mains Test Series for Beginners
Course Duration: 15 tests (subject / topic wise) as per schedule
Salient features:
Weekly schedule of tests with topics/subjects alongwith sources of
preparation shall be furnished in advance to enable the students to prepare
for the tests.
Evaluation of answers with feedback to improve writing skill
Suggested / model answers
Live interactive online discussion as per schedule.
Course Batch 1: From 23 November, 2020 to 20 February, 2021
Commencement: (Every month new batch)
Couse Fee: Rs.18,000
Diwali Offer: 85% discount (Pay only Rs.2,700 by 22 November, 2020)
Full Fee Refund: If not satisfied within 3 days of enrollment.
(C) Test Series for Repeaters:
Course Structure:
Course Name: GS Mains Test Series for Repeaters (Plan-A)
Course Duration: 11 tests (6 tests Sectional & 5 tests full length) as per schedule
Salient features:
Evaluation of answers with feedback to improve writing skill
Suggested / model answers
Live interactive online discussion as per schedule.
Course To be announced shortly
Commencement:
Couse Fee: To be announced shortly
Course Name: GS Mains Test Series for Repeaters (Plan-B)
Course Duration: 25 tests (15 tests Sectional & 10 tests full length) as per schedule
Salient features:
Evaluation of answers with feedback to improve writing skill
Suggested / model answers
Live interactive online discussion as per schedule.
Course To be announced shortly
Commencement:
Couse Fee: To be announced shortly
For any inquiry / admission contact
A A Shah’s IAS Institute
WhatsApp : +91-9004078746
Email: info.aashah@gmail.com
Ethics Test Series / Case Studies
Introduction
Scoring well in Ethics paper (GS-IV) is mandatory for getting into final list and getting one’s desired service.
In this paper, there can be multiple ways to answer a particular question and all of them might be right. Aspirants are often confused about how to answer ethics questions. Given this subjectivity and confusion pertaining to this paper, it becomes challenging to come up with a convincing framework for answer writing.
Overall, scoring in ethics paper is a game of keywords, awareness about self, and ability to project oneself as an individual who is pragmatic and productive while being committed to personal and professional ethics.
To understand the importance of theory in this paper, go through the table below showing the ratio of questions based on theory and case studies from the year 2013 till 2019, which shows almost equal weightage for theory.
Table showing year-wise marks for Theory & Case Study in GS-IV
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| Year | Theory | Case Study | Total Marks |
| 2013 | 125 | 125 | 250 |
| 2014 | 130 | 120 | 250 |
| 2015 | 120 | 130 | 250 |
| 2016 | 120 | 130 | 250 |
| 2017 | 130 | 120 | 250 |
| 2018 | 130 | 120 | 250 |
| 2019 | 130 | 120 | 250 |
We, at A A Shah’s IAS Institute, have designed special Module Courses to tackle this challenge. As per your preparation, you can join any course to boost your confidence and marks in Ethics.
Understanding GS – IV:
Course details:
1) Case Studies Only
Lectures based on strategy, Example and Key words to attempt case studies. Based on your test booklet, personal feedback will be given by the experts.
Case Studies: 50+
Admission: in progress
2) Test Series Only
Test Series: 10 Tests (6 module Tests and 4 full length mock Tests)
Admission: in progress
For details Contact : +91-9004078746
Register for FREE Case Study
FREE CASE STUDY TEST
Dear IAS aspirants,
Get ready to practice case study for UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination. Merely writing answer is not sufficient to have good practice. Your answer is to be evaluated by a senior and experienced faculty who gives proper feedback, comments, guidance and suggestions to improve score.
A. A. Shah’s IAS Institute is offering free case study test, which shall be evaluated by a senior and experienced faculty followed by online live interactive virtual class for doubt clearance.
Candidates intending to write UPSC – CS(M) 2020 or 2021 are eligible to participate.
It is easy and simple to register.
Take print out of the question with answer sheet.
Follow the instructions therein.
Submit the scanned copy of the answer sheets by email at info.aashah@gmail.com by 8 November, 2020.
Evaluated copy shall be forwarded at the email address submitted by the candidates.
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To download the question with answer sheet click here.
For any assistance contact
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Email: info.aashah@gmail.com
Essay
Paper I – Essay (250 Marks)
Introduction
There are 7 papers of 250 marks each, which are counted for score (2 language papers of 300 marks each are qualifying papers). To improve your score and rank, marks in Essay paper carries the weightage. With good score in Essay paper your rank will improve and it is relatively easy to score good mark in this paper.
Generally speaking, before attempting any exam candidates are required to know and understand the syllabus and the pattern of the exam. With respect to paper-I Essay, candidates erroneously presume that there isn’t and there can’t be any syllabus for this paper. In fact UPSC has provided syllabus for this paper as well. Hence, it is important for candidates to know and adhere to the syllabus.
Syllabus:
“Candidates will be required to write an essay on a specific topic. The choice of subjects will be given.
They will be expected to keep closely to the subject of the essay to arrange their ideas in orderly fashion and to write concisely. Credit will be given for effective and exact expression.”
Pattern:
Secondly, we have to understand the exam pattern. There are two sections; Section A and Section B. There are 4 topics given in each section. Candidates have to write one essay in each section having 125 marks each. Candidates have to write each essay in about 1,000 to 1,200 words. Remember the time for the paper is 3 hours. Now let us know how these 180 minutes (3 hours) are to be effectively used to write GS-IV Essay paper.
Further, regarding the main Examination, UPSC has declared that it is intended to assess the overall intellectual traits and depth of understanding of candidates rather than merely the range of their information and memory.
Learn how to write Essay in 3 easy steps:
Step No. 1:
Select one essay topic each from Section A and Section B:
(i) First of all read all the topics.
(ii) Try to understand the topics by reading the same multiple times, till you are able to eliminate the topic.
(iii) Try to focus on remaining topics and start jotting down the points.
(iv) During this process finalise the topic (for each section) on which you are confident of writing good essay.
(v) Devote sufficient time to complete this process. It may consume 20 minutes, but let it not be more than 30 minutes. Remember, once you start writing an essay without following the above procedure, there are chances that you may find it difficult to complete the essay and in half way you may have to shift to another topic. That will lead to wastage of crucial time leading to mental pressure thereby affecting the quality of performance.
Step No. 2:
Add, re-arrange and finalise the points:
(i) Apply your mind to add, re-arrange and finalise the points about the topic on which you have decided to write the essay. It is necessary to do so as before you start writing you should be clear in your mind how to structure your essay. Adding points or sentences subsequently in already written essay will create a mess.
(ii) While re-arranging and finalising the points adhere to the sequence; introduction, body and conclusion.
(iii) Obviously this will also consume some time. Be careful not to devote more than 20 to 30 minutes.
Step No. 3:
Start writing essays:
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(ii) Your essay should be easy to understand or follow and comprehensive, succinct, composite and definite, as well as informative and logical.
(iii) Give proportionate time and weightage to Section A and Section B.
(iv) Divide your time smartly. It is generally noticed that candidates don’t watch time while writing paper in exam. Ultimately they realise, but very lately, that little time is left for the next section or question. In essay paper, candidates have to sum up the essay in Section B haphazardly, as they don’t have proportionate time to complete the Section B thereby adversely affecting the quality of essay.
Follow the tips to enhance your essay writing skill given by the faculties at A A Shah’s IAS Institute. Few of the points are;
(a) Don’t deviate from the subject
(b) Don’t get personal
(c) Avoid extreme or highly unpopular opinions.
(d) Stick to the subject of the topic. Always write what is asked, not what you know or feel like.
(e) Your essay should be expansive, multi-dimensional and balanced. You shouldn’t harp upon a single perspective throughout the essay.
Course details
Essay writing Course:
Salient Features
1. Art of Writing Essay – Start as beginner to become master.
2. Comprehensive coverage of different topics with model essays from easy to difficulty level.
3. Evaluation by Senior faculty from Delhi Dr. S. M. Azad with proper feedback, comments, guidance and suggestion to improve score.
4. The evaluation matrix used to assess the competence level of the candidate in respect of (a) Context, (b) Content, (c) Language, (d) Introduction, (e) Structure / Presentations, (f) Conclusion.
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6. Consolidated Essay topics with model essays in pdf.
For CS(M) 2020 : 5 Essays (duration till 15 days prior to Main 2020 exam)
For CS(M) 2021 : 25 Essays (duration till 15 days prior to Main 2021 exam)
Admission: in progress
For details Contact: A A Shah’s IAS Institute 9004078746
Register for FREE Essay
FREE ESSAY WRITING TEST
Dear IAS aspirants,
Get ready to practice writing essay for UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination. Merely writing essay on given topic/s is not sufficient to have good practice. Your essay is to be evaluated by a senior and experienced faculty who gives proper feedback, comments, guidance and suggestions to improve score.
A. A. Shah’s IAS Institute is offering free essay writing test, which shall be evaluated by a senior and experienced faculty followed by online live interactive virtual class for doubt clearance.
Candidates intending to write UPSC – CS(M) 2020 or 2021 are eligible to participate.
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It is easy and simple to register.
Take print out of the essay topic with answer sheet.
Follow the instructions therein.
Submit the scanned copy of the answer sheets by email at info.aashah@gmail.com by 8 November, 2020.
Evaluated copy shall be forwarded at the email address submitted by the candidates.
Online Live Interactive Virtual class shall be held for doubt clearance at https://classroom.youngias.com/b/aas-rpm-viu for which access code shall be forwarded by whatsApp message at the number submitted by the candidates.
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To download the essay topic with answer sheet click here.
For any assistance contact
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WhatsApp : +91-9004078746
Email: info.aashah@gmail.com
Optional Subject Test Series
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