Preparing for the OPSC Civil Services Examination requires a well-thought-out strategy to handle different aspects, such as grasping fundamental concepts, applying them effectively in the exam, expressing ideas through answer writing, staying updated with current affairs, and adopting a dynamic approach. It necessitates a coordinated and organized effort to ensure various elements work harmoniously.
OBJECTIVE IAS’s Foundation program addresses each crucial components. It comprehensively covers all subjects for General Studies at all levels—Prelims, Mains, and Personality tests.
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Features of the Program
- 800+ teaching hours (12 to 13 months duration ).
- Comprehensive coverage of both Preliminary and Main syllabus including GS, Essay and Compulsory Odia
- Well-structured and planned subject sequence.
- Personalized mentorship.
- Regular answer writing Practice.
- Prelims & Mains test series (including Ethics test series ).
- Essay writing.
- Mains updation classes after prelims.
- Daily current affairs classes to develop current based approach.
- Interview guidance.
- Well-designed study material.
Program Details
This program follows a deliberate and systematic approach, involving the following steps:
Mains Integrated Class
- Once the foundation is laid by grasping the syllabus, in-depth and comprehensive classes will be offered, focusing extensively on the OPSC Mains syllabus. These sessions aim to provide a thorough Mains perspective.
- During these classes, students will develop critical thinking skills, as well as hone their abilities in analysis and problem-solving. Additionally, structured sessions dedicated to topic-wise answer writing will be conducted within specified time limits.
Prelims Classes
- Following the Mains-integrated classes, specialized sessions will be conducted specifically for Prelims, encompassing the entire syllabus. These classes will adopt a practice-based approach, motivating students to enhance their problem-solving skills.
- Moreover, there will be focused sessions on current affairs tailored specifically for Prelims, ensuring that students are well-prepared for this aspect of the examination.
Current Affairs
- In addition to the standard classes, aspirants will have access to our Daily Current Affairs Notes, which extensively cover current issues relevant to GS Paper 1, 2, 3, 4, and the Essay paper. These Notes go beyond mere facts, offering insightful analyses that are specifically pertinent to the examination.
Mains Updation
- The Mains examination requires an additional effort, blending well-rounded understanding of concepts with awareness of contemporary issues. This synergy is achieved through value addition by keeping one’s knowledge up-to-date, coupled with sharp analysis to prepare for the Mains.
- Following the Prelims, candidates can benefit from over 150 hours of Contemporary Issues classes designed to enhance and update their knowledge for the Mains examination.
Personalised Mentoring
- Apart from the standard classes, we will conduct regular one-on-one doubt-clearing sessions. These personalized sessions aim to identify specific areas for improvement, allowing us to offer personalized recommendations to enhance each student’s chances of success.
Study Material
- We offer meticulously crafted, comprehensive, and up-to-date study materials that are self-explanatory.
- The package includes study notes for GS Papers 1, 2, 3, and 4, concise Prelims Revision notes, materials on contemporary issues, and Daily Current Affairs Notes.
- These resources facilitate both learning and revision, ensuring thorough coverage of the topics.
Doubt Clearing
- We facilitate one-on-one doubt-clearing sessions with dedicated faculty members through Zoom, following a predefined schedule. Students can conveniently submit their queries through the chat box within their accounts during these sessions.
- Additionally, for doubt resolution, students have the option to interact with faculty members via phone or WhatsApp.
- Furthermore, after the evaluation of Mains test copies, personalized one-on-one discussions with the respective faculty will be conducted over the phone, providing valuable insights and feedback.
Prelims Test Series
- The test schedule will be provided in advance, and each test will be activated on the specified date. Once activated, you can take the test at a time convenient for you, offering flexible test timings.
- Tests are automatically submitted either when you click the submit button or when the allotted time limit is reached. Upon submission, you will receive your score along with an All India Ranking. Detailed model answers will be promptly provided for your reference.
- For future access, your score and performance chart will be accessible in the “My Account” section.
Mains Test Series
- The tests will be made available in PDF format within your account. To attempt the test, students can either download the PDF test paper booklet or follow the UPSC pattern on an A4 sheet with proper spacing. After completion, students are required to send us a scanned copy in PDF format for evaluation.
- The evaluated test copies will be returned to students within 7 days after receiving the answer sheets. Test discussion videos will be uploaded into your account on the scheduled test date.
- Subsequently, upon receiving the evaluated copy, individual one-to-one discussions with the concerned faculty or experts will be arranged via phone call or live interaction to provide detailed feedback and insights.