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All India Test Series (AITS) For IAS Mains GS
Free Online IAS Coaching for English Comprehension & Precis - IAS Mains Exam 2013
Personal Guidance Programme for Sociology Mains (PGPS)
(Discussion) IAS Mains - General Studies: Ethics "What essential qualities a civil servant must possess in order to carry......"
(Discussion) IAS Mains - General Studies: Ethics "Discuss types and nature of different pressure groups in India and their....."
UPSCPORTAL Classroom Coaching Announces a Scholarship Test for IAS Preparation in Lucknow (1st September 2013 - 10 AM to 12 AM)
(FAQs) About Public Administration Online Coaching for IAS Mains Examination Course
(Mark Sheet) UPSC: SCRA Examination, 2013 (Written Qualified & Not Qualified)
(Report) SAARC Development Goals - India Country Report 2013
UPSC: Mark Sheet of CDS (II) Examination-2012
UPSC: Mark Sheet of IES/ISS Examination - 2012
(Sample Material) CSAT Online Coaching : Basic Numeracy "Area of Plane Figures"
(Sample Material) IAS Online Coaching : Polity - Comptroller & Auditor General of India

All India Test Series (AITS) For IAS Mains GS

Posted: 31 Aug 2013 06:26 AM PDT

ALL INDIA TEST SERIES (AITS) FOR IAS MAINS

Dear Aspirant,
As you all know Civil Services mains examination is the most crucial stage of the IAS examination because it carries a huge weightage in term of total tally of marks and after changed pattern of IAS Mains Syllabus candidates are getting more confused. As the mains examination is subjective in nature, so candidates have to develop a proper Writing Strategy to get good marks in the examination. Writing skills (packaging) matter a lot in the Civil Services. Most of the candidates appearing for the Mains examination have a lot of knowledge, but lack writing skills. They are not able to present all the information/knowledge in a coherent and logical manner, as expected by the examiner. It is not only what you write, that is important, but also how you write and what you write, also matters a lot.

You are not Getting your Money's Worth

Don't you think it's funny that students pay around Rs 60000/- for coaching classes and they don't do & get what they ultimately have to do or get, i.e. WRITING PRACTICE? Coaching classes also mint money by conducting mock exams or so called 'TEST SERIES' and students pay around 6000 to 12000/- again. So please understand this simple thing - The main exam is not reading comprehension exams where you need to read big paragraphs and write one line answer but it's a exam where you need to read only one line questions and WRITE pages together.

Ideal Strategy

In preparing for any (Main) exam there are basically three things which ultimately aspirants are expected to do READ, REVISE and RECALL. Triple R strategy. But for putting this Strategy on paper you will have to adapt only one strategy and it is PRACTICE, PRACTICE & PRACTICE.

Practicing with sample papers/Previous year papers not only helps improve your writing skill, but also enhances your speed and ability of quick mental calculation. Make sure that you study as per the syllabus of the subjects chosen by you. For developing the writing skills, one should keep writing model answers while preparing for the Mains examination. This would help the candidate to "get into the groove" of writing under time pressure in the Mains examination. The attitude should never be "I will directly write in the examination".

Developing Writing Skill

Develop and follow your own style of writing. Try not to be repetitive and maintain a flow in the style of your writing. Never try to imitate others in the style of writing. Sequential and systematic style of answering comes after a lot of practice and analysis of standard answers. Try to stimulate the actual examination hours to judge your performance and to plug any loopholes. The bottom line is your study strategy should devote more time for WRITING than for reading alone. WRITE MORE than you read.

You should be able to visualise this - in main exam, as you have to write nearly 2500 words for 250 marks.

So, UPSCPORTAL.COM introduces All India Test Series (AITS) for IAS Mains 2013 for General Studies (All 5 Papers).

Objective of AITS

All India Test Series Program is a Testing Simulator platform for IAS Aspirants all Over India. Candidate will be able to test their preparedness in a simulated environment in physical centers all over India. All Papers will be prepared according to the UPSC Mains New Pattern. This is a comprehensive and sectoral as well as composite and complete 'interactive' TEST SERIES. Everyone can not afford the luxury of paying thousands of rupees to fancy coaching classes for a few mock tests and in that process ruin their career.

Approach & Strategy of AITS

Our simple, practical and focused approach will help aspirants understand the demand of UPSC exam exactly. Our strategy is to constantly interact to keep the preparation process dynamic and give personalized attention to individual aspirants based on factors like core competence, time management and resource management. So, after much procrastination, we finally decided to launch this Test Series for IAS Prelims divided into number of small, timed tests and questions based on Mains pattern that will be useful to all IAS aspirants. We will announce ALL INDIA RANKING BASED ON THIS EXPERT ASSESSMENT SYSTEM.

For Any Guidance Call our Expert at +91 9212043702, 011- 45041881

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Free Online IAS Coaching for English Comprehension & Precis - IAS Mains Exam 2013

Posted: 31 Aug 2013 06:18 AM PDT

Free Online for English Comprehension & Precis - IAS MAINS 2013

ACCORDING TO NEW UPSC MAINS PATTERN

Dear Members,
As per the new IAS Mains Syllabus 'English Comprehension and Precis' is a compulsory paper, its marks will be added in your final overall score. It means this paper will decide your selection and final Rank in Administrative Services(IAS & PCS). In old pattern English Comprehension was a Qualifying Paper and many of the meritorious candidates everyyear not got selection due to poor marks in this paper. So all time you never in a position to ignore the importance of English.

we are launching this free online coaching to help new IAS Aspirants specially from rural areas.

NEW SYLLABUS:

English Comprehension & English Precis will be to test the English language Comprehension and English précis writing skills (at 10th standard level).

Marks: 100

What candidate will get :

ENGLISH COMPREHENSION
ENGLISH PRECIS WRITING
HOME ASSIGNMENTS
TIPS & TRICKS
ONLINE DISCUSSION
and more online materials

What candidates have to do:

1. Register yourself before the commencement of a schedule batch.

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Personal Guidance Programme for Sociology Mains (PGPS)

Posted: 31 Aug 2013 06:18 AM PDT

Personal Guidance Programme for Sociology Mains (PGPS)

Dear Aspirants,
Philosophy is the 4th most popular option as far as appearing in UPSC mains examination is concerned. Every year, the number of aspirants taking Philosophy is increasing in UPSC as well as state PCS. Sociology is one of the most popular options in U.P.S.C. examination for obvious reasons. It covered very high chunk of marks in General studies also, now after changed syllabus of GS mains. 5th Paper of GS Mains is directly from Philosophy. It is also useful in writing essay. Since at least one Social issue comes as a topic, so preparing for Philosophy gives depth to the arguments. In the mains examination Philosophy is directly interconnected with other subjects like Sociology and History. Philosophy is highly subjective subject.

Because it is your optional paper, so it is really crucial you fare well enough to secure that the final selection of yours is guaranteed. Fetching 300 + in this paper is not really hard & rocket science, but it requires some dedication and interest towards knowing its pattern. Where each number is important to give the shape of your future, how can you afford to ignore this paper? I have seen some aspirants doing exceedingly well in all the papers but have failed to get good marks in their forte and thus ruined their career.

For this year (2013) Civil Services Mains we are launching Study Kit for Philosophy, we have compiled the Study Kit by analyzing the last few years question papers & also keeping in mind the present trend evolving in this paper. You can see the contents of Study Kit & its comparison with the syllabus.

So, we at upscportal have decided to launch Personal Guidance Programme for Philosophy Mains (PGPP) For this year's (2013) Civil Services Mains. We have specially made this kit for those aspirants who are either new to this paper or have studied it but not getting desired marks. You can see contents of study kit online & can decide whether this is fruitful for you. We are advising you to not study anything else other than our kit for this paper.

Candidates who want appear in 2014 mains can also take this study kit, it will be immensely helpful in their preparation of Mains Exam.

Target 300+ marks in Sociology Paper

This is not exaggeration, but a reality. Join & Feel the difference

If you are choosing Philosophy, expert guidance on how to write convincing systematic answers is very important.

Convincing answers follow an efficient, accurate, systematic and methodical approach. We will make you follow this approach to answers.

Here is why you should join this Personal Guidance Programme for Philosophy Mains (PGPP):

Answer Writing Skill Development Techniques
Sample Answers
Previous Year Solution (3Years)
Model Answers on Expected Questions
2 Model Question Papers
Free Evaluation by top Faculty (Ex UPSC Member)
There will be all India Ranking Based on Your Marks
Online Guidance by email or phone

Before Joining you can have a look on our material

Price of the Kit:

The price of our Study Kit is Rs. ~~8000~~ Rs. 4200, including courier charges.

What you will get:

5 Booklets
850+ Pages
Available in Hard Copy
Guidance & Support from Our Experts

Our Objectives:

Our sole objective is to help you to score 300+ Marks in this paper.

Implementation Aspects:

You will Get 5 booklets.
Study Kit will be delivered to your postal Address after payment confirmation.
After dispatching your kit we will provide you a courier tracking details.
For any help we will provide Telephonic & Email Support to the candidates.

Wishing You Success
Course Director

For Any Guidance Call our Expert at +91 9212043702, 011- 45041881

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(Discussion) IAS Mains - General Studies: Ethics "What essential qualities a civil servant must possess in order to carry......"

Posted: 31 Aug 2013 06:17 AM PDT

General Studies: (Paper 5) Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude

Chapter: Aptitude & Fundamental Values for Civil Service

Discussion Topic: What essential qualities a civil servant must possess in order to carry out her official duties in the best possible way?

Important Instructions:

Time Duration: 15 Min.
Maximum Word Limit: 200
Maximum Marks: 20

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(Discussion) IAS Mains - General Studies: Ethics "Discuss types and nature of different pressure groups in India and their....."

Posted: 31 Aug 2013 06:17 AM PDT

General Studies: (Paper 5) Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude

Chapter: Aptitude & Fundamental Values for Civil Service

Discussion Topic: Discuss types and nature of different pressure groups in India and their impact on the administrative and political system of the country.

Important Instructions:

Time Duration: 15 Min.
Maximum Word Limit: 200
Maximum Marks: 20

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UPSCPORTAL Classroom Coaching Announces a Scholarship Test for IAS Preparation in Lucknow (1st September 2013 - 10 AM to 12 AM)

Posted: 31 Aug 2013 06:16 AM PDT

Classroom Coaching

UPSCPORTAL Classroom Coaching Announces a Scholarship Test for IAS Preparation in Lucknow

Test Details:

Module: 30 Questions of GS
20 Questions of CSAT
3 Descriptive Questions
Allotted Time : 2 Hours

For Any Help & Query Call us @ 0522-4076684, +91 9335358414

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(FAQs) About Public Administration Online Coaching for IAS Mains Examination Course

Posted: 31 Aug 2013 04:33 AM PDT

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

About UPSCPORTAL Online Public Administration Mains Examination Course

1. How can this course will help a working professional ?

This course has been designed keeping in view the demands of both working professionals and (non-working) students. Since here there is no boundation of timings so every useful for working professionals. Here everything on page either online (online course on Public Administration Mains Examination) and offline (our printed study material for Public Administration Mains Exam http://www3.upscportal.com/coaching/how-it-works

2. What is the structure of online Public Administration Mains Examination Course ?

STRUCTURE OF THE COURSE

Public Administration Online Reading Material
Slide Presentation of the Summary of Every Chapter
Summary of Administrative Committees Recommendations (National and International) like Santhanam Committee on prevention of corruption, Sarkaria Committee, Punchhi Commission, Baswan Report and many more.
Gist of Selected Journals of IIPA (Indian Institute of Public Administration, New Delhi) of last 25 years (As per your requirements in the exam, which we know better)- This section will help you to improve your quality of answers of comments and long and short questions.
Categorized Unit and Sub-Unit Wise Question Papers of Public Administration of last 24 years
Solved papers of Public Administration of IAS-Mains of last 2 years
Case Studies on Public Administration-Collected from National and International Journals and Newspapers - Examples of case studies improve the quality of your long answers.
List of Useful Diagrams and Charts- While answer writing in Public Administration always pictorial presentations with explanations (of Diagrams and Charts) pay rich returns. We will provide you the list of few diagrams and charts with explanation and on the same pattern you have to develop exhaustive list.
Strategy and Suggested Reading - It is full of tips on areas of emphasis, caution while reading and writing ,how to write the answer (?) and Suggested Reading on Public Administration.
Overview of Main Linkages- In Public Administration in your answer you have to form linkages from five to six topics. This is shortest key to get high score in Public Administration. We will provide you the list of few main linkages and on the same pattern you have to develop exhaustive list.
For more visit …. http://www.upscportal.com/civilservices/courses/ias-mains-pub-ad

3. Can online/printed study material is sufficient for Public Administration IAS Mains ?

No, with these materials we are providing you 24x 7 e-platform for live-chat or forums for discussions and queries.

4. I have some confusion regarding ‘online course’ and ‘printed study material’(?) Please help.

Here ‘online course’ and ‘printed study material’ for Public Administration Mains Examination are two different concepts but purpose is same to serve you. LET ME Elaborate…

When you join our online course for Public Administration Mains at a very economic price of rupees 1499/- you will get all the study materials of Public Administration Paper I & II online with chat forum,e-discussion, home assignments and slide presentation of whole syllabus.
Please visit for knowing more …. http://www.upscportal.com/civilservices/courses/ias-mains-pub-ad

Link for paid registration … http://store.kalinjar.com/courses-ias-mains-pub-ad-id-247332.html

Link for free registration-DEMO (Only for limited period)…
http://www3.upscportal.com/coaching/demo

On the other hand our Printed Study materials course for Public Administration Mains Examination are not part of our online course. The price of our printed study materials are Rs.5000/- only. Although we have special discounts on printed materials for our online members. Please visit….. http://www3.upscportal.com/coaching/hard-copy and all the services provided to an online member is free for those who subscribes our printed study materials at the price of Rs.5000/- only.

Structure of Materials and Privileges in subscribing ‘Printed Study Kit of Public Administration Mains’ at the Price of Rs.5000/- (Delivered through Post):

Public Administration (Paper I and Paper II) - Printed Reading Material covering whole syllabus (No need of book reading is required thereafter)
Summary of Administrative Committees Recommendations (National and International) like Santhanam Committee on prevention of corruption, Sarkaria Committee, Punchhi Commission, Baswan Report, Second Administrative Reforms Commission, and many more National and International Committees.
Gist of Selected Journals of IIPA (Indian Institute of Public Administration, New Delhi) of last 25 years (As per your requirements in the exam, which we know better)- This section will help you to improve your quality of answers of comments and long and short questions.
Categorized Unit and Sub-Unit Wise Question Papers of Public Administration of last 24 years
Solved papers of Public Administration of IAS-Mains of last 2 years
Case Studies on Public Administration-Collected from National and International Journals and Newspapers - Examples of case studies improve the quality of your long answers.
List of Useful Diagrams and Charts- While answer writing in Public Administration always pictorial presentations with explanations (of Diagrams and Charts) pay rich returns. We will provide you the list of few diagrams and charts with explanation and on the same pattern you have to develop exhaustive list.
Strategy and Suggested Reading - It is full of tips on areas of emphasis, caution while reading and writing ,how to write the answer (?) and Suggested Reading on Public Administration.
Overview of Main Linkages- In Public Administration in your answer you have to form linkages from five to six topics. This is shortest key to get high score in Public Administration. We will provide you the list of few main linkages and on the same pattern you have to develop exhaustive list.
All the privileges of an paid online member.

(Mark Sheet) UPSC: SCRA Examination, 2013 (Written Qualified & Not Qualified)

Posted: 31 Aug 2013 03:00 AM PDT

Union Public Service Commission

SCRA Examination,2013
(Written Qualified & Not Qualified)

(Report) SAARC Development Goals - India Country Report 2013

Posted: 31 Aug 2013 02:01 AM PDT

SAARC Development Goals - India Country Report 2013

AIDS Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
BE Budget Estimates
BPL Below Poverty Line
CDS Current Daily Status
CFCs Chloro-Fluoro-Carbons
CO2 Carbon Dioxide
CPCB Central Pollution Control Board
CSO Central Statistics Office
CWS Current Weekly Status
DISE District Information System on Education
DLHS District Level Household and Facility Survey
GDP Gross Domestic Product
GER Gross Enrolment Ratio
GHG Greenhouse Gas
GPI Gender Parity Index
HDI Human Development Index
HDR Human Development Report
HIV Human Immunodeficiency Virus
ICDS Integrated Child Development Scheme
ICT Information & Communication Technology
IDD Iodine Deficiency Disorders

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UPSC: Mark Sheet of CDS (II) Examination-2012

Posted: 30 Aug 2013 11:09 PM PDT

Union Public Service Commission

Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2012

UPSC: Mark Sheet of IES/ISS Examination - 2012

Posted: 30 Aug 2013 11:05 PM PDT

Union Public Service Commission

Indian Economic Service/Indian Statistical Service Examination, 2012

Mark Sheet-IES/ISS Exam.-2012

(Sample Material) CSAT Online Coaching : Basic Numeracy "Area of Plane Figures"

Posted: 30 Aug 2013 10:54 PM PDT

Sample Material of Our Online Coaching Programme

Subject: Basic Numeracy
Topic: Area of Plane Figures

1. The length of a rectangle is increased by 60%. By what percent would the width have to be decreased so as to maintain the same area?

(b) 70%

(c) 75%

(d) 130%

(Sample Material) IAS Online Coaching : Polity - Comptroller & Auditor General of India

Posted: 30 Aug 2013 10:51 PM PDT

Sample Material of Our Online Coaching Programme

Subject: Polity
Topic: Comptroller & Auditor General of India

Ques. 1 : What do you understand by Public Audit (Give your answer in Indian context)?

Ans. Public audit is a vital instrument of ensuring supremacy of Parliament over executive and enforcing public accountability. Public audit institutions developed over time to help legislatures to implement the power of the purse. This power had two essential elements: the granting of the moneys and supervision of the expenditure. State audit in its present form was introduced first time in Great Britain as an integral part of parliamentary control over national finance with the enactment of Exchequer and Audit Department Act in 1866.Thc Act required all departments for the first time, to produce annual accounts known as appropriation accounts. The act also established the position of Comptroller and Auditor General (C&AG) The results of C&AG's investigations were considered by a dedicated parliamentary committee called the Committee on Public Accounts thus establishing a circle of parliamentary financial control.

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