Prelims-cum-Mains Programme is one of our most sought-after comprehensive programmes which is specifically crafted to arm you with the essential skills, knowledge, motivation, and morale to take on the challenges in crossing the hurdles towards achieving the ultimate goal of cracking the UPSC Civil Service Examination (CSE).
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination every year. This exam is popularly known by its sobriquet, “Prelims.” The Prelims, which is common for all candidates applying for Civil Services Examination and Indian Forest Service Examination, acts as a primary elimination process to shortlist candidates for Civil Services (Main) Examination, also known as 'the Mains'.
As you read further, you will realise that the CSE syllabus includes mostly the subjects that you have already covered in school. That sounds easy, right? But despite appearing simple, the exam demands a lot of study and understanding of each subject.
The subjects that are tested in the CSE are those your comprehension of which are important in taking informed decisions as a civil servant. It should not be forgotten that IAS officers have to deal with people and policies.
The Prelims-cum-Mains Programme is a holistic classroom programme which prepares you for both the Prelims, Mains, and Personality Test stages of the CSE.
The syllabi of the UPSC CSE Prelims and Mains are covered completely
At the time of admission to the programme, you are provided comprehensive, updated notes and printed study material.
With proper analysis of the revision test results, you will be informed where you stand in all India ranking. Progress tracking is another feature of this programme.
Regular weekly discussions on current issues will keep you abreast with the latest topics and the happenings around the world. These discussions will also help you augment your confidence and communication skills.
Most of the hurdles you, as an aspirant, come across can be crossed easily if there is a mentor to help you identify your shortcomings and rectify them, and nudge you back on the track.
Writing skills is of paramount importance in the Mains stage of CSE. These sessions concentrate on honing your writing skills – language, speed, style, etc.
You will undergo regular mock tests on individual subjects in the latest Prelims and Mains Examination format. Only when you are tested in an exam atmosphere with negative marking, you will be able to deliver in the actual situation. Moreover, these mocks help you become cognizant of your strengths and weaknesses.
This is an all-inclusive programme designed to lay a robust foundation to underpin the efforts of the fresh aspirants as well as help them understand the demands of the Civil Services Exam. Our classes provide vital take-aways for all three stages in the selection process, viz., the Prelims, the Mains, and the Personality Test (Personal Interview).
Most importantly, this goal-oriented programme ensures that you stay on track and focused.
The UPSC website provides information regarding the exam but to make sense out of it and then sculpt the right strategy to crack it is a demanding task for anyone. Prelims-cum-Mains programme equips you with smart ways to gather, sort, prioritize, understand, and present information in the right way. It is designed to give students ample time for introspect on their strengths and weaknesses, and improvise the right strategy to crack the CSE, with the help of mentors.
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Prelims-cum-Mains programme is a year-long programme and has two stages:
These classroom sessions span 7 months with each class having a duration of 3 hours. The focus on subjects is roughly as given below
At the time of admission to this programme, printed study material shall be provided to the student.
These sessions are sustained till the Prelims and the Enlite R & D Team works closely with the aspirants in analyzing the evolving trends in CSE and helps tweak courses and strategies accordingly. Our mentors are student-friendly who afford personal guidance and make learning process stress-free and effective.
The media of instruction include English and Malayalam.
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