Plan to Clear UPSC & Become IAS while working

Mains 2016 Study Plan with Test targets and Sources to study. This tests will be evalauated by Subject Experts and moderated by Bureacrats. Such a study action plan has yeiled great results before apart from students own enriched performance. This way you can even prepare for exams while working,studying .  Exclusive Prelims test series will start from 15th April, though we do have a test series from  next week with Mains answer writing and MCQ together in a test every week. Feedback will be given by email and through Skype or telephonic conversation. We may meet in Mumbai or pune as I am located here. 

How will you benefit from Test series?

to reach “level of answering”, best way of preparation for competitive exams like UPSC is to study in “collective manner” preparing “self-notes” touching every corner of important reading material. Time saved in such readings & notes makings can be rather utilized when chapters are read in a flow i.e from basic--advanced---edgereadings at the same time.

After this readings a rather comprehensive evaluation by examiners,moderators will give the aspirant best view about his preparedness.

Sankalp has introduced a novel tests series very first time in India and the results of previous years have been marvelous. We are thus now pioneer of the concept “anyone can clear in maiden-first attempt by proper planning and guidance, THIS is called as Attempt ZERO success”

See the following example of this concept.

Lets take example :

Chapter name: 1857 Uprising:

Basic readings are to be done from NCERT /NIOS /NBT / School Books.

Advanced from Bipan Chandra or Ramchandra Guha as the choice may be.

Edge will be from recent talks by Historians, RSTV/LSTV , or any research case.

After this, solve MCQ’s from manual and also write essay type answers for mains test series set by us.

Sankalp IAS Forum has rigorously followed this pattern and produced rankers in FIRST Attempts. This is not a purely coaching class but a forum where batch sizes are limited and hence personalized attentions with classroom teachings- tests series are in sync.

Utmost care is taken to keep timely evaluation of answer sheets by senioracademicians and rankers inputs.

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Proposed Classroom Lecture Schedules and test series schedules - Sankalp IAS Forum-UPSC 2016 attempt-GS/Essay
	Tests		Subject /Topics	Sources
Test 1	24th January,2015		Essay - 1
Test 2	;31st January,2016 (MCQ+ Mains ans writing)	G. S. Paper - I: Indian Heritage and Culture, History	Indian Heritage and Culture, History Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the presentsignificant events, personalities, issues. The Freedom Struggle - its various stages and important contributors /contributions from different parts of the country. + Current Affairs	Basic:XII Standard Modern History NCERT
				Advanced:Bipan Chandra Or Groover & Groover or Class Notes
				Quality Enrichment Sessions after the test- 4 hours.
Test 3;	7th January,2016 (MCQ+ Mains ans writing)	G. S. Paper - I: Indian Heritage and Culture, History	Indian Heritage and Culture, History, History of the world will include events from 18th century such as industrial revolution, world wars, redrawal of national boundaries, colonization, decolonization, political philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism etc.- their forms and effect on the society. + Current Affairs	Basic:XII Standard Modern History NCERT
				Advanced:Bipan Chandra Or Groover & Groover or Class Notes
				Quality Enrichment Sessions after the test- 4 hours.
Test 4;	14th Februry,2016 (Only Mains ans writing)	G. S. Paper - I: Indian Heritage and Culture, History	Post Independence History of India * Right Wing Movments- Formation of Jansangh, Hindu Mahasabha,Abhinav Bharat and Rightest Ideology, Savarkar, Malviya, Shyama Prasad Mukherjee	Basic: NCERT Class 7th-12th Relevant Chapters,these will be told in class before beginning of module,Sanvidhan Serial
				Advanced: Ramchandra Guha
				Edge: scholarly articles from newspapers,LS/RS TV
Test 5	21st Februry,2016 (Only Mains ans writing)	G. S. Paper - I: Geography of the World + G. S. Paper-III: Bio-diversity & Environment	Geography of the World Salient features of world's physical geography. Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian sub-continent); factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in various parts of the world (including India) Bio diversity & Environment Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment
Test 6	28/02/2016	G. S. Paper - I: Geography of the World + G. S. Paper-III: Bio-diversity & Environment	Geography of the World Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc., geographical features and their location- changes in critical geographical features (including water- bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes. Disaster Management Disaster and disaster management. + Current Affai
Test 7	06/03/2016	G. S. Paper-III: Economic Development	Economic Development (2) Land reforms in India Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country, different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints; e-technology in the aid of farmers Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices; Public Distribution System- objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping; issues of buffer stocks and food security; Technology missions; economics of animal-rearing. Food processing and related industries in Indiascope and significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements, supply chain management. + Current Affairs	- India since independence by Bipan Chandra [ Land Reform ] - 12th- NCERT: Geography -India People and Economy - 11th NCERT: Economics -Indian Economic Development - Economic Survey of India - Indian Economy: R. Dutt and Sundaram - Indian Economy Since Independence by Uma Kapila	- Report :Twelfth Five Year Plan 2012-17 Documents(Planning Commission) -The Penguin Dictionary of Economics -India Year Book
Test 8	13th march	G. S. Paper -III: Security	Security Linkages between development and spread of extremism. Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security. Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cyber security; money-laundering and its prevention Security challenges and their management in border areas; linkages of organized crime with terrorism Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate + Current Affairs
Test 9	20/03/2016		Attitude: content, structure, function; its influence and relation with thought and behaviour; moral andpolitical attitudes; social influence and persuasion.Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and governance.
Test 9	27/03/2016	G. S. Paper -III: Technology	Technology Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology. Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual property rights. + Current Affairs	- Science & Technology : TMH Publication or Spectrum Publication - Science Reporter - The Hindu
Test 10	03/04/2016	G. S. Paper -II: Governance , Social Justice	Governance , Social Justice Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance- applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures. Role of civil services in a democracy. Development processes and the development industry- the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholdersGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Issues relating to poverty and hunger. + Current Affairs	- Governance in India -by Laxmikant - 2ndARC REPORT (Right to Information, Promoting e-Governance,Citizen Centric Administration,Social Capital) - New Horizons of Public Administration 7thEdition by Mohit Bhattacharya (Chapters : Good "Governance", Governmental Accountability, civil society and Governance, Right to Information, Participation and Governance , E-Government) IGNOU :MPS-003 India: Democracy and Development (Selected Chapter ) - 8th NCERT -Law and social justice - 9thNCERT –Economics - 11th NCERT: Economics: Indian Economic Development - India Year Book - Economic Survey - Yojana - Kurushetra	- Development Administration –Mohit Bhattacharya -Indian Public Administration 3rd Edition by Rajni & Goyal - Twelfth Five Year Plan 2012-17 Documents(Planning Commission) - Annual Reports : Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
	10/04/2016	G. S. Paper-II: Constitution, Polity	Constitution, Polity Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein. Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions. Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries Parliament and State Legislatures - structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Ministries and Departments of the Government; pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity. Salient features of the Representation of People's Act. Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies. Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies + Current Affairs	- 11th NCERT:Indian Constitution at Work - Indian Polity by M. Laxmikant Introduction to the Constitution of India by D.D. Basu - IGNOU :MPS-003 in India: Democracy and Development ( Selected Chapter )-Political Science by N D Arora( Chapter 16: Typologies of Constitutions:United Kingdom, United States of America,France, Germany, South Africa, China) - 12thNCERT Politics in India after Independence - 2nd ARC REPORT - Punchi Commission Report	- Indian Polity and Constitutional Issues: By Dr. Kumud Ranjan Singh (Arihant) - Constitution of India by PM Bakshi - Indian Public Administration 3rd Edition by Rajni & Goyal - Public Administration by M. Laxmikant(Chapter : Administrative Systems ) - Sarkaria Commission Report
	14/04/2016	Essay
	14/08/2016	Essay
	21/08/2016	G. S. Paper - I: Society	Society Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. Role of women and women's organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies. Effects of globalization on Indian society Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism. + Current Affairs	- NCERT:12th–Indian Society - NCERT:12th- Social Change and Development in India - IGNOU:ESO-12: Society in India - IGNOU:ESO-16:Social Problems in India - Indian Society & Culture by Nadeem Hasnain - Social Problems in India by Ram Ahuja	- Indian Social System by Ram Ahuja - Indian Social Structure & Change by K L Sharma
	04 Sept., 2016	G. S. Paper - IV : Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude	Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude (1) Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics in private and public relationships. Human Values - lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values. Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service , integrity, impartiality and non-partisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weakersections.Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability and ethical governance; strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance; ethical issues in international relations and funding; corporate governance. + Current Affairs	- 2nd ARC REPORT (Ethics in Governance,Refurbishing of Personnel Administration )- New Horizons of Public Administration 7 Edition by Mohit Bhattacharya( Ch: Administrative Ethics ) - Indian Public Administration 3rd Edition by Rajni & Goyal( Ch : Integrity in civil services ) - IGNOU : MPA-011 ( Ch : Ethical Concerns in Public Administration)	- Ethics and Accountability in Government and Business by Ramesh K Arora - Ethics and Integrity in Public Administration: Concepts and Cases by Raymond W. Cox - Reference material on Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude - Video : WHAT'S THE RIGHT THING TO DO? - Michael Sandel
	18 Sept., 2016	G. S. Paper - IV : Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude	Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude (2) Attitude: content, structure, function; its influence and relation with thought and behaviour; moral and political attitudes; social influence and persuasion. Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and governance. Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world. Probity in Governance: Concept of public service; Philosophical basis of governance and probity; Information sharing and transparency in government, Right to Information, Codes of Ethics, Codes of Conduct, Citizen's Charters, Work culture, Quality of service delivery, Utilization of public funds, challenges of corruption. + Current Affairs	- Social Psychology by Baron - Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman - 2nd ARC REPORT(Right to Information,Citizen Centric Administration)	- Ethics by William K. Frankena - Understanding Ethics by Noel Preston - Reference material on Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude
	25 sept. 2016	Essay
	09/10/2016	FULL LENGTH MOCK TEST - 1	Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society [Morning Session: 9 AM to 12 PM] Complete Syllabus of Paper I
	23/10/2016	FULL LENGTH MOCK TEST - 2	Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice & International relations [Morning Session: 9 AM to 12 PM] Complete Syllabus of Paper II
	06/11/2016	FULL LENGTH MOCK TEST - 3	Technology, Economic Development, Bio-diversity, Environment, Security & Disaster Management [Morning Session: 9 AM to 12 PM] Complete Syllabus of Paper III
	20/11/2016	FULL LENGTH MOCK TEST - 4	Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude [Morning Session: 9 AM to 12 PM] Complete Syllabus of Paper IV