Working Junta? If you are preparing for IAS 2021 and working simultaneously, we can help you design a timetable that fits right in your hectic schedule.
First time prep? If you are in last year of college or thinking of dropping a year and preparing for IAS 2021 full time, we can help you pick the right books and craft a practical & personal strategy
At the core of Samanvaya lies the fact that each one of you will have a unique journey while preparing for the exam. Some will get through on the first attempt without much effort while others will take both more time and more effort.
We want to understand you better to help you optimize your journey so you can focus on the right things and not waste time on the wrong ones.
We are asking you to tap into the valuable experiences of mentors who underwent the same grind and realize the pitfalls and understand the shortcuts to make it.
What happens when you fill this form? How does a call help you?
1. Identifying your weaknesses
Over 80% of students who claimed to have revised NCERTs twice were unable to answer basic questions. Many were not comfortable with at least 1 GS subject and Optional. Many struggled with ‘What went wrong’ after 2-3 years of hard work. Our mentors will provide free preliminary assignments so we can assess your preparedness and suggest accurate strategies.
2. Strategy and study plan discussions
Over 90% of students couldn’t stick to a plan. Study plans and strategies are iterative in nature and we want to help you with that. Many are unable to perform in tests despite preparing hard. This could be due to a variety of factors – lack of adequate prep, jitters in the exam hall, inadequate revision, lack of practice of test series or just a bad day at work. Tell us what you think went wrong and we’ll figure out a way to get you over the line next time.
3. Helping you understand the exam better – which books to read, different approaches, etc. Over 60% of students we talked to did not find NCERTs relevant and saw no point in being thorough with them.
4. Lack of motivation
We have all had those days when it’s been hard to motivate ourselves to hit the books and just study. It happens to the best of us sometimes and for some of us, it happens more frequently. And it is understandable, Civil Service preparation is a long and often lonely process. Every aspirant, from toppers to those who have quit have been overwhelmed by this process at some point in time. Working alone is monotonous and helps you keep motivated by ensuring you are actively and passively studying every day. Focused telegram groups to foster discussions.
Be honest with your mentors about your preparation levels and stage.
Follow their advice and participate in tests and assignments that they set for you
Stay active in the telegram groups, ask doubts, don’t hold yourself back.
Don’t expect spoonfeeding. You have to drive the initiative.
How good are we at guiding aspirants?
We are very very good. We are very practical and give you tips which have worked with rankers in the past so that you can replicate them with a proven case study in hand.
Sometimes we suggest you programs to join. In case we feel that your preparation can benefit from our curated programs, we tell you how they can help so that you can make an informed decision.
We are 100% transparent and value your sincerity in writing to us to seek for help. Come, talk to us!
As you know, all sorts of precautions are being taken to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
While the virus as such is not fatal(as compared to ebola and others), it spreads really fast and can affect anyone with low immunity and pre-existing conditions. Moreover, our healthcare system doesn’t have the capacity to deal with such large scale epidemics.
Hence, it’s imperative that we act with prudence to ensure we break the transmission chain before it becomes a systemic problem.
Having said this, it’s very important that you only refer to official sources like WHO, Ministry of Health, etc.
Do not spread videos/posts that have been produced by people claiming to be doctors/ healthcare professionals. As students preparing to get into the services, it is important that you identify fake news and stop its spreading.
Since all of Old Rajinder Nagar, libraries and other physical communications have been blocked, most students are panicking and experiencing anxiety. It is quite natural.
Here are some tips to boost your spirits up and get you back on track
1. Among other things please revise the definition and differences between outbreak/ epidemic/ pandemic. 😉
2. Of course, a change in study environments at this crucial time leads to a break in a well-developed flow and schedule. Please understand this is not a disadvantage uniquely targetted at you. It impacts the majority.
3. Get a study regime up. Lock your room, put a headset on and block the noise.
4. Join our Nikaalo Prelims Program. The daily discussions ensure you read and learn something without putting much effort. The registration will be done here: Click & Register here
5. We have seen an increase in our online-lecture viewership. But most institutes have a very poor online infrastructure. If you belong to one such institute then please email us with your enrollment proof and we will aid your access to our programs.
Lastly, check out an inspiring lecture from Vishal Singh who beat all odds to get through. Clearly you can face the challenge of quarantine.
As we have reached the second half of the UPSC interviews, transcripts are coming from all sides, which, this year too have proven the efficacy of Civilsdaily’s novel approach to Interview preparation. All our students who have appeared in the interview so far, have expressed deep thanks and satisfaction for the guidance they received owing to which they performed well.
The need of the hour is to adapt in such a way that you are well prepared totackle the unpredictability of UPSC and Civilsdaily is your launchpad to success.
Continuing with our tradition of constant up-gradation and innovation, our Mock Interviews have evolved to reflectthe nuances and changing shades of UPSC. Our evidence-based questioning and innovative methodology, for example, the incorporation of rapid-fire round to unearth deep-seated & hidden biases, situational questions and case studies to reveal personality traits like leadership, emotional stability, critical power of assimilation, etc. has been a great success.
Another innovation by Civilsdaily – DAF questionnaire
DAF contains a lot of information about the candidates, including the places one has been to, their educational background, work experience, and their personality through achievement, sports, and hobbies among other things.
UPSC Interview candidates must prepare for all the information provided in the DAF, making it the base of their preparation. The things mentioned in DAF, have in one way or the other, shaped their personality, attitude, beliefs and values. Based on the interview, the UPSC panel judges their suitability for the services.
DAF questionnaire is prepared after extensive research and discussion with the candidate by the experienced faculty at Civilsdaily. An effort is made to link the information provided in the DAF with the current and controversial issues of national and international importance. All the necessary dimensions are touched by the questions so as to ensure that the student is fully prepared from the DAF , to ensure that no topic on their DAF has been left untouched.
At the core of Samanvaya lies the fact that each one of you will have a unique journey while preparing for the exam. Some will get through on the first attempt without much effort while others will take both more time and more effort.
We want to understand you better to help you optimize your journey so you can focus on the right things and not waste time on the wrong ones. We are asking you to tap into the valuable experiences of mentors who underwent the same grind and realize the pitfalls and understand the shortcuts to make it.
Samanvaya program involves the following –
1. Identifying your weaknesses
Over 80% of students who claimed to have revised NCERTs twice were unable to answer basic questions. Many were not comfortable with at least 1 GS subject and Optional. Many struggled with ‘What went wrong’ after 2-3 years of hard work. Our mentors will provide free preliminary assignments so we can assess your preparedness and suggest accurate strategies.
2. Strategy and study plan discussions
Over 90% of students couldn’t stick to a plan. Study plans and strategies are iterative in nature and we want to help you with that. Many are unable to perform in tests despite preparing hard. This could be due to a variety of factors – lack of adequate prep, jitters in the exam hall, inadequate revision, lack of practice of test series or just a bad day at work. Tell us what you think went wrong and we’ll figure out a way to get you over the line next time.
3. Helping you understand the exam better – which books to read, different approaches, etc. Over 60% of students we talked to did not find NCERTs relevant and saw no point in being thorough with them.
4. Lack of motivation
We have all had those days when it’s been hard to motivate ourselves to hit the books and just study. It happens to the best of us sometimes and for some of us, it happens more frequently. And it is understandable, Civil Service preparation is a long and often lonely process. Every aspirant, from toppers to those who have quit have been overwhelmed by this process at some point in time. Working alone is monotonous and Help you keep motivated by ensuring you are actively and passively studying every day. Focused telegram groups to foster discussions.
Samanvaya Code of Conduct to be followed
Be honest with your mentors about your preparation levels and stage.
Follow their advice and participate in tests and assignments that they set for you
Stay active in the telegram groups, ask doubts, don’t hold yourself back.
Don’t expect spoonfeeding. You have to drive the initiative.
We are thrilled to launch the 3rd edition of our OPEN Crash Course [Nikaalo Prelims]. The last 2 editions have been immensely helpful to aspirants who wanted a fast-paced revision sequence. With Nikaalo Prelimsyou get our full commitment for the next 75 days with these 3 things:
Daily Doubt Sessions (2 hours of community doubt solving sessions)
Prelims Spotlight (simplified, synthesized, byte-sized information collated in notes)
Static & CA Tests (alternate days, 20 questions with rich explainers & active doubt resolution sessions)
Note: If you want to see how our prelims test series have helped aspirants in the past, both in building capabilities, smart hacks and prediction (relevance), please read on this link
Once you fill the fields, you will be enlisted in a close community Telegram Group where you will receive PDFs of Prelims Spotlight, Revision Tests and other value-added material
The telegram group will also be the only place where we will have DDS sessions
How is this program any different from the other “x-day revision programs”?
There are many institutes and websites offering open crash courses (that too for free) and most of them have their heart & efforts in a good place. Like them, we also believed that drawing up a time table and collating questions together in one place will help in an effective revision.
But we got to know better when we started having deeper interactions with our Decimate Prelims community. We started DDS (Daily Doubt Sessions) by inviting doubts from across the spectrum & study material. We aimed at resolving all doubts in 15 minutes or less and kept the discussion open in case students want to follow-up with subsequent questions and more.
Here’s what we found:
More doubts = more conversations = increased chances of multiple threads = revision & retention
And now that we know better, we have decided to include a mini DDS for Nikaalo Prelims batch as well. And that’s what separates us from the rest.
But that’s not it. We have upped our offerings in the static & dynamic revision modules as well. Here’s how:
Prelims SPOTLIGHT
This initiative is meant to help you revise details and facts that can be asked in prelims. They are simplified, synthesized and prepared using most authentic sources. These can easily slip your mind or you can easily confuse these. Continuous Revision for the same is required. Dare you to miss the updates!
You will get PDFs for these notes. Trust us, less is more. We won’t overwhelm. you with content just coz we can 🙂
Static Subject Revision and Tests
The timetable for the static subjects is released. Tests will start on the 6th of March.
Coverage and Relevance are the 2 Pillars of our Tests.
You appear for a test every alternate day at 8 PM.
We believe some breathing time is necessary to ensure consistency and efficiency. Besides, a good revision also requires quality time commitment.
Instant score after you submit your test with proper explanations for the questions.
Top 10 Ranks will be announced for every test at the launch of the next test.
Please ensure you attempt the tests with utmost sincerity.
3. Daily Doubt Sessions: There will be daily doubt sessions on a daily basis for your doubt resolutions regarding tests and prelims spotlights. This will ensure that all important topics are covered, you are not left with any confusion or doubt and get some additional information as well.
Yesterday we launched the 3rd edition of Nikaalo Prelims and we got a tremendous response. Click here to register
Here is a summary of our first DDS session:
Over 300 students joined the group in a very short period of time.
Over 500 messages were interchanged during the session in which more than 100 doubts were resolved and several questions with Tikdam were discussed.
PDF of the prelims spotlight was shared. The last 2 editions have been immensely helpful to aspirants who wanted a fast-paced revision sequence. you get our full commitment for the next 75 days with these 3 things:
Daily Doubt Sessions (2 hours of community doubt solving sessions)
Prelims Spotlight (simplified, synthesized, byte-sized information collated in notes)
Static & CA Tests (alternate days, 20 questions with rich explainers & active doubt resolution sessions)
Note: If you want to see how our prelims test series have helped aspirants in the past, both in building capabilities, smart hacks and prediction (relevance),please read on this link
How is this program any different from the other “x-day revision programs”?
There are many institutes and websites offering open crash courses and most of them have their heart & efforts in a good place. Like them, we also believed that drawing up a time table and collating questions together in one place will help in an effective revision.
But we got to know better when we started having deeper interactions with our Decimate Prelims community. We started DDS (Daily Doubt Sessions) by inviting doubts from across the spectrum & study material. We aimed at resolving all doubts in 15 minutes or less and kept the discussion open in case students want to follow-up with subsequent questions and more.
Here’s what we found:
More doubts = more conversations = increased chances of multiple threads = revision & retention
And now that we know better, we have decided to include a mini DDS for the Nikaalo Prelims batch as well. And that’s what separates us from the rest.
But that’s not it. We have upped our offerings in the static & dynamic revision modules as well. Here’s how:
Prelims SPOTLIGHT
This initiative is meant to help you revise details and facts that can be asked in prelims. They are simplified, synthesized and prepared using most authentic sources. These can easily slip your mind or you can easily confuse these. Continuous Revision for the same is required. Dare you to miss the updates!
You will get PDFs for these notes. Trust us, less is more. We won’t overwhelm. you with content just coz we can 🙂
Static Subject Revision and Tests
The timetable for the static subjects is released. Tests will start on the 6th of March.
Coverage and Relevance are the 2 Pillars of our Tests.
You appear for a test every alternate day at 8 PM.
We believe some breathing time is necessary to ensure consistency and efficiency. Besides, a good revision also requires a quality time commitment.
Instant score after you submit your test with proper explanations for the questions.
Top 10 Ranks will be announced for every test at the launch of the next test.
Please ensure you attempt the tests with utmost sincerity.
3. Daily Doubt Sessions: There will be daily doubt sessions on a daily basis for your doubt resolutions regarding tests and prelims spotlights. This will ensure that all important topics are covered, you are not left with any confusion or doubt and get some additional information as well.
Economic survey and Union budget are the two most important economic documents of the Government of India. They outline the vision for the Indian economy, government initiatives and schemes, challenges faced, and mitigating strategies.
The importance of Union budget and economic survey can’t be overstated, not only for UPSC prelims but also for Mains and Essay as well, it is a not to be missed section for preparation. Even for UPSC interview candidates, these lecture series are very important.
Two lectures are planned to be taken by Mr. Himanshu, Economist and Public policy specialist, he has worked at PMEAC in the past, has been a columnist in The Hindu and Indian Express, and is currently working at Parliament of India.
The lecture series will give students a detailed understanding of survey and budget, key issues, concept, technical ideas discussed in it. The course is designed for both students who have no background in economics and have some familiarity with economics. It will go beyond the survey and budget to make students understand the static theories behind the idea presented in the survey.
Details of the lectures:
Lecture on Union Budget
Date: 7th March 2020
Time: 5 p.m. onwards (entry closes at 4:45 p.m.)
Lecture on Economic survey
Date: 8th March 2020
Time: 5 p.m. onwards (entry closes at 4:45 p.m.)
Venue: Civilsdaily IAS Center, 1LGF, Apsara Arcade, Karol Bagh
As you know, unique insights create a lot of impact on the interview panelists.
Mr. Himanshu, NITI Aayog, PMEAC will be presenting 2 lectures on the State of Indian Economy. He has been working on projects that are clearly hot topics.
The details are as follows –
Date: 28th Feb 2020
Time: 11:30 a.m. onwards
Venue: Civilsdaily HQ, 1 LGF, Apsara Arcade, Karol Bagh, New Delhi
Entry: Restricted. Students without the interview call will be informed.
Lecture 1 on India’s roadmap to a USD 5 trillion economy
The lecture will cover the present state of the Indian economy, Blueprint for India to become a $5 trillion economy, cyclical and structural challenges and the roadmap for USD 5 Trillion Economy, and other related issues.
Lecture 2 on Slowdown in Indian Economy
The lecture will cover the macroeconomic situation of the economy- GDP Growth, Fiscal situation, Inflation, Current Account Situation, etc. The nature of slowdown- Cyclical, structural or both? Is India heading towards a recession?
Are we in a Growth Recession? How to address the slowdown- fixing structural challenges and counter-cyclical policies- Fiscal and monetary to address slowdown and other related issues.
Out of 2000 students selected for Interviews, 400 were enrolled in our programs, over 1100 used our app and current affairs on a regular basis. Another 200 have used us sparingly.
Dear Students,
The last 100 days are very crucial in determining aspirant’s fate in prelims. It is time to get serious with your preparation and we have got your back.
After numerous conversations with so many aspirants, we have started understanding your problems better and standardizing solutions for the same.
These are being incorporated into our Samanvaya program. It is these practices that will make the program more effective.
At the core of Samanvaya lies the fact that each one of you will have a unique journey while preparing for the exam. Some will get through on the first attempt without much effort while others will take both more time and more effort. We want to understand you better to help you optimize your journey so you can focus on the right things and not waste time on the wrong ones. We are asking you to tap into the valuable experiences of mentors who underwent the same grind and realize the pitfalls and understand the shortcuts to make it.
Samanvaya program involves the following –
1. Identifying your weaknesses
Over 80% of students who claimed to have revised NCERTs were unable to answer basic questions. Many were not comfortable with at least 1 GS subject and Optional. Many struggled with ‘What went wrong’ after 2-3 years of hard work.
Our mentors will help you assess your preparedness and suggest accurate strategies.
2. Strategy and study plan discussions
Over 90% of students couldn’t stick to a plan. Study plans and strategies are iterative in nature and we want to help you with that. Many are unable to perform in tests despite preparing hard. This could be due to a variety of factors – lack of adequate prep, jitters in the exam hall, inadequate revision, lack of practice of test series or just a bad day at work. Tell us what you think went wrong and we’ll figure out a way to get you over the line next time.
3. Helping you understand the exam better
Which books to read, different approaches, etc. Over 60% of students we talked to did not find NCERTs relevant and saw no point in being thorough with them.
4. Lack of motivation
We have all had those days when it’s been hard to motivate ourselves to hit the books and just study. It happens to the best of us sometimes and for some of us, it happens more frequently. And it is understandable, Civil Service preparation is a long and often lonely process. Every aspirant, from toppers to those who have quit have been overwhelmed by this process at some point.
Samanvaya Code of Conduct
Be honest with your mentors about your preparation levels and stage.
Follow their advice and participate in tests and assignments that they set for you
Stay active in the telegram groups, ask doubts, don’t hold yourself back.
Don’t expect spoonfeeding. You have to drive the initiative.
UPSC released the notification for Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2020 on February 12, 2020.
Civil Services vacancies since 2014:
Year Vacancies Forms filled
2014 1291 9.47 lakh
2015 1129 9.5 lakh
2016 1079 11.36 lakh
2017 980 10 lakh
2018 782 10.65 lakh
2019 896 12 lakh
This year the overall seats are 796, spread across various services including IAS, IFS, IPS, IRS (IT), IRS (C&CE), etc and the numbers will go down in the coming years. 12 lakh applications are expected to be filled this year.
Out of ~2000 students selected for Interviews, ~400 were enrolled in our programs, over 1100 used our app and current affairs on a regular basis. Another 200 have used us sparingly.
We have launched the Decimate Prelims Program. We are putting in our best effort to help all our students get a competitive edge.
It is time to get serious with your preparation and we have got your back.
After numerous conversations with so many aspirants, we have started understanding your problems better and standardizing solutions for the same.
These are being incorporated into our Samanvaya program. It is these practices that will make the program more effective.
At the core of Samanvaya lies the fact that each one of you will have a unique journey while preparing for the exam. Some will get through on the first attempt without much effort while others will take both more time and more effort. We want to understand you better to help you optimize your journey so you can focus on the right things and not waste time on the wrong ones. We are asking you to tap into the valuable experiences of mentors who underwent the same grind and realize the pitfalls and understand the shortcuts to make it.
Samanvaya program involves the following –
1. Identifying your weaknesses
Over 80% of students who claimed to have revised NCERTs were unable to answer basic questions. Many were not comfortable with at least 1 GS subject and Optional. Many struggled with ‘What went wrong’ after 2-3 years of hard work.
Our mentors will help you assess your preparedness and suggest accurate strategies.
2. Strategy and study plan discussions
Over 90% of students couldn’t stick to a plan. Study plans and strategies are iterative in nature and we want to help you with that. Many are unable to perform in tests despite preparing hard. This could be due to a variety of factors – lack of adequate prep, jitters in the exam hall, inadequate revision, lack of practice of test series or just a bad day at work. Tell us what you think went wrong and we’ll figure out a way to get you over the line next time.
3. Helping you understand the exam better
Which books to read, different approaches, etc. Over 60% of students we talked to did not find NCERTs relevant and saw no point in being thorough with them.
4. Lack of motivation
We have all had those days when it’s been hard to motivate ourselves to hit the books and just study. It happens to the best of us sometimes and for some of us, it happens more frequently. And it is understandable, Civil Service preparation is a long and often lonely process. Every aspirant, from toppers to those who have quit have been overwhelmed by this process at some point.
Samanvaya Code of Conduct
Be honest with your mentors about your preparation levels and stage.
Follow their advice and participate in tests and assignments that they set for you
Stay active in the telegram groups, ask doubts, don’t hold yourself back.
Don’t expect spoonfeeding. You have to drive the initiative.