A well-informed start is always a good start.

Talk to senior mentors from Civilsdaily: Fill Samanvaya form for IAS 2021 and IAS 2022.

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What is the best strategy for IAS 2021 and 2022 exam? How to start preparation? What does UPSC expect? How to cover the syllabus? How to connect current affairs with static? When to start answer writing? How to plan a daily schedule and then follow it..

You might be facing similar questions. IAS preparation is not just about memorizing and information gathering. Before you on this journey you need to get answers to these questions. (Read below about our three-tiered mentoring)

More than 10.5 lakh applied, but only 796 are going to clear IAS 2020. It is going to be much more challenging in 2021 and 2022.

We’ve had a discussion with 1800 aspirants who failed in Prelims 2020. Many had taken multiple attempts before that.

Lack of direction, no guidance, inability to make required necessary changes in their preparation, and an absence of a well-defined strategy were issues common to all. (What issues are you facing? tell us)

Prelims 2020 in many ways was a watershed moment for IAS aspirants. It has highlighted the changing nature of UPSC and to be successful you need to adapt to the expectations of UPSC and adopt a new approach.

For 2021 aspirants, your preparation should be highly outcome-oriented (enabling you to fetch more marks). Every action of yours must be very objectively defined, every step as a part of your strategy. Whatever you are learning must be utilizable in the exam (both pre and mains). Your preparation should have an element of measurability.

Moreover, you need to balance both Prelims and Mains on one hand and current-static-optional on the other. Fill Samanvaya form to know how it should be done.

All this stands true for 2022 aspirants as well. This is the right time to start preparation.

Broadly, six factors determine your success in cracking this prestigious IAS exam and the most important being understanding the expectations of UPSC and according to that planning and strategizing; other being, Learning – Knowledge and information; Analyzing – making linkages, connections, etc.; Executing and utilizing information; and Constant course correction – because mistakes are inevitable, need to rectify them asap. Get these in order before you start for IAS 2021/22.

But how to do that? Read below how our three-tiered mentoring will help.

Talk to senior mentors from Civilsdaily: Click here and fill Samanvaya form for IAS 2021/22

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This is where our 3 tier mentoring comes in:

1. First step starts with this Samanvaya call: Once you fill in the form, our senior mentors will have a 1-to-1 detailed discussion (on-call) with you to understand your prep level, working/ study constraints, current strategies, and create a step by step plan for next week, next month and so on.

2. You are given access to our invite-only chat platform, Habitat where you can connect with mentors, ask your daily doubts, discuss your test-prep questions and have real-time live sessions on news and op-eds, and find your optional groups.

3. The third and the most personalized tier is the dedicated 1 on 1 mentor allotment who stays with you through the course of your UPSC preparation – always-on chat and on scheduled calls to help you assess, evaluate, and chart the next milestone of your IAS 2021/2022 journey.

(Civilsdaily’s mentor will call you within 24 hours.)

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Who are you?

1. Working Junta? If you are preparing for IAS 2021/2022 and working simultaneously, we can help you strategize and decipher the IAS exam and design a timetable that fits right in your hectic schedule.
2. First-time prep? If you are in the last year of college or thinking of dropping a year and preparing for IAS 2021/2022 full time, we’ll help you pick the right books and craft a practical & personal strategy.
3. Have appeared before? and weren’t successful. We’ll help you identify your mistakes, rectify them for the necessary course correction. Let this be your final and successful attempt.

You just have to take 5 minutes out and fill this form: Samanvaya For IAS 2021/2022

Once done, we will call you within 24 hours or so.

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Talk to senior mentors from Civilsdaily: Fill Samanvaya form for IAS 2021 and IAS 2022.

These are some of the images from Habitat, our learning platform. It is one of the ways we monitor your progress.

Talk to senior mentors from Civilsdaily: Click here and fill Samanvaya form for IAS 2021-22

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Our rankers in 2019

Fill up the following details in Samanvaya form given below to schedule a free one-on-one mentorship session with senior mentors from Civilsdaily. We’ll call you within 24 hours.

Dear students,

First, decimate prelims open test was an excellent eye-opener for you all. Check rankings given at the bottom. Now get ready for the second free Decimate Prelims Open Test 2021. These tests are essential for awareness about your present preparation level.

Date: 24th Jan 2021

Time: 10 am

For more details click on the link below.

Decimate Open 2021 Bootcamp

To prepare you all for the rigors and grind that is to follow in Decimate Prelims 2021 program that is starting from 1st Feb 2021, we have launched an open and free Decimate Prelims 2021 Open Bootcamp.

At least four daily free sessions are planned, starting with Sudhanshu sir’s Polity and important constitutional developments.

A detailed timetable will be shared with you all in the Club.

Click here to enroll for Decimate Prelims 2021

What is Decimate Prelims 2021?

Decimate Prelims 2021 @ Habitat is a three-phased program that ensures full coverage of current affairs syllabus, related static parts, tests, intensive discussions, and revision.

We’re going more intensive and comprehensive to make sure that you comfortably go beyond 130+ marks and literally decimate prelims.

UPSC is evolving, are you? Bury the old ways of IAS Prelims preparation

Decimate Prelims 2021 progression – 3 Phases

Click here to enroll for Decimate Prelims 2021

Ranking for Decimate Prelims Open Test 01

Click here to check your score

AIR	Name	Total marks	Correct	Incorrect	Not attempted
1	Suryasnatta	200	100	NA	NA
2	The Silent Warrior	143	78	20	2
3	Praveer	131	74	26	NA
4	Mansi	125	69	21	10
5	Bbk	123	71	29	NA
6	srilakshmi	121	66	18	16
7	Nisha	120	68	25	7
8	Razh	114	65	25	10
9	Arnapurna Palei	114	65	25	10
10	Bala	111	66	32	2
11	Tarakaramarao	110	64	28	8
12	Shashank	109	64	30	6
13	mohan	107	63	29	8
14	Rishika Ajay	107	61	23	16
15	Anil Kumar Kohli	107	64	32	4
16	anushrav	107	62	26	12
17	Malwinder Singh	105	64	36	NA
18	Hemlata Prasad	105	59	20	21
19	Invincible	104	61	28	11
20	Sachin Vats	103	60	27	13
21	Hersh	102	59	25	16
22	Mayuresh Chavan	101	60	29	11
23	anush hatodiya	101	62	36	2
24	RANJITH	101	57	20	23
25	Escalore	100	58	25	17
26	Pooja Verma	99	55	17	28
27	Chetan Sharma	99	58	26	16
28	Shubham sinha	99	56	21	23
29	Brinda	98	61	37	2
30	Bharti	97	58	30	12
31	Prashant	96	60	37	3
32	sourabh	95	58	33	9
33	mayur kolsure	94	59	37	4
34	shiwangi singh	94	59	37	4
35	kesani sreenivas	93	56	29	15
36	Japneet	92	55	28	17
37	bhawna	92	54	25	21
38	Arushi Gupta	92	54	25	21
39	Abhinav pal	91	59	41	NA
40	Pooja Sahu	91	56	33	11
41	Abhinav Dwivedi	91	56	33	11
42	mayank	91	55	30	15
43	SOUMYA	90	58	40	2
44	Pushkar	90	55	31	14
45	Nishtha	89	57	38	5
46	DEVASHISH	89	55	32	13
47	riyaa	88	54	31	15
48	Narendra	88	56	37	7
49	Chandramani Pyasi	87	56	39	5
50	Sneha Duttaroy	87	55	35	10
51	bhavana k	87	53	30	17
52	Abhisekh Sahu	87	55	35	10
53	Kumar	87	56	39	5
54	DIKSHA CHAWLA	87	54	33	13
55	Amit Kumar	86	57	43	NA
56	Arun prasad s	86	55	37	8
57	Utkarsh	85	53	33	14
58	GIRENDRA YADAV	85	54	36	10
59	Anjana M P	84	51	28	21
60	M Himabindu	84	55	40	5
61	Siddharth Asthana	84	53	34	13
62	Priyadharshini D	84	53	34	13
63	Arvind	84	53	34	13
64	AKSHAY NANDAN	84	48	19	33
65	Kalyani	83	55	41	4
66	Garima Singh	83	51	30	19
67	Aishwarya Dubey	83	52	32	16
68	ALOK	82	53	37	10
69	Ganapathy	82	52	34	14
70	Mamta Garg	81	45	14	41
71	Kshitij Kumar	81	49	27	24
72	Rijin	81	54	42	4
73	Akshay Wasudeo Patil	81	54	42	4
74	Devanshu Patel	81	54	41	5
75	Sachin	81	52	36	12
76	Kritika	80	53	40	7
77	Kavya. N	80	53	40	7
78	Nagesh	80	50	31	19
79	MD LUTFUR RAHMAN	79	49	30	21
80	S.Vinay Rohith	79	51	36	13
81	D.Sri vigna	79	47	24	29
82	Sourav ghosh	79	51	36	13
83	Parul chaudhary	79	50	33	17
84	kumar samanjashya	79	52	39	9
85	amoolya	79	54	45	1
86	Abhi	78	52	40	8
87	Abhinav	78	51	37	12
88	Harsh Vardhan Sandhu	78	51	37	12
89	Yaser	77	51	39	10
90	Angeline Renita R	77	49	32	19
91	Spartan Sai	77	49	32	19
92	Jiyyala Venkatesh	77	53	44	3
93	Parth	77	50	35	15
94	Vinay Kumar	77	47	27	26
95	Sadhvi	77	51	39	10
96	Dishansh Shah	76	50	37	13
97	Samriti	76	52	43	5
98	Kunal	76	52	43	5
99	Manikandan	76	45	22	33
100	MANISH	75	52	44	4

For more details click on the link below.

IAS Prelims 2021 focussed, intensive revision on Habitat

Click here to enroll in Sprint Club by Anjum Sir

Anjum sir has been conducting daily sessions on Habitat and based on those interactions we’ve had with you and our students who were able to clear this exam previously, five things are clear to us.

It’s not study the material, the number of hours, or attempts that matter but the manner of preparation that is going sail you through the prelims exam to Mains and eventually the IAS exam.

What is Sprint Club?

Anjum sir has designed a unique program to cover current affairs and related static for IAS prelims 2021 in a manner that is most suited to your needs and situation. 

Click here to enroll in Sprint Club by Anjum Sir

Till prelims 2021 we are going to have planned sessions to ensure full coverage and revision of current affairs and static related topics for IAS prelims 2021.

https://youtu.be/jDjalzruvBI

Features of Sprint Club by Anjum sir

• Sprints- short duration target driven approach
  1. Current affairs and related static comprehensive coverage
  2. Will bring measurability and efficiency to the discussions.
• Clubs- Small clubs to keep it focussed and discussions productive.
  1. Just 30 students in one club (Habitat group)
  2. Learning with aspirants who are like-minded and placed in similar situations e.g. Different groups could be made, like for working aspirants, veterans, first-timers, etc.
• Student-centric approach
  1. We’re going to follow open sources be it tests or current affairs so that it is not a hindrance to anyone.
  2. Mentoring by Anjum sir.

Progression till Prelims: Monthwise

Program inclusion:

Click here to enroll in Sprint Club by Anjum Sir

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Reach out to Anjum sir directly for any queries or issues regarding the program here on Habitat. (tag him @anjum.sharma)

• Click to join (FREE) Decimate Prelims Open Test 2021- Habitat group 
• Click here to register (FREE) for the Decimate Prelims Open Test (Almost 3500 students are appearing for this test today)

Sudhanshu sir will be with you on Habitat at 8:30 pm for the discussion. Till then read about the golden hours and how to utilize them.

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Attempting a test is not a one-off activity. By attempting a test you have opened a loop which you have to close subsequently. Else, it’s of no use and your 2 hours’ worth of effort will go in vain.

The first eight hours after any test are ‘golden hours’. 

All the questions and the options that were bothering you are still fresh in your mind, some might still be bothering you after the test. It is essential for you to use these hours for paper analysis and dissection. Whatever insights, learnings, and correction that you are going to make within this golden hour, is going to stay with you for a really long time.

I am sure most of you can relate to this and have experienced it when you get a particular question wrong in a test and after realizing how silly of you was to get it wrong, your brain makes a promise to you – “Never ever am I going to repeat such a mistake or get this (or such kind of) question wrong…” and like that.

So, to utilise these golden hours I have a request for those who have attempted and submitted the test, please do this:

1. Check your registered email’s inbox and find the questions paper + solution.
2. Sit with the paper for at least 2 hours.
3. Go through all the questions (correct as well), analyze all the options. Refer to the books and notes if required
4. Recollect and if possible note down why you marked some question in a particular way (right and wrong or why you left a particular question)
5. Make a summary of the insights about the question paper. (Share the list on Habitat group with us (click for link))

Complete the motion, close the loop of the test process now.

Sudhanshu sir will join us at 8:30 pm for the assessment of this paper and the situation.

Those yet to attempt the test do it now. Instructions and links are given below.

Where to register and attempt the test?

1. Register and attempt the Decimate Prelims open tests here
2. You’ll receive links in your email inbox.
3. The first test will go live at 10 am on 17th Jan 2021 (on the same link as given in point 1).

You can also attempt the test here:

• https://prelims.civilsdaily.com/login/
• Log in with your username and password
• Go to learn tab
• Find the decimate prelims open test there.

Join us on this (click) Habitat group for the discussions and for doubts. We’ll discuss on how to proceed from there.

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Click here to enroll for Decimate Prelims 2021

What is Decimate Prelims 2021?

It is a holistically designed crash course for the UPSC IAS prelims exam. To make it more efficient and outcome-oriented we’ve integrated it with Habitat.

Decimate Prelims 2021 @ Habitat is a three-phased program that ensures full coverage of current affairs syllabus, related static parts, tests, intensive discussions, and revision.

We’re going more intensive and comprehensive to make sure that you comfortably go beyond 130+ marks and literally decimate prelims.

UPSC is evolving, are you? Bury the old ways of IAS Prelims preparation.

How daily Habitat classes will be held?

Since we’re going to be comprehensive and effective, we’ve planned Habitat classes twice a day (2+2 hrs/day) as per a schedule.

Forenoon session: 10am – 12:30pm

You’ll be provided with the base notes and reading material beforehand. In the Habitat class the focus will be on:

1. Explanation and conceptual clarity.
2. Making linkages with static part.
3. Relevance of the topic or its components for the prelims exam.
4. The kind of questions that could be asked from a particular topic.
5. Things you need to focus on and the things you can avoid.

You’ll get a video summary lecture of this discussion covering the most important and relevant aspects of the topic.

Evening session: 7pm – 9pm

In the second session, we’ll be focussing on the application and utilization of the information part:

1. Doubts resolution
2. Daily mini-tests (MCQs) based on day’s discussions
3. Explanation, discussion, and Tikdams
4. Revision of the day’s topics

After this session, you’ll be provided with the PDFs of mini-tests, notes for the next session, and reference material (if required).

Habitat sessions will continue till Prelims 2021 in the next two phases as well.

Decimate Prelims 2021 progression

Phase 1: Course coverage- 7 weeks

In the first 50 days, we are going to cover 2+ yrs current affairs, associated static topics, and prelims worthy issues. These will be covered in 4+ hours daily classes on Habitat.

1. Notes and Habitat video lectures

Crisp but comprehensive notes are going to cover these current affairs on a preliminary level. These will be followed by discussion sessions on Habitat.

2. Daily Habitat classes

Habitat classes will be conducted by the subject-specific mentors twice a day. Here in the first session, you’ll be having an in-depth discussion and analysis of the scheduled topics. Why a particular topic is important and how it could be asked in prelims will be discussed. In the second session of Habitat class, you’ll be attempting MCQs, resolving doubts, and revising.

By the end of the discussion, you will be provided with video summary lectures, MCQs, mindmaps, and reference material, etc.

Phase 2: Tests and Assessment, Discussion, Tikdams- Till May

In the second phase of Decimate Prelims 2021, we’re going to focus on the application of information; testing and evaluation; doubts resolution and course correction; and learning smart ways of attempting the paper through Tikdams sessions.

1. Test series and discussions

Since learning must be accompanied by regular assessment, Decimate Prelims includes 8 Full-Length tests, 10 Current affairs tests, and 4 CSAT tests. These are high-quality tests covering the most relevant issues for IAS prelims 2021.

Tests will be followed by discussion and analysis on Habitat will help in finding out the mistakes you are committing to and how to address them in a most effective manner.

2. Tikdams and Score boosting sessions

We’ve perfected Tikdams or the art of intelligent elimination. It has the potential of raising your score by 30 marks or more. Score boosting sessions, in this phase, will prepare you and enhance your ability to perform under pressure (& lack of information). 

3. Revision and discussion

We’re going to have scheduled revision and doubt resolution sessions on Habitat. These 4+hrs sessions will ensure thorough coverage of the IAS Prelims syllabus.

Phase 3: Probable questions discussion, intensive revision – till prelims

We’ll be providing 300+ most probable topics to you and will be having a discussion session on Habitat around these topics.

Moreover, intensive revision based on listicles, reports, and important topics will continue till your prelims.

Mentorship

Mentorship is an important component of Decimate Prelims 2021. It is essential for guiding your preparation towards the most effective path so that you can make the most out of this program.

On Habitat, you will get mentorship by subject-specific mentors and teachers. You can reach out to them whenever you want and get your doubts resolved as soon as you get them.

Notes and study material

As mentioned above high-quality PDF notes of current affairs, daily MCQs, discussion summaries, etc. are going to be provided. You’ll also be getting an annual subscription to Civils Digest, our monthly magazine.

Other reference material, listicles, etc. will be provided as and when required.

Program inclusion:

1. Daily Habitat classes: 4+ hrs
2. Comprehensive Current Affairs coverage
   • 2+ years Prelims worth issues and topics
   • CA associated static topics
   • Video lectures/summaries.
3. Exclusive membership to Habitat group
4. Test series with doubt resolution discussions
   • 8 Full-Length Tests
   • 10 Current Affairs Tests
   • 4 CSAT 
5. Mentorship 
   • Connect with subject-specific mentors on Habitat
6. Score Booster sessions (Tikdams)
   • Habitat sessions in the second phase
   • Video summary lectures
7. Notes and study material
   • High-quality current affairs notes (PDF)
   • Daily discussion summaries, mindmaps, and MCQs
   • Civils Digest: Monthly magazine

Click here to enroll for Decimate Prelims 2021

• Click to join (FREE) Decimate Prelims Open Test 2021- Habitat group 
• Click here to register (FREE) for the Decimate Prelims Open Test

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Hi students,

The first Decimate Prelims Open(free) Test 2021 will is live now.

There is no better way to assess your preparation than by writing a test. Do it now and join us for the discussion on Habitat. (links below)

Where to register and attempt the test?

1. Register and attempt the Decimate Prelims open tests here
2. You’ll receive links in your email inbox.
3. The first test will go live at 10 am on 17th Jan 2021 (on the same link as given in point 1).

You can also attempt the test here:

• https://prelims.civilsdaily.com/login/
• Log in with your username and password
• Go to learn tab
• Find the decimate prelims open test there

What to do after the test?

Take some rest. Test solutions and explanations will be emailed to you as soon as you submit the test. All India Ranking will be released on 18th Jan. 

Quickly go through the solutions. Join us on this (click) Habitat group for the discussions and for doubts. We’ll discuss on how to proceed from there.

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Click here to enroll for Decimate Prelims 2021

What is Decimate Prelims 2021?

It is a holistically designed crash course for the UPSC IAS prelims exam. To make it more efficient and outcome-oriented we’ve integrated it with Habitat.

Decimate Prelims 2021 @ Habitat is a three-phased program that ensures full coverage of current affairs syllabus, related static parts, tests, intensive discussions, and revision.

We’re going more intensive and comprehensive to make sure that you comfortably go beyond 130+ marks and literally decimate prelims.

UPSC is evolving, are you? Bury the old ways of IAS Prelims preparation.

How daily Habitat classes will be held?

Since we’re going to be comprehensive and effective, we’ve planned Habitat classes twice a day (2+2 hrs/day) as per a schedule.

Forenoon session: 10am – 12:30pm

You’ll be provided with the base notes and reading material beforehand. In the Habitat class the focus will be on:

1. Explanation and conceptual clarity.
2. Making linkages with static part.
3. Relevance of the topic or its components for the prelims exam.
4. The kind of questions that could be asked from a particular topic.
5. Things you need to focus on and the things you can avoid.

You’ll get a video summary lecture of this discussion covering the most important and relevant aspects of the topic.

Evening session: 7pm – 9pm

In the second session, we’ll be focussing on the application and utilization of the information part:

1. Doubts resolution
2. Daily mini-tests (MCQs) based on day’s discussions
3. Explanation, discussion, and Tikdams
4. Revision of the day’s topics

After this session, you’ll be provided with the PDFs of mini-tests, notes for the next session, and reference material (if required).

Habitat sessions will continue till Prelims 2021 in the next two phases as well.

Decimate Prelims 2021 progression

Phase 1: Course coverage- 7 weeks

In the first 50 days, we are going to cover 2+ yrs current affairs, associated static topics, and prelims worthy issues. These will be covered in 4+ hours daily classes on Habitat.

1. Notes and Habitat video lectures

Crisp but comprehensive notes are going to cover these current affairs on a preliminary level. These will be followed by discussion sessions on Habitat.

2. Daily Habitat classes

Habitat classes will be conducted by the subject-specific mentors twice a day. Here in the first session, you’ll be having an in-depth discussion and analysis of the scheduled topics. Why a particular topic is important and how it could be asked in prelims will be discussed. In the second session of Habitat class, you’ll be attempting MCQs, resolving doubts, and revising.

By the end of the discussion, you will be provided with video summary lectures, MCQs, mindmaps, and reference material, etc.

Phase 2: Tests and Assessment, Discussion, Tikdams- Till May

In the second phase of Decimate Prelims 2021, we’re going to focus on the application of information; testing and evaluation; doubts resolution and course correction; and learning smart ways of attempting the paper through Tikdams sessions.

1. Test series and discussions

Since learning must be accompanied by regular assessment, Decimate Prelims includes 8 Full-Length tests, 10 Current affairs tests, and 4 CSAT tests. These are high-quality tests covering the most relevant issues for IAS prelims 2021.

Tests will be followed by discussion and analysis on Habitat will help in finding out the mistakes you are committing to and how to address them in a most effective manner.

2. Tikdams and Score boosting sessions

We’ve perfected Tikdams or the art of intelligent elimination. It has the potential of raising your score by 30 marks or more. Score boosting sessions, in this phase, will prepare you and enhance your ability to perform under pressure (& lack of information). 

3. Revision and discussion

We’re going to have scheduled revision and doubt resolution sessions on Habitat. These 4+hrs sessions will ensure thorough coverage of the IAS Prelims syllabus.

Phase 3: Probable questions discussion, intensive revision – till prelims

We’ll be providing 300+ most probable topics to you and will be having a discussion session on Habitat around these topics.

Moreover, intensive revision based on listicles, reports, and important topics will continue till your prelims.

Mentorship

Mentorship is an important component of Decimate Prelims 2021. It is essential for guiding your preparation towards the most effective path so that you can make the most out of this program.

On Habitat, you will get mentorship by subject-specific mentors and teachers. You can reach out to them whenever you want and get your doubts resolved as soon as you get them.

Notes and study material

As mentioned above high-quality PDF notes of current affairs, daily MCQs, discussion summaries, etc. are going to be provided. You’ll also be getting an annual subscription to Civils Digest, our monthly magazine.

Other reference material, listicles, etc. will be provided as and when required.

Program inclusion:

1. Daily Habitat classes: 4+ hrs
2. Comprehensive Current Affairs coverage
   • 2+ years Prelims worth issues and topics
   • CA associated static topics
   • Video lectures/summaries.
3. Exclusive membership to Habitat group
4. Test series with doubt resolution discussions
   • 8 Full-Length Tests
   • 10 Current Affairs Tests
   • 4 CSAT 
5. Mentorship 
   • Connect with subject-specific mentors on Habitat
6. Score Booster sessions (Tikdams)
   • Habitat sessions in the second phase
   • Video summary lectures
7. Notes and study material
   • High-quality current affairs notes (PDF)
   • Daily discussion summaries, mindmaps, and MCQs
   • Civils Digest: Monthly magazine

Click here to enroll for Decimate Prelims 2021