THE UPSC MAINS TEST SERIES COURSE
Content Development and Answer Writing skills enhancement for IAS GS MAINS
GENERAL STUDIES MAINS TEST SERIES & QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (QIP)
FOR IAS MAINS 2024
- Thematic Tests – GS (13) + Essay (2)
- FLTs – GS (8) + Essay (2)
- All India (Open) Mains Pareekshan tests – GS (4) + Essay (1)
- No Classes
- Focus Current Affairs Magazine (DIGITAL)
- Thematic Tests – GS (13) + Essay (2)
- FLTs – GS (8) + Essay (2)
- All India (Open) Mains Pareekshan tests – GS (4) + Essay (1)
- GS Mains Revision & Answer Writing ≈ 150+ hrs
- Test Discussion
- IAS Compass - Foundation Books (PRINT + DIGITAL)
- IAS Compass – Current Affairs Compilation, Mains (DIGITAL)
- Focus Current Affairs Magazine (DIGITAL)
- Thematic Tests (20)
- Supplementary Test on Budget & Economic Survey (1)
- Subject tests (6)
- Current Affairs (15)
- FLTs – GS (10) + CSAT (4)
- All India (Open) Pre Pareekshan tests (4)
- Thematic Tests – GS (13) + Essay (2)
- FLTs – GS (8) + Essay (2)
- All India (Open) Mains Pareekshan tests – GS (4) + Essay (1)
- Current Affairs ≈ 50 hrs
- Prelims Revision & MCQ’s Practice ≈ 50hrs
- GS Mains Revision & Answer Writing ≈130+ hrs
- Revision & Essay Writing ≈ 20 hrs
- Test Discussion
- IAS Compass - Foundation Books (PRINT + DIGITAL)
- IAS Compass – Current Affairs Compilation, Mains (Only DIGITAL)
- Focus Current Affairs Magazine (Digital)
The goal of IAS Mains Test Series & QIP course
Provide ample Answer Writing practice on questions emulating UPSC Mains trend (both static and current topics).
Enrich Answer Writing skills: Teach you how to organize and present information & knowledge to write great answers within the given time and word limit.
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Mains Simulation many times over before you take Mains
Targeted Revision of the UPSC Mains syllabus through QIP classes & Mains Compass.
UPSC Mains Test Series & QIP features & Focus areas of learning
Tests + Sample Answers
- Learn to decode the demand of the question
- How to answer different types of questions (direct, multi-dimensional and analytical questions)
- Test your preparedness on both conceptual and current topics.
- Improve Answer Writing Skills.
- Build capacity to write your best 20 answers in 180 mins.
Multi-layered evaluation & feedback + Personal Mentorship
- Mentorship can help immensely in incremental improvement over the year. Identify your weak areas and work one to one with Rau’s IAS mentors who’ll hand hold you to improve Mains answer writing.
QIP (Revision & Answer writing) Classes + Mains Compass
Revise all the important themes and topics for upcoming Mains via:
- 100+ hours of Revision & Answer Writing classes.
- 9 subject wise Mains compilations which will present key points along the answer writing approach – Background/explanation of the topic, Positives, Negatives, Impact Assessment (Social-Political-Economic-Cultural, etc), Observations/ Reports/ Committees and Measures for improvement.
Mains Compass 2020
Annual UPSC Mains study material comprising static and current affairs for UPSC.
HOW TO TAKE UPSC MAINS TEST SERIES 2023 TESTS?
- OFFLINE Format (Not available till lockdown restrictions) Any or all tests can be taken at Study Circle’s campuses at Delhi, Bengaluru and Jaipur on any day between 10:00 am and 6:00 pm. Your evaluated QCA will be uploaded in your student account on elearn.rauias.com under the respective test between 10 and 15 days after the submission of your QCA.
- Online Format:
- Any or all tests can also be taken from the comfort of your home.
- Login to your student account at elearn.rauias.com.
- Download the QCA from your student account on elearn.rauias.com, any time after the release date of a test
- Take print of the QCA, write your answers in the available space & upload the scanned pdf QCA file against the test
- Your evaluated QCA will be available in your student account under the same test between 10 and 15 days after the submission of your QCA.
- All tests will have a DATE OF RELEASE. It refers to the release & availability of a test. It is NOT the ONLY date when you can attempt that test.
- FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING: Tests can be taken at any time within the validity of those tests.Flexible scheduling allows you to appear for tests based on your plan and preparation.
FAQs
What are the benefits of taking the UPSC Mains Test Series?
It helps you assess your preparation and identify your strengths and weaknesses. By taking a mock test, you can get a sense of how well you know the Answer and where you need to focus your studies. The timely evaluation and feedback from Rau's IAS will help you identify your areas of improvement and track your progress over time.
What is the best time to join Mains Test series?
The best time to join a test series for UPSC Mains would be approximately 9-10 months before the scheduled date of the examination.
What is the validity of the UPSC Mains test series?
Test Series are valid till the respective UPSC exams. So, UPSC Mains Test Series will be valid till UPSC Mains exam. Mains tests can be attempted with flexibility till Mains.
How do I prepare for a Rau’s Mains test series?
Rau’s IAS mains test series is the best bet for the civil services aspirants as it is designed to help students, revise, knowledge enhancement, gap identification. The focus is to help students to score 200 plus marks in the Mains exam with ease. Rau’s IAS gives the list of reference books that one must cover for comprehensive coverage of syllabus of Mains. You can find this list as part of the Rau’s IAS MTS Brochure.
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Is UPSC Test Series and Mock test same?
Test Series is a bigger product which also has Mock tests. Just to give an example from Rau’s IAS Test Series, there are thematic test and Mock Tests (also known as FLTs). These mock tests are actually the simulation of the Mains GS Papers.
