Academy for Civil Services

PERSONALIZED
MENTORSHIP
COURSE FEE
PROGRAM `
2000
FOR IAS PER MONTH

PREPARATION
1500
`

ONLY
Course commencement:
1st September 2019 25% OFF FOR
FIRST 50 CANDIDATES
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Cracking the prestigious Civil Services Examination is arguably one of the toughest tests of endurance, as it
evaluates an aspirant's mental resolve, grit, determination and hard work over a period of 12 to 15 months spanning
across the three stages of the IAS examination- Prelims, Mains, and Interview.

In this rigorous process, aspirants desirous of acing the UPSC exam can greatly benefit from having an experienced
mentor who takes a personal interest in their progress, giving them their undivided attention and focus. We know
that individual strengths and weaknesses vary from person to person and in order to get through this examination
one has to have personal attention and guidance.

Also, out-stationed & working aspirants, who are unable to join Classroom Program should not be deprived of the
valuable guidance and motivation provided by India's most renowned mentors.

Taking this into account, APTI PLUS Academy has started a new initiative of “Personalized Mentorship Program”

PROGRAM Standard Model answers will be

HIGHLIGHTS provided to the aspirants on a
Regular Tests throughout the
daily basis. It will include details
year, on a fortnightly basis.
pertaining to the answer writing
approach and structure for every
answer.

Each Test comprises of 10

Provision of customized
subjective Questions (for Mains Academy for Civil Services answers for each candidate as
Examination) & 50 Prelims
presents per his/her needs and
MCQs (For Prelims
strengths.
Examination).

Complete coverage of Current Regular tracking of your

Affairs and Static Portion from progress & intensive One-to-
Standard Books in the Tests. one interactive session with
your Mentors on Telegram
Channel.

Evaluation of performance in Daily-basis discussion of one

the tests & detailed personal extra descriptive question and
feedback to each and every five extra MCQs on Telegram
individual aspirant.
PERSONALIZED Channel.

Best copies will be shared. This

MENTORSHIP
PROGRAM
Mentor moderated group
will help candidates to
discussions on Telegram
understand the best practices
Channel for helping you develop
which could be followed to score a critical perspective on the
better marks and to understand issues.
his/her standing in the
competitive crowd.

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SCHEDULE FOR THE TESTS

This program will consist of fortnightly tests consisting of 10 mains level subjective questions
and 50 Prelims level Objective MCQs. Each Test will cover current affairs. Model Answers,
evaluation and individual feedback will be provided to all the students.

DATE TEST NO. SUBJECT SYLLABUS

15th September 01 Geography + Current Affairs Physical Geography of the world
2019 ▪ Solar System & the Earth and basics
of latitude and longitude
▪ Geomorphology
▪ Climatology
▪ Oceanography
▪ Biogeography
▪ Natural Hazards and Disasters
▪ Continents (Land, Climate,
Resources etc.): Asia, Africa,
North America, South America,
Antarctica, Europe, and Australia

Physical Geography of India

▪ Introduction: Location, Area
and Boundaries
▪ Structure and Relief: Physiographic
Divisions
▪ Drainage System
▪ Weather, Climate and Seasons
▪ Soils
▪ Natural Vegetation, Plant and
Animal Life

+ June Current Affairs

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DATE TEST NO. SUBJECT SYLLABUS

30th September 02 Geography + Current Affairs Economic and Human
2019 Geography - World
▪ Economic Geography of the world:
primary, secondary, tertiary,
quaternary and quinary activities
▪ Human Geography of world
▪ World Population, Distribution
& Density,
Races & Tribes, Settlement
& Migration
Economic and
Human Geography - India
▪ Agriculture
▪ Land Resources
▪ Water Resources
▪ Mineral and Energy Resources
▪ Industries
▪ Transport and Communication
▪ Foreign Trade
▪ Population, Migration, Settlements

+ June Current Affairs

15th October 03 Modern Indian History + Modern Indian history from about
2019 Current Affairs the middle of the eighteenth century
until the present- significant events,
personalities, issues

+ July Current Affairs

30th October 04 Modern Indian History + The Freedom Struggle - its various
2019 Current Affairs stages and important contributors /
contributions from different parts
of the country.
Post-independence consolidation and
reorganization within the country.
Miscellaneous
▪ Reforms / Acts / Committee,
Congress Session, Governor –
General Viceroys etc
+ July Current Affairs

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DATE TEST NO. SUBJECT SYLLABUS

15th November 05 Polity + Current Affairs Political systems: concepts,
2019 forms and types
▪ Political system as established by
the Constitution
▪ Indian Constitution: Historical
Underpinnings, Evolution & Making
of the Constitution, Features,
Significant Provisions
▪ The Preamble
▪ The Union and its Territory
▪ Citizenship
▪ Fundamental Rights,
Directive Principles
& Fundamental Duties
▪ Amendment of Constitution
▪ Basic Structure of the Constitution
▪ Emergency Provisions
▪ Constitutional & Non Constitutional
Bodies

+ August Current Affairs

30th November 06 Polity + Current Affairs Central Government: President, Vice

2019 President, Prime minister, Central
Council of Ministers, Parliament
▪ State Government: Governor, Chief
Minister, State Council of Ministers,
State Legislature
▪ Indian Federalism and Centre-State
Relations
▪ Local Government: Panchayati Raj,
Local Urban Government
▪ Judiciary: Supreme Court,
High Courts, Subordinate Courts
▪ Structure, organization and
functioning of the Executive; Ministries
and Departments of the Government.
▪ Elections
▪ Transparency & Accountability
RTI, Citizen's Charter, e-Governance
+ August Current Affairs

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DATE TEST NO. SUBJECT SYLLABUS

15th December 07 Environment + Basic Concepts & Components of
2019 Current Affairs the Ecology and ecosystem
▪ Global warming, Climate change
and Ozone depletion
▪ Environmental Issues and Pollution
▪ Biodiversity, flora and fauna

+ September Current Affairs

30th December 08 General Science + Physics, Chemistry and Biology and

2019 Current Affairs current developments in science,
technology, it, defense, space etc.

+ September Current Affairs

14th January 09 Modern History and Polity Revision + October Current Affairs
2020 + Current Affairs

31st January 10 Geography and Revision + October Current Affairs

2020 Environment
+ Current Affairs
15 February 11 Indian Economy National Income Accounting
2020 + Current Affairs ▪ Definition
▪ Concepts: GDP, GNP,
▪ Measurement
Money and Banking
▪ Function of Money, Evolution of
Money etc.
▪ Banking: Need of Banks, Functions,
Types, Banking Reforms, Central
Bank and its role
Inflation and Employment
▪ Definition, types etc.
Government Budgeting and
Fiscal Policy
▪ Budgeting, types, its evolution in
India, Process, Component etc.
▪ Public finance, Revenue and
Expenditure,
Deficits, Taxes, Debts etc.

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DATE TEST NO. SUBJECT SYLLABUS

External Sector and Currency
Exchange rates
▪ BoP, BoT, International trade,
IMF, WTO,
Trade policies, issues and
challenges etc.

+ November Current Affairs

29th February 12 Indian Economy + Capital Market

2020 Current Affairs ▪ Terms and Concepts
Agriculture
Industry
Services
Infrastructure and Communication
Five year Plans
Economic Reforms since 1991
Foreign Trade
India and IMF, WTO , WIPO
India and International Institutions
IPRs

+ November Current Affairs

15th March 13 Art and Culture + Art & Culture

2020 Current Affairs ▪ Architecture and Sculptures
▪ Religion and Philosophy
▪ Indian paintings
▪ Indian Music
▪ Indian Dances
▪ Indian Theatres
▪ Indian cinema
▪ Indian Language & Literature
▪ Arts & Crafts
▪ Science and Technology in
Ancient India
▪ Indo- Islamic Culture

+ December Current Affairs

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31st March 14 Ancient and Medieval Ancient History
2020 Indian History ▪ Prehistoric period
▪ Harappan / Indus Valley Civilization
+ Current Affairs ▪ Vedic Age
▪ Mahajanapadas
▪ Religious Reforms
▪ Mauryan Age & Post Mauryan Age
▪ Sangam Age
▪ Guptas Age & Post Guptas Age

Medieval India:
▪ Early Medieval Period
▪ North India
▪ South India
▪ Sultanate Period
▪ The Delhi Sultanate
▪ Vijayanagar& other Kingdoms
▪ Religious Movements
▪ Bhakti Movement
▪ Sufi Movement
▪ Mughal Period
▪ Maratha Confederacy

+ January 2020 Current Affairs

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