Comprehensive Classroom Programme - Believers IAS Academy

Best IAS Academy in Bangalore: Believers IAS Academy

UPSC COACHING IN BANGALORE

Comprehensive Classroom Programme of Believers IAS is an all-inclusive best IAS coaching programme available in Bangalore which includes the whole package of UPSC Civil Service Exam preparation. It will include Prelims, Mains (including Optionals) and Interview guidance

Why should you choose CCP at Believers IAS Academy?

The best aspect of this course is that you won’t be leaving any stone unturned. CCP is a dynamic course structure which has been crafted to crack the exam at the very first attempt. If followed adamantly, this course will definitely boost your chances of being an officer even at the first attempt.

A Student opting for CCP is assigned with a personal mentor who is tasked to fine-tune the preparation to give an edge over other aspirants
CCP student are provided with free reference books.
Regular mock test series will be conducted parallel to the syllabus
Aspirant gets access to our library which otherwise costs Rs.1000 a month in other IAS institutes
Prior notice in case of absence will be compensated by video classes and doubt clarification sessions on demand.
Regular topic discussions and current affairs discussions among students after class hours.
Clarity in theories & Concepts to answer any given question more accurately.
Ensures conceptual clarity through multiple modes of delivery.
We adopt the most advanced technology in learning. Pictorial representations are entertained so as to build realistic understanding of the subject-matter.
Incredible insights to develop best answers.
Detailed analysis of previous year questions to familiarize students with the UPSC pattern.
Right orientation and tactics.
Prioritizes the topics in a result oriented manner.
Helps you to choose what to read and more importantly what not to read in order to approach the mains exam with right strategy.
Experienced faculty – Retired and In-service IAS/IPS officers as guest lecturers to provide you best IAS coaching in Bangalore.
India’s best quality and highly relevant digital and printed materials.
The more personal, small-group teaching is the most distinctive feature of the classroom system.
High Success rate comparable to best IAS coaching centers in Bangalore.

Course format:

o Duration: 13 months + post exam classes.

o Related lectures and visuals will be presented for each topic.

o Mock Tests will be conducted, as a part of the course consecutively.

o Printed material for all the topics will be delivered.

o Monthly Current Affairs magazine will be issued which is of the best IAS coaching standard in Bangalore.

Course Syllabus:

UPSC Preliminary Examination Syllabus

Syllabus of Paper I (200 marks) Duration: Two hours

Current events of national and international importance.
History of India and Indian National Movement.
Indian and World Geography – Physical, Social, Economic geography of India and the World.
Indian Polity and Governance-Constitution, Political System, Panchayat Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc.
Economic and Social Development – Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives, etc.
General issues on Environmental ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change – that do not require subject specialization.
General Science.

Syllabus for Paper II (200 marks) Duration: Two hours

Comprehension
Interpersonal skills including communication skills
Logical reasoning and analytical ability.
Decision making and problem solving
General mental ability
Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude, etc.) (Class X level), Data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency etc. – Class X level)
English Language Comprehension skills (Class X level).
Questions relating to English Language Comprehension skills of Class X level (last item in the Syllabus of Paper-II) will be tested through passages from English language only without providing Hindi translation thereof in the question paper.
The questions will be of multiple choices, objective type.

Civil Services Mains Examination

Paper – III

Essay – 250 Marks

Paper-IV

General Studies-I 250 Marks

Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society:

Indian culture covers the salient features of Literature, Art Forms, and Architecture from ancient to modern times.
Modern Indian history include the significant events, personalities, issues during the middle of the eighteenth century until the present
Various stages and important contributors and contributions from different parts of the country in ‘The Freedom Struggle’
Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country
History of the world includes events, forms and effect on the society from 18th century like world wars, industrial revolution, colonization, redrawer of national boundaries, decolonization, political philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism etc.
Salient aspects of Diversity of India and Indian Society
Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and remedies
Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism
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
Effects of globalization on Indian society
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
Salient features of world’s physical geography

Paper-V

General Studies -II: 250 Marks

Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations:

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
Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries
Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions
Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these
Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies
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
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation
Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies
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
Development processes and the development industry the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders
Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources
Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance- applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures
Issues relating to poverty and hunger
Role of civil services in a democracy
Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests
India and its neighborhood- relations
Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate
Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora

Paper-VI

General Studies -III 250 Marks

Technology, Economic Development, Bio-diversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management:

Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment.
Development, Bio diversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management.
Government Budgeting.
Inclusive growth and issues arising from it.
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
Economics of animal-rearing.
Food processing and related industries in India- scope and significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements, supply chain management.
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
Land reforms in India.
Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth.
Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
Investment models.
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.
Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment
Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual property rights.
Disaster and disaster management.
Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security.
Linkages between development and spread of extremism.
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
Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate
Security challenges and their management in border areas; linkages of organized crime with terrorism

Paper-VII

General Studies -IV 250 Marks.

Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude: This paper includes questions to check the candidate’s attitude and approach to issues relating to integrity, probity in public life and his/her problem solving approach to various issues and conflicts faced by him/her while dealing with society. Questions may utilise the case study approach to determine these aspects and covers area:

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
Attitude- content, structure, function; its influence and relation with thought and behaviour; moral and political attitudes; social influence and persuasion
Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service, integrity, impartiality and non-partisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker-sections
Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and governance
Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world
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
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
Case Studies on above issues

Paper-VIII

Optional Subject – Paper I -250 Marks
Optional Subject – Paper II -250 Marks