JOHN SAMUEL IAS ACADEMY
(in association with IALM)
CIVIL SERVICES EXAMS

Bold Steps Program 
On-line coaching, mentoring and Test Series
(Prelims, Mains & Interview)

Say "Hello!" to an exciting new beginning, as you prepare for the IAS !

IAS on-line Academy ushers in a new dimension in learning, preparing and succeeding at the Civil Services Exams

1. Joy in learning (Not monotony or drudgery) 
2. One-to-one mentoring (You have a mentor to guide you all the way)
3. ‘Learn and Think’ models (opposed to spoon-feeding)
4. Interactive learning thro webinars (two-way learning)
5. On-line coaching (learn from your home, as per your schedule)
6. Personalised coaching to help you succeed (personalized study plans)
7. On-line tests and feedback (practice makes it perfect)
8. You can and You will (we have faith in you)

Limited seats and unlimited attention to individuals (you are the centre of attention)

On-line materials and off-line mentoring (personal touch is the focus)

Passion for excellence (not just ordinary but extra-ordinary)

Are you really serious about joining Civil Services and willing to work hard ?

Do you want to make a difference in the society by joining Civil Services ?

Do you have the commitment and determination to succeed at the Civil Services Exams ?

If your answer is ‘yes’ to all these three questions, then it’s time that you join IAS On-line Academy so that we can help you and empower you to succeed.

OVERVIEW

1. IAS Exams orientation
2. Overview of Civil Services Exams
3. Joy of being a Civil Servant 
4. Joy of Learning & Preparation
5. Civil service as a Calling 
6. Experiences of Civil Servants
7. Previous years Question papers
8. Recommended Books to be studied

METHODOLOGY OF COACHING & MENTORING

1. One-to-one mentoring
2. Interactive learning methods    
3. Learning, Unlearning, Relearning
4. Paradigm shift in thinking, learning, writing and speaking
5. Very High level of motivation and drive
6. PHD Model (Preparation, Hard work and Determination)
7. NCERT Books & Study materials to understand the concepts
8. Webinars    
9. Mock-tests 
10. Performance Meter based on the Mock-tests
11. One-to-one Direct communication with the mentor
12. Development of confidence, courage and competence 

SYLLABUS Prelims- General Studies Paper 1

1. Current events of national and international importance.    
2. History of India and Indian National Movement
3. Indian and World Geography - Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and the World
4. Indian Polity and Governance - Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc.
5. Economic and Social Development - Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector initiatives, etc
6. General issues on Environmental Ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change 
7. General Science

SYLLABUS Prelims- General Studies Paper 2 (CSAT)

1. Comprehension
2. Interpersonal skills including communication skills
3. Logical reasoning and analytical ability
4. Decision-making and problem solving
5. General mental ability
6. Basic numeracy: numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude, etc
7. Data interpretation: charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency

SUBJECTS TO BE COVERED FOR MAINS 

1. Essay
2. General Studies-I (Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society) 
3. General Studies -II (Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations) 
4. General Studies -III (Technology, Economic Development, Bio-diversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management) 
5. General Studies -IV (Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude) 
6. Mock Interview

(Optional subject is not covered under this program)

PREPARATION FOR MAINS

1. In-depth understanding of the subjects through books, articles and study materials
2. Comprehensive syllabus, giving specific areas to be learnt
3. Discussions through webinars about the approach to be followed

Total Number of Tests for Prelims: 40 

Module-wise Tests

Full-length Tests

Total number of Exercise Sets and Quiz: 50

Total Number of Tests for Mains - Essay: 15 

Total Number of Tests for Mains – Paper I, II, III and IV: 20 

Module-wise Tests

Full-length Tests

Mock Interview 

FEES STRUCTURE  : BOLD STEPS PROGRAM