IASbaba’s NEW INITIATIVE- MAINS 2015: THINK, LEARN & PERFORM (TLP)

NEW INITIATIVE- MAINS 2015: THINK, LEARN & PERFORM (TLP)

TLP Phase II- Started– Click here

Note- Check out the phase-I of Think & Learn– Click

The dust of prelims must have settled by now. What is your score? So what do you think the cut off would be?  Is it at least in the range of the predictions being made by Nirmal Baba and Radhe Maa? And what about the predictions of Pandurang Sir of Golakhnath IAS Institute of Jaunpur? What does he say?

Boy! Go find out the cut off as soon as possible. UPSC has a special award for those who predict the cut off with least margin of error. Oh wait! We just forgot that you are a true and sincere aspirant. You don’t speculate. Do you?

Needless to say friends, all the noise around you is good for nothing. It is high time that you brace yourself for the next step. Buckle up tight not for the want of becoming a civil servant but to enjoy the journey ahead. The next 100 odd days are important and these days must be utilized with all seriousness or rather sincerity. We have so much to learn from ISRO in this regard. Despite multiple failures and fiasco initially, ISRO has now become one of the most reliable and efficient space organizations of this world. The success of their secret is that they never look back. In each attempt they try harder and perform better. So let’s start the journey and we promise that we shall be with you throughout make your journey enjoyable and fruitful.

All of you must be aware that answer writing is an inherent and most important part of second stage of UPSC examination i.e MAINS. With the change in format since 2013, the shift is towards basic understanding, analytical approach and opinion based issues. These attributes will not come from endless reading or coverage of numerous books. It requires understanding of issues and analysis of the same.

Before we delve into the issue further, let us talk about the pros and cons of joining the regular test series conducted by various coaching institutes. The biggest advantage is that you get a lot of practice. You become thick skinned and hardly any question can unsettle your nerves or surprise you in the Main examination. Your writing speed improves and you can almost always manage to complete the paper in the prescribed time limit. Unfortunately, however, there are more cons than pros. Firstly; you have no idea about the credentials of the examiner.

In most of the cases your fellow aspirants having failed in 3-4 attempts would be checking the papers. Most of the times they award you average marks with generalist comments and feedback. Secondly, the model answers are not up to the mark. More often than not, Hindu articles are copied and pasted in pointer form. Thirdly, these tests either make you over confidant or extremely depressed. Barring few bright aspirants who are “worth investing” the time and effort are provided with realistic assessment. Rest becomes a source of money minting. We are sorry for these harsh words but most of you would relate to these true facts. We don’t have the intention to criticize anyone. There might be one or two honest and effective test series but as a general rule these statements hold true for most of them. So, what happens is that people are left with serious gaps in the process and that becomes their signature for failure ultimately.

In fact, proper and timely reviews or feedback has been elusive to most of you for a consistent period of time. IASbaba is going to take this challenge and will make sure to provide and fill all the necessary gaps in your preparation. This is one of the efforts among others.

We are glad to announce phase II of THINK & LEARN Mains Answer Writing Programme of IASbaba. We have renamed the initiative as THINK, LEARN & PERFORM (TLP).

Following the amazing response for Phase-I, present phase is focused on upcoming Mains-2015. Even if you were not a part of the phase I of this initiative, you need not worry a bit. We have sorted things for everyone in manner that their preparation would be as comprehensive as possible.

Let us look into the details of the program-

Roughly we have 100 Days to encounter UPSC Mains hence we have divided our program in such a manner that not only it takes care of your Optional preparation but revision also.

What is the duration of the program?

100-Days Plan, Starting from 31^st August to 6^th December– Full mock at the end

The first Week Plan from 31st August to 6th September– Weekly plans will be notified in the same format 🙂

What is unique about the program?

• Personal Attention
• Feedback and Reviews by working Civil Servants and Experts
• Model Answers
• Synopsis and Directions for issue based questions
• Personal Guidance by IAS Baba till Mains in a healthy and competitive atmosphere of serious candidates
• Open Competition- Every 15 Days
• Prizes and personal interactions with IASbaba & IAS/IFS/IPS/IRS Officers for TOP performers in TLP

What are the advantages?

• Free of cost expert guidance on daily basis
• Reviews and Feedback on every answers by working Civil Servants
• Healthy atmosphere- Open Competition every 15 Days
• You will learn the art of answer writing and can access high quality answers, synopsis and model answers on daily basis.
• The edited, segregated, modified and compartmentalized compilation of best answers along with synopsis shall be released every month to provide a ready reference to the aspirants for quick look up and revision.
• Mind maps would be provided for each topic of the TLP initiative which will give the broad contours of the topic so that you would be able to better grasp the scope of the topic before you actually attempt the questions.
• We will also mention the sources for example books with their respective chapters and sections, website links, Youtube video links, newspaper article links. It will serve two purposes here. Firstly, you would be able to concentrate on studies rather than searching for resources. Secondly, your writing abilities would be put to real test as you would be knowing the subject matter already. It will better reflect your writing abilities in the initial few months at least.
• IASbaba will also cover very important issues for Mains

There will be so many lucrative and self proclaimed offers around you where people will try to deviate you. Make sure to realize the qualitative essence and dedication one is offering for your personal development. There are people who will attack you on emotional front. Do not be an emotional fool and fall prey to their agenda. Just focus on yourself and see the larger picture-who is putting self-less and qualitative effort to assist you! Show them your real worth 🙂

Friends! Make full use of this initiative. It’s accessible, of high quality and of course free of cost. Be regular, sincere and honest and no one can stop you from achieving your goals.

Here is the broad outlook of 100 Days Plan 🙂

Finally, no one can guarantee the success of everyone. In fact this examination selects a few hundred only. But one thing can be ensured i.e. equal opportunity to all and creating a level playing field in terms of guidance, resources and opportunities. We at IAS Baba are committed to this cause.

P.S- Leave your inhibitions and express your willingness to be part of this initiative. Ultimately its you, and only you, who has to make it successful! Our efforts will be futile without your love and support. Are you guys with us? If yes! Do share your views, let us know your feedback, suggestions and what you feel about it 🙂

NOTE– Virtual Classroom Platform will be available as soon as it is shifted to more secure log-in panel. Do not worry about the registration now. We will inform you once it is successfully placed. Till then, the same plan will be followed on present platform. Thanks for the support

All the Best

Yours Baba 🙂