MGP 2024 Cohort 9 Rapid Brochure

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MAINS GUIDANCE
PROGRAM
2024
Mentor Supported, Test Series Based
Self Study Program for CSE.
MGP 29 Tests: 8 Sectional Tests + 16 Full Length Tests + 5 Open Simulator
MGP+ 37 Tests: 8 Sectional Tests + 16 Full Length Tests + 8 Essay Tests + 5 Open Simulator
Start Date
20Cohort-9 (Rapid)
Dec.
2023 UPSC
MAINS
Forum Learning Centres NEW DELHI GURUGRAM PATNA HYDERABAD TRIVANDRUM BHOPAL KOLKATA JAIPUR PUNE BENGALURU
NEW DELHI: 2nd Floor, IAPL House, 19, Pusa Road, Opp. Metro Pillar 95-96, Karol Bagh - 110005
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FEE STRUCTURE
Course Fees (* GST@18% Applicable Extra) Total Fees
MGP 2024 Cohort - 9 (Rapid) 21,000/- 24,780/-
MGP+ 2024 Cohort - 9 (Rapid) 29,000/- 34,220/-
Note
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
= Students enrolled in any course of ForumIAS must get a physical ID card for availing services in the offline mode. A
nominal fee of Rs. 20 will be payable for the same.
= Your test copies will be evaluated within 12 working days of copy submission.
= Copies must be submitted within three weeks of the Test Release for timely evaluation. We recommend that you stick to
the timetable and write tests on designated days. The commitment of 12 working days evaluation is valid only for
copies submitted in this time period.
= This program is non-refundable and non-transferable. There is no difference between the online and offline mode –
candidates can come and write the test at Test Centre or remotely and send us scanned copies.
= Each program of ForumIAS is linked to a ForumIAS Account with a fixed mobile number. No sharing of any programs
is allowed. If candidates are found sharing programs, ForumIAS shall be free to terminate that or all program access to
the candidate without any refund to the candidate.
= ForumIAS shall have full rights to close admissions as per its capacity. ForumIAS shall be free to amend its schedule in
case of any exigencies that may arise.
= All fees once paid are non-refundable in nature. The course is also non-transferable in nature to another person. By
subscribing to the course, you agree to the terms and conditions mentioned above.
Forum Learning Centres NEW DELHI GURUGRAM PATNA HYDERABAD TRIVANDRUM BHOPAL KOLKATA JAIPUR PUNE BENGALURU
NEW DELHI: 2nd Floor, IAPL House, 19, Pusa Road, Opp. Metro Pillar 95-96, Karol Bagh - 110005
admissions@forumias.academy | https://academy.forumias.com 9311740400 9311740900

Detailed Test Calendar for MGP / MGP+ 2024 Cohort-9
# Date Test Name Topic Syllabus Source
1 20-Dec-23 Sectional Test 1 GS Paper 2 /Topic Sources:

(20 Questions / 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 ForumIAS – A Summary of
Test Code 3 Hour/ 250 Topic 1: Indian Constitution— Indian Polity
712231 Marks) historical underpinnings, evolution, 11th NCERT:Indian
features, amendments, significant Constitution atWork
provisions and basic structure. Indian Polity by M Laxmikant
Topic 2: Functions and Introduction to Constitution
responsibilities of the Union and the of India – DD Basu
States, issues and challenges 2nd ARC Reports [6th Report
pertaining to the federal structure, – Local Governance, 13th
devolution of powers and finances Report – Organisation
up to local levels and challenges structure of Government of
therein. India]
Topic 3: Separation of powers Punchi Commission Report
between various organs dispute ForumIASAcademy –
redressal mechanisms and Handouts / Booklet
institutions. Newspapers –The Hindu/
Topic 4: Comparison of the Indian The Indian Express
constitutional scheme with that of ForumIAS – A Summary of
other countries. Indian Polity
Topic 5: Parliament and State 11th NCERT:Indian
legislatures —structure, Constitution at Work
functioning, conduct of business, Indian Polity by M Laxmikant
powers & privileges and issues Subhash Kashyap - Our
arising out of these. Constitution, Our Parliament
Topic 6: Structure, organization Introduction to Constitution
and functioning of the Executive of India – DD Basu
and the Judiciary—Ministries and 2ndARC Reports
Departments of the Government;
pressure groups and
formal/informal associations and
their role in the Polity
Topic 7: Salient features of the
Representation of People'sAct.
Topic 8: Appointment to various
Constitutional posts, powers,
functions and responsibilities of
various Constitutional Bodies.
Topic 9: Statutory, regulatory and
various quasi judicial bodies.
Forum Learning Centres: New Delhi, Gurugram, Patna, Hyderabad, Trivandrum, Bhopal, Kolkata, Jaipur, Pune, Bengaluru
NEW DELHI: 2nd Floor, IAPL House, 19, Pusa Road, Opp. Metro Pillar 95-96, Karol Bagh – 110005
Email: admissions@forumias.academy Web: https://academy.forumias.com WhatsApp: 9311740400 Call: 9311740900
2 26-Dec-23 Sectional Test 2 GS Paper 2 /Topic Sources:

(20 Questions / 10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20 2nd ARC Report [10th Report
Test Code 3 Hour/ 250 Topic 10: Government policies and – Refurbishing of
712232 Marks) interventions for development in PersonnelAdministration,
various sectors and issues arising 11th Report – promoting e-
out of their design and governance, 12th
implementation Report – Citizen
Topic 11: Development processes CentricAdministration,]
and the development industry —the ForumIASAcademy Handouts
role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups / Booklets
and associations, donors, charities, Three Year Action Agenda –
institutional and other stakeholders. 2017-18 to 2019-20
Topic 12: Welfare schemes for NITIAayog
vulnerable sections of the Newspapers – The Hindu The
population by the Centre and States Indian Express
and the performance of these ForumIAS Redbook – Indian
schemes; mechanisms, laws, Society and Social Issues
institutions, and Bodies constituted IndiaYear Book for
for the protection and betterment of Government Schemes
these vulnerable sections Newspapers –The Hindu/
Topic 13: Issues relating to The Indian Express
development and management of Annual Reports of Ministries
Social Sector/Services relating to such asWomen and
Health, Education, Human Child Development / HRD
Resources Ministry/ Health
Topic 14: Issues relating to poverty Ministry etc.
and hunger ForumIAS Redbook –
Topic 15: Important aspects of International Relation
governance, transparency and Book - Challenge and
accountability, e-governance Strategy: Rethinking India's
applications, models, successes, Foreign Policy by Rajiv Sikri
limitations, and potential; citizen's Class 12 NCERT – Political
charters, transparency & Science:
accountability and institutional and Contemporary World Politics
other measures. Websites such as – Ministry
Topic 16: Role of civil services in a of External Affairs,
democracy IDSA,ORF,Gateway House
Topic 17: India and its
neighbourhood- relations.
Topic 18: Bilateral, regional and
global groupings and agreements
involving India and/or affecting
India's interests
Topic 19: Effect of policies and
politics of developed and
developing countries on India's
interests, Indian diaspora
Topic 20: Important International
institutions, agencies, and fora-
their structure, mandate
3 01-Jan-24 Essay Test #1 Essay Test #1 / FLT

Test Code (Only for MGP+
710101 Students)
4 01-Jan-24 MGP Full Length GS Paper 2 / FLT

Test #1 (20
Test Code Questions / 3.0
712301 Hour / 250
Marks)
5 07-Jan-24 Sectional Test 3 GS Paper 4/Topic 1,2,4,5,8 Sources:
(20 Questions / Topic 1: Ethics and Human ForumIAS Redbook – Ethics
Test code 3 Hour/ 250 Interface: Essence, Integrity and
714233 Marks) determinants and consequences of Aptitude
Ethics in human actions, Selective Study from
Dimensions of ethics, Ethics in G.Subbarao
private and public relationships, Newspaper and internet.
Human Values – lessons from the 2ndARC Reports – Ethics in
lives and teachings of great Governance
leaders, reformers and
administrators, Role of family,
society and educational institutions
in inculcating values.
Topic 2: Attitude: content,
structure, function; its influence and
relation with thought and
behaviour; moral and political
attitudes; social influence and
persuasion.
Topic 4: Emotional intelligence
concepts, and their utilities and
application in administration and
governance.
Topic 5: Contribution of Moral
Thinkers and Philosophers:Western
& Indian.
Topic 8: Case Studies on above
issues.
6 13-Jan-24 Sectional Test 4 GS Paper 4/Topic 3,6,7,8,9 Sources:
(20 Questions / Topic 3: Aptitude and foundational ForumIAS Redbook – Ethics
Test Code 3 Hour/ 250 values for Civil Service, integrity, Integrity and
714234 Marks) impartiality and non Aptitude
partisanship, objectivity, dedication 2ndARC Reports (Citizen
to public service, empathy, Centric
tolerance and compassion Administration, Refurbishing
towards the weaker sections Personnel
Topic 6: Public/Civil service values Administration, RTI: Master
and Ethics in Public Key to Good
administration:Status and problems; Governance)
ethical concerns and dilemmas in Selective Study from
government and private G.Subbarao
institutions; laws, rules, regulations Newspaper and internet.
and conscience as sources of 2ndARC Reports – Ethics in
ethical guidance; accountability Governance
and ethical governance;
strengthening of ethical and moral
values in governance.
Topic 7: Ethical issues in
international relations and funding;
corporate governance.
Topic 8: 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.
Topic 9: Case Studies on above
issues.
7 20-Jan-24 Essay Test #2 Essay Test #2 / FLT
Test code (Only for MGP+
710102 Students)
8 20-Jan-24 MGP Full GS Paper 4 / FLT

Length Test # 2
Test code (20 Questions /
714301 3.0 Hour / 250
Marks)
9 27-Jan-24 Sectional Test 5 GS Paper 3 /Topic Source:
(20 Questions / 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 ForumIAS Redbook – Indian
Test Code 3 Hour/ 250 Topic 1: Indian Economy and Economy
713235 Marks) issues relating to planning, 11th NCERT: Economics:
mobilization, of resources, growth, Indian Economic
development and employment. Development
Topic 2: Inclusive growth and 12th NCERT:Macroeconomics
issues arising from it. Economic Survey of India
Topic 3: Government Budgeting Selective reading of Indian
Topic 4: Major crops-cropping Economy
patterns in various parts of the Since Independence - Uma
country,– different types of Kapila
irrigation and irrigation systems 2nd ARC Report
storage, transport and marketing of (Strengthening Financial
agricultural produce and issues and Management Systems)
related constraints; e-technology in Three Year Action Agenda –
the aid of farmers. 2017-18 to 2019-20 –
Topic 5: Issues related to direct NITI Aayog
and indirect farm subsidies and ForumIAS Academy
minimum support prices; Public Handouts/ Booklets
Distribution System- objectives, Newspapers – The Hindu/
functioning, limitations, revamping; The Indian Express
issues of buffer stocks and food ForumIAS Redbook –
security; Technology missions; Agriculture
economics of animal-rearing. Economic Survey
Topic 6: Food processing and Budget
related industries in India- scope' NITIA ayog reports on
and significance, location, upstream Agriculture
and downstream requirements, Three-Year Action Agenda, -
supply chain management. 2017-18 to 2019-20
Topic 7: Land Reforms in India NITI Aayog
Yojana and Kurukshetra
Topic 8: Effects of liberalization on Selective reading of Book –

the economy, changes in industrial Indian Economy Since
policy, and their effects on Independence by Uma Kapila
industrial growth
Topic 9: Infrastructure: Energy,
Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
Topic 10: Investment models
10 02-Feb-24 Sectional Test 6 GS Paper 3 /Topic 11, 12, 13, 14, Sources:
(20 Questions / 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 ForumIAS Redbook – Science
Test Code 3 Hour/ 250 Topic 11: Science and Technology- &Technology
713236 Marks) developments and their The Science Reporter
applications and effects in everyday magazine
life Newspapers – The Hindu
Topic 12: Achievements of Indians (S&T section) / The Indian
in science & technology; Express
indigenization of technology and ForumIAS Academy –
developing new technology. Handouts / Booklets
Topic 13: Awareness in the fields of ForumIAS Redbook – Disaster
IT, Space, Computers, robotics, Management
Nanotechnology, NCERT:Class 12 Biology
biotechnology and issues relating (Chapter 10:Ecology)
to intellectual property rights. 2nd ARC Report [3rd Report
Topic 14: Conservation, – Crisis management]
environmental pollution and IGNOU – MPA – 018 Disaster
degradation, environmental impact management
assessment ForumIASAcademy -
Topic 15: Disaster and disaster Handouts / Booklets
management Newspapers –The Hindu/ The
Topic 16: Linkages between Indian Express
development and spread of Yojana
extremism CBSE – XI book – Natural
Topic 17: Role of external state and Hazards and Disaster
non-state Management
actors in creating challenges to ForumIAS Redbook – Internal
internal security Security
Topic 18: Challenges to internal 2nd ARC (7th Report
security through communication Capacity Building for
networks, role of media and social Conflict Resolution)
networking sites in internal security 2nd ARC (8th Report
challenges, basics of cyber Combating Terrorism -
security; money-laundering and its Protecting by Righteousness)
prevention IDSA reports
Topic 19: Security challenges and The Oxford's Handbook of
their management in border areas – India's National Security
linkages of organized crime with NCERT Class 12 –
terrorism ContemporaryWorld
Topic 20: Various Security forces Newspapers –The Hindu/ The
and agencies and their mandate Indian Express
11 08-Feb-24 Essay Test #3 Essay Test #3 / FLT

(Only for MGP+
Test Code Students)
710103
12 08-Feb-24 MGP Full GS Paper 3 / FLT

Length Test #3
Test Code (20 Questions /
713301 3.0 Hour / 250
Marks)
13 14-Feb-24 Sectional Test 7 GS paper 1, Topic: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Sources:
(20 Questions / Topic 1: Art & Culture: Indian ForumIAS Redbook – World
Test Code 3 Hour/ 250 culture will cover the salient History
711237 Marks) aspects of Art Forms, literature, and NCERTArjun Dev
Architecture from ancient to Norman Lowe
modern times. John Green Crash
Topic 2: Modern History: Modern CourseWorld History
Indian history from about the ForumIAS Redbook – Modern
middle of the eighteenth century Indian History
until the present- significant events, ForumIAS - A Summary of
personalities, issues. The Freedom History of Modern India
Struggle — its various stages and Bipin Chandra –Old NCERT
important “A Brief History of Modern
contributors/contributions from India” –Spectrum Pub.
different parts of the country. ForumIAS Redbook –Art &
Topic 3: Post-Independence: Post- Culture
independence consolidation and ForumIAS Redbook – Post
reorganization within the country. Independence India
Topic 4: World History: History of ForumIAS Redbook – Indian
the world will include events from Society and Social Issues
18th century such as A summary of: History of
industrial revolution, world wars, Ancient and Medieval India
redrawal of 11th History book ofTamil
national boundaries, colonization, Nadu board
decolonization, political Text Book on FineArts Class
philosophies like communism, XI NCERT
capitalism, socialism etc.— their CCRTWebsite or compilation
forms and effect on the society. Indian Culture and Heritage -
Topic 5: Effects of globalization on NIOS:
Indian society. Social www.nios.ac.in
empowerment, communalism, 12th NCERT –Politics in India
regionalism & secularism. after Independence
NCERT -12th–Indian Society
NCERT - 12th-Social
Changeand Development in
India
ForumIASAcademy -
Handouts / Booklet
Newspapers –The Hindu/ The
Indian Express
14 20-Feb-24 Sectional Test 8 GS Paper 1, Topic: 5, 6, 7, 8 Sources:
(20 Questions / Topic 5: Indian Society: Salient ForumIAS Redbook – Indian
Test Code 3 Hour/ 250 features of Indian Society, Diversity Society and Social Issues
711238 Marks) of India. Role of women and NCERT -12th–Indian Society
women's organization, population NCERT - 12th-Social
and associated issues, poverty and Changeand Development in
developmental issues, urbanization, India
their problems and their remedies. IGNOU –ESO -12 Society in
Effects of globalization on Indian India
society. Social empowerment,
communalism, regionalism & IGNOU –ESO -16:Social

secularism. Problems in India
Topic 6: Physical Geography: Newspapers –The Hindu/ The
Salient features of world's physical Indian Express
geography. ForumIAS Redbook –
Topic 7: Human and Economic Geography
Geography: 11th NCERT:Physical
Distribution of key natural Geography
resources across the world Certificate Physical and
(including South Asia and the Indian Human Geography by Goh
subcontinent); factors responsible Cheng Leong
for the location of primary, Atlas:Orient Blackswan
secondary, and tertiary sector ForumIASAcademy -
industries in various parts of the Handouts / Booklet
world (including India). ForumIAS Redbook –
Topic 8: Geophysical Phenomena: Geography
Important Geophysical phenomena 11th NCERT:Physical
such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Geography
Volcanic activity, cyclone etc., Certificate Physical and
geographical features and their Human Geography by
location-changes in critical Goh Cheng Leong
geographical features (including 12th NCERT:Human
waterbodies and ice-caps) and in geography.
flora and fauna and the Internet for industries and
effects of such changes. resource distribution.
Atlas:Orient Blackswan
ForumIASAcademy -
Handouts / Booklet
15 26-Feb-24 Essay Test #4 Essay Test #4 / FLT
710104 Students)
16 26-Feb-24 MGP Full GS Paper 1 / FLT

Length Test #4
Test Code (20 Questions /
711301 3.0 Hour / 250
Marks)
17 06-Mar-24 MGP Full Length GS Paper 2 / FLT
Test #5
Test Code (20 Questions / 3.0
712302 Hour / 250 Marks)
18 06-Mar-24 Essay Test #5 Essay Test #5/ FLT
710105 Students)

Test #6
713302 Hour / 250 Marks)
Test #7
714302 Hour / 250 Marks)
21 13-Mar-24 Essay Test #6 Essay Test #6 / FLT

710106 Students)

Test #8
711302 Hour / 250 Marks)
PRELIMS 2024 BREAK

There are few things to keep in mind at this stage. Once MGP Tests as per schedule are over, it is expected
that you (a) realign your preparation for Prelims (b) finish off any tests that you have missed (c) cover and
revise optional subjects. You will need to have some selfdiscipline to finish off remaining Tests. We will be
available to rightly orient you at this stage. You can submit all the Tests conducted till date till Prelims. There
is complete flexibility. A detailed Plan for the MGP 2024 Mains Simulator Tests will be released within 1 week
of Prelims.
23 3 weeks after MGP 2024 GS Paper 1 / FLT As Mentioned in Previous
Prelims Exam Simulator Test #1 Test

25 4 weeks after Essay Test #7 Essay Test # 7 / FLT

Prelims Exam (Only for MGP+
Students)


28 6 weeks after Essay Test #8 Essay Test # 8 / FLT
Prelims Exam (Only for MGP+
Students)

30 As Mentioned in Previous
MGP 2024 GS Paper 2 / FLT Test
Simulator Test #6
31 8 weeks MGP 2024 GS Paper 3 / FLT As Mentioned in Previous

after Simulator Test #7 Test
32 Prelims As Mentioned in Previous
MGP 2024 GS Paper 4 / FLT Test
Simulator Test #8
All India Mains Open Simulator Tests
33 2 Weeks Essay Open Test Essay Not to be evaluated
before
Mains
examination
34 2 Weeks GS Paper 1 – Open GS Paper 1 / FLT Not to be evaluated

before Mains Test
35 examination
GS Paper 2 – Open GS Paper 2 / FLT
Test
36 2 Weeks GS Paper 3 – Open GS Paper 3 / FLT Not to be evaluated
before Test
37 Mains GS Paper 4 / FLT
examination GS Paper 4 – Open
Test

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MGP 29 Tests: 8 Sectional Tests + 16 Full Length Tests + 5 Open Simulator

admissions@forumias.academy | https://academy.forumias.com 9311740400 9311740900

MGP 2024 Cohort - 9 (Rapid) 21,000/- 24,780/-

MGP+ 2024 Cohort - 9 (Rapid) 29,000/- 34,220/-

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admissions@forumias.academy | https://academy.forumias.com 9311740400 9311740900

# Date Test Name Topic Syllabus Source

1 20-Dec-23 Sectional Test 1 GS Paper 2 /Topic Sources:

2 26-Dec-23 Sectional Test 2 GS Paper 2 /Topic Sources:

3 01-Jan-24 Essay Test #1 Essay Test #1 / FLT

4 01-Jan-24 MGP Full Length GS Paper 2 / FLT

8 20-Jan-24 MGP Full GS Paper 4 / FLT

Topic 8: Effects of liberalization on Selective reading of Book –

11 08-Feb-24 Essay Test #3 Essay Test #3 / FLT

12 08-Feb-24 MGP Full GS Paper 3 / FLT

communalism, regionalism & IGNOU –ESO -16:Social

16 26-Feb-24 MGP Full GS Paper 1 / FLT

19 06-Mar-24 MGP Full Length GS Paper 3 / FLT

21 13-Mar-24 Essay Test #6 Essay Test #6 / FLT

22 13-Mar-24 MGP Full Length GS Paper 1 / FLT

PRELIMS 2024 BREAK

24 4 weeks after MGP 2024 GS Paper 2 / FLT As Mentioned in Previous

25 4 weeks after Essay Test #7 Essay Test # 7 / FLT

26 5 weeks after MGP 2024 GS Paper 3 / FLT As Mentioned in Previous

27 6 weeks after MGP 2024 GS Paper 4 / FLT As Mentioned in Previous

29 7 weeks after MGP 2024 GS Paper 1 / FLT As Mentioned in Previous

31 8 weeks MGP 2024 GS Paper 3 / FLT As Mentioned in Previous

34 2 Weeks GS Paper 1 – Open GS Paper 1 / FLT Not to be evaluated

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