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GENERAL STUDIES (PRELIM CUM MAIN) FOUNDATION COURSE

Complete Guidance

GSI Foundation Course will start from basics and cover the entire length and depth of the UPSC Prelims syllabus
(GS Papers I & II or CSAT) and UPSC Mains syllabus (GS Paper I, II, III, IV, and Essay) in an integrated manner.

You’ll get the following:

This Program is for UPSC Civil Services Exam. Our General Studies Classroom program for Pre and Mains prepares aspirants holistically through a mix of

Class Lectures and Discussion on all the themes of the syllabus by the best professors, Special Focus on Answer Writing and Essay writing, Rapid Practice Tests, Study Material, Today’s News Headlines, The Hindu Quiz, News In short, “SHIELD” (Monthly Current Affairs Magazine), “RAPID REVISION BOOK” (Special edition books) and All India Prelims Test Series and Mains Test Series, Interview Guidance.

Our GENERAL STUDIES FOUNDATION COURSE (Classroom Program) is designed for fresh aspirants of the Civil Services Exam. Our aim is to lay the right foundation and guide aspirants to understand the UPSC and IAS exams.

Small Batch size for Personal attention

Only 60-70 students per batch

Regular Batches (Week days)

Classes: 4 hours daily, 5 days a week (Monday to Friday)
Total Coverage: Right from the Basic to Advanced; More than 900 teaching hours
Time Duration of the program is 12 Months approx. including Classroom Lectures and Practice Tests

Weekend Batches (Sat. and Sun.)

Classes: Classes 4 hours on Saturday and 8 hours on Sunday (only 2 days a week)
Total Coverage: Right from the Basic to Advanced; More than 900 teaching hours
Time Duration of the program is 18 Months approx. including Classroom Lectures and Practice Tests

Why Choose Shield IAS

We ensure 100% of your queries regarding Civil Service Exam are answered

Topic-wise Study Material

(Provided according to class lectures for faster revision)

Simplified Current Affairs Material

(“SHIELD MAGAZINE” Up-to-Date and drawn from all standard national and international sources Current Affairs Monthly Test)

Personalised classroom mentorship

(Small batch size(60-70 students); problem-solving approach)

Focus on Answer Writing

(Regular Assignment and Discussion)

Education made simple

(Easy to Understand language; comprehensive coverage; proper strategy, planning and execution)

Target Prelims and Mains Testseries

(Comprising of Themetic, Test, Subject Test, Currents Affairs FLTs, CSAT FLTs and General Studies FLTs; Rapid Revision Books for time bound revision)

Super Specialized

(Super specialized institution for UPSC civil services exam)

Subject Teachers

(Subject teachers are available even after class for extra guidance and help of students.)

SHIELD IAS LIVE- ONLINE CLASSES

  • Getting into IAS is a dream for students residing in every nook and corner of the country. To realize this dream, technology can play an enabling and equalizing factor.
  • To fulfill the need of high-quality learning, SHIELD IAS, offers easily accessible, high quality, and affordable live-online classes in an interactive mode.
  • High-quality education available anywhere can make all the difference in students’ lives.
  • Live-Online classes are delivered by an energetic and dedicated team of faculty with a student backup support provided by the management of SHIELD IAS.

BENEFITS OF LIVE-ONLINE CLASSES

Transcend distance barriers: Beneficial to all students living in different cities, towns and villages of the country.
Access to variety of courses and test series: Different forms of customised courses and test series available which can be accessed anytime within the comforts of students’ respective locations.
Interactive mode: Interaction experience with teachers and fellow students are almost similar to offline mode.
Lower total costs: More affordable option. Cost involved includes just the course and test series fees depending on the courses opted by the students. Other costs like relocation costs, rental accommodation, daily expenses, commutation expense, study material costs become non-existent.
The ability to attend class no matter the circumstances: If you are not feeling well, you are not forced to miss class and fall behind on assignments. You can still able to attend class from the bed and to stay on top of your work. Online IAS courses also offer recorded classes as back-up which can be seen again and again.

STUDENTS WHO CAN
BENEFIT

Students in graduation: After class 12th, many students pursue college education with an eye on the IAS examination. Online preparation for IAS can balance college time with preparation for the competition.
Graduates: Students who are pursuing Post Graduate Courses can pursue their PG Courses and online IAS coaching simultaneously.
Working Professionals: Most working people are juggling a work/life balance in addition to their examination preparation responsibilities. The appeal of online learning for IAS provides flexibility to learn according to their own time.
The advantage The advantage of taking online classes while you are working is that you do not have to choose between leaving your job and taking classes. You can continue to work your normal hours while simultaneously furthering your education.
Specially abled: Specially abled: Can pursue the courses without having to face the problem of commuting and within the safe confines of homes.

METHOD OF DELIVERY OF ONLINE CLASSES

  • Live-online classes are totally interactive like offline classes. This means students can discuss their doubts during and after the class directly with teachers.
  • Classes are delivered through state-of-the-art technology smart screens with the latest educational features offering the best learning experience.
  • In case students are not able to attend a live class due to urgency, illness, or job then students can watch recorded lectures.

LIVE-ONLINE COURSE

GENERAL STUDIES (PRELIM CUM MAIN) FOUNDATION COURSE

Complete Guidance

  • GSI Foundation Course will start from basics and cover the entire length and depth of the UPSC Prelims syllabus.
  • The course equips the students with the necessary content, broad understanding, clarity, awareness, and exam preparedness.
  • Live- online classes will cover content and classes for Prelims (GS Papers I & II or CSAT) and UPSC Mains syllabus (GS Paper I, II, III, IV, and Essay) in an integrated manner.
  • Focus on answer writing
  • The program is approximate 12 months in duration including classes and test series.

CLASSES/VIDEOS (approximately 900 hours)

  • Daily live lectures of 4 hours duration (on weekdays i.e. Monday to Friday).
  • 4 hours comprise of two classes of 2 hours duration.
  • Two subjects of General Studies are taught simultaneously.
  • Recorded lectures were made available to students for 72 hours (3 days).
  • Extra classes, if required (to be decided by the management)

Study Material

  • Today’s News Headlines (TNH)- Daily news of importance from ‘The Hindu’
  • Subject Study Material– In sync with monthly class lectures.
  • SHIELD (Monthly Current Affairs Magazine)- a popular source of best curated monthly current affairs.
  • RAPID REVISION BOOKs (Special edition books): one-stop source of 7-8 booklets for final revision before the Prelims examination.
  • Any additional material (If required): is to be decided by the management.

Tests

  • Weekly Hindu Quiz– Sourced from TNH.
  • Monthly Tests: 100 MCQs based on monthly class lectures as self-assessment tests for students.
  • Rapid Practice Tests– on regular intervals after completion of General Studies portions.
  • Test Series: All India Prelims Test Series and Mains Test Series
  • Interview Guidance: Mock interviews

The Course Also Provides

  • Option of shift to offline classes: In case the student wants to shift from online to offline mode, the option is available.
  • Note: This option of shift is subject to fulfilling conditions set by the management.

Directions For Students

  • Be punctual and attend classes daily. Join on time for the classes.
  • In case of seeing recorded lectures, watch them within stipulated time of 72 hours.
  • Do regular assignments and
  • Become your own CEO (Chief Executive Officer), that is fully in command for your progress.