Program No. | No. of Test | Batch -1 Starting Date | Batch -2 Starting Date | Fee |
A B | 46 Tests ( C+D+E+F ) 36 Test | 15 October 2023 15 October 2023 | 5 November 2023 5 November 2023 | 33,000/- 28,000/- |
C | 10 Essay tests | 05 November 2023 | 26 November 2023 | 6000/- |
D | 11 Sectional Full Length Tests | 15 October 2023 | 5 November 2023 | 8000/- |
E | 20 Full-Length Tests | 05 November 2023 | 26 November 2023 | 14000/- |
F | 5 Open Tests ( 1 Essay + 4 Full Length ) | 25 August 2024 | 25 August 2024 | Free |
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Test No./ Code/ Nature of Test | Test Day and Date | Test Syllabus | Sources |
1 MTS2401, Sectional-1 | Sunday 15 October 2023 | GS Paper 2 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. Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions. Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other Indian Constitution—historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Parliament and State legislatures —structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. 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 Polityr countries. | 11th NCERT: Indian Constitution at Work Indian Polity by M Laxmikanth Introduction to Constitution of India – DD Basu Subhash Kashyap – Our Constitution, Our Parliament 2nd ARC Reports [6th Report – Local Governance, 13th Report – Organisation structure of Government of India Newspapers –The Hindu/ The Indian Express Fadia & Fadia |
2 MTS2402, Sectional-2 | Sunday 22 October 2023 | GS Paper 2 Salient features of the Representation of people’s act Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies. Statutory, regulatory and various quasi- judicial bodies. Development processes and the development industry —the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders. Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizen’s charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures. Role of civil services in a democracy | 11th NCERT Indian Constitution at Work Indian Polity by M Laxmikant Introduction to Constitution of India – DD Basu PRS 2ndARC Reports [10th Report – Refurbishing of Personnel Administration, 11th Report – promoting e- governance, 12th Report – Citizen Centric Administration] Three Year Action Agenda –NITIAayog Newspapers –The Hindu/ The Indian express |
3 MTS2403, Sectional-3 | Sunday 29 October 2023 | GS Paper 2 Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation 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 Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health,Education,Human Resources Issues relating to poverty and hunger India and its neighbourhood- relations. Topic Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate | India Year Book for Government Schemes Newspapers –The Hindu/ The Indian Express Annual Reports of Ministries such as Women and Child Development / HRD Ministry/ Health Ministry etc. Book – Challenge and Strategy: Rethinking India’s Foreign Policy by Rajiv Sikri Class 12 NCERT – Political Science : Contemporary World Politics Websites such as – Ministry of External Affairs, IDSA,ORF ,Gateway House Newspapers –The Hindu/ The Indian Express |
4 MTS2404, Essay-1 | Sunday 05 November 2023 | ESSAY | |
D2401, Only for program D’s students | Sunday 05 November 2023 | GS paper -2 / FLT-1 | |
5 MTS2405, Sectional-4 | GS Paper 1 Indian Society: Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies. Effects of globalization on Indian society. Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism. Art & Culture: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. | NCERT -12th–Indian Society NCERT – 12th-Social Change And Development in India IGNOU –ESO -12 Society in India IGNOU –ESO -16:Social Problems in India Newspapers –The A summary of : History of Ancient and Medieval India 11th History Books of Tamil Nadu board Text Book on Fine Arts Class XI NCERT CCRT Website or compilation IndiIndia Culture and Heritage –NIOS: www.nios.ac.in 12th NCERT –Politics in India after independence | |
6 MTS2406, Sectional-5 | Sunday 12 November 2023 | GS Paper 1 Modern History: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues.The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country. The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country. Post-Independence: Post independence consolidation and reorganization within the country. World History: History of the world will include events from 18th century such as industrial revolution, world wars, redrawal of national boundaries, colonization, decolonization, political philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism etc.— their forms and effect on the society. | Bipin Chandra –Old NCERT “A Brief History of Modern India” –Spectrum Pub. India’s Freedom Struggle : bipin Chandra The Core IAS Notes Arjun Dev |
7 MTS2407, Sectional-6 | Sunday 19 November 2023 | GS Paper 1 Physical Geography: Salient features of world’s physical geography. Geophysical Phenomena: 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. Human and Economic Geography: 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). | Sources: 11th NCERT: Physical Geography Certificate Physical and Human Geography by Goh Cheng Leong 12th NCERT: Human geography. Internet for industries and resource distribution. Atlas: TTK 12th NCERT The Core IAS Class Notes |
8 MTS2408, Essay-2 | Sunday 26 November 2023 | Essay Test -2 | |
D2402 , Only for program D’s students | Sunday 26 November 2023 | GS paper -1 / FLT-2 | |
9 MTS2409, Sectional-7 | Sunday 03 December 2023 | GS Paper 3 Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. Government Budgeting 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. 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; economics of animal-rearing. Food processing and related industries in India- scope’ and significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements,supply chain management | 11th NCERT: Economics: Indian Economic Development 12th NCERT: Macroeconomics Economic Survey of India Selective reading of Indian Economy Since Independence – Uma Kapila 2nd ARC Report (Strengthening Financial Management Systems) Three Year Action Agenda – 2017-18 to 2019-20 – NITI Aayog Newspapers – The Hindu/ The Indian Express UN Reports (selective) Economic Survey Budget NITI Aayog reports on Agriculture Three Year Action Agenda, -2017-18 to 2019-20 – NITI Aayog Yojana and Kurukshetra Selective reading of Book – Indian Economy Since Independence by Uma Kapila Newspapers –The Hindu/ The Indian Express The Core IAS Class Notes |
10 MTS2410, Sectional-8 | Sunday 10 December 2023 | GS Paper 3 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 GS Paper 3 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. Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, C o m p u t e r s , r o b o t i c s , N a n o t e c h n o l o g y, biotechnology and issues relating to intellectual property rights. | 11th NCERT: Economics: Indian Economic Development 12th NCERT: Macroeconomics Economic Survey of India Three Year Action Agenda, -2017-18 to 2019-20 – NITI Aayog India Since Independence by Bipin Chandra [for Land reforms] Newspapers – The Hindu/ The Indian Express The Science Reporter magazine Newspapers – The Hindu (S&T section) / The Indian Express |
11 MTS2411, Sectional-9 | Sunday 17 December 2023 | GS Paper 3 /Topic 14,15 Conservation, environmental pollution & degradation , e nv i ronmental impact assessment Disaster and disaster management Linkages between development and spread of extremism Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security 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 Security challenges and their management in border areas – linkages of organized crime with terrorism Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate | Sources: NCERT: Class 12 Biology (Chapter 13 to 16) 2nd ARC Report [3rd Report – Crisis management] THECOREIAS Class notes Newspapers –The Hindu/ The Indian Express Yojana CBSE – XI book – Natural Hazards and Disaster Management XIth (Chemistry Ch-14) 2nd ARC (7th Report Capacity Building for Conflict Resolution) 2nd ARC (8th Report Combating Terrorism – Protecting by Righteousness) IDSA reports ORF Security NCERT Class 12 – Contemporary World Newspapers –The Hindu/ The Indian Express |
12 MTS2412, Essay-3 | Sunday 24 December 2023 | Essay Test -3 | |
D2403 , Only for program D’s students | Sunday 24 December 2023 | GS paper -3 / FLT-3 | |
13 MTS2413, Sectional-10 | Sunday 31 December 2023 | GS Paper 4 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. Contribution of Moral Thinkers and Philosophers: Western & Indian. Case Studies on above issues. Attitude: content, structure, function; its influence and relation with thought and behaviour; moral and political attitudes; social influence and persuasion. Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and governance. Case Studies on above issues. | Selective Study from G. Subbarao Newspaper and internet. 2ndARC Reports – Ethics in Governance UNODC-Ethics Ethics Un Wrap THECOREIAS Class notes Newspaper and internet. 2ndARC Reports – Ethics in Governance https://grace.unodc.org/: Selective study |
14 MTS2414, Sectional-11 | Sunday 07 January 2024 | GS Paper4 Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Ser vice , integrity, impar tiality and non- partisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker sections 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. Case Studies on above issues. 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. | 2ndARC Reports (Citizen Centric Administration, Refurbishing Personnel Administration, RTI: Master Key to Good Governance) Selective Study from G.Subbarao Newspaper and internet. 2ndARC Reports – Ethics in Governance https://grace.unodc.org/: Selective study 2ndARC Reports (Citizen Centric Administration, Refurbishing Personnel Administration, RTI: Master Key to Good Governance) Selective Study from G.Subbarao Newspaper and internet. 2ndARC Reports – Ethics in Governance https://grace.unodc.org/: Selective study Ethics Unwrap |
15 MTS2415, Essay-4 | Sunday 14 January 2024 | Essay Test – 4 | |
D2404 , Only for program D’s students | Sunday 14 January, 2024 | GS paper -4 / FLT-4 | |
16 MTS2416 (Not for Program D) | Sunday 21 January 2024 | GS Paper 1 / FLT -1 | |
17 MTS2417 (Not for Program D) | Sunday 28 January 2024 | GS Paper 2 / FLT -2 | |
18 MTS2418, Essay-5 | Tuesday 30 January 2024 | Essay Test – 5 | |
19 MTS2419 (Not for Program D) | Sunday 04 February 2024 | GS Paper 3 / FLT-3 | |
20 MTS2420 (Not for Program D) | Sunday 11 February 2024 | GS Paper 4 / FLT -4 | |
21 MTS2421, Essay-6 | Tuesday 13 February 2024 | Essay Test – 6 | |
22 MTS2422 23 MTS2423 | Sunday 18 February 2024 | GS Paper 1 / FLT -5 GS Paper 2 / FLT -6 | |
24 MTS2424, Essay-7 | Tuesday 20 February 2024 | Essay Test – 7 | |
25 MTS2425 26 MTS2426 | Sunday 25 February 2024 | GS Paper 3 / FLT -7 GS Paper 4 / FLT -8 | |
Prelims -2024 Break | |||
27 MTS2427 | Sunday 09 June 2024 | GS Paper 1 / FLT-9 | |
28 MTS2428 | Sunday 16 June 2024 | GS Paper 2 / FLT-10 | |
29 MTS2429, Essay-8 | Sunday 23 June 2024 | Essay Test 8 | |
30 MTS2430 | Sunday 30 June 2024 | GS Paper 3 / FLT-11 | |
31 MTS2431 | Sunday 07 July 2024 | GS Paper 4 / FLT-12 | |
32 MTS2432, Essay-9 | Sunday 14 July 2024 | Essay Test 9 | |
33 MTS2433 34 MTS2434 | Sunday 21 July 2024 | GS Paper 1 / FLT – 13 GS Paper 2 / FLT-14 | |
35 MTS2435 36 MTS2436 | Sunday 28 July 2024 | GS Paper 3 / FLT-15 GS Paper 4 / FLT-16 | |
37 MTS2437, Essay-10 | Sunday 04 August 2024 | Essay Test # 10 | |
38 MTS2438 39 MTS2439 | Sunday 11 August 2024 | GS Paper 1 / FLT -17 GS Paper 2 / FLT -18 | |
40 MTS2440 41 MTS2441 | Sunday 18 August 2024 | GS Paper 3 / FLT -19 GS Paper 4 / FLT -20 | |
Mains Open Tests | |||
42 MTS2442, Essay-11 | Sunday 25 August 2024 | Essay | Not to be evaluated |
43 MTS2443 44 MTS2444 | Sunday 26 August 2024 | GS Paper 1 / FLT -21 GS Paper 2 / FLT -22 | Not to be evaluated |
45 MTS2445 46 MTS2446 | Sunday 27 August 2024 | GS Paper 3 / FLT -23 GS Paper 4 / FLT -24 | Not to be evaluated |