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[OFFICIAL] SFG 2021 | Level 3 | The Last SFG for Prelims 2021 | Details and Important Announcements | Updated 1st August @6:30 PM

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SFG 2021 - Level 3 : The Last SFG for Prelims 2021

Dear Students, 


As we enter the 3rd year of SFG – Select Focus Group – one of our most innovative programs for successfully cracking the Prelims Examination. Based on your feedback, we continuously innovate and update our programs, keeping in mind the dynamic nature of the Civil Services Examination, the rising standards of Civil Services preparation, and increasing competition – partly because of capacity development and fast-paced self-learning programs like SFG. 


Note: Please subscribe to the "SFG 2021 - Level 1, 2 & 3" channel for all the updates related to SFG 2021.

https://forumias.com/channel/SFG-2021-7th-Jan

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Update #8

Instructions for attempting the SFG 2021 - Level 3 tests:

https://go.forumias.com/538

The tests will go live strictly at7 AMand will get auto-submitted at8 AM.

Update #7

Results declared for SFG 2021 - Level 3

Results for SFG 2021 - Level 3 has been declared, please check if you are selected for Select Focus Group (SFG) or Reserve List Group (RLG).

Ranklist for SFG 2021 - Level 3:https://go.forumias.com/529

Payment link for students selected in SFG (Select Focus Group) - Rs. 2400 + GST (18%) per month

https://go.forumias.com/530

Payment link for students selected in RLG (Reserve List Group) - Rs. 2900 + GST (18%) per month

https://go.forumias.com/531

Note: Deadline for accepting the fees is 31st July by 5 PM. After that fees will not be accepted

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Update #6

Registrations for SFG 2021 - Level 3 are now closed. If you have missed the registration for any genuine reasons, you can fill up this form below, and our team will reach out to you. No phone calls or emails will be entertained apart from the form below.

Click here:https://go.forumias.com/528

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Update #5

Instructions for attempting the SFG 2021 - Level 3 Entrance test:

https://go.forumias.com/527

The test will be conducted in Online mode on 25th July at 09:30 AM in the morning.

Update #4

The detailed exam plan (Calender) for SFG 2021 - Level 3 is now available. 

You can see the detailed plan - https://go.forumias.com/sfglevel3-calender

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Update #3

Syllabus of Entrance test for SFG 2021 – Level 3:Candidates can expect 30 questions distributed across History, Polity, Economy, Environment, Science & Technology, International Relations and Geography. Further 10 questions will be from Current Affairs of May, June and July months of 2021 and 10 questions from CSAT.

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Update #2

Entrance Test Date - 25th July 2021

Registration Link - https://go.forumias.com/525

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Update #1

SFG 2021 Level 3 - Calendar Released - 20th July | 08:00 PM

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SFG – How it works 

              • Select Focus Group (SFG) is a small group of students who are selected by ForumIAS every year for coaching them to clear the UPSC Prelims Examination. Every single candidate selected and retained consistently in the group with Top ranks has cleared the Prelims examination in the past.
              • 100 Students will be selected for the Select Focus Group, through the SFG Entrance Test, who will be required to report at 7AM every day 6 days a week to write an hour-long test based on a pre-planned syllabus, followed by a discussion on the same. 
              • Candidates who are unable to make it to the SFG will be maintained in a Reserve List, who can also write the tests. 
              • Tests are conducted daily and results are provided within 8 hours of test with a Name and Rank list for candidates and parents to evaluate their daily performance. 
              • All candidates writing the CSE 2021 are eligible to apply for the entrance test. 


              SFG Level 3 - The Last SFG for Prelims 2021 


              The SFG Level 3 is a 40-day capsule program with the following objectives:


              • Developing problem-solving skills for solving analytical, conceptual and thought based questions. 
              • Developing skills to solve questions based on the application of the reading that they have done for Level 1 and Level 2. 
              • Mastering the art of handling questions from unknown areas and applying concepts from their wider reading which is relevant for the Civil Services Prelims Examination. 
              • Developing time management skills, and being through with the syllabus 
              • Providing a reliable, time-bound framework for revision just before the examination. 

                

              Application Procedure 


              • The program will commence from 2nd August, admission to which will be entrance based. The Entrance Test will be conducted on 25th July. The results of the Entrance Test will be announced the next day i.e. 26th July. 
              • Admission to the SFG and RLG are based on the rank of the candidate in the merit list of the SFG Entrance Test. Students can apply for the program by registering for the Entrance Test by paying a fee of Rs. 500+ GST. Candidates can register by visiting https://go.forumias.com/525. The candidate must appear for the entrance test on the designated date and time, subsequent to which he/she will be admitted to the Select Group or the Reserve List. 


              • The candidate must pay the program fee as per the group he/she is allocated. 

              Note:   Admissions to the SFG / RLG Group will only be on the basis of the merit position of the candidate in the entrance test. The Entrance Test will be held on 25th July. Candidates must register for the SFG Entrance Test by visiting https://go.forumias.com/525. No admission will be granted to the candidate without appearing for the Entrance Test. 

              Fee Structure and Details: 


              The course duration is about 40 days and fees will be charged after your selection to the SFG/RLG list. Fees for the full duration of the program is to be paid before 1st August. 




              Important Dates:


              SFG 2021 Level 3 - Calendar Released - 20th July | 08:00 PM

              Entrance Test – 25th July 2021 | 9:30 AM 

              Result of Entrance Test - 26th July 2021 | 05 PM

              Last Date for Fee Payment – 1st August 

              Program Commencement – 2nd August 


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              Wishing You Success, 

              Always, 

              ForumIAS Academy 

              Neyawn,ssver2and25 otherslike this
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              333 comments

              LpKcsaid

              @farejulsir

              I couldn't able to submit the test. Auto submit didn't work even after 8.15. Marks are not awarded as of now. Please  Resolve.

              Ok, I will check and update you soon

              8.2k views

              @farejul 

              Please provide the Question Paper PDF at the starting of the Test. I have requested this many times. Now, others are also requesting.

              8.2k views

              Integersaid

              @farejul 

              Please provide the Question Paper PDF at the starting of the Test. I have requested this many times. Now, others are also requesting.

              @LuckyKat As per the rules of SFG, students are advised to appear for the test from the portal only and once test time is complete,you can download the pdf.

              LuckyKatt,
              8.2k views

              LpKcsaid

              @farejulsir

              I couldn't able to submit the test. Auto submit didn't work even after 8.15. Marks are not awarded as of now. Please  Resolve.

              Due to technical issue,Kindly check again your portal.

              Sorry for the inconvenience

              LpKc,
              8.1k views
              @farejul Appreciate the rules. Thanks for the prompt response. Is there a specific reason for this? What is the envisaged role of giving out the QP 'after'the test anyway? If at all, it will only benefit if we are able to attempt the questions as per the real exam. I would not have raised this concern if we were preparing for CAT or GMAT or other computer-based tests.

              Consider this flow of events: A student downloads and prints the QP. Attempts it on the paper and then marks the answers on the portal. The time taken in marking on portal is roughly equivalent to OMR.

              Also, this raises another query - What would happen if I were to click submit on the test right after starting it? Would I be able to see the QP immediately? I understand this would throw me out of the rank list but are there any other repercussions of this? Thanks much!


              Integer,DMand5 otherslike this
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              Q46. Increased borrowing limit of 5% of GSDP was only for financial year 2020-21. And question asks about 'at present'. I have not read anywhere about continuance of the same for ongoing financial year (2021-2022).

              Is it still 5% or back to earlier rate of 3%?
              7.7k views
              @sator You're right. they simply picked current affairs from May 2020, it is unlikely the real UPSC examiner would have such flickering answer key. Nevertheless, the last I remember this year, they announced it as 4% of GSDP plus 0.5% for critical projects (Announced in February 2021 I think). Would still recommend you do your diligence for exact number.


              sator,
              7.3k views

              https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/keralas-borrowing-limit-enhanced-to-5-of-gsdp/article34788430.ece

              I don’t think it has been reverted back, maybe continuing the status quo due to the pandemic instead of sticking to a strict financial year limit.

              7.3k views
              @necromancer this clarified things for me. Thanks


              7.3k views

              • Normal limit of net borrowings of state governments fixed at 4 per cent of GSDP in 2021-22, 3.5 per cent of GSDP in 2022-23 and 3 per cent of GSDP thereafter. Additional borrowing space of 0.5 per cent of GSDP during the four-year period of 2021-22 to 2024-25, conditional upon improvement in operational and financial performance of power distribution companies.

                Source: https://rbi.org.in/scripts/BS_ViewBulletin.aspx?Id=20142


                Hope it helps!


              sator,Philosopher94and2 otherslike this
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              @farejul Sir even if question paper is provided in the beginning, students will attempt the paper in portal itself, It is just that we will have copy of question paper which can be used for underline purpose. 


              Integer,LuckyKatt
              6.8k views

              Ranklist declared yet!?


              6.8k views

              @farejul  sir will there be any ranking system like earlier SFGs, if not, at least release probable cut off marks. It will help genuine candidates.

              6.4k views

              neilcantbwatchsaid

              Ranklist declared yet!?


              Team is working on it.Results will be published within 1-2 hours.Kindly we request your patience.Thank you.

              LpKc,
              6.3k views
              Deleted
              Already 8 hrs passed since the end of day 1 test of SFG 3. When will forumias provide the rank list?
              5.7k views
              Deleted

              Dear Students,

              SFG Level 3 Test 1 Results:-

              • SFG Level 3-W1T1 Ranklist:- CLICK HERE
              • Solution:- CLICK HERE
              • Corrigendum:- CLICK HERE
              • In case of any issue in the result, you can drop a mail at farej@flaviant.com.
              5.9k views

              Dear students,

              Application SFG 2021 – Level 3 Doubtful questions/ Report an Error

              Please fill the following form in order to report questions in which you have doubt of an error in the question or the solutions. If found valid, we will issue a corrigendum and also inform you of the same.

              Click Here to fill the form.

              We hope you find this useful.

              Wishing you success,

              Team SFG @ForumIAS

              Integer,DMand2 otherslike this
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              @farejul @forumiasacademy Thank you for this course. Really keeps us on our toes. Please please continue this course until prelims. 2 more rounds with more syllabus to cover each day (since we can revise faster the next time) so that a total of 3 readings are done. It is the best thing for an isolated online student to be consistent and focused. Kindly consider this request.

              Joeyisthebest,DMand6 otherslike this
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              @AJBubbles True it help us to push beyond limits. Actually it address the root problem : the lack of accountability and discipline. Yes it should be continued till September end. Really thank you@forumiasacademy for such an amazing concept. 


              sjerngal,Muffin
              4.6k views
              @LuckyKat Technically those downloading and attempting the exam on the physical question paper are not under scrutiny of ForumIAS. In the online portal, you cannot go to another window while writing the test, it automatically submits after 3 tries. 
              One can argue that cheating only hurts the candidate, and no one else. And honestly, there is no real advantage in cheating, as there is no promotion or demotion, as we've already paid the fees for the whole course.

              Btw good job on catching 4%gsdp statement. 


              LuckyKatt,
              4.1k views
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