Test DiscussionVideos

(for stage 1 tests only)

MAINS COMPASS(8 subject wiseMains Compilation)

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STAGE 01 10 JAN 2021 – MAINS 2021

Thematic Tests +

Multiple-Themes

Tests

+

Sample Answers +

Test Discussion videos +

Multi-layered Evaluation

+ Personal Mentorship

TEST SYLLABUS

RELEASE DATE

(For test, sample answers &

test discussion videos)

THEMATIC TESTS (TT)

10 QUESTIONS | 1.5 HOURS DURATION

TT1-Essay-MTS21 Mini Essay 10 January 2021

TT2-GS-MTS21 History 1 - Culture + Ancient + Medieval (GS1) 17 January 2021

TT3-GS-MTS21 History 2 - Modern + Post Modern + World (GS1) 24 January 2021

TT4-GS-MTS21 Society + Social Justice (GS1 + GS2) 31 January 2021

TT5-GS-MTS21 Geography + Environment + Disaster Management

(GS1 + GS3) 07 February 2021

TT6-GS-MTS21 Polity + Governance (GS2) 14 February 2021

TT7-GS-MTS21 International Relations + Security + S&T (GS2 + GS3) 21 February 2021

TT8-GS-MTS21 Economic Development (GS3) 28 February 2021

TT9-GS-MTS21 Ethics ( Theory + Case Study) (GS4) 07 March 2021

MULTIPLE-THEMES TESTS (MT)

20 QUESTIONS | 3 HOURS DURATION

MT1-Essay-MTS21 Essay 14 March 2021

MT2-GS-MTS21 Indian Heritage & Culture + History of India + World

History + International Relations (GS1 + GS3) 21 March 2021

MT3-GS-MTS21 Geography + Environment + DM + S&T (GS1 + GS3) 29 March 2021

MT4-GS-MTS21 Polity + Governance + Ethics in Gov. (GS2 + GS4) 04 April 2021

MT5-GS-MTS21 Social Justice + Economic Development (GS2 + GS3) 11 April 2021

MT6-GS-MTS21 Ethics + Ethics in Governance (GS4) 18 April 2021

MT7-GS-MTS21 Polity + Governance + Security (GS2 + GS3) 25 April 2021

MT8-GS-MTS21 Society + Economy (GS1 + GS3) 2 May 2021

STAGE 02 4 JULY 2021 – MAINS 2021

FLTs +

Sample Answers +

Multi-layered

Evaluation

+

Personal Mentorship +

Mains Compass +

QIP Classes

COURSE + TESTS PLAN

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TESTS SYLLABUS RELEASE DATE

(For test & sample answers)

FULL-LENGTH TESTS (FLT)

20 QUESTIONS | 3 HOURS DURATION

FLT1-Essay-MTS21 Essay 04 July 2021

FLT2-GS1-MTS21 GS1 11 July 2021

FLT3-GS2-MTS21 GS2 18 July 2021

FLT4-GS3-MTS21 GS3 25 July 2021

FLT5-GS4-MTS21 GS4 01 August 2021

FLT6-Essay-MTS21 Essay 08 August 2021

FLT7-GS1-MTS21 GS1 16 August 2021

FLT8-GS2-MTS21 GS2

FLT9-GS3-MTS21 GS3 22 August 2021

FLT10-GS4-MTS21 GS4

FLT11-Essay-MTS21 Essay 27 August 2021

FLT12-GS1-MTS21 GS1 28 August 2021

FLT13-GS2-MTS21 GS2

FLT14-GS3-MTS21 GS1 29 August 2021

FLT15-GS4-MTS21 GS2

1. Schedule of QIP classes will be released after Prelims 2021.

2. Mains Compass booklets will start releasing after Prelims 2021. All Mains Compass books will be

available at least 45 days before Mains 2021.

3. Flexible Scheduling for tests

Tests can be taken at any time and from anywhere within the validity of those tests.

Flexible scheduling allows you to appear for tests based on your plan and preparation.

All tests will have a DATE OF RELEASE. It refers to the release & availability of a test, its sample

answers and discussion videos.

Tests can be taken any time after the RELEASE DATE till the validity of those tests.

4. HOW TO TAKE TESTS

A. OFFLINE Format (Not available till lockdown restrictions)

a) Any or all tests can be taken at Study Circle's campuses at Delhi, Bengaluru and Jaipur on any day

between 10:00 am and 6:00 pm.

b) Upon arriving at the campus, show your Test Attempt Record Card.

c) You will be seated in Rau’s Exam Hall and provided with the Question-cum-Answer Booklet (QCA).

d) Your evaluated QCA will be uploaded in your student account on elearn.rauias.com under the

respective test between 10 and 15 days after the submission of your QCA.

PLEASE NOTE

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B. ONLINE Format

a) Any or all tests can also be taken from the comfort of your home.

b) Login to your student account at elearn.rauias.com.

c) From the header menu on your Dashboard>>click on ‘Mains Test’ >> click on the ‘See All Tests’

under the Mains Test Series you are enrolled in >> click on the ‘View Details’ of the Test you want to

attempt >> Download the Question paper/QCA >> Take print of the QCA, write your answers in the

available space >> Upload Answer Sheet/QCA >> Your evaluated QCA will be available in your

student account under the same test between 10 and 15 days after the submission of your QCA.

IMPORTANT: Do upload your answer sheets/QCA as a Single PDF file]

5. Sample Answers and Test Discussions videos

After submitting your QCA, go through the:

Sample Answers to assess how you have done and understand the approach adopted in the

Sample Answer. It may help you develop a better line of thought. To download Sample Answers, click

on ‘Study Material’ from the header menu on your Dashboard on elearn.rauias.com >> Filter

results by selecting ‘Mains Tests & Sample Answers’.

Test Discussion videos (only for stage-1 tests): We recommend you also refer to the test

discussion videos to update your content and understand the answer writing approach. To access

Test discussion videos, from the header menu on your Dashboard on elearn.rauias.com>> go to

‘Videos’ >> click on ‘Video Series’ >> click on ‘See videos’ of the Test you have attempted.

6. Personal Mentorship

Students can avail one-to-one guidance from the educators of Mains Test Series & QIP Course. Personal

Mentorship can be availed through any of the following mediums:

IN PERSON at Rau’s IAS Delhi Campus – WALK IN anytime on any day between 10 am and 6 pm.

TELEPHONICALLY – CALL anytime from 10 am to 6 pm 011-40786093

Through EMAIL – email us your query at evaluation@rauias.com and we’ll get back to you soon.

Important: Provide (or quote in your email) your Student ID to avail Personal Mentorship.

Use personal mentorship for the following:

How to incorporate suggestions provided in feedback to improve answer writing?

How to construct answers to get more marks than before? Focus will be on:

Proper Introduction in sync with demand of question

Apt conclusion

Use of data, facts

Presentation skills (one para one idea, highlighting keywords, etc)

Diagrammatic presentation

Time and speed management

Evaluation of re-written answers (written after incorporating above suggestions)

How to consolidate notes and revise for the Mains?

Prerequisite: You should have the evaluated copy with you at the time of personal mentorship.