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I want to know about Sriram’s.
SRIRAM’S IAS came into existence in 1985 to impart quality education to the students preparing for Civil Services Examination. Having almost 25 years of experience and also after sending a great number of students into various services, the institute can proudly claim to be the No. 1 institute for General Studies guidance programme. Sriram’s is known for its experienced faculty, excellent study material and its emphasis on personal attention. The Institute is also known for many innovations in guiding the students like initiating new courses like introduction of Mains Programme for General Studies in the month of June to provide an extra edge for the students who will be writing their Mains in October and a rock solid foundation course for the students preparing for next May (Prelims). |
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What are the courses offered in this institute?
At present the institute imparts guidance only in General Studies. We have four courses in General Studies. |
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- Mains-Cum-Prelims: Starts in June and ends in March next year.
- Mains Only: Starts in June and ends in September
- Mains (Abridged Course): Starts just after the declaration of Prelims results and ends in September.
- Prelims-cum-Mains: Starts in October and ends in March. Students are taught Current Events for Mains after clearing the Prelims in September.
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What is the role of GS in the whole gamut of IAS preparation?
- General Studies occupies a pivotal role :
- It is compulsory in Prelims and thus is universal. It has a weight of 600/2000 in Mains. Interview is driven by General Studies.
- Essay writing also depends on the knowledge gained by the candidate in General Studies.
- It improves the student’s personality which helps them immensely in interview preparation.
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What about the schedule of classes?
Duration of our classes varies from two to three hours with mostly seven day week classes. |
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For whom, or which kind of aspirants, different courses are meant?
- Mains-Cum-Prelims and Prelims-cum-Mains Courses are suitable for all.
- Mains Only Course is suitable for those students who have already written their Prelims though this course is also highly beneficial for the beginners as well.
- Foundation Course in General Studies is for beginners. It starts in June and continues till March- about 10 months.
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What are the areas to be covered in June and October?
In June, we cover entire Indian Polity, Indian Economy, Modern Indian History, Indian Geography, Statistics, Current Developments in Science and Technology, Current National and International Affairs, International Relations and Social Issues.
How to differentiate between them?
In October, the entire portion mentioned above will be covered and added to that the portions in General Science, General Mental Ability, World, Physical and Economic Geography, Ancient and Medieval History and study material for Current Affairs (From Prelims point of view) will also be dealt with. |
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Why SRIRAM’s is THE BEST for GS? How does it outperform other institutes?
We are the best because of – Exclusivity in presentation, wide and in-depth coverage of syllabus, completion of the course in time well ahead of examination, unmatched credibility of faculty, Constant and continuous evaluation through examinations and Study material that is constantly renewed . We also respect and encourage the students to actively participate in Class room discussion, relevant questions raised in the class will be answered immediately to the satisfaction of the students and those students who feel shy to raise questions in the class can avail of the facility wherein the faculty will answer their queries privately. We do not `dumb down’.
In the Prelims-cum-Mains Course, we cover current events exhaustively. Our quality is also very superior as we cater to the genuine students. |
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Do you assess the performance of the candidate?
We can proudly claim to be the only credible institute in the country to constantly evaluate the performance of the candidates. We follow the formula of evaluation of the candidates immediately after a component of the syllabus is covered in the class room. Our tests are on par and at sometimes at premium with UPSC examinations. After evaluation, candidate has the freedom to approach the concerned faculty to clear his doubts and get suggestions regarding further improvement.
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What are my chances of getting into service if I join you?
The brightest. For the reason that you are continuously tracked for your progress; faculty is approachable, in fact, faculty is evangelical; we will tap your enthusiasm and add value to it. We sincerely believe that if the candidate strictly adheres to our schedule and methodology success is inevitable. While we will strive to make him successful in the UPSC exam, chances are that he will find a good placement in the state level jobs too. |
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I am not a professional like doctor/engineer. Does it impact the outcome?
Can I compete equally with them?
UPSC provides equal opportunities and level playing field for students belonging to different streams. It will notdifferentiate between candidates belonging to Sciences/Arts/Humanities/ Languages/Commerce/Medicine/law etc. The candidate has to choose among the optionals provided by UPSC and his educational background may not have any relation to the optionals he chooses. Candidates are expected to put in their sincere efforts in a religious manner. |
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Do your keep yourself updated with the fast changing nature of the examination?
Yes, our strength lies in the fact that we keep ourselves updated with the fast changing environment. Our coverage reflects the changing realties of the toughest examination in the nation. Our faculty has vast experience, zeal to teach and examination bias. |
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Has the syllabus (kind of questions) changed over years? If yes, have you changed too?
Syllabus changes periodically. It changed in 2000 and again in 2008. As teachers committed to boost the value of coaching, we take great pleasure in seeing the implications of the changes and keeping the student ahead of the curve. Being experienced faculty- with over 15-20 years- our teachers can do it well. |
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Will you kindly inform us of some changes noticed in the previous exam? And how you covered these changes?
In 2008, we had to equip our students with the new inclusions in the syllabus like health, foreign direct investment, foreign trade, intellectual property rights etc. We did it byexhaustively going into the implications of the new items in the syllabus and elaborately working on them. It paid off.
Since 2008 October, the examination pattern for General Studies Mains changed- the value of economics- national and international increased. |
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What is the topper’s view of the institute?
A topper is one whose looks for value for time. He knows his requirements. He has a strategy and wants to refine it. Therefore, he looks for guidance. He wants justice in all departments. We encourage such individuals. Topper helps other students in the class by suggesting new topics and new dimensions.
As you know, Sriram’s has had the pride of association with 10-15 toppers- top 25- every year. They appreciate us for our sincerity; coverage; hard work; regularity; last but most important, personal attention. So many candidates could have fared far better given personal attention and intellectual depth and detail.
If one is an average student, he needs Sriram’s equally as for all the reasons cited above.
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Will the course for USPC exam help me in provincial or PCS exam or some other competitive examinations? Yes, our guidance will be of immense value for those who are preparing for Indian Forest Services, Indian Engineering Services, RBI Officers Service and Judicial Services Examinations.
Apart from the above, our guidance is more than enough for those preparing for State or Provincial Civil Services. The same is also useful for the Assistant Commandant Examination conducted by UPSC and CDS. |
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Do you have any programme for working professionals?
Yes, on the request of working professionals, we have set time for our classes in the evening at our Mukherjee Nagar centre. Classes will commence at 5 p.m. in the evening at Mukherjee Nagar centre. |
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Do you conduct personality development programmes?
Yes, after the declaration of the Mains results, we prepare the students for UPSC Interview programme. It consists of ten days of classes, personal sessions with the Director and Mock Interview by a panel. |
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Will you help us with analysis of 2008 GS Mains questions?
Of course. Not only 2008, but all the way back to 2000. We will do it, not just promise to do it. It is very important as `trend is friend’. We can make out the trend and be ready for any likely change in the trend and likely direction of change. |
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What is the result of the institute in the previous years?
Every year we invariably send a minimum of 120 candidates into various services. It has become a custom for Sriram’s students to secure at least two to six positions in top 10 each year. |
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What is the fee for different courses
For the year 2009-10 the fee details are as follows.
- Only Mains: Rs.27,500/-
- Prelims-cum-Mains: Rs.40,500/-
- Mains-cum-Prelims: Rs. 45,000/-
- Mains Test Series: Rs.6,500/-
- Prelims Test Series: Rs.5,500/-
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How to enroll myself?
It’s very simple and easy process. If you are an outstation candidate, log on to our website and fill in the application form online. Else, you can directly enroll yourself with the institute by completing the application form and fulfilling the rest of the formalities. You can enroll yourself anytime before the commencement of the course. But it is advised that students take early admission to avoid any unnecessary disappointment. |
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Will I be able to find accommodation near the institute?
Yes, the institute will assist in finding accommodation with the help of our real estate agent near to the institute. For the information of students, the name of the dealer is Mr. Tripathy and his phone number is 09810714129. |
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Who are the faculty members?
- Prof. Shiram Srirangam : Indian Polity, Indian Economy, certain portions of Current Events
- Dr. B.K. Banerjee : Physical sciences; Science and Technology; Defense and Security like missiles
- Dr. Raghavendra Rao Baru : Life sciences
- Prof. Koteswara Rao : Mental Ability and Statistics
- Prof. E. Seenayya : Indian History
- Dr. D. B. Kumar : Geography
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How are they superior
Their experience; zeal; and ability for depth and relevance makes them superior. Some have set papers and corrected for the UPSC and other examinations. |
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