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Rau’s IAS Study Circle | Essay MTS + QIP (Focused Mains 2020)
1. Score up to 170 marks in the Essay Paper.
2. Decode the tone, direction and demand of essay topics.
3. Understand the Big Picture behind both Philosophical and General topics.
4. Utilize the GS knowledge base to do temporal and sectoral elaboration with analysis and
examples.
5. Enrich Essay Writing Skills - develop command on the art of presentation.
6. Improve from Essay writing practice, test discussions, evaluation and personal mentorship.
From the selection point of view, the essay paper of 250 marks consists of enough weightage
to determine the final outcome/selection and ranking of the candidates.
Essay paper is also a benchmark of exam preparedness as it reflects command on General
Studies, Current Affairs, Observational, Experiential and related knowledge.
QIP Interactive-Online classes (~ 30 hours). Focus of QIP classes is to teach essay writing
approach & skills with special focus on intre
Video back-up of QIP classes will be available for 7 days.
Essay Compass – compilation of essays based on previous years’ topics (Print + Digital)
Weekly Tests – Diagnostic Test (1) + Thematic Tests (3) + FLTs (2)
Test Discussions
Tests can be attempted Online (& Offline after lockdown restrictions from Rau’s IAS
Campuses)
Multi-layered Evaluation
Personal Mentorship - Daily one on one doubts discussion and mentorship
Formula based techniques to write any topic either Philosophical or General.
Teach interconnections by applying 360-degree approach.
Lend conceptual clarity on all big, small and interrelated concepts.
Impart experiential inputs, grassroot and constitutional connect for applied writing.
Delivering originality in approach.
Improve structuring and proper sequencing of thoughts, opinions and examples.
Personal guidance and mentoring till success is achieved.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
PEDAGOGY OF QIP CLASSES (VIDEO BACKUP AVAILABLE FOR 7 DAYS)
WHY FOCUS ON ESSAY PAPER
FEATURES
Rau’s IAS Study Circle | Essay MTS + QIP (Focused Mains 2020)
MAINS 2020
ESSAY TEST SERIES WITH QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (QIP)
No. of Tests 6
Diagnostic (1) + Weekly Thematic Tests (3) + FLTs (2)
QIP Classes (~ 15 classes X 2 hours) Video back up available for 7 days after the live-online class
Evaluation
Test Discussions
Sample Essays/ Hints
On demand one-on-one Personal Mentoring
QIP Booklet on Essays
Batch starting 12th October
Validity till Mains 2020
Mode of Classes: Interactive-Online Mode of Tests: Online
Tests can be taken Offline from Rau’s IAS campuses after lockdown
restrictions are lifted.
Educator: Ritesh K. Singh & Team
Alumnus – TISS, Mumbai
Ex. Govt. Officer (NRLM)
INR 15,000
- 50%discount for Rau’s IAS old GSI program students
CLASSES will be conducted in INTERACTIVE-ONLINE format. TESTS must be attempted ONLINE. Also, after
issue of clear guidelines from the government regarding resumption of offline group classes, tests can also
be attempted OFFLINE from Study Circle's campuses at Delhi, Bengaluru and Jaipur
1. Your student account will be created on elearn.rauias.com (within 2 days after confirmation of
admission).
2. Your login id and password will be provided to you to access your account.
3. Your account will be mapped to Essay Live Course and Essay Test Series respectively.
4. You’ll be able to attend live classes or watch recorded videos from Live Courses Tab.
5. You’ll be able to attempt tests from the Test Series tab.
6. Download the Question cum Answer (QCA) Booklet from Test Series any time after the release date of
the test.
COURSES
HOW TO ATTEND CLASSES & ATTEMPT TESTS ONLINE?
Rau’s IAS Study Circle | Essay MTS + QIP (Focused Mains 2020)
7. Take print of the QCA, write your answers in the available space and upload the scanned QCA back in
your account against the test.
8. You will get the evaluated copies back in your account between 10 and 15 days after submission of
QCA booklet.
9. In the meantime, you will get Test Discussion class/recorded video and Sample Essay Hints. Watch
video or refer to Sample Essays to assess how you have done and develop a better line of thought.
10. FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING/VALIDITY OF TESTS: All tests will have a DATE OF RELEASE. Tests can be
taken at any time within the validity of those tests. Flexible scheduling allows you to appear for tests
based on your plan and preparation. All tests can be attempted till 20 December 2020.
11. In case of any technical difficulty, write to us at info@rauias.com or call student support at 011-
40786050
Nidhin K Biju, IAS (AIR 89, CSE 2019)
I attend Ritesh Sir’s essay classes at Rau’s IAS Study Circle. I would like to thank him for
his immense support, guidance and mentorship all throughout my preparation and not
just while I was attending his classes. He has great conceptual clarity about many
subjects. What distinguishes him from others is the simplicity of his explanation. He
helped me a lot in my answer writing and Interview preparation.
Priyadarshni Bhattacharya, IAS (AIR 66, CSE 2017)
I wish to express deep gratitude and appreciation for the continuous guidance and
support provided to me by Ritesh Sir from Rau’s IAS regarding the Essay paper. Sir
not only provided me with the comprehensive list of topics to be prepared for essay
paper but also helped hone my essay writing skills through his perceptive critical
feedback.
Amol Srivastava, IAS (AIR 83, CSE 2017)
I was a student of Rau’s IAS Study Circle where I got the opportunity to attend
Ritesh Sir’s essay classes. His essay classes are amazing. His classes are beyond
what you find in textbooks or newspaper and magazines. It is because he has
good experience in the government and social sector. The practical insights he
gives are very important for essay writing. The best part is that even after the
classes, Ritesh Sir helps you whenever you need his guidance. He helped me in both my UPSC interviews as well.
Harsh Kumar, IFS (AIR 157, CSE 2016)
Essay is one of the subjects in which one can score more. I scored 145 marks in my essay
paper which helped me secure a good rank. I was fortunate enough to have Ritesh Sir
from Rau’s IAS as my guide and mentor who helped me develop multi-dimensional
approach in essay writing which also helped me construct better answers in my GS
papers. I would like to thank Ritesh Sir who put a lot of effort in my essay writing
improvement.
WHAT OUR TOPPERS SAY?
Rau’s IAS Study Circle | Essay MTS + QIP (Focused Mains 2020)
Date Day Class/Test
Class/ Test
Start Time
Class/ Test
Submission
End time
10-Oct Sat DIAGNOSTIC TEST
12:00 AM …
11-Oct Sun … 11:59 PM
12-Oct Mon QIP Essay 1 10:30 AM 12:30 PM
13-Oct Tue QIP Essay 2 10:30 AM 12:30 PM
14-Oct Wed QIP Essay 3 10:30 AM 12:30 PM
15-Oct Thu QIP Essay 4 10:30 AM 12:30 PM
16-Oct Fri QIP Essay 5 10:30 AM 12:30 PM
17-Oct Sat
THEMATIC TEST 1 (Social Issues and Social
Justice) 12:00 AM 11:59 PM
18-Oct Sun TEST DISCUSSION (DIAGNOSTIC + THEMATIC 1) 2:00 PM …
19-Oct Mon QIP Essay 6 10:30 AM 12:30 PM
20-Oct Tue QIP Essay 7 10:30 AM 12:30 PM
21-Oct Wed QIP Essay 8 10:30 AM 12:30 PM
22-Oct Thu QIP Essay 9 10:30 AM 12:30 PM
23-Oct Fri QIP Essay 10 10:30 AM 12:30 PM
24-Oct Sat
THEMATIC TEST 2 (Inclusive Growth and
Economic Justice) 12:00 AM 11:59 PM
25-Oct Sun DUSSHERA OFF
26-Oct Mon TEST DISCUSSION (THEMATIC 2) 10:30 AM …
27-Oct Tue QIP Essay 11 10:30 AM 12:30 PM
28-Oct Wed QIP Essay 12 10:30 AM 12:30 PM
29-Oct Thu QIP Essay 13 10:30 AM 12:30 PM
30-Oct Fri QIP Essay 14 10:30 AM 12:30 PM
31-Oct Sat QIP Essay 15 10:30 AM 12:30 PM
01-Nov Sun
THEMATIC TEST 3 (Democracy, Polity and
Governance) 12:00 AM 11:59 PM
02-Nov Mon TEST DISCUSSION (THEMATIC 3) 2:00 PM …
03-Nov Tue - - -
04-Nov Wed FLT - 1 12:00 AM 11:59 PM
05-Nov Thu TEST DISCUSSION (FLT - 1) 10:30 AM …
06-Nov Fri - - -
07-Nov Sat FLT - 2 12:00 AM 11:59 PM
08-Nov Sun TEST DISCUSSION (FLT - 2) 2:00 PM …
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