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ALL INDIA IAS/UPSC NCERT TEST SERIES

The UPSC Civil Services Examination is considered one of the toughest exams in the world owing to its vast syllabus and complexities involved in preparation. . All three levels of it have equal importance however often clearing PRELIMS is more challenging to aspirants. Factors like the broadly defined syllabus of prelims by the UPSC, question structure in coded form, the rising difficulty level of CSAT papers, negative marking, etc. had increased the complexity of UPSC CSE PRELIMS in recent years. The weightage of the application-based and implied questions is increasing gradually. Thus aspirants are advised to have a basic understanding of subject matter and conceptual clarity to handle questions in prelims examination.

The importance of NCERT books in UPSC is a well-known fact, being the easiest to read and simplistic books, NCERT's provide aspirants lucid and neutral perspective making them the most important source to read. The NCERT's also provide aspirants, a basic understanding of the subject matter, and conceptual clarity required to approach the examination. However, mere reading books are not sufficient, one must also try to attend mock tests to assess his/her performance, hone exam temperament, and face the exam with proper strategy.

To help aspirants for the General Studies prelims exam, we at Chahal Academy are commencing the highly acclaimed ALL INDIA NCERT TEST SERIES-FOUNDATION. The Details of the programme are given below:

Dear Candidate,

After a thorough and meticulous analysis, we have endeavoured to prepare a much-balanced Roadmap for you. The syllabus we have come out with is a perfect balance among your classes, Preliminary Test and Main Examination Syllabus. It shall enable you to deal with your preparation in a potent way.

To begin with, let us make it clear that this PROGRAMME is specially designed to build your foundation for the CIVIL SERVICE PRELIMS-2022. However, aspirants for other competitive examinations will equally get benefitted from this programme. The programme will emphasise covering NCERT TEXTBOOKS from classes 6 to 12.

SALIENT FEATURES OF THE AINTSF

1. Cyclical approach

The focus of this programme is on thematic coverage of NCERT textbooks
Each theme is divided into Basics (Cycle-I) and Advanced (Cycle-II). Basic means themes covered under the NCERT textbooks from either Class VI to VIII OR Class IX to X. Advanced means themes covered under the NCERT textbooks from Class XI and XII.
Both the Basics and Advanced portions of the themes will be rolled out in a cyclical approach. It will help the students to revise their themes logically. Cycle 1 covers textbooks from Class VI to VII (In the case of Economy- Class IX and X) whereas Cycle II covers textbooks of Class XI and XII.

2. Scheme of things

A total of 16 tests will be conducted under AINTSF
14 tests will be based on thematic areas whereas 2 tests will be a full-length test
Each thematic test will comprise 50 questions whereas 2 full-length test will be of 100 questions
A Major focus of the test will be on the concepts and core areas mentioned in the textbooks

3. Weekly test on the pre-defined syllabus

An Aspirant shall have to go through a Test every week
The Syllabus of the test is pre-defined
Weekly Tests shall prevent you from deviating from your much-cherished goal and keep you intact with your studies
The pre-defined syllabus gives your studies a direction and brings clarity to your approach

4. All India ranking and micro-level analysis of each test.

5. Semblance of a real examination

It shall not only simulate the real examination condition but shall also train you to manage your time in a proficiently.

6. UPSC standard questions after scientific classification of syllabus and trend analysis of previous papers of UPSC.

7. 360-degree coverage of more than 800 most important themes extracted from NCERT books.

8. Test Series is available in both Offline as well as Online mode.

9. Flexibility to appear tests at any time after its release.

10. Supplementary study material will be provided in soft copy through Email or WhatsApp.

11. Login id and Password will be provided to each candidate for performance analysis.

ALL INDIA NCERT TEST SERIES-FOUNDATION(AINTSF) SCHEDULE

TEST NO.	THEMES	PROPORTINATE WEIGHT	REFERENCE BOOKS, MATERIALS AND SOURCES	TEST DATE
AINTSF Test-1	History (Basics)	100 % Questions from Basics	Our Pasts – I (NCERT Class VI) Our Pasts – II (NCERT Class VII) Our Pasts – III; Part 1 (NCERT Class VIII) Our Pasts – III; Part 2 (NCERT Class VIII)	Week-1
AINTSF Test-2	Polity (Basics)	100 % Questions from Basics	Social and Political Life – I (NCERT Class VI) Social and Political Life – II (NCERT Class VII) Social and Political Life – III (NCERT Class VIII)	Week-2
AINTSF Test-3	Geography (Basics)	100 % Questions from Basics	The Earth Our Habitat – NCERT TEXTBOOK of Class VI Our Environment – NCERT TEXTBOOK of Class VII Resource and Development – NCERT TEXTBOOK of Class VIII	Week-3
AINTSF Test-4	Economy (Basics)	100 % Questions from Basics	Economics – NCERTTEXT BOOK of Class IX Understanding Economic Development: NCERTTEXT BOOK of Class X	Week-4
AINTSF Test-5	Environment (Basics)	100 % Questions from Basics	Chahal Academy’s Booklet (Specific Chapter will be communicated)	Week-5
AINTSF Test-6	General Science (Basics)	100 % Questions from Basics	Chahal Academy’s Booklet (Specific Chapter will be communicated)	Week-6
AINTSF Test-7	History (Advanced-I)	20% From the Basics + 80% from the Advanced	Art and Culture- An Introduction of Indian Art- Part I (NCERT Class XI) Themes in Indian History – Part I: NCERT Class XII	Week-7
AINTSF Test-8	History (Advanced-II)	20% From the Advanced-I + 80% From the Advanced-II	Themes in Indian History - Part II: NCERT Class XII Themes in Indian History - Part III: NCERT Class XII	Week-8
AINTSF Test-9	Polity (Advanced)	20% From the Basics + 80% From the Advanced	Indian Polity: Indian Constitution at Work (NCERT Class XI) International Relations: Contemporary World Politics (NCERT Class XII)	Week-9
AINTSF Test-10	Geography (Advanced-I)	20% From the Basics + 80% From the Advanced	Fundamentals of Physical Geography- NCERTTEXT BOOK of Class XI Fundamentals of Human Geography- NCERTTEXT BOOK of Class XII	Week-10
AINTSF Test-11	Geography (Advanced-II)	20% From the Advanced-I + 80% From the Advanced-II	India Physical Environment- NCERTTEXT BOOK of Class XI India: People and Economy- NCERTTEXT BOOK of Class XII	Week-11
AINTSF Test-12	Economy (Advanced)	20% From the Basics + 80% From the Advanced	Indian Economic Development- NCERTTEXT BOOK of Class XI Introductory Macroeconomics- NCERTTEXT BOOK of Class XII	Week-12
AINTSF Test-13	Environment (Advanced)	20% From the Basics + 80% From the Advanced	Chahal Academy’s Booklet (Specific Chapter will be communicated)	Week-13
AINTSF Test-14	General Science (Advanced)	20% From the Basics + 80% From the Advanced	Chahal Academy’s Booklet (Specific Chapter will be communicated)	Week-14
AINTSF Test-15	Full-Length Test-I	------------------------------------------	Entire NCERT	Week-15
AINTSF Test-16	Full-Length Test- II	------------------------------------------	Entire NCERT	Week-16

NOTE:

Basic means themes covered under the NCERT textbooks from either Class VI to VIII OR Class IX to X.
Advanced means themes covered under the NCERT textbooks from Class XI and XII.
The above syllabus is indicative in nature.
The Academy may alter all or some parts of the syllabus at any time in future.
Any such change shall be brought to your notice forthwith through adequate means.
Weight assigned to each theme is based on it's importance in the examination.