UPSC Mentorship Program for PRELIMS 2024 Aspirants by ToppersNotes

UPSC Pre Mentorship Programme 

Securing a rank in UPSC CSE is every aspirant’s dream, but due to lack of clarity regarding the exam pattern, subject significance and importance of revision and practice, this becomes a difficult task. 

Every year almost 10 Lakh students prepare for UPSC Civil Services Examination, but less than 1000 clear this exam. Almost 99% of the applicants couldn’t even clear their Prelims, and those who clear Prelims struggle with mains… Do you know why?

Because most of the aspirants fail to maintain pace, follow a plan and be consistent with their preparation. In the initial 1-2 months, most of them get distracted from their path, and even those who follow don’t modify that path as per the changing need of a subject and their performance. 

Toppers, teachers, and experts have repeatedly emphasised paper analysis, performance evaluation and revisions but these all are time-consuming, effort-taking and complex tasks. 

To help the aspirant to resolve these issues and handhold them through their journey, ToppersNotes has launched a unique UPSC Mentorship Programme-2024 where you will get a detailed step-by-step strategy to Crack this gigantic exam.

It is not just a discussion session but an attempt to pass on the expertise you require.

• Features of the Programme:
  • • One-to-one Mentorship Sessions
    • Evolving a customised study plan as per the strength and weaknesses of the aspirant.
    • Target Based fortnightly tests for a detailed evaluation of your progress.
  • Pre-Cum-Mains guidance to score better at each stage of the exam. 
  • Mains Answer Writing targets and Evaluation with video feedback for an effective mains preparation
  • • Access to Toppersnotes Value-added material.
  • Interactive sessions with Toppers to crack the code for you
  • Special sessions on Current Affairs, Ethics, Essay Writing, Mains Answer Writing, Most expected topic identification, paper-solving techniques and Stress handling to make you exam ready.
  • A dedicated mentor to record your progress and guide you through.
  • Access to strong expert support to clear all your doubts.

Total No. of One-on-one Mentorship Sessions: 10

Session 1	Decoding the exam	It is a basic introductory session to know the basics of the exam, understand the syllabus and the kind of focus each subject demands. In this session a basic booklist shall be shared with the candidate. After the session, the aspirant has to attempt a test and based on the analytics of the test and the discussion held in the session, a customised study plan will be provided to the aspirant.
Session 2	Dealing with Current Affairs	The session shall be dedicated to decoding Current Affairs as per the exam’s requirement. Methods and strategies for effective newspaper reading shall be discussed.
Session 3	Progress Check	It is to track the progress and understand the challenges the student is facing.
Session 4	Discussion on Mains Answer Writing	A detailed session on mains answer writing methodology shall be held to help the candidate upscale his/her game. Prerequisite: Before the session, the aspirant shall be made to write and submit a couple of answers.
Session 5	Select the right Optional Subject	Session shall address the most important dilemma a candidate faces, and that is of selecting the right Optional subject. Based on the candidates’ aptitude and likeness experts will guide them.
Session 6	Progress Check	It is to track the progress and understand the challenges the student is facing.
Session 7	Paper Solving Technique	Decode for the candidate the most efficient way to solve the paper. Discuss the dos and don’ts while solving paper and how to manage time.
Session 8	Effective Revision Technique	Session shall be dedicated to helping aspirants decode the effective method of revision.
Session 9	Progress Check	It is to track the progress and understand the challenges the student is facing.
Session 10	Guidance for Ethics	Session will guide the candidate for one of the most crucial papers of the exam i.e. Ethics. Will help them on what and how to read, use of data and examples and answering case studies.
Session 11	Essay Writing	Session will be aimed to sharpen the essay writing skills of the candidate.
Session 12	Progress Check	It is to track the progress and understand the challenges the student is facing.
Session 13	Decoding CSAT	Session will guide the candidate regarding CSAT and drive away their fear with the paper.
Session 14	Most fruitful subjects Identification	Identify the combination of the subjects that best work for the candidate to ensure greater results.
Session 15	Identify Most Expected Topics	Based on the recent trend of UPSC and current affairs, help aspirants identify the most expected topics for this year’s Prelims. After the session, the candidate shall be provided with a list of such topics.
Session 16	Progress Check	It is to track the progress and understand the challenges the student is facing.
Session 17	Stress Buster	Guide the candidate on stress handling before and during the exam.
Session 18	Last Minute Tips	Discuss the last-minute tips and tricks with the candidate. At the end of the session, the candidate shall be provided with a last-minute checklist to have a hassle-free day.