Basic Foundation (Aarambh) Course:
The Civil Services Examination conducted by UPSC is one of India's most challenging and competitive exams. Lakhs of aspirants appear for the exam each year, but only a small fraction make it through. What sets the successful candidates apart is a rock-solid foundation in the fundamentals. Building a strong base of knowledge and skills is critical for cracking the UPSC CSE for several reasons:
- The syllabus is vast, covering a wide range of subjects from history and geography to science, economics, and current affairs. Without a firm grasp of the basics in each area, it becomes difficult to gain deeper insights.
- The exam tests not just rote learning but analytical ability and clarity of thought. A robust conceptual understanding developed from the ground up enables one to deconstruct complex issues.
- Answer writing is a key component, where aspirants are expected to present well-structured, coherent arguments in a lucid manner. Honing one's language and writing skills early on provides an edge.
- The competition is intense, with some of the brightest minds in the country vying for a few thousand seats. Starting preparation early with a systematic approach is instrumental to staying ahead of the curve.
However, most aspirants begin their CSE preparation journey after graduation, often struggling to revisit basic concepts while simultaneously trying to keep pace with the vast amount of advanced study material. Besides, most students from Science, Commerce and Engineering backgrounds have never had these subjects throughout their academic journey. Therefore, they are unable to fully understand the rhythm and vocabulary of Arts subjects. This is where the Basic Foundation Course bridges the gap.
Laying the Building Blocks of Success
The Basic Foundation Course, also called the Aarambh Course, is thoughtfully designed to equip beginners and college students with all the necessary tools to crack the UPSC CSE, even with no prior experience.
Course Features :
- Build your basic foundation within 3-4 months
- Equip students with a scientific approach to reading, writing and the basics of all important subjects.
- Comprehensive classes on ‘how to read’ and ‘how to write precisely’ with early stage practice, to get into the habit of writing answers
- To develop a fundamental understanding of almost all sections of General Studies. (History, Geography, Constitution and Politics, Economic Development, International Relations, Science and Technology, Internal Security and Environment)
- This is not simply an NCERT Course. Even though the knowledge of NCERTs is implicit in the course and is part of the reading curriculum, it is more expansive. Hence we can call it, NCERT+ Course
- Regular Answer Writing Practice In Class
Suitable not just for CSE aspirants but anyone looking to enhance their understanding of the world around them.
In essence, the Basic Foundation Course takes a holistic approach to ensure aspirants have a rock-solid base to build their CSE preparation on. It fixes the flaws in rote learning, makes up for the gaps in college education, and instills the discipline and skills required to ace the UPSC exam. For anyone serious about cracking the Civil Services Examination, investing in building a strong foundation with the Aarambh course is the first step to success. As the old adage goes, "A house built on sand is sure to fall, but a house built on rock will weather it all."