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A. Programme Code ................................. GS STRATEGIST

B. Project Director ............................................ Jojo Mathew

C. Breakthrough Sessions . ....................... Shashank Atom

D. Faculty Support . ........... Manish Gautam, Arunesh Singh,

Arbind Singh, K. Krishna Reddy,

K.M. Pathi, Sanjay Pandey, Sachin Arora,

Shashi Shekhar & Manjula Khatri

E. Course Venue .. ALS Convention Hall-1, Batra Complex

F. Course Duration . ....... Sept. 04, 2013 – April 20, 2014

G. Course Content

PRELIMINARY

Paper-I (GS) ........................................................ 200 marks

Paper-II (CSAT) ................................................. 200 marks

Total . ................................................................ 400 marks

MAIN EXAMINATION

GS (Paper I) ........................................................ 250 marks

GS (Paper II) ....................................................... 250 marks

GS (Paper III) ...................................................... 250 marks

GS (Paper IV) ...................................................... 250 marks

NORTH DELHI CENTREGS Strategist is a comprehensive General Studies programme for IAS Main and Preliminary Examinations. Thisprogramme covers the syllabi of all the 4 papers of GS Main, Essay paper, Interview Preparation as well as both thepapers (including CSAT) of Preliminary Exam. This course is especially designed keeping in mind the needs of learners,who are not exposed to the various facets of General Studies as a part of their academic curriculum.General Studies is an extremely dynamic component in the entire scheme of Civil Services Examination. It deals withdiverse subject matter that is constantly evolving to keep pace with the new developments. The recent changes in thenature of Examination further makes it a formidable challenge. Through the constant effort of ALS Team, GS Strategisthas been upgraded and enriched in response to the rapidly changing needs. Through its unique, step wise andscientific approach, ALS as near perfected the Civil Services requisites for General Studies.The Newly Added paper on Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude in the Main Exam & CSAT in Prelim Exam is the latest twistin the preparation for Civil Services Exam. To cater to this new requirement the course is designed as per UPSC syllabuswith greater emphasis on regular Tests and Home Assignments.Exclusive sessions on Essay Writing and Personality Development for the Interview have ensured consistently highscores for our successful students.

GS Strategist-I(GS Main + Prelim + CSAT + Essay + Interview)

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ESSAY ................................................................. 250 marksINTERVIEW ....................................................... 275 marksTotal . ............................................................. 1525 marks

H. Course PlanGENERAL STUDIESNo. of Lectures .............................................................. 256

No. of Tests (Main) ......................................................... 08 No. of Tests (PT) ............................................................ 23

Total ............................................................................... 287CSATNo. of Lectures ................................................................ 36

Comprehension Test ....................................................... 10

Module Tests .................................................................... 05Simulated Tests ................................................................ 03Total ................................................................................. 54Grant Total . ................................................................. 341

I. Important DatesAdmission Opens ......................................... May 10, 2013

Course Orientation .............................. September 04, 2013GS Strategist completes ............................... April 20, 2014

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THE SCHEDULEClasses will begin from 4th September 2013. In the month of September there will be only one session of 2 hrs 45 minuteseach at 07:30am. Classes will be held 6 days a week. Sundays will be generally kept as a holiday.From 7th October, 2013 onwards there will be 2 sessions every day.

1. 07:30 am to 10:15 am2. 11:00 am to 01:30 pm

CURRENT AFFAIRS CRASH COURSE FOR MAIN EXAMA special 20-25 Day Current Affairs Crash Course will be conducted during August 2014 for those who clear Preliminaryexam and appear for Main Exam in 2014. This course is available free of cost for those who appear in the 2014 MainExam. These classes will be held only in the North Delhi Centre. An additional fee will be charged if the candidate wantsto appear in this course in the subsequent attempts, (i.e. in 2015 or 2016) even if the candidate could not avail thisfacility in the 2014 attempt.

This programme is for those who want to excel in their life. It’s for people who think big and are willing to take on newerchallenges. The whole programme is designed in such a way that the knowledge imparted can be path breaking for everyparticipant.

A good grounding in General studies will boost your confidence.We are committed to develop your overall personality throughmeticulous training .We expect you to fully participate in the activities designed for you. We assure you of an enriching experiencethat will make a difference to your life.

Programme Details Each lecture in the G.S.Strategist is for a duration of two hours & forty-five minutes. Classes are conducted6-days a week except Sundays, national holidays and some other holidays declared by the institute. For registration, timing and thedate of commencement of the course, please refer to the programme schedule.

Study Material Each module is supported by two kinds of study material. One, the Learning Tools provided during the lecture.The purpose of such Tools is to enable you to concentrate on understanding and grasping the subject matter rather than using upyour precious time writing down all that has been said by the teacher. The intention is to add value to each lecture and make yourlearning efficient and lasting. Two, the Self Study Booklets provided for each module containing detailed background material forbroader and deeper understanding. These booklets also contain opinions, analysis and articles published in various newspapers,magazines and journals, suitably remodelled to best serve your interest. Moreover, ALS will provide you with some of the vitalbooks which are published by Competition Wizard, as part of the study material.

Regular Class Tests One of the most outstanding features of the Course is frequent class tests. Both descriptive as well asmultiple-choice tests are conducted at regular intervals. Short duration descriptive tests are conducted almost on a daily basis. Onefull-length descriptive test under simulated exam conditions, with UPSC compatible evaluation and feedback is conducted towardsthe end of each Module. For the Preliminary examination, tests are conducted on a weekly basis so that students can track theirprogress and evaluate their own performance in a systematic manner. Towards the end of the programme, several module-specificand full-length multiple-choice tests are conducted under simulated exam condition on OMR sheets with computerised evaluation.Thisgives the student a feel of the examination much before it actually happens. We at ALS strongly believe that Tests help students inthree ways: (i) Self-discipline – It induces a strong urge to study on a daily basis. (ii) Self-evaluation – It helps you knowwhere you stand. (iii) Constructive comparison – It shows where you are placed with respect to your peer group.

Special Essay Training Programme The Special Essay Training Programme is a module offered as a part of the GS Strategistcourse. It is aimed to equip you to manage a variety of topics that suit your writing style. The programme is designed using arevolutionary and unique technology to train you to achieve extra-ordinary performance levels in the Essay test.

100% Partnership We, at the Institute, work with the philosophy of a 100% student-teacher partnership where both put in theirbest. It is this relationship which has made possible consistently high success rates in the examination and otherwise too. We takepride in the way students assume total responsibility for their learning and development, and the teachers for the training andsupport they provide.

For Getting the Maximum Value out of this Course, as a participant you will be expected to honour the following commitments:(a) Being regular and punctual for the lectures, meetings and tests. (b) Being seated at least 10 minutes before each session begins.(c) Completing all assignments, readings and home work well before time and (d) Not doing anything that impedes or blocks theprogress of the course.

WARNING! To the Students Missing Lectures Since each session is a part of a well-knit, integrated course design, the absencefrom a lecture could amount to a loss in other areas. And in a classroom programme as this one, the Institute has no mechanism tocompensate for the sessions that you miss. Therefore, participation in each session is important. You alone shall be responsible forany loss arising out of the missed sessions.




Month Working Days SessionsSeptember 21 21October 24 44November 24 48December 22 44January 27 54February 24 48March 25 50April 16 32

Total --- 341

PROPOSED NO. OF CLASSES LIST OF HOLIDAYS

Holiday Dates

Gandhi Jayanti 2 Oct., 2013Dussehra 12-13 Oct., 2013Bakrid 16 Oct., 2013Diwali 2-4 Nov., 2013Christmas/Mid-Term Recess 22-27, Dec., 2013Republic Day 26 Jan., 2014Holi 16-17 March, 2014Good Friday 18 April, 2014

The number of sessions per month will be as follows:


Plan Faculty Sessions Hours

GENERAL STUDIESCourse Introduction & Blueprint J M 02 05:00Breakthrough Session SA 01 02:30

Writing Skill Development SA 03 07:30

Backgrounder J M 15 37:30(International, Bilateral & Institutions)

Backgrounder M G 10 25:00

(National, Internal Security Issues)

Indian Polity-I J M 18 45:00

Indian Polity-II M G 14 35:00

Science & Technology JM/MG/SP/HA 13 32:30

Environment SAr 05 12:30

Indian Geography M G 18 45:00

General Geography JM/MG/SAr 09 22:30

World Geography MK/SAr 07 17:30

Disaster Management VF 02 05:00

Indian Economy AS 25 62:30

Modern Indian History KKR 15 37:30

History of the World KKR 08 20:00

Post Independence History VF 05 12:30

Indian Culture K M 06 15:00

Essay SA/SAr 06 15:00

Every Day Science SS 05 12:30

Life Science SP 08 20:00

Social Issues JM/ASr 10 25:00

Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude KM/SA/JM/MG 33 82:30

Current Affairs JM/MG 18 45:00

Simulated Tests (Main) CC 08 20:00

Simulated Tests (Prelim) CC 13 32:30

NCERT Tests (Prelim) CC 10 25:00

CSATGeneral Mental Ability AR 14 35:00

Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability AR 07 17:30

Interpersonal & Communication Skills K M 08 20:00

Decision Making & Problem Solving J M 03 07:30

Data Interpretation AR 04 10:00

Comprehension Test SAr 07 17:30

Critical Reading K M 03 07:30

Simulated Topic-wise Tests CC 05 12:30

Simulated Comprehensive Tests CC 03 07:30

Total ..... 341 852:30

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SESSION-I 07:20 am - 10:15 am SESSION-II 11:00 am - 01:30 pm

Faculty Name Faculty Code Sessions Hours

Jojo Mathews J M 66 165:00

Manish Gautam M G 58 145:00

Shashank Atom SA 12 30:00

KM Pathi K M 37 92:30

Arunesh Singh AS 25 62:30

KK Reddy KK 23 57:30

Sachin Arora SAr 21 52:30

Arbind K Singh AR 25 62:30

Sanjay Pandey SP 13 32:30

Shashi Shekhar SS 05 12:30

Manjula Khatri M K 05 12:30

Visiting Faculty VF 07 17:30

Ajay Srivastava ASr 03 07:30

Dr Haroon HA 02 05:00

Course Coor. CC 39 97:30

Total 341 852:30

*SPECIAL COURSES:Available for GS Strategist Students

in addition to 341 sessions

GS Main Crash Course25 sessions of 2½ hrs each during themonth of August 2014.(For those who appear for 2014 Main Exam)

7-Day Intensive Interview TrainingProgramme - In the month of March.(For those who appear in IAS Interview inany Attempt)

The Examination shall comprise two compulsory papers of 200marks each.

Paper I - (200 marks) Duration : Two hours Current events of national and international importance. History of India and Indian National Movement. Indian and World Geography - Physical, Social, Economic

Geography of India and the World. Indian Polity and Governance - Constitution, Political

System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc. Economic and Social Development -Sustainable

Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, SocialSector initiatives, etc.

General issues on Environmental Ecology, Bio-diversityand Climate Change - that do not require subjectspecialisation

General Science.

Paper II- (200 marks) Duration: Two hours Comprehension Interpersonal skills including communication skills; Logical reasoning and analytical ability Decision-making and problem solving General mental ability Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of

magnitude, etc. - Class X level), Data interpretation (charts,graphs, tables, data sufficiency etc. - Class X level)

English Language Comprehension skills (Class X level).

NOTE-1: Questions relating to English LanguageComprehension skills of Class X level (last item in the Syllabusof Paper-II) will be tested through passages from English language

only without providing Hindi translation thereof in the questionpaper.

NOTE-2: The questions will be of multiple choice, objectivetype.

NOTE-3: Penalty for wrong answers: There will be penalty(negative marking) for wrong answers marked by a candidate inthe objective type question papers except some of the questionswhere the negative marking will be in built in the form of differentmarks being awarded to most appropriate and not so appropriateanswer for such questions.(i) There are four alternatives for the answers to every

question. For each question for which a wrong answer hasbeen given by the candidate, one third (0.33) of the marksassigned to that question will be deducted as penalty.

(ii) If a candidate gives more than one answer, it will be treatedas a wrong answer even if one of the given answers happensto be correct and there will be same penalty as above forthat question.

(iii) If a question is left blank i.e. no answer is given by thecandidate, there will be no penalty for that question.

NOTE-4: Use black ball pen onlySince the answer sheets will be evaluated on computerisedmachines, candidates should exercise due care in handling andfilling up the answer sheets. They should use Black Ball Penonly to darken the circles and for writing in boxes. Since theentries made by the candidates by darkening the circles will betaken into account while evaluating the answer sheets oncomputerised machines, they should make these entries verycarefully.

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PART-A: PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION

PART-B: MAIN EXAMINATION

The main Examination is intended to assess the overallintellectual traits and depth of understanding ofcandidates rather than merely the range of their informationand memory.The nature and standard of questions in the GeneralStudies papers ( Paper I I to Paper V) will be such that awell-educated person will be able to answer them withoutany specialized study. The questions will be such as totest a candidate’s general awareness of a variety ofsubjects, which will have relevance for a career in CivilServices. The questions are likely to test the candidate’sbasic understanding of all relevant issues, and ability toanalyze, and take a view on conflicting socio- economicgoals, objectives and demands.The candidates must give relevant, meaningful andsuccinct answers.The scope of the syllabus for optional subject papers(Paper VI and Paper VII) for the examination is broadly ofthe honours degree level i.e. a level higher than thebachelors’ degree and lower than the masters’ degree. Inthe case of Engineering, Medical Science and law, thelevel corresponds to the bachelors’ degree.

Syllabi of the papers included in the scheme of CivilServices (Main) Examination are given as follows:-

PAPER-IEssay: Candidates will be required to write an essay on aspecific topic. The choice of subjects will be given.They will be expected to keep closely to the subject of theessay to arrange their ideas in orderly fashion, and towrite concisely. Credit will be given for effective and exactexpression.English Comprehension & English Precis will be to testthe English language Comprehension and English préciswriting skills (at 10th standard level).

PAPER-IIGeneral Studies- I: Indian Heritage and Culture, Historyand Geography of the World and Society. Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art

Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient tomodern times.

Modern Indian history from about the middle of theeighteenth century until the present- significant events,


personalities, issues The Freedom Struggle - its various stages and

important contributors /contributions from differentparts of the country.

Post-independence consolidation and reorganizationwithin the country. ? History of the world willincludeevents from 18th century such as industrial revolution,world wars, redrawal of national boundaries,colonization, decolonization, political philosophies likecommunism, capitalism, socialism etc.- their forms andeffect on the society.

Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. Role of women and women’s organization, population

and associated issues, poverty and developmentalissues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies.

Effects of globalization on Indian society Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism &

secularism. Salient features of world’s physical geography. Distribution of key natural resources across the world

(including South Asia and the Indian subcontinent);factors responsible for the location of primary,secondary, and tertiary sector industries in variousparts of the world (including India)

Important Geophysical phenomena such asearthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc.,geographical features and their location- changes incritical geographical features (including waterbodiesand ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects ofsuch changes.

PAPER-IIIGeneral Studies-II: Governance, Constitution, Polity,Social Justice and International relations. Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings,

evolution, features, amendments, significantprovisions and basic structure.

Functions and responsibilities of the Union and theStates, issues and challenges pertaining to the federalstructure, devolution of powers and finances up tolocal levels and challenges therein.

Separation of powers between various organs disputeredressal mechanisms and institutions.

Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme withthat of other countries

Parliament and State Legislatures - structure,functioning, conduct of business, powers & privilegesand issues arising out of these.

Structure, organization and functioning of theExecutive and the Judiciary Ministries andDepartments of the Government; pressure groups andformal/informal associations and their role in the Polity.

Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act. Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers,

functions and responsibilities of variousConstitutional Bodies.

Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies Government policies and interventions for

development in various sectors and issues arising outof their design and implementation.

Development processes and the developmentindustry- the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups andassociations, donors, charities, institutional and otherstakeholders

Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of thepopulation by the Centre and States and theperformance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws,institutions and Bodies constituted for the protectionand betterment of these vulnerable sections.

Issues relating to development and management ofSocial Sector/Services relating to Health, Education,Human Resources.

Issues relating to poverty and hunger. Important aspects of governance, transparency and

accountability, e-governance- applications, models,successes, limitations, and potential; citizens charters,transparency & accountability and institutional andother measures.

Role of civil services in a democracy. India and its neighborhood- relations. Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements

involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Effect of policies and politics of developed and

developing countries on India’s interests, Indiandiaspora.

Important International institutions, agencies and fora-their structure, mandate.

PAPER-IVGeneral Studies-III: Technology, Economic Development,Bio diversity, Environment, Security and DisasterManagement. Indian Economy and issues relating to planning,

mobilization of resources, growth, development andemployment.

Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. Government Budgeting. Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the

country, different types of irrigation and irrigationsystems storage, transport and marketing ofagricultural produce and issues and relatedconstraints; e-technology in the aid of farmers

Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidiesand minimum support prices; Public DistributionSystem- objectives, functioning, limitations,revamping; issues of buffer stocks and food security;Technology missions; economics of animal-rearing.

Food processing and related industries in India- scopeand significance, location, upstream and downstreamrequirements, supply chain management.

Land reforms in India. Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in

industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways

etc. Investment models.

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Science and Technology- developments and theirapplications and effects in everyday life

Achievements of Indians in science & technology;indigenization of technology and developing newtechnology.

Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers,robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and issuesrelating to intellectual property rights.

Conservation, environmental pollution anddegradation, environmental impact assessment

Disaster and disaster management. Linkages between development and spread of

extremism. Role of external state and non-state actors in creating

challenges to internal security. Challenges to internal security through communication

networks, role of media and social networking sites ininternal security challenges, basics of cyber security;money-laundering and its prevention

Security challenges and their management in borderareas; linkages of organized crime with terrorism

Various Security forces and agencies and theirmandate

PAPER-VGeneral Studies-IV: Ethics, Integrity, and AptitudeThis paper will include questions to test the candidates’attitude and approach to issues relating to integrity,probity in public life and his problem solving approach tovarious issues and conflicts faced by him in dealing withsociety. Questions may utilise the case study approachto determine these aspects. The following broad areaswill be covered. Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants

and consequences of Ethics in human actions;dimensions of ethics; ethics in private and publicrelationships. Human Values – lessons from the livesand teachings of great leaders, reformers andadministrators; role of family, society and educational

institutions in inculcating values. Attitude: content, structure, function; its influence

and relation with thought and behaviour; moral andpolitical attitudes; social influence and persuasion.

Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service,integrity, impartia lity and non-partisanship,objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy,tolerance and compassion towards theweakersections.

Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their utilities andapplication in administration and governance.

Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers fromIndia and world.

Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Publicadministration: Status and problems; ethical concernsand dilemmas in government and private institutions;laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources ofethical guidance; accountability and ethicalgovernance; strengthening of ethical and moral valuesin governance; ethical issues in international relationsand funding; corporate governance.

Probity in Governance: Concept of public service;Philosophical basis of governance and probity;Information sharing and transparency in government,Right to Information, Codes of Ethics, Codes ofConduct, Citizen’s Charters, Work culture, Quality ofservice delivery, Utilization of public funds, challengesof corruption.

Case Studies on above issues.

PAPER-VI & PAPER VIIOptional Subject Papers I & IICandidates may choose any optional subject fromamongst the list of subjects given in para 2 (Group 1).

However, if a candidate has graduated in any of theliteratures of languages indicated in Group-2 , with theliterature as the main subject, then the candidate can alsoopt for that particular literature subject as an optionalsubject.

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The candidate will be interviewed by a Board who willhave before them a record of his/her career. He/she will beasked questions on matters of general interest. The objectof the interview is to assess the personal suitability of thecandidate for a career in public service by a Board ofcompetent and unbiased observers. The test is intendedto judge the mental calibre of a candidate. In broad termsthis is really an assessment of not only his intellectualqualities but also social traits and his interest in currentaffairs. Some of the qualities to be judged are mentalalertness, critical powers of assimilation, clear and logicalexposition, balance of judgement, variety and depth ofinterest, ability for social cohesion and leadership,intellectual and moral integrity.

The technique of the interview is not that of a strictcross-examination but of a natural, though directed andpurposive conversation which is intended to reveal themental qualities of the candidate.

The interview test is not intended to be a test either ofthe specialised or general knowledge of the candidateswhich has been already tested through their writtenpapers. Candidates are expected to have taken anintelligent interest not only in their special subjects ofacademic study but also in the events which are happeningaround them both within and outside their own state orcountry as well as in modern currents of thought and innew discoveries which should rouse the curiosity of welleducated youth.

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PART-C: INTERVIEW


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Rukmani RiarRank 2 (IAS 2011)I owe my success to the ALS team for guiding me throughout my journey. My dream isa reality today because of proficiency and expertise of the teachers at ALS and theirimmense faith in their students. I take this opportunity to acknowledge the contributionof Jojo Mathew Sir, Manish Gautam Sir, Arunesh Sir, Arbind Sir and the entire facultywho helped me in realising my potentials. The dedication and commitment of the teachersat ALS and their ability to make the classes so interesting is a superlative effort which isunmatched. I am deeply indebted to them for giving me knowledge which has helpedme shape my dreams and in making me capable of achieving them.

ALS conducts regular tests which are very helpful in generating confidence and inattempting the CSE exam with excellence.

The monthly magazine “Competition Wizard” is very useful for the CSE aspirants.Regular reading of Competition Wizard has helped me exceedingly in attempting theMain’s General Studies papers and the Essay.

In all my experience with ALS has been enriching and memorable and I shall cherishmy time spent here for all times to come.

My message to all the aspirants is that there is no short-cut to success and there is nosubstitute to hard work.

Dreams come true....have the courage and determination to pursue them.

Ajay KatesariaRank 28 (IAS 2011)I am deeply indebted to ALS for the support and assistance which I got during my prepa-ration. The guidance and friendly support of Jojo Mathew Sir, Arunesh Singh Sir andManish Gautam Sir was unparallel. It helped me greatly in my General Studies preparation.

During the mock interview, the feedback of Shashank Atom Sir did miracle andhelped me to manage a high score in my interview.

I express my gratitude to the entire faculty and hope they will continue with theirnoble endeavour to enlighten future IAS aspirants.


Mukesh PandeyRank 14 (IAS 2011)I had a very positive and enriching experience at ALS, and I found its classes and facultyto be very helpful during my preparation. ALS played a very crucial role in my success,especially with regards to my GS preparation. It provided me with valuable guidance,motivation and quality study materials which greatly lessened the burden of preparingfor this exam. Everything is so very well organized at ALS that one feels completelyrelaxed while attending the classes. It offers a pre-planned fixed routine and usuallystays true to the original schedule. The learning environment and the various multi-media aids used to teach are outstanding. It is the best institute in terms of infrastructure.Coupled with that, it has a legendary faculty led by the inimitable Jojo Mathew Sir. A starorator in every respect, he toys with his subjects and makes one aware of the nitty-gritty of the exam. His store of useful practical knowledge about this exam is amazingand he has the remarkable ability of making you laugh while you learn. He is a master ofsatire and witty repartee. His classes for the interview preparation are brilliant.Manish Gautam Sir’s lucid way of dealing with national & international issues and providingan in-depth analysis is peerless. He is a great motivator and is always eager to help.Arunesh Sir’s expertise over economic issues is simply brilliant and KK Reddy Sir’srapid historical perspective in a nutshell works wonders.The Competition Wizard magazine is a treasure trove of information and contains verywell written articles on the current issues of importance. It is a must read for all aspirants.Its special issues before the Prelim and the Main are also very helpful.I had a wonderful and fruitful time at ALS and I would like to thank its faculty and managementstaff for their efficient and outstanding work! My sincere thanks and best wishes to ALS.

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Pulkit KhareRank 5 (IAS 2010)“Apart from the theoretical inputs, I think ALS scores over others in providingextensive and regular answer-writing practice. The simulations at class buildconfidence and help to analyze mistakes and modify the approach in handling thequestions dealing with varied topics in the exam.

Jojo Mathew Sir’s focus on time bound answer-writing helps in dealing with thechanging trend of questions in the GS paper. His “Backgrounder Classes” are uniqueand lay a firm foundation for a beginner for better understanding of emerging issues.

Arunesh Sir’s approach helps in simplifying the economic jargons and bringinggreater clarity in tackling different aspects of questions asked in this Exam.

ALS excels in: Schedule bound coverage of relevant topics in a planned manner. Exhaustive coverage of National, International and Bilateral issues with finer

analysis. All this is aided by excellent learning environment using state-of-the-art multimedia

& videos techniques, along with regularly updated hand-outs.

Ajay PrakashRank 9 (IAS 2010)It gives me great pleasure to inform you that I have secured the 9th Rank in the CivilServices Exam 2010.

I would like to dedicate my success to ALS, because it would not have beenpossible without the constant support and guidance that I received from the Institute.

I am especially indebted to Jojo Mathew Sir and Manish Gautam Sir – both ofwhom were always there to help me, and provided me emotional as well as intellectualsupport to clear this exam.

I am also indebted to the excellent ALS faculty including Arunesh Sir, Reddy Sir,Panda Sir, S Shekhar Sir, S Sahoo Sir, A K Singh Sir and other staff members whoworked tirelessly for my success.

Hope, ALS continues to churn out outstanding results in the future too. I wish allthe best to ALS students for future Exams.

Hephsiba Rani KorlapatiRank 20 (IAS 2010)I am grateful to the faculty and staff at ALS for the support I received throughout thepreparation for CSE-2010. Classes at ALS gave me a sense of discipline and writingpractice provided me tremendous confidence in writing Main examinations.

Time Management - is what I learnt at ALS. Apart from The Hindu, I dependedonly on the Wizard magazine for current affairs, both monthly and annual issues.

The Annual issue is perfect for final revision - and I read the 2010 issues forPrelim and Main word to word, from cover to cover.

The learning process at ALS is interactive, innovative and wholesome andcontributes to success in a big way. Special thanks to Jojo Mathew Sir, ShashankSir and everyone in the ALS team.


Anupama T VRank 4 (IAS 2010)‘At ALS things go as per a plan’ - this is something not so common nowadays.Syllabus was thoroughly covered in time and adequate number of tests were con-ducted. Teachers were always available to everyone for feedbacks and clearingdoubts. Moreover, the way they simplified things and motivated us gave me thefeeling that ‘I can make it’, in the very first month of classes at ALS!

Saswati DeyRank 7 (IAS 2010)“The reputation of ALS in Civil Services Exam training had taken me there. As amember there, I felt a personal touch to the guidance process. An organized methodof teaching, a professional approach and wonderful faculty along with the supportstaff, have made ALS a special institution.”

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Smita SarangiRank 15 (IAS 2008)I did General Studies from ALS right from the scratch i.e. from PT till Interview.Three things I would like to highlight about ALS, which attracted me immensely The Personal Guidance I received from the Institute especially from Jojo

Mathew Sir. I found Printed Course Material very precise, meticulously designed and

extremely useful. The emphasis given on Time Management and Consistency in study helped me

a lot.

A. Anto AlphonseRank 42 (IAS 2008)I did General Studies and Geography from ALS The greatest contribution to my personality by ALS was that, I learnt to

empathise with the poor. They don’t just teach subjects, but teach life. Polityclasses by Jojo Sir taught me to be pro-poor, pro-women and pro-democracy.

I developed the habit to prepare every word of my bio-data for the Interview,from Jojo Sir’s class, which fetched me very good marks.I owe greatly to the Mains Test Series Programme, which helped me improvemy writing skills to complete the papers well in time, without compromisingupon the quality of answers.


Dr Arushi ChoudharyRank 16 (IAS 2004-05)Coaching Institutes, if wisely chosen, can play a very important role in shapingyour life. But at the same time various coaching institutes are mushrooming andone should be extra cautious in choosing one. One should talk to a number offriends and seniors before choosing. And in my experience, I can say ALS is thebest place to study GS and Geography.

Roopa RoshanRank 11 (IAS 2005-06)I am grateful to ALS and I will give very specific reasons. The coverage of thesyllabus was extensive and paid me like anything. Whatever was discussed in theclassroom sessions alongwith the study material provided made all the difference.While entering the exam hall, the kind of faith I had in my mentors that I could writeall the questions. Everything clicked. And I emerged successful.

Aishwarya SinghRank 27 (IAS 2008)I did General Studies and Geography from ALS. I received a qualitative guidance, which was highly interactive and focused,

with due personal attention. I believe that, in this respect, ALS truly justified itsname.

I am grateful for ever-approachable and helpful faculty, especially Jojo Sir. Hisstrategy of handling each stage of the exam process was extremely useful.

The exhaustive coverage of current issues, regular answer writing practicecoupled with an excellent teaching methodology played a major role in mysuccess.

Viswanathan SRank 34 (IAS 2008)I did General Studies and Geography from ALS. ALS is a reliable and excellentinstitute for : Its orientation towards the examination approach. Its holistic guidance for entire course from the Preliminary till the Interview. Constant motivation, Time bound commitment and right strategy helped me to

accomplish the task. Constructive Professionalism, personal guidance and complete dedication

towards the students.


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