IAS Course Details

Course material for the Preliminary Exam
     As announced - The Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT) will now consists of Two papers i.e. Paper I and Paper II. Both Papers are of the Objective type carrying a maximum of 200 marks and duration of 2 hours each.
     Paper I consists of 7 topics and Paper II 6 topics. Our material for Paper I will be covered in 8 Sets and for Paper II, 6 Sets. The core material in each set will be supported by a number of a Question Bank and Test papers. A Model Test Paper will be sent in March 2011.

Course material for the Main Exam
     The course material for General Studies and Optionals thoroughly explains the topics in the form of notes and short/long essays. Questions from previous years' CSE papers are indicated under each topic. Further, an assignment is also given in each set. It is essential that students answer these questions on their own and send us the answers to be evaluated by our professors and returned along with their suggestions. A select Bibliography of additional source materials is given for the students' reference. There are 12 sets of study materials in each subject. Those for Essay and Compulsory English have an approach paper of adequate exercises for improving the art of writing English and model essays. The latest five years' CSE question papers with answers are provided as additional guidance for students. One Model Test Paper is also sent as a final boost to the students' preparation.

Current Affairs
     This monthly booklet has short essays discussing important national and international events of the previous month. A monthly chronological 'Calendar of Events' is also sent.

Interview Support
     Topics related to personality and demeanour are dealt with in special counselling despatches after the completion of the Main Exam. Those who qualify for the interview are further assisted through counselling sessions and 'Practice Interviews' at Chennai and New Delhi by a panel ofexperts.

Doubt Letters
     It maintain the communication link between Brilliant Tutorials and its students and help students to get their doubts resolved.

Optional Advantage
     Brilliant Tutorials offers courses in all the optional subjects except, Medical Science, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Civil Engineering, Geology, Law, Philosophy or Statistics for the Prelim Examination and Indian Language (Paper I), Literature in languages other than English, Medical Science, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry &Veterinary Science, Civil Engineering, Geology, Law, Philosophy or Statistics for the Main Examination.