Comprehensive 3-Year Foundation Course

Prarambh - Foundation Batch for all Competitive Exams

Prarambh is a comprehensive three-year foundation programme for APSC, UPSC, ADRE and other competitive examinations. It provides gradual, progressive preparation, starting with conceptual foundation building and moving towards advanced, exam-oriented preparation. It suits students joining after Class X/XII or during graduation.

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Batch Details

Detail	Information
Target exams	APSC / UPSC / ADRE and other exams
Course duration	3 Years
Batch intake	8 students
Teaching days	Monday to Friday, 2 hours per day (10 hours per week)
Saturday	Weekly test (2 hours), revision, performance evaluation and mentorship
Sunday	Holiday
Total planned teaching hours	1,440 hours (480 hours per year)
Regular course fee	₹1,49,999 per student

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Programme Structure

Stage	Duration	Primary Objective	Student Outcome
Foundation I	Year 1	Build basic knowledge and learning habits	Strong academic foundation
Foundation II	Year 2	Develop civil services-level understanding	Integrated GS foundation
Specialisation	Year 3	Target-specific preparation	UPSC / APSC / ADRE / other government exam readiness

Learning progression: Learn > Understand > Connect > Analyse > Write > Test > Compete

Level	Student Develops
Level 1 - Awareness	What is it?
Level 2 - Understanding	Why does it happen?
Level 3 - Analysis	What are its implications?
Level 4 - Application	How do I answer a question on it?

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Year 1 - Foundation & Concept Building (480 Hours)

Subject / Academic Component	Teaching Hours
Indian History & Freedom Movement	60 Hours
Indian Geography	45 Hours
Indian Polity & Governance	60 Hours
General English & Comprehension	40 Hours
General Science	45 Hours
Assam History, Geography & Culture	50 Hours
Basic Quantitative Aptitude & Mental Ability	40 Hours
Current Affairs & Newspaper Analysis	40 Hours
Introduction to Economy & Environment	30 Hours
Revision, Tests & Doubt Clearing	70 Hours
Total	480 Hours

Year 1 Quarterly Structure

Quarter	Focus Areas
Q1 - Academic Foundation (Months 1-3)	Prehistory to Ancient India; earth, latitude, longitude, rocks, atmosphere; State, Constitution, democracy; basic economic terms; science basics; grammar; number system, percentage, ratio; series and analogy; newspaper reading; introduction to Assam
Q2 - Core Knowledge (Months 4-6)	Medieval India; Indian Geography; Fundamental Rights, DPSP, Parliament; banking, inflation, GDP, taxation; ecosystem and biodiversity; human body and technology; Assam history and geography; vocabulary and comprehension; profit-loss, averages, SI/CI; coding, blood relation, direction
Q3 - India & Assam (Months 7-9)	Modern India Part I; resources and agriculture; Executive, Judiciary, federalism; Indian economy fundamentals; pollution and conservation; Assam culture, tribes and movements; national and Assam current affairs; time-work, speed-distance; logical reasoning; basic descriptive writing
Q4 - Integration (Months 10-12)	Freedom movement; India and World mapping; complete basic Constitution; Indian economy overview; complete environment and Assam fundamentals; annual current affairs revision; CSAT/Maths foundation practice; 150-word answers; foundation-level examination

Year 1 Special Feature - “Newspaper to Classroom”

Students are taught how to read newspapers, not just to read them. Daily process: Newspaper > Identify Issue > Understand Background > Make Notes > Connect with Static Subject > MCQ > Answer Writing.

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Year 2 - Advanced Subject Preparation (480 Hours)

Subject / Academic Component	Teaching Hours
Advanced Indian Polity & Governance	50 Hours
Indian Economy	60 Hours
Environment & Ecology	45 Hours
Science & Technology	40 Hours
Assam Economy & Development	40 Hours
World Geography & Advanced Geography	45 Hours
Advanced English & Comprehension	35 Hours
CSAT, Quantitative Aptitude & Reasoning	45 Hours
Current Affairs & Newspaper Analysis	40 Hours
Revision, Tests & Doubt Clearing	80 Hours
Total	480 Hours

Progression in Year 2: What > Why > How > Impact > Solution

Year 2 Four-Phase Structure

Phase	Months	Focus
Phase I - Advanced GS	13-18	Modern India, World History, Indian Constitution, Governance, Indian Geography, economic development, Environment, Science & Technology. Students begin solving previous-year questions.
Phase II - Analytical Development	19-21	Society, Governance (policy analysis), Economy, Environment (climate & sustainability), International Relations, Internal Security, Ethics, Assam-specific issues, issue-based current affairs.
Phase III - Writing & Communication	22-23	Answer-writing ladder: 100, 150, 200 and 250-word answers, then essays. Format: Introduction > Body > Dimensions > Examples > Way Forward > Conclusion.
Phase IV - Pre-Specialisation	24	Career & Exam Orientation Programme. Students are evaluated on interest, performance, aptitude, writing ability, general knowledge, time commitment and exam preference, then choose a Year 3 track.

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Year 3 - Examination-Oriented Preparation (480 Hours)

Subject / Academic Component	Teaching Hours
Comprehensive APSC GS Revision	110 Hours
Assam-Specific Studies & Current Issues	50 Hours
Advanced Current Affairs & Newspaper Analysis	45 Hours
CSAT, Reasoning & Mental Ability	40 Hours
Answer Writing Practice	55 Hours
Essay Writing & Development	35 Hours
Previous Year Questions & Examination Practice	45 Hours
Full-Length Mock Tests & Evaluation	45 Hours
Final Revision & Doubt Clearing	55 Hours
Total	480 Hours

Three Specialisation Tracks

Track	Target	Approach
Track A	UPSC Civil Services	Prelims GS, CSAT, Mains GS I-IV, Essay, Optional intensive and Mains test series
Track B	APSC CCE	Strong Assam-centric component (history, geography, polity, economy, culture, society, current affairs) with advanced Indian GS, Ethics, Essay, APSC Mains answer writing and Optional
Track C	ADRE / Assam Government Recruitment	Short-cycle, high-practice and MCQ-oriented: Assam GK, Indian GK, General Science, Maths, Reasoning, English, Computer and intensive mock tests

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Three-Year Summary

Year	Stage	Hours
Year 1	Foundation & Concept Building	480
Year 2	Advanced Subject Preparation	480
Year 3	Examination-Oriented Preparation, Answer Writing & Revision	480
Total		1,440

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Weekly Academic Schedule

Day	Academic Activity
Monday - Friday	Regular classes - 2 hours per day (10 hours per week)
Saturday	Weekly test (2 hours), revision, performance evaluation and mentorship
Sunday	Holiday

The schedule may be adjusted depending on the academic calendar, examination schedules, holidays and institutional requirements.

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Academic Support

• Comprehensive syllabus coverage by experienced and qualified faculty
• Printed and digital study materials
• Weekly tests, regular assessments and mock examinations
• Performance analysis, feedback and Previous Year Question (PYQ) practice
• Answer-writing and essay practice
• One-to-one mentorship and academic guidance
• Regular doubt-clearing sessions, revision and examination-oriented practice
• Continuous academic monitoring and progress evaluation
• Two national newspapers and one regional newspaper for academic use, with editorial analysis and classroom discussion

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Frequently Asked Questions (Prarambh Foundation Batch)

Who should join Prarambh?

Prarambh is suitable for students entering after Class X/XII or during graduation who want to build a strong foundation for UPSC, APSC, ADRE or other government exams over three years.

When do students choose their target exam?

In Month 24 (end of Year 2), students go through a Career & Exam Orientation Programme and then choose Track A (UPSC), Track B (APSC) or Track C (ADRE) for Year 3.

How many students are there in a batch?

Intake is limited to only 8 students for close mentorship and continuous progress tracking.

What is the course fee?

The regular course fee for Prarambh is ₹1,49,999 per student for the full three-year programme.

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