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Coaching for Civil Services Examinations : 2012-13

MGSIPAP

Civil Services Coaching Centre

Mahatma Gandhi State Institute of Public Administration, Punjab
Institutional Area, Sector - 26, Chandigarh 160 019
Ph: 0172-2793931, 2793588; Fax: 0172-2793588/Ext-400 Email: educationdivision@mgsipap.org website: www.mgsipap.org

About the Institute

Mahatma Gandhi State Institute of Public Administration, Punjab (MGSIPAP), Chandigarh, was set up in 1978 by the Government of Punjab as a registered society. The Institute is devoted to research, evaluation, consultancy and training in public administration and allied areas such as management, planning, development, economics, etc for improving governance in the State. Objectives of the Institute 1. Undertake, promote and coordinate research and training in various spheres of governance 2. Analyse specific problems encountered in the planning and implementation of projects, policies and programs of the government and suggest suitable remedial measures 3. Prepare print and publish papers, periodicals and books in furtherance of the objectives of the Society 4. Establish and maintain libraries and information services 5. Collaborate with other institutions, organizations, associations and societies in India and abroad pursuing similar objectives 6. Offer fellowships, scholarships, prizes and stipends in furtherance of the institution 7. Establish wings for Education, training, research including action research, consultancy and publications The Institute has three Regional Centres at Patiala, Jalandhar and Bathinda. The Institute brings a monthly publication, MGSIPAP Newsletter which contains information about the various activities of the institute. The Institute has twelve classrooms with all the teaching and training aids, four conference halls with a capacity to seat 25 - 75 participants. The hostel can accommodate about 50 participants and there are 12 VIP suites. The Computer Centre has four labs with 60 computers of which three labs are connected on LAN and in all the Institute has over 100 computer systems connected to LAN and facility to access the Internet has also been provided. The Library of the Institute is housed in a three-storey building and the collection of about 28000 books, CDs/DVDs and bound journals and subscribes to over 70 periodicals. The library also possesses electronic resources in management and governance. A large number of resource persons and external faculty provide support to the Institute. Another milestone has been that of getting experts, persons of eminence, legislators as well as public at large associated in the improvement of governance/public administration in the State. 1

About Civil Services Coaching Centre

The Civil Services Coaching Centre (CSCC) was set up during the year 2011 considering the demand for quality coaching at a reasonable cost for the aspiring students. Since, the Institute already had the mandate, infrastructure and faculty to provide the coaching for various competitive examinations including the All India Civil Services, a Civil Services Coaching Centre has been set up at its campus in Chandigarh.

Mission
To provide quality coaching to the aspiring students of the northern region to get into the premier services of the country.

Objectives
1. To provide quality coaching at a nominal fee and thus help the poor and needy but bright students of the region to get an opportunity to join Civil Services 2. To prepare more and more students from northern states to get selected into Civil Services in a larger number 3. To provide special coaching to students opting for Punjabi/Hindi medium 4. To provide a forum for useful interaction amongst the students, teachers and experts in Public Administration by arranging seminars and group discussions 5. To enhance the capacity and capabilities of the outstanding students who can act as trend-setters and torch-bearers for the future generation

Salient Features
Professionally qualified, trained and experienced faculty Personal attention to each and every student The latest high-tech facilities to be used in teaching Focused approach to study as per the latest trends and syllabi Fortnightly tests, group discussions and Seminars Guidance from and discussions with senior IAS officers as well as new entrants into the Civil Services 7. Mock interviews from time to time 8. Special guidance to students who wish to appear in UPSC/SPSC Examinations in Punjabi/Hindi medium 9. Remedial classes for weak students 10. Concessions to SCs/STs/BCs and the poor and the needy 11. Well equipped library and reading facilities 12. Good hostel with mess facilities 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Civil Services Coaching Session : 2012-13

Courses Offered
1. Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT) for Civil Services Preliminary Examination (5 months duration) 2. Civil Services Mains Examination (4 months duration) 3. Civil Services Preliminary-cum-Mains Examination for in-service candidates (6 months duration, classes on week-ends only) 4. Mock Interviews and Counseling open to all students

Coverage
Civil Services Preliminary Examination (CSAT) Paper-1: General Studies Current events of National and International importance History of India and Indian National Development Indian and world Geography- physical, social, economic geography of India and the world Indian Polity and governance constitution, political system, panchayatiraj. Public policy, Rights issues, etc. Economic and social development - sustainable development, poverty, inclusion, demographics, social sector initiatives, etc. General issues on environmental ecology, bio-diversity and climate change that do not require subject specialization General Science Paper II: Civil Services Aptitude Test 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) Interpretation (Charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency etc- Class X level) Data English language comprehension skills (class X level) Question relating to English Language Comprehension Skills (Class X level) Civil Services Main Examination General Studies Optional subjects* (any two of the following) History, Public Administration, Geography, Sociology, Psychology, Economics, Political science *Only those optional subjects will be offered where there are minimum ten students 3

Admission Schedule and Fee Structure : 2012 Session

Eligibility Criteria
Bachelor's degree from a recognized university Those appearing for B.A./B.Sc. final exams OR

Fee Structure
S.No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Examination IAS Preliminary examination IAS Mains examination Optional Subjects State Civil Services Preliminary Counseling and Mock Interviews General Category Rs 35, 000/Rs 35, 000/Rs 25, 000/Rs 25, 000/Rs 1,500/Reserved Category Rs 25, 000/Rs 25, 000/Rs 15, 000/Rs 20, 000/Rs 1,500/-

Dates for Counseling and mock interviews will be announced in the leading newspapers from time to time. Even outside students will be eligible to undertake Counseling and Mock Interviews at the Institute.

Schedule of Courses
u Civil Services Preliminary Examination for regular students -5 June 2012 u Civil Services Mains Examination for regular students -18 June u Civil Services Preliminary-cum-Mains Examination (in-service) -3 Sept 2012 u Counseling and Mock Interviews -Feb/March 2013
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Coaching Schedule
u For Regular Students: Monday to Friday (9:00 am to 5:00 pm) u For In-service candidates: Saturdays & Sundays (9:00 am to 5:00 pm)

Hostel Accommodation
Limited hostel accommodation is available within campus and will be provided to the meritorious/deserving students at the sole discretion of the Institute.

Important Dates
r Last date for sale of Prospectus: 21 May 2012 r Last Date for submission of Application Form: 22 May 2012 r Entrance Test: 27 May 2012 Date of r start of classes: 5 June 2012 Date for
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How to Apply
The candidates should apply by sending/submitting the duly filledin Application Form along with the with the following documents passport size photographs Four th Class Mark sheet 10 Caste Certificate (if applicable) Degree Certificate or a Certificate from College Principal The application by post/hand should be submitted to The Coordinator Civil Services Coaching Centre (CSCC) Mahatma Gandhi State Institute of Public Administration, Punjab Institutional Area, Sector-26 Chandigarh-160019 For Information and Enquiry For any enquiry relating to admission, contact The Co-ordinator, CSCC Phone: 0172-2793588 Mobile: 9872221257 Email: educationdivision@mgsipap.org The Information regarding the Institute and its activities may be obtained from By sending mail at: educationdivision@mgsipap.org By visiting the website www.mgsipap.org

Successful Candidates from the Civil Services Coaching Centre of MGSIPAP During the Coaching Session 2011

Jashandeep Singh Randhawa (Rank 104)

Kanchan Garg (Rank 200)

Gaurav Mittal (Rank 369)

Mandeep Batish (Rank 376)