Saakar UPSC Mentorship Program

Saakar Mentorship aims to build a solid foundation, offer direction, and help aspirants get ready to put forth a competent effort in line with their goals.

In order to help aspirants with their dreams of cracking the UPSC, the Mentors of Saakar aim to handhold aspirants in their preparation phase. As the name suggests, Saakar provides aspirants with the following:

• S – Structured Study Plan: Benefit from a meticulously structured study plan tailored to your individual needs and goals.
• A – Accessible Resources: Gain access to a wealth of resources including study materials, notes, and practice tests.
• A – Aptitude Development: Develop essential UPSC skills like critical thinking and answer writing.
• K – Knowledge Enhancement: Enhance your knowledge through interactive sessions, discussions, and expert guidance.
• A – Analytical Approach: Develop an analytical approach to answer-framing and essay writing through targeted exercises and feedback.
• R – Regular Assessments: Receive regular assessments and progress tracking to monitor your performance and areas for improvement.

The Saakar Mentorship Program is designed to empower you with the skills, knowledge, and strategies needed to excel in the UPSC Mains Examination.

Why Saakar?

Hurdle	How Does Saakar Help?	How Do We Do It?
Developing a Winning Strategy	Craft a personalised study plan aligned with your strengths & weaknesses.	Conduct in-depth assessments & discuss various exam approaches with your Mentor.
Sticking to a Study Schedule	Build accountability & overcome procrastination with Mentor guidance.	Set achievable weekly targets, track progress, and receive regular encouragement.
Content Overload & Information Selection	Access a curated library of high-quality UPSC materials.	Our Mentors shortlist relevant resources based on the latest syllabus & your learning style.
Mastering Core UPSC Skills	Sharpen answer writing, critical thinking, and time management techniques.	Get personalised feedback on mock tests, practice answer writing, and participate in skill-building workshops.
Staying Motivated & Focused	Develop effective stress management strategies & combat self-doubt.	Receive regular encouragement from your Mentor, connect with a supportive student community, and access motivational workshops.
Understanding Exam Trends & Pattern Analysis	Demystify the UPSC exam format and predict potential shifts.	Your Mentor will analyse past papers, identify trends, and tailor your studies accordingly.
Keeping Up with Current Affairs	Integrate current events seamlessly into your UPSC preparation.	Receive curated daily/weekly updates and guidance on incorporating current affairs into your answers.
Overcoming Exam Anxiety & Performance Pressure	Develop effective techniques to manage stress and perform optimally.	Learn relaxation techniques, practice mindfulness exercises, and participate in mock interviews with personalised feedback.
Filling Knowledge Gaps & Subject Clarity	Get personalised support for topics you find challenging.	Your Mentor will provide targeted guidance, suggest additional resources, and address any subject-specific doubts
Maintaining a Healthy Study-Life Balance	Prioritise your well-being to ensure sustainable preparation.	Receive guidance on creating a balanced schedule, managing screen time, and incorporating healthy habits for optimal performance.

Features of Saakar

• Personalised Mentorship: Get a dedicated Mentor who understands your strengths and weaknesses, crafting a study plan tailored to you.
• Regular Feedback & Analysis: Receive ongoing feedback and performance analysis to identify areas for improvement and to calibrate your progress.
• Mock Tests & Answer Writing Practice: Sharpen your exam techniques with regular mock tests and personalised feedback on answer writing.
• Stress Management & Motivation: Develop effective stress management strategies and stay motivated throughout your UPSC journey with expert support.
• Subject-wise Workbooks to help in note-making and consolidate the content.
• Book reading sessions for Content Enrichment.
• Online resources: Concept Classes, under 10 Minutes, Simplified for regular value addition and keeping you updated with the trends.
• One-to-one and Group Sessions
• Report Card for each phase
• 75 days - dedicated Prelims Mentoring and Test Series
• 75 days - dedicated Mains Mentoring and Test Series

3 layered support is provided to the students:

Phases of Saakar

Phase 1: INITIATION - This phase is meant to build a strong foundation for the UPSC Exam. The main focus of this part would be on going over the basic NCERT books for General Studies. The main activities of this part would be to do regular assessments and finish the workbooks provided.

Phase 2: ACCELERATION - The focus will be on covering the standard books for comprehensive coverage of the UPSC syllabus. The main goals of this phase would be to complete the syllabus, write answers and notes, and put more emphasis on reorienting the study plan to prepare for the Preliminary Exam.

Phase 3: PRELIMS PRECISION - The focus here will be on intensive Prelims focused preparation, covering the important topics, and solving as many MCQs as possible.

Phase 4: MASTERING MAINS - Focus of this Phase is to strategise syllabus completion and Notes Consolidation from Mains Examination point of View. Major emphasis is on the development of Articulation and Answer Writing Skills.

Phase 5: IGP - Interview Guidance Program (IGP) is a mock session-based guidance phase for preparation of the Personality Test conducted by the Union Public Service Commission. The objective of the program would be to acquaint the candidate with the format and expectations of the UPSC Interview.

Fees

Program Fees: Rs 55,000/-

After First Batch Concession: Rs 37,000/- (Both Online & Offline Modes)

Register For Full Program – Rs 37,000/-

Pre-registration – Rs 5,000/- (Remainder fees to be paid within 30 days of Program commencement)