What They Say !

   We value the feedback from our members 

Sindhuri Talwar

"I find the classes very interactive and highly beneficial for the preparation. The references given were also helpful in providing an insight into the topic. Faculty members are doing a commendable job and I look forward to being a part of the classes."

[Ms Talwar is an arts graduate with History, Geography and Public Administration as core subjects]

Advaita Das

"I am fully satisfied with the teaching. The study materials are also equally well and exhaustive."

[Mr Das is an Engineer in computer science and MBA in human resource]





"As a new joinee, the first class was quite good. I hope I could also make through UPSC exam 2015 with the lectures and notes provided by the institution."

-  Ms Shruti Srivastava [Working Professional]


" I find the classes very good and the notes quite comprehensive. I am glad that I joined Trademark IAS. I am sure it will be my stepping stone to success."

- Ms Anusree Sen 


"I am really satisfied with the clarity with which each topic is presented. Also liked the fact that while one topic is discussed, all other connected topics are also brought up."

- Mr Vishwaroop Chatterjee [Working Professional]



"I've enjoyed both the GS classes, and I'm thankful to have the notes." 
- Mr Tuhin Chatterjee

"The faculty is excellent but since it was my first class I could not understand everything. But the classes are very helpful nonetheless."
- Mr Atanu Roy


"The Test Series is well planned and comprehensive.Questions are of IAS level and the paper checking has been regular and satisfying. Thank you so much for your sincere effort to help the students."

- Ms A. J.[on condition of anonymity]

Our Test Series - A Look at 2013

We generally don't claim to have 'set' questions which are later on 'asked' by UPSC as most institutes do.

However, it is also not prudent to remain shy when few things do happen:

Just find some questions framed in our 2013 Test Series:

1. Evaluate the possible options for India in a post-US Afghanistan.   

[Qs R, GS II Full Length: 10-Nov-2013 ]        15 

2. “India is the largest recipient of Japanese ODA”. Elucidate India-Japan bilateral relations through the economic prism.        15

 [Qs A, GS II Full Length: 10-Nov-2013 ] 

3. “Protests in garment factories, protests against war crimes tribunal and protests at Shahbag” – Is Bangladesh imploding?  20

[Qs. F, GS II Full Length: 10-Nov-2013 ] 

And pls see Qs Nos. 18, 20 & 21 in the final UPSC GS II MAINS paper 

Qs 18: On India's options in a post-ISAF Afghanistan

Qs 20: India-Japan Economic Ties

Qs 21: Shahbag protests in Dhaka

http://www.upsc.gov.in/questionpaper/2013/CSM%202013/GS%20II.pdf

Furthermore, it is pertinent to mention that 

Citizen's Charter, SHGs, MDGs, String of Pearls, Indo-Sri Lanka, Art 262, Gujral Doctrine, World Bank / IMF, Lokpal, PURA, Cash Transfer, Pressure Groups, Whip & Small-Vs-Big State Debate - all were either discussed in the regular classes OR detailed in the notes OR set in the Sectional Tests in the 2013 Test Series. 

And this goes for other GS Papers as well - varying in extent & degree. 

Furthermore, the 'new' pattern was also predicted to a large extent: we set questions without any options !

And we don't claim to have 'leaked' questions OR have the 'Godly Connection' !!

One may surely argue that if we read everything - then common questions are bound to come !

Very True.....No denial at all.........

But some credit may be given to have provided the right direction among the plethora of topics & issues

And if that's not the case, then why should other institutes claim vociferously such things and why should aspirants be awestruck at only their facades? 

We also have an architecture.

Class Schedule - 2nd week of SEP

HISTORY Optional

French Revolution 

[Plan is to cover European History first and then come back to cover American History]

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General Studies - Mains perspective 

India's Foreign Policy

GS I : India - Afghanistan 

GS II : India - Rest of SAARC 

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Test Series

GS I : 3 HRS - Indian & World History