The SNM Advantage

With the changed pattern UPSC intends to assess the overall intellectual traits and depth of understanding of candidates rather than merely the range of their information and memory. To meet this objective SNM has strategized its classroom modules to incorporate the latest and non conventional mediums of information

• We work according to a systematic timetable which assure timely coverage of syllabus
• Every class starts with newspaper and news analysis to develop a strong knowledge base of the aspirants
• We follow a two prong approach to cover the conventional and the contemporary syllabus side by side
• The new pattern demands critical and innovative thinking and clarity in understanding of the issues. For this astute analysis of relevant topics is done through lectures from experts and successful candidates
• The choice of magazines, journals, newspapers also plays a vital role in the performance of the aspirants .Keeping this in mind there are weekly lectures to discuss the major cover stories ,News, Personalities and Issues in question.
• We constantly monitor the performance of our students through surprise tests and answer writing practice
• All major sources like Economic Survey, Agriculture Survey, ARC Report, India Year Book and Editorials are incorporated in the class.
• Our faculty is passionate about teaching and nurturing students and are available to them to look after their academic and personal needs through one to one guidance and counseling sessions.

Why SNM is better than other institutes

SNM	Other Institute
Faculty is either PhD in their disciplines or has faced IAS interviews.	Faculty is either graduates or aspirants who themselves are giving attempts even now or the ones who have not even written Mains.
Student oriented institute with nominal fee structure and high dedication.	Business oriented institutes with high fee structure and low dedication.
Life time support with study material, tests and current affairs.	No such provision..
Faculty and Directors are always accessible to clarify doubts and motivate students.	Students do not get to meet the Directors.
Daily 20-30 min of newspaper coverage of articles and news to build opinion of the students.	Fake promises done about newspapers and hardly any newspaper is discussed in class.
One class per week on current issues and discussion from important magazines like Yojna, Kurukshetra, Frontline & PIB etc.	Only conventional History, Geography, Polity modules are taught in the class.
Separate NCERT tests for each textbook from class VI to XII so that basics are cleared very well.	Only module tests in some cases that too are seldom evaluated.
Orientation and trial classes are given to the students before taking the fees so that confidence is developed and his/her capability is realized.	No such classes, straightaway registration fee is asked for.
A 3 week separate session covering the Economic Survey, India Year Book, Gist of government reports and reports by other important organizations like World Bank, UNDP etc are discussed.	Only conventional material is taught. No such prelims classes as such.
Regular interaction with old students who are serving IAS IPS officers and are appointed at senior posts like DGPs, IGs, DMs etc to get an insight of the real life service experience.	No such sessions.