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Features

Live streaming classes with teacher student interaction

Access to recorded classes

Study material

Selected class notes in PDF form

Test series

Special doubt classes

Full coverage of Pre-Mains syllabus along with answer writing

practice

STUDY MATERIAL

HP GK book for Pre and mains by post

Mains study material by post

Monthly current affairs magazine in PDF form

Test series in PDF form

FEE STRUCTURE

75000/- for one year course

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Onetime payment gets 5% discount

Those who will be interested to join offline classes in between

session, can join offline course at academy by paying additional

fee

Maximum three instalment in three consecutive months

Validity of course will be expired in one year, if one wants to

attend classroom course very next year, only additional fee is

charged (Offline fee – Online fee = Additional fee)

For terms and conditions please do refer registration form

DISCOUNT

It will be of immense pleasure for academy to give upto 5%

discount for female candidates

100% discount will be provided for aspirants who are an orphan in addition to any among the following: BPL/Antodya/EWS. To attain this benefit, one need to show his/her original documents or certificate

10% discount for especially abled persons. To attain this benefit one need to show his/her medical reports.

10% discount for son/daughter of armed personnel who is martyred

Online Registration and Admission

Admission is open to join ‘Jokta Academy Online Batches’ for

Prelims cum mains full course 2021-22

Aspirants who are taking demo classes for last 2 or 3 days are

requested to apply for registration and admission. First three-day

classes could be taken as demo classes.

Aspirants are advised to call on following numbers, Landline: 172-

4044475, Mob: 8894440875, timing of calling will remain 9:00AM to

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7:00PM (Monday to Saturday) to enquire about fee structure, how

to register, submit digital ‘admission form’ and schedule of course

etc.

How to apply for registration and admission

To register on the website Applicants are supposed to follow the given

steps

1. Open https://www.joktacademy.com

2. Click on REGISTRATION as shown below

3. Fill up the registration form with your Name, mob number &

Email ID (that will be required for login) and submit the same.

4. Now as you got registered you will be able to see time table,

your allotted batch and allotment number.

5. To fill up online ‘admission form’ just click on my account.

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6. Now just click on ‘view form’.

7. After clicking ‘view form’ you will get admission form, fill each

Colum and upload your photograph and one or two ID proof then

submit.

8. After submission you could see your photo and Id proof on your

Account.

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9. Then make payment for course which you applied for.

Account Details

Name - Jokta Academy

Account No.- 134105000370

IFSC No. – ICIC0001341

Branch - ICICI bank, Sector 34, Chandigarh

UPI No. – 9779464475 (Google pay, phone pay)

10. After payment send your payment receipt

to sendfeereceipt@gmail.com . After that payment will be verified by

administration

Classes with proper social distancing and important safety

measures

Study material

Test series

Special doubt classes

Full coverage of Pre-Mains syllabus along with answer writing

practice

STUDY MATERIAL HP GK book for Pre and mains

Mains study material

Monthly current affairs magazine in PDF form

Test series in PDF form

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COVID-19

Due to covid-19 cases, if academy will shut down for a period by UT

administration, students have to join online course for that time

period. After resuming of classes at academy, they must join

classroom course again

FEE STRUCTURE

85000/- for one year course

Onetime payment gets 5% discount

Maximum three instalment in three consecutive months

Validity of course will be expired in two years

For terms and conditions please do refer registration form

DISCOUNT

It will be of immense pleasure for academy to give upto 5% discount

for female candidates

100% discount will be provided for aspirants who are an orphan in addition to any among the following: BPL/Antodya/EWS. To attain this benefit, one need to show his/her original documents or certificate

10% discount for especially abled persons. To attain this benefit one need to show his/her medical reports.

10% discount for son/daughter of armed personnel who is martyred

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Classes Programme and Syllabus

We have divided the HPAS syllabus into two parts by keeping in mind the

interlinkage availability of material and topics or subjects' importance for

mains and prelims.

In the first part, we have 7 topics/subjects which are important for prelims as

well as mains.

First, we will try to cover all these topics by giving our best before prelims.

We will provide notes to cover maximum topics and at the same time will

recommend some standard book/magazine/newspaper etc.

After covering pre and mains topics, we will take 8 topics or subject which

are mainly important for mains examination.

We will try to cover as much as topics we can before prelims and remaining

topics will be covered after prelims and before mains examination.

There will be two classes everyday first in morning and second in evening

(Monday to Friday). Saturday test and Sunday off.

In given schedule and time there will be live streaming class and you can

also watch recorded videos for revision.

You will get prelims and mains test series in pdf format

with explanation. Regular answers writing practice

followed by discussion and feedback.

Three classes of 2 hours/day in a week for HP GK. In which we will be

covering prelims as well as mains syllabus.

Two classes for current affairs in a week, where we will be discussing

Indian Express, The Hindu, and Giriraj newspapers.

Saturday test will cover subjective as well as objective questions and answer

writing will remain focused area.

Aspirants are welcome to ask doubts/queries in live class itself, through

mail and telephonically also.

Your feedback concerning online service delivery, technical support, teaching

quality, material quality, and weekly test will always be welcomed.

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HPAS Prelims cum Mains

Topics TOPIC-1(P&M)

Geography

GS-1 unit -2 SUB UNIT-2

Geographical Introduction to India, India as a unit of Geographical Study. Aspects of the Physical Geography of India – Structure and Relief, Climate, Soils

and Vegetation, Geomorphic set up (Mountain Ranges and Rivers and other Water Bodies).

Human Aspects – Population distribution, Urban Population, Internal Migration. Language and Literacy, Villages and Towns in India. Settlements, Industry and Transport.

TOPIC-2(P&M) Environment/climate change/ issues in use of

Biotechnology

GS-3 unit-3 SUB UNIT-1

Issues, concerns, policies, programmes, conventions, treaties and missions aimed at Environment protection, and dealing with the problem of climate change.

Act and rules. Environment Impact Assessment. National Action plans on Climate Change. Himalayan ecology, biosphere reserve, Science and economics of climate change. Social and ethical issues in use of Biotechnology.

TOPIC-3(P&M) Disaster Management

GS-1 UNIT-II SUB UNIT-1

Introduction to Disasters: Concepts, definitions, disaster classifications including natural and man-made disasters.

Social and Environmental impacts of disasters. Disaster profile of the country. Approaches to Disaster Risk Reductions. Disaster management models. Roles and responsibilities of stakeholders

including community, Concept of first responders. Interrelationship of disaster and development. Disaster management in India including Disaster Management ACT 2005,

National and state policies, Plans and institutional mechanism in the country.

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TOPIC-4(P&M) Art and culture of

India Ancient

history

Modern history and freedom struggle

GS-I: UNIT–I SUB UNIT–1 Historical perspective of Indian Cultural heritage: Literature and Art forms from ancient times to 1947 (Major structural and

rock-cut temple architecture, sculptural art and major schools of paintings). Modern Indian history from mid- 18th century to 1980. Freedom Struggle: its various stages and the role of eminent personalities from

different parts of India.

TOPIC-5(P&M) Polity

GS-2: UNIT–I SUB UNIT–1

Constitution of India: Historical underpinning, evolution, salient features.

Significant provisions including Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of State Policy, Fundamental Duties.

Amending process and important Constitutional Amendments and theory of basic structure.

GS-2: UNIT–I SUB UNIT-2 Parliament and State legislatures, Structure, Organization and functioning of the

Union and State Executive and the Judiciary. Functions and responsibilities of Union and States, issues and challenges pertaining

to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up-to local level and challenges therein.

Appointments to various constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various constitutional bodies in India.

TOPIC-6(P&M) Indian Economy

G S-III UNIT–I SUB UNIT–1

Characteristics of Indian Economy: Demographic Profile, Demographic Dividend and Population Policy. Sectoral Composition with respect to contribution to Gross Domestic Product

(GDP) and Employment.

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Poverty and Inequality, Unemployment, Inflation in India. Industrial Growth in India. Regulatory framework for money and banking: Reserve Bank of India (RBI),

Commercial banks and Regional Rural Banks. Monetary policy, Foreign exchange, Balance of Payment Scenario. Foreign Trade: Policy, Composition and Direction, Impact of Liberalization /

Privatization and Globalization.

G S-III UNIT–I SUB UNIT-2

Economic Planning in India. Five Year Plans: strategies and outcomes, Public / Private / Joint Sectors. Fiscal Policy, Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act, 2003, Debt

and Investment in India: Current Status, Growth and Development experience including Natural Resource Management.

Sustainable development and Inclusive growth. Measurement of economic development: Physical Quality of Life Index

(PQLI), Millennium Development Goals, Human Development Index (HDI) / Gender Development Index (GDI) / Gender Empowerment Measure (GEM).

Latest / Current Development Schemes / Initiatives / Institutional Changes (e.g. Swach Bharat Mission, Make in India, Digital India, Skill India, Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana, Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Ayog etc.).

International Financial and Economic Organizations: International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Trade Organization (WTO), International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), International Development Association (IDA), United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS).

TOPIC-7(P&M) General science and space technology

G.S-3UNIT-II SUB UNIT-1

Applications of space technology in natural resources, development and communications.

Important missions and programmes of Department of Space and Indian Space Research Organization.

Historical evolution of Indian Space programme. Lunar, interplanetary and Earth Observation Missions.

Remote Sensing and Communication satellites. Applications of Remote sensing and Geographic Information System (GIS) for natural resources monitoring and applications benefiting common man.

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HPAS MainsTopics

TPOICM/1 India 1947to1980

GS-1 UNIT-1 SUB UNIT-1

Modern Indian history from 1947 T0 1980 ONLY

TOPIC-M/2 World history

GS-1 UNIT-1 SUB UNIT-2

Industrial Revolution and the emergence of Capitalism. Fascist Ideology and its global implications. World Wars and boundary settlements after the First and the Second World Wars. Concept of Decolonization, Nationalism and Socialism, Globalization and

concept of Modernity.

TOPIC-M/3 Indian Society

GS-1 UNIT-3 SUB UNIT-1

Salient features of Indian Society, Unity in Diversity. Social Institutions: Family, Marriage, Kinship, Religion and Social stratification in India. Women empowerment and social justice: Policies for women Empowerment

in India, Laws for protection of women, women security and safety initiatives in India.

Child Rights and Right to Education. Rights of differently-able persons and quality of life for them. Salient features of the Representation of People's Act

TOPIC-M/4 Core Values in public service /

governance Gandhian Thought

GS-1 UNIT-3 SUB UNIT-2

Core Values in public service / governance. Philosophical basis of public service / governance and Integrity,

Professionalism, Accountability. Objectivity and Transparency, information sharing and right to information,

codes of conduct, work culture, challenges of corruption and political pressures.

Gandhian Thought: Truth and Non-violence, Satyagraha, Ends and Means, Religion and Politics.

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TOPIC-M/5 Governance/District administration/ Local Self Government

Civil Society in Governance/ Minorities/ Issues relating to quality

of life GS-2 UNIT-II SUB UNIT-1

Institutional framework, Policies and Interventions for development in various sectors in India.

Governance, Good governance, Citizen Charters, effective public service delivery, transparency, accountability and ethics in governance in India.

District Administration: Changing role of Deputy Commissioner.

Local self-government in urban and rural areas in India.

GS-2 UNIT-2 SUB-UNIT-2

Role of Non-Government Organizations (NGOs), Self Help Groups (SHGs) and Civil Society in Governance in India. Bodies constituted, Policies, Programmes and Schemes for welfare of Scheduled

Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Women, Minorities, Backward classes, Differently-abled persons, and children in India. Issues relating to quality of life: livelihood, poverty, hunger, disease and

social inclusiveness.

TOPIC-M/6 International Relation/ Indian Diaspora/ international Institutions

GS-2 UNIT-III SUB UNIT-I

Bilateral, Regional and Global groupings and agreements involving India and affecting India’s interests.

India’s look east policy. India’s relations with United States of America (U.S.A.), Russia, China,

Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Nepal, Maldives and Middle East Countries.

GS-2 UNIT-III SUB UNIT-2 Effects of the policies of developed and developing countries on India’s interest,

Indian Diaspora. Important international Institutions, agencies and fora, their structure and mandate.

TOPIC-M/7

Developments in energy sectors

GS-3 UNIT-2 SUB UNIT-2

Developments in energy sectors such as Hydro power, non-conventional sources of energy and nuclear energy including policies, programmes and

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research base in the country.

Concepts of non-conventional, renewable, clean and environment friendly energy sources. Role of energy in sustainable development.

TOPIC-M/8 Development in Technology in Agriculture and Horticulture

GS-3UNIT-3 SUB UNIT-2

Latest developments in science and technology for harnessing agriculture, horticulture, medicinal and herbal resources in the country.

National mission for sustainable agriculture, mission for integrated development of horticulture.

Concept of organic farming, seed certification, rain water harvesting, techniques of irrigation and soil conservations and soil health cards.

HPAS Prelims cum Mains Topics Days/Hours

Name of Topic Parts of syllabus Days Hours

Geography GS-1Unit-2 SUB Unit-2 45 90

Environment/climate change/ issues in use of Biotechnology

GS-3 unit-3 SUB Unit-1 10 20

Disaster Management GS-1 Unit-II Sub Unit-1 2 4

Art and culture of India Ancient history Modern history and freedom struggle

GS-I Unit–I Sub Unit–1 50 100

Polity GS-2 Unit–I Sub Unit–1 25 50

Indian Economy GS-3 Unit–I Sub Unit- 1&II

45 90

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General science and space technology G.S-3Unit-II Sub Unit-1 30 60

TOTAL 207 414

HPAS Mains Topics Days/Hours

Name of Topic Parts of syllabus Days Hours

India 1947to1980 GS-1 Unit-1 Sub Unit -1 5 10

World history GS-1 Unit-1 Sub Unit-2 15 30

Indian Society GS-1 Unit-3 Sub Unit-1 5 10

Core Values in public service / governance Gandhian Thought

GS-1 Unit-3 Sub Unit-2 5 10

Governance/District administration/ Local Self Government Civil Society in Governance/ Minorities/ Issues relating to quality of life

GS-2 Unit-II Sub Unit-1&2 10 20

International Relation/ Indian Diaspora/ international Institutions

GS-2 Unit-III Sub Unit-I&2 15 30

Developments in energy sectors GS-3 Unit-2 Sub Unit-2 4 8

Development in Technology in Agriculture and Horticulture

GS-3Unit-3 Sub Unit-2 8 16

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Himachal G.K

Topics Source Lecture Hours

HP G.K for pre particularly and mains generally

Jokta academy book for HP GK(Prelims)

24 48

HP Economic survey and budget (prelims cum mains)

Govt document and compiled magazine of jokta academy

10 20

HP GK for Mains Jokta Academy HAS MAINS BOOK

30 60

HP current Affairs Giriraj newspaper (HP Govt weekly) in current affairs classes

Total 64 128

Note: Days and Hours could be reduced or extended and given

sequence of topics is subject to be change by management accordingly