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Master in CSAT

Dedicated CSAT (General Studies Paper II) classes with material and tests, so the qualifying paper never stops your Prelims.

Mode
Classroom (Anna Nagar, Chennai) · Hybrid · Live online

What’s included

  • Comprehension
  • Logical reasoning
  • Basic numeracy and data interpretation
  • Practice material
  • Sectional and full-length CSAT tests

About the course

CSAT is qualifying, but you must score at least 33% (66 of 200 marks) for your General Studies paper to be evaluated at all. Every year many well-prepared aspirants fail Prelims because of CSAT.

Master in CSAT teaches the reasoning, comprehension and numeracy methods step by step, then builds speed and accuracy through tests.

Who should join

  • Aspirants from non-maths backgrounds
  • Anyone who scored close to the cut-off in CSAT
  • Beginners who want CSAT covered early

Scholarships

Scholarships: the Veera Mangai Velu Nachiar and Sinthanai Sirpi Singaravelar scholarships from Kurukshetra Foundation support girls, women, transgender candidates and students from coastal and tribal communities. Merit scholarships are awarded through our scholarship test.

Exam pattern

CSAT – Prelims Paper II

QuestionsMarksDurationQualifying marks
802002 hours33% (66 marks)

Syllabus covered

CSAT syllabus

  • Comprehension
  • Interpersonal and communication skills
  • Logical reasoning and analytical ability
  • Decision making and problem solving
  • General mental ability
  • Basic numeracy (Class X level)
  • Data interpretation

How you will be taught

  • Small batches of not more than 25 students, so every student gets personal attention from the trainers.
  • Daily MCQ test at the end of each class, based on the previous class.
  • Current affairs classes every week, with monthly compilations and feature articles.

Frequently asked questions

Can I attend online from outside Chennai?

Yes. Every programme has a live online option with the same faculty, material and tests; recordings are available if you miss a class.

Ready to start?

Limited seats in every batch. Book a free counselling session today.

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