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stage-wise programmes that cater to aspirants at every phase of their journey
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GS1
GS-2 (220 hours)
GS-3 (280 hours)
GS-4 & Essay (120 hours)
USP – Prelims’ Tests
~ 50 Tests (HLT’s + FLT’s)
AWS by Experts (B2A)
PYQ Analysis
Mains Tests & Discussions
Schedule
Doubt Resolution
Essay Classes
Mindset Sessions
Current Affairs Lectures
Interaction with Rankers
Weekly Mentorship
Course Details
Teaching by Experts & Course Correction by Rankers
GS1
GS-2 (220 hours)
GS-3 (280 hours)
GS-4 & Essay (120 hours)
USP – Prelims’ Tests
~ 50 Tests (HLT’s + FLT’s)
AWS by Experts (B2A)
PYQ Analysis
Mains Tests & Discussions
Schedule
Doubt Resolution
Essay Classes
Mindset Sessions
Current Affairs Lectures
Interaction with Rankers
Weekly Mentorship
Course Details
Teaching by Experts & Course Correction by Rankers
GS1
GS-2 (220 hours)
GS-3 (280 hours)
GS-4 & Essay (120 hours)
USP – Prelims’ Tests
~ 50 Tests (HLT’s + FLT’s)
AWS by Experts (B2A)
PYQ Analysis
Mains Tests & Discussions
Schedule
Doubt Resolution
Essay Classes
Mindset Sessions
Current Affairs Lectures
Interaction with Rankers
Weekly Mentorship
CONQUER MAINS 2026 – Course Deliverables – CLASS TIMING : 2 – 4:30 PM
Direct Mentorship by UPSC Rankers
1. Structured Mains Coverage
2. Handwriting Improvement Classes
3. Advanced Syllabus & Issue-Based Modules
4. Holistic Answer Writing Ecosystem
5. PYQ Integration & Ideal Answers
6. MAD for Mains
7. Mentorship & Tracking
8. Notes, Value Addition & Score Enhancers
9. Revision & Schedule
10. Tentative Schedule
| Date | Day | Conquer MAINS 2026 |
| Timings : 2PM to 4:30PM | ||
| 06/02 | Tuesday | |
| 06/03 | Wednesday | Orientation, Planner, Schedule, Utility & Discussion on Mains Content Enrichment, Current Affairs & Interlinkages |
| 06/04 | Thursday | |
| 06/05 | Friday | GS3-Class 1 : Agri Class 1 |
| 06/06 | Saturday | GS3-Class 2 : Agri Class 2 |
| 06/07 | Sunday | Essay Class 1 |
| 06/08 | Monday | GS3-Class 3 : Economy Class 1 |
| 06/09 | Tuesday | GS3-Class 4 : Economy Class 2 |
| 06/10 | Wednesday | GS3-Class 5 : Industry |
| 06/11 | Thursday | GS3-Class 6 : Investment & Infra |
| 06/12 | Friday | GS3-Class 7 : SnT Class 1 |
| 06/13 | Saturday | GS3-Class 8 : SnT Class 2 |
| 06/14 | Sunday | Essay Class 2 |
| 06/15 | Monday | GS3-Class 9 : Environment Class 1 |
| 06/16 | Tuesday | GS3-Class 10 : Environment Class 2 |
| 06/17 | Wednesday | GS3-Class 11 : Disaster Management Class 1 |
| 06/18 | Thursday | GS3-Class 12 : Disaster Management Class 2 |
| 06/19 | Friday | GS3-Class 13 : Internal Security Class 1 |
| 06/20 | Saturday | GS3-Class 14 : Internal Security Class 2 |
| 06/21 | Sunday | Essay Class 3 |
| 06/22 | Monday | GS1-Class 1 : History Class 1 |
| 06/23 | Tuesday | GS1-Class 2 : History Class 2 |
| 06/24 | Wednesday | GS1-Class 3 : History Class 3 |
| 06/25 | Thursday | GS1-Class 4 : History Class 4 |
| 06/26 | Friday | GS1-Class 5 : History Class 5 |
| 06/27 | Saturday | GS1-Class 6 : Geography Class 1 |
| 06/28 | Sunday | Essay Class 4 |
| 06/29 | Monday | GS1-Class 7: Geography Class 2 |
| 06/30 | Tuesday | GS1-Class 8: Geography Class 3 |
| 07/01 | Wednesday | GS1-Class 9: Geography Class 4 |
| 07/02 | Thursday | GS1-Class 10: Geography Class 5 |
| 07/03 | Friday | GS1-Class 11: Indian Society Class 1 |
| 07/04 | Saturday | GS1-Class 12: Indian Society Class 2 |
| 07/05 | Sunday | Essay Class 5 |
| 07/06 | Monday | GS1-Class 13: Indian Society Class 3 |
| 07/07 | Tuesday | GS1-Class 14: Indian Society Class 4 |
| 07/08 | Wednesday | GS4-Class 1 : Section A Class 1 |
| 07/09 | Thursday | GS4-Class 2 : Section A Class 2 |
| 07/10 | Friday | GS4-Class 3 : Section A Class 3 |
| 07/11 | Saturday | GS4-Class 4 : Section A Class 4 |
| 07/12 | Sunday | Essay Class 6 |
| 07/13 | Monday | GS-4 Class 5 : Section A Class 5 |
| 07/14 | Tuesday | GS4- Class 6 : Section A Class 6 |
| 07/15 | Wednesday | GS-4 Class 7 : Case Studies Class 1 |
| 07/16 | Thursday | GS4- Class 8 : Case Studies Class 2 |
| 07/17 | Friday | GS-4 Class 9 : Case Studies Class 3 |
| 07/18 | Saturday | GS4- Class 10 : Case Studies Class 4 |
| 07/19 | Sunday | Essay Class 7 |
| 07/20 | Monday | GS-2 Class 1 |
| 07/21 | Tuesday | GS-2 Class 2 |
| 07/22 | Wednesday | GS-2 Class 3 |
| 07/23 | Thursday | GS-2 Class 4 |
| 07/24 | Friday | GS-2 Class 5 |
| 07/25 | Saturday | GS-2 Class 6 |
| 07/26 | Sunday | |
| 07/27 | Monday | GS-2 Class 7 |
| 07/28 | Tuesday | GS-2 Class 8 |
| 07/29 | Wednesday | GS-2 Class 9 |
| 07/30 | Thursday | GS-2 Class 10 |
| 07/31 | Friday | GS-2 Class 11 |
| 08/01 | Saturday | GS-2 Class 12 |
| 08/02 | Sunday | |
| 08/03 | Monday | GS-2 Class 13 |
| 08/04 | Tuesday | GS-2 Class 14 |
CONQUER MAINS 2026 – Course Deliverables – CLASS TIMING : 2 – 4:30 PM
Direct Mentorship by UPSC Rankers
1. Structured Mains Coverage
2. Handwriting Improvement Classes
3. Advanced Syllabus & Issue-Based Modules
4. Holistic Answer Writing Ecosystem
5. PYQ Integration & Ideal Answers
6. MAD for Mains
7. Mentorship & Tracking
8. Notes, Value Addition & Score Enhancers
9. Revision & Schedule
10. Tentative Schedule
| Date | Day | Conquer MAINS 2026 |
| Timings : 2PM to 4:30PM | ||
| 06/02 | Tuesday | |
| 06/03 | Wednesday | Orientation, Planner, Schedule, Utility & Discussion on Mains Content Enrichment, Current Affairs & Interlinkages |
| 06/04 | Thursday | |
| 06/05 | Friday | GS3-Class 1 : Agri Class 1 |
| 06/06 | Saturday | GS3-Class 2 : Agri Class 2 |
| 06/07 | Sunday | Essay Class 1 |
| 06/08 | Monday | GS3-Class 3 : Economy Class 1 |
| 06/09 | Tuesday | GS3-Class 4 : Economy Class 2 |
| 06/10 | Wednesday | GS3-Class 5 : Industry |
| 06/11 | Thursday | GS3-Class 6 : Investment & Infra |
| 06/12 | Friday | GS3-Class 7 : SnT Class 1 |
| 06/13 | Saturday | GS3-Class 8 : SnT Class 2 |
| 06/14 | Sunday | Essay Class 2 |
| 06/15 | Monday | GS3-Class 9 : Environment Class 1 |
| 06/16 | Tuesday | GS3-Class 10 : Environment Class 2 |
| 06/17 | Wednesday | GS3-Class 11 : Disaster Management Class 1 |
| 06/18 | Thursday | GS3-Class 12 : Disaster Management Class 2 |
| 06/19 | Friday | GS3-Class 13 : Internal Security Class 1 |
| 06/20 | Saturday | GS3-Class 14 : Internal Security Class 2 |
| 06/21 | Sunday | Essay Class 3 |
| 06/22 | Monday | GS1-Class 1 : History Class 1 |
| 06/23 | Tuesday | GS1-Class 2 : History Class 2 |
| 06/24 | Wednesday | GS1-Class 3 : History Class 3 |
| 06/25 | Thursday | GS1-Class 4 : History Class 4 |
| 06/26 | Friday | GS1-Class 5 : History Class 5 |
| 06/27 | Saturday | GS1-Class 6 : Geography Class 1 |
| 06/28 | Sunday | Essay Class 4 |
| 06/29 | Monday | GS1-Class 7: Geography Class 2 |
| 06/30 | Tuesday | GS1-Class 8: Geography Class 3 |
| 07/01 | Wednesday | GS1-Class 9: Geography Class 4 |
| 07/02 | Thursday | GS1-Class 10: Geography Class 5 |
| 07/03 | Friday | GS1-Class 11: Indian Society Class 1 |
| 07/04 | Saturday | GS1-Class 12: Indian Society Class 2 |
| 07/05 | Sunday | Essay Class 5 |
| 07/06 | Monday | GS1-Class 13: Indian Society Class 3 |
| 07/07 | Tuesday | GS1-Class 14: Indian Society Class 4 |
| 07/08 | Wednesday | GS4-Class 1 : Section A Class 1 |
| 07/09 | Thursday | GS4-Class 2 : Section A Class 2 |
| 07/10 | Friday | GS4-Class 3 : Section A Class 3 |
| 07/11 | Saturday | GS4-Class 4 : Section A Class 4 |
| 07/12 | Sunday | Essay Class 6 |
| 07/13 | Monday | GS-4 Class 5 : Section A Class 5 |
| 07/14 | Tuesday | GS4- Class 6 : Section A Class 6 |
| 07/15 | Wednesday | GS-4 Class 7 : Case Studies Class 1 |
| 07/16 | Thursday | GS4- Class 8 : Case Studies Class 2 |
| 07/17 | Friday | GS-4 Class 9 : Case Studies Class 3 |
| 07/18 | Saturday | GS4- Class 10 : Case Studies Class 4 |
| 07/19 | Sunday | Essay Class 7 |
| 07/20 | Monday | GS-2 Class 1 |
| 07/21 | Tuesday | GS-2 Class 2 |
| 07/22 | Wednesday | GS-2 Class 3 |
| 07/23 | Thursday | GS-2 Class 4 |
| 07/24 | Friday | GS-2 Class 5 |
| 07/25 | Saturday | GS-2 Class 6 |
| 07/26 | Sunday | |
| 07/27 | Monday | GS-2 Class 7 |
| 07/28 | Tuesday | GS-2 Class 8 |
| 07/29 | Wednesday | GS-2 Class 9 |
| 07/30 | Thursday | GS-2 Class 10 |
| 07/31 | Friday | GS-2 Class 11 |
| 08/01 | Saturday | GS-2 Class 12 |
| 08/02 | Sunday | |
| 08/03 | Monday | GS-2 Class 13 |
| 08/04 | Tuesday | GS-2 Class 14 |
Direct Answer Discussion, Enrichment & Mentorship by UPSC Rankers
1. Aim 600+ in GS & Essay
2. Special Hand Writing improvement classes.
3. MAD for MAINS
4. 300 Live Answer Writing
5. Direct Discussion by UPSC Rankers & Satyam Jain Sir
6. Learn the Skill of Answer Writing
7. Write. Improve. Discuss. Conquer
8. High Power Peer & Ranker Group
A Peer group that has rankers for mentorship and Peer Reviews
PROGRAM SCHEDULE (Tentative)
| Date | Day | CAD MAD 2026 |
| Timings 5PM to 7:30PM | ||
| 06/02 | Tuesday | |
| 06/03 | Wednesday | Orientation, Planner, Schedule, Utility & Discussion on 500 in GS Papers |
| 06/04 | Thursday | |
| 06/05 | Friday | CAD Session 1 – GS Masterclass |
| 06/06 | Saturday | |
| 06/07 | Sunday | |
| 06/08 | Monday | CAD Session 2 – GS3 – Agri |
| 06/09 | Tuesday | |
| 06/10 | Wednesday | CAD Session 3 – GS3 – Economy |
| 06/11 | Thursday | |
| 06/12 | Friday | CAD Session 4 – GS3 – I,I,I |
| 06/13 | Saturday | |
| 06/14 | Sunday | |
| 06/15 | Monday | CAD Session 5 – GS3 – SnT |
| 06/16 | Tuesday | |
| 06/17 | Wednesday | CAD Session 6 – GS3 – Environment |
| 06/18 | Thursday | |
| 06/19 | Friday | CAD Session 7 – GS3 – DM |
| 06/20 | Saturday | |
| 06/21 | Sunday | |
| 06/22 | Monday | CAD Session 8 – GS3 – IS |
| 06/23 | Tuesday | |
| 06/24 | Wednesday | CAD Session 9 – GS1 – AMAC |
| 06/25 | Thursday | |
| 06/26 | Friday | CAD Session 10 – GS1 – Modern + PI + WH |
| 06/27 | Saturday | |
| 06/28 | Sunday | |
| 06/29 | Monday | CAD Session 11 – GS1 – Geography |
| 06/30 | Tuesday | |
| 07/01 | Wednesday | CAD Session 12 – GS1 – Geography |
| 07/02 | Thursday | |
| 07/03 | Friday | CAD Session 13 – GS1 – Geography |
| 07/04 | Saturday | |
| 07/05 | Sunday | |
| 07/06 | Monday | CAD Session 14 – GS1 – Indian Society |
| 07/07 | Tuesday | |
| 07/08 | Wednesday | CAD Session 15 – GS1 – Indian Society |
| 07/09 | Thursday | |
| 07/10 | Friday | CAD Session 16 – GS4 – Sec A |
| 07/11 | Saturday | |
| 07/12 | Sunday | |
| 07/13 | Monday | CAD Session 17 – GS4 – Sec A |
| 07/14 | Tuesday | |
| 07/15 | Wednesday | CAD Session 18 – GS4 – Sec A |
| 07/16 | Thursday | |
| 07/17 | Friday | CAD Session 19 – GS4 – Case Studies |
| 07/18 | Saturday | |
| 07/19 | Sunday | |
| 07/20 | Monday | CAD Session 20 – GS4 – Case Studies |
| 07/21 | Tuesday | |
| 07/22 | Wednesday | CAD Session 21 – GS2 |
| 07/23 | Thursday | |
| 07/24 | Friday | CAD Session 22 – GS2 |
| 07/25 | Saturday | |
| 07/26 | Sunday | |
| 07/27 | Monday | CAD Session 23 – GS2 |
| 07/28 | Tuesday | |
| 07/29 | Wednesday | CAD Session 24 – GS2 |
| 07/30 | Thursday | |
| 07/31 | Friday | CAD Session 25 – GS2 |
| 08/01 | Saturday | |
| 08/02 | Sunday | |
| 08/03 | Monday | CAD Session 26 – GS2 |
| 08/04 | Tuesday | |
| 08/05 | Wednesday | CAD Session 27 – GS2 |
| 08/06 | Thursday | |
| 08/07 | Friday | |
| 08/08 | Saturday | |
| 08/09 | Sunday |
Direct Answer Discussion, Enrichment & Mentorship by UPSC Rankers
1. Aim 600+ in GS & Essay
2. Special Hand Writing improvement classes.
3. MAD for MAINS
4. 300 Live Answer Writing
5. Direct Discussion by UPSC Rankers & Satyam Jain Sir
6. Learn the Skill of Answer Writing
7. Write. Improve. Discuss. Conquer
8. High Power Peer & Ranker Group
A Peer group that has rankers for mentorship and Peer Reviews
PROGRAM SCHEDULE (Tentative)
| Date | Day | CAD MAD 2026 |
| Timings 5PM to 7:30PM | ||
| 06/02 | Tuesday | |
| 06/03 | Wednesday | Orientation, Planner, Schedule, Utility & Discussion on 500 in GS Papers |
| 06/04 | Thursday | |
| 06/05 | Friday | CAD Session 1 – GS Masterclass |
| 06/06 | Saturday | |
| 06/07 | Sunday | |
| 06/08 | Monday | CAD Session 2 – GS3 – Agri |
| 06/09 | Tuesday | |
| 06/10 | Wednesday | CAD Session 3 – GS3 – Economy |
| 06/11 | Thursday | |
| 06/12 | Friday | CAD Session 4 – GS3 – I,I,I |
| 06/13 | Saturday | |
| 06/14 | Sunday | |
| 06/15 | Monday | CAD Session 5 – GS3 – SnT |
| 06/16 | Tuesday | |
| 06/17 | Wednesday | CAD Session 6 – GS3 – Environment |
| 06/18 | Thursday | |
| 06/19 | Friday | CAD Session 7 – GS3 – DM |
| 06/20 | Saturday | |
| 06/21 | Sunday | |
| 06/22 | Monday | CAD Session 8 – GS3 – IS |
| 06/23 | Tuesday | |
| 06/24 | Wednesday | CAD Session 9 – GS1 – AMAC |
| 06/25 | Thursday | |
| 06/26 | Friday | CAD Session 10 – GS1 – Modern + PI + WH |
| 06/27 | Saturday | |
| 06/28 | Sunday | |
| 06/29 | Monday | CAD Session 11 – GS1 – Geography |
| 06/30 | Tuesday | |
| 07/01 | Wednesday | CAD Session 12 – GS1 – Geography |
| 07/02 | Thursday | |
| 07/03 | Friday | CAD Session 13 – GS1 – Geography |
| 07/04 | Saturday | |
| 07/05 | Sunday | |
| 07/06 | Monday | CAD Session 14 – GS1 – Indian Society |
| 07/07 | Tuesday | |
| 07/08 | Wednesday | CAD Session 15 – GS1 – Indian Society |
| 07/09 | Thursday | |
| 07/10 | Friday | CAD Session 16 – GS4 – Sec A |
| 07/11 | Saturday | |
| 07/12 | Sunday | |
| 07/13 | Monday | CAD Session 17 – GS4 – Sec A |
| 07/14 | Tuesday | |
| 07/15 | Wednesday | CAD Session 18 – GS4 – Sec A |
| 07/16 | Thursday | |
| 07/17 | Friday | CAD Session 19 – GS4 – Case Studies |
| 07/18 | Saturday | |
| 07/19 | Sunday | |
| 07/20 | Monday | CAD Session 20 – GS4 – Case Studies |
| 07/21 | Tuesday | |
| 07/22 | Wednesday | CAD Session 21 – GS2 |
| 07/23 | Thursday | |
| 07/24 | Friday | CAD Session 22 – GS2 |
| 07/25 | Saturday | |
| 07/26 | Sunday | |
| 07/27 | Monday | CAD Session 23 – GS2 |
| 07/28 | Tuesday | |
| 07/29 | Wednesday | CAD Session 24 – GS2 |
| 07/30 | Thursday | |
| 07/31 | Friday | CAD Session 25 – GS2 |
| 08/01 | Saturday | |
| 08/02 | Sunday | |
| 08/03 | Monday | CAD Session 26 – GS2 |
| 08/04 | Tuesday | |
| 08/05 | Wednesday | CAD Session 27 – GS2 |
| 08/06 | Thursday | |
| 08/07 | Friday | |
| 08/08 | Saturday | |
| 08/09 | Sunday |
Anthropology Optional by C.P Kaushik Sir
Course Objectives
The course aims to:
Key Features of the Course
1. Complete Syllabus Coverage
The course covers the entire UPSC Optional syllabus in a structured and exam-oriented manner. Each topic is explained with conceptual clarity, relevant examples, important thinkers/theories/case studies, and UPSC-oriented analysis.
2. Paper I & Paper II Preparation
Both papers of the Optional subject are covered in detail. The course ensures that students understand the interlinkages between different topics and learn how to use Paper I concepts effectively in Paper II answers wherever applicable.
3. Previous Year Question Analysis
UPSC Previous Year Questions are discussed topic-wise to help students identify important areas, repeated themes, changing trends, and the nature of questions asked in the examination.
4. Answer Writing Practice
Regular answer writing sessions are included to improve structure, content quality, introduction, conclusion, examples, diagrams, flowcharts, and time management.
5. Class Test & Discussion
The course includes 4 sectional tests, 2 full-length tests with discussion help students understand their strengths and weaknesses and improve their marks through personalized feedback.
6. Mentorship & Doubt Support
Students receive guidance on study planning, booklist, note-making, revision strategy, answer improvement, and exam temperament.
7. Class Notes
Students are provided with class handouts, topic-wise notes and value-added content for better revision and answer enrichment.
8. Flexible Learning Mode
The course will be offered in online & offline mode. For online students, live classes, recorded lectures, PDF notes, and app/portal access will be provided.
This course is suitable for:
After completing the course, students will be able to:
Anthropology Optional by C.P Kaushik Sir
Course Objectives
The course aims to:
Key Features of the Course
1. Complete Syllabus Coverage
The course covers the entire UPSC Optional syllabus in a structured and exam-oriented manner. Each topic is explained with conceptual clarity, relevant examples, important thinkers/theories/case studies, and UPSC-oriented analysis.
2. Paper I & Paper II Preparation
Both papers of the Optional subject are covered in detail. The course ensures that students understand the interlinkages between different topics and learn how to use Paper I concepts effectively in Paper II answers wherever applicable.
3. Previous Year Question Analysis
UPSC Previous Year Questions are discussed topic-wise to help students identify important areas, repeated themes, changing trends, and the nature of questions asked in the examination.
4. Answer Writing Practice
Regular answer writing sessions are included to improve structure, content quality, introduction, conclusion, examples, diagrams, flowcharts, and time management.
5. Class Test & Discussion
The course includes 4 sectional tests, 2 full-length tests with discussion help students understand their strengths and weaknesses and improve their marks through personalized feedback.
6. Mentorship & Doubt Support
Students receive guidance on study planning, booklist, note-making, revision strategy, answer improvement, and exam temperament.
7. Class Notes
Students are provided with class handouts, topic-wise notes and value-added content for better revision and answer enrichment.
8. Flexible Learning Mode
The course will be offered in online & offline mode. For online students, live classes, recorded lectures, PDF notes, and app/portal access will be provided.
This course is suitable for:
After completing the course, students will be able to:
SAVE (Sociology Answer Writing And Value Enrichment)-2027
PROGRAM ORIENTATION- July 7th 2026
Course Features
Course Pillars:
1. Sociology Sectional Tests – There will be total of 23 Tests covering each theme of Sociology Syllabus.
2. Sociology Value Enrichment Classes
3. Sociology Mentorship – To bridge any gap in Sociology with respect to strategy, roadmap, answer writing , emerging trends etc.
TENTATIVE PROGRAM SCHEDULE :
Class No. | Date | Day | Topics Covered |
1 | 14 Jul 2026 | Tuesday | Modernity, emergence & Scope of Socio |
2 | 18 Jul 2026 | Saturday | Comparison with other Social sciences & Commonsense |
Test-1 | 19 Jul 2026 | Sunday | Sociology: The Discipline |
3 | 21 Jul 2026 | Tuesday | Science, critique, Positivism & Critique |
4 | 25 Jul 2026 | Saturday | Objectivity Debate & Non Positivism |
Test-2 | 26 Jul 2026 | Sunday | Sociology as Science |
5 | 28 Jul 2026 | Tuesday | Quantitative & Qualitative Methods and Techniques |
6 | 1 Aug 2026 | Saturday | Sampling, Variable, Hypothesis, Reliability, Validity |
Test-3 | 2 Aug 2026 | Sunday | Research Method |
7 | 4 Aug 2026 | Tuesday | Marx |
8 | 8 Aug 2026 | Saturday | Durkheim |
Test-4 | 9 Aug 2026 | Sunday | Social Thinker-1 (Marx and Durkheim) |
9 | 11 Aug 2026 | Tuesday | Weber |
10 | 15 Aug 2026 | Saturday | Parsons |
Test-5 | 16 Aug 2026 | Sunday | Social Thinker – 2 (Weber and Parsons) |
11 | 18 Aug 2026 | Tuesday | Merton |
12 | 22 Aug 2026 | Saturday | Mead |
Test-6 | 23 Aug 2026 | Sunday | Social Thinker-3 (Merton and Mead) |
13 | 25 Aug 2026 | Tuesday | Stratification – Concepts, Theories-1 |
14 | 29 Aug 2026 | Saturday | Stratification – Theories-2, dimension, mobility |
Test-7 | 30 Aug 2026 | Sunday | Stratification & Social Mobility |
15 | 1 Sep 2026 | Tuesday | Theories of Power |
16 | 5 Sep 2026 | Saturday | Pressure Group, Political Party, |
Test-8 | 6 Sep 2026 | Sunday | Politics & Society-1 |
17 | 8 Sep 2026 | Tuesday | Nation, State, Citizenship, Democracy, CSO, Ideology |
18 | 12 Sep 2026 | Saturday | Social Movement, Revolution |
Test-9 | 13 Sep 2026 | Sunday | Politics & Society-2 |
19 | 15 Sep 2026 | Tuesday | Work & Economic Life |
20 | 19 Sep 2026 | Saturday | Religion & Society |
Test-10 | 20 Sep 2026 | Sunday | Work & Economic Life, Religion & Society |
21 | 22 Sep 2026 | Tuesday | Lineage, Descent, Family |
22 | 26 Sep 2026 | Saturday | Marriage, Patriarchy, Entitlement & SDOL |
Test-11 | 27 Sep 2026 | Sunday | System of Kinship |
23 | 29 Sep 2026 | Tuesday | Theories of Social Change |
24 | 03 Oct 2026 | Saturday | Dependency Theories, Education, Tech & Social Change |
Test-12 | 04 Oct 2026 | Sunday | Social Change in Modern Society |
25 | 06 Oct 2026 | Tuesday | Ghurye, Srinivas-1 |
26 | 10 Oct 2026 | Saturday | Srinivas-2, Desai |
Test-13 | 11 Oct 2026 | Sunday | Perspective to study Indian Society |
27 | 13 Oct 2026 | Tuesday | SBIN, Modernisation of Indian Tradition |
28 | 17 Oct 2026 | Saturday | Protest Movement, Social Reform |
Test-14 | 18 Oct 2026 | Sunday | Impact of Colonial Rule |
29 | 20 Oct 2026 | Tuesday | Idea of Village, Village Studies |
30 | 24 Oct 2026 | Saturday | Impact of Land tenure settlements & Land reforms |
Test-15 | 25 Oct 2026 | Sunday | Rural & Agrarian Social Structure |
31 | 27 Oct 2026 | Tuesday | Caste System-1 |
32 | 31 Oct 2026 | Saturday | Caste System-2 |
Test-16 | 01 Nov 2026 | Sunday | Caste System |
33 | 03 Nov 2026 | Tuesday | Tribes |
34 | 07 Nov 2026 | Saturday | Social Classes in India |
Test-17 | 09 Nov 2026 | Monday | Tribes & Social Classes in India |
35 | 10 Nov 2026 | Tuesday | System of Kinship in India |
36 | 14 Nov 2026 | Saturday | Religious Community in India |
Test-18 | 15 Nov 2026 | Sunday | Kinship in India & Religion in India |
37 | 17 Nov 2026 | Tuesday | Vision of Social Change |
38 | 21 Nov 2026 | Saturday | Rural & Agrarian Transformation |
Test-19 | 22 Nov 2026 | Sunday | C-1 & C-2 |
39 | 24 Nov 2026 | Tuesday | Industrialisation & Urbanisation |
40 | 28 Nov 2026 | Saturday | Politics & Society |
Test-20 | 29 Nov 2026 | Sunday | C-3 & C-4 |
41 | 1 Dec 2026 | Tuesday | Social Movement, Population Dynamics-1 |
42 | 5 Dec 2026 | Saturday | Population Dynamics-2, Challenges of Social Transformation |
Test-21 | 6 Dec 2026 | Sunday | C-5, C-6, C-7 |
Test-22 | 13 Dec 2026 | Sunday | FLT Paper-1 |
Test-23 | 20 Dec 2026 | Sunday | FLT Paper-2 |
Sociology Optional by Ravi Shekhar Sir –
Course Objectives
The course aims to:
Key Features of the Course
1. Complete Syllabus Coverage
The course covers the entire UPSC Optional syllabus in a structured and exam-oriented manner. Each topic is explained with conceptual clarity, relevant examples, important thinkers/theories/case studies, and UPSC-oriented analysis.
2. Paper I & Paper II Preparation
Both papers of the Optional subject are covered in detail. The course ensures that students understand the interlinkages between different topics and learn how to use Paper I concepts effectively in Paper II answers wherever applicable.
3. Previous Year Question Analysis
UPSC Previous Year Questions are discussed topic-wise to help students identify important areas, repeated themes, changing trends, and the nature of questions asked in the examination.
4. Answer Writing Practice
Regular answer writing sessions are included to improve structure, content quality, introduction, conclusion, examples, diagrams, flowcharts, and time management.
5. Class Test & Discussion
The course includes 4 sectional tests, 2 full-length tests with discussion help students understand their strengths and weaknesses and improve their marks through personalized feedback.
6. Mentorship & Doubt Support
Students receive guidance on study planning, booklist, note-making, revision strategy, answer improvement, and exam temperament.
7. Class Notes
Students are provided with class handouts, topic-wise notes and value-added content for better revision and answer enrichment.
8. Flexible Learning Mode
The course will be offered in online & offline mode. For online students, live classes, recorded lectures, PDF notes, and app/portal access will be provided.
This course is suitable for:
After completing the course, students will be able to:
Sociology Optional by Ravi Shekhar Sir –
Course Objectives
The course aims to:
Key Features of the Course
1. Complete Syllabus Coverage
The course covers the entire UPSC Optional syllabus in a structured and exam-oriented manner. Each topic is explained with conceptual clarity, relevant examples, important thinkers/theories/case studies, and UPSC-oriented analysis.
2. Paper I & Paper II Preparation
Both papers of the Optional subject are covered in detail. The course ensures that students understand the interlinkages between different topics and learn how to use Paper I concepts effectively in Paper II answers wherever applicable.
3. Previous Year Question Analysis
UPSC Previous Year Questions are discussed topic-wise to help students identify important areas, repeated themes, changing trends, and the nature of questions asked in the examination.
4. Answer Writing Practice
Regular answer writing sessions are included to improve structure, content quality, introduction, conclusion, examples, diagrams, flowcharts, and time management.
5. Class Test & Discussion
The course includes 4 sectional tests, 2 full-length tests with discussion help students understand their strengths and weaknesses and improve their marks through personalized feedback.
6. Mentorship & Doubt Support
Students receive guidance on study planning, booklist, note-making, revision strategy, answer improvement, and exam temperament.
7. Class Notes
Students are provided with class handouts, topic-wise notes and value-added content for better revision and answer enrichment.
8. Flexible Learning Mode
The course will be offered in online & offline mode. For online students, live classes, recorded lectures, PDF notes, and app/portal access will be provided.
This course is suitable for:
After completing the course, students will be able to:
Geography Optional by Kapil Sir
Course Objectives
The course aims to:
Key Features of the Course
1. Complete Syllabus Coverage
The course covers the entire UPSC Optional syllabus in a structured and exam-oriented manner. Each topic is explained with conceptual clarity, relevant examples, important thinkers/theories/case studies, and UPSC-oriented analysis.
2. Paper I & Paper II Preparation
Both papers of the Optional subject are covered in detail. The course ensures that students understand the interlinkages between different topics and learn how to use Paper I concepts effectively in Paper II answers wherever applicable.
3. Previous Year Question Analysis
UPSC Previous Year Questions are discussed topic-wise to help students identify important areas, repeated themes, changing trends, and the nature of questions asked in the examination.
4. Answer Writing Practice
Regular answer writing sessions are included to improve structure, content quality, introduction, conclusion, examples, diagrams, flowcharts, and time management.
5. Class Test & Discussion
The course includes 4 sectional tests, 2 full-length tests with discussion help students understand their strengths and weaknesses and improve their marks through personalized feedback.
6. Mentorship & Doubt Support
Students receive guidance on study planning, booklist, note-making, revision strategy, answer improvement, and exam temperament.
7. Class Notes
Students are provided with class handouts, topic-wise notes and value-added content for better revision and answer enrichment.
8. Flexible Learning Mode
The course will be offered in online & offline mode. For online students, live classes, recorded lectures, PDF notes, and app/portal access will be provided.
This course is suitable for:
After completing the course, students will be able to:
Geography Optional by Kapil Sir
Course Objectives
The course aims to:
Key Features of the Course
1. Complete Syllabus Coverage
The course covers the entire UPSC Optional syllabus in a structured and exam-oriented manner. Each topic is explained with conceptual clarity, relevant examples, important thinkers/theories/case studies, and UPSC-oriented analysis.
2. Paper I & Paper II Preparation
Both papers of the Optional subject are covered in detail. The course ensures that students understand the interlinkages between different topics and learn how to use Paper I concepts effectively in Paper II answers wherever applicable.
3. Previous Year Question Analysis
UPSC Previous Year Questions are discussed topic-wise to help students identify important areas, repeated themes, changing trends, and the nature of questions asked in the examination.
4. Answer Writing Practice
Regular answer writing sessions are included to improve structure, content quality, introduction, conclusion, examples, diagrams, flowcharts, and time management.
5. Class Test & Discussion
The course includes 4 sectional tests, 2 full-length tests with discussion help students understand their strengths and weaknesses and improve their marks through personalized feedback.
6. Mentorship & Doubt Support
Students receive guidance on study planning, booklist, note-making, revision strategy, answer improvement, and exam temperament.
7. Class Notes
Students are provided with class handouts, topic-wise notes and value-added content for better revision and answer enrichment.
8. Flexible Learning Mode
The course will be offered in online & offline mode. For online students, live classes, recorded lectures, PDF notes, and app/portal access will be provided.
This course is suitable for:
After completing the course, students will be able to:
PSIR Optional by Satya Sir
PSIR Foundation Course Features
About the PSIR Optional
Political Science and International Relations (PSIR) is one of the most popular UPSC optional subjects due to its substantial overlap with General Studies , Essay, and the Personality Test. The syllabus is relatively concise, conceptually rich, and allows effective integration of current affairs.
The syllabus is divided into two papers.
Paper I covers Political Theory and Indian Politics, including concepts such as justice, liberty, equality, democracy, ideologies like liberalism and Marxism, major Western political thinkers, the Indian Constitution, federalism, Parliament, judiciary, political parties, and social movements.
Paper II focuses on Comparative Politics and International Relations, encompassing theories of the state, political economy, globalization, international relations theories, India’s foreign policy, India’s relations with major powers and neighbours, and international organizations.
PSIR Optional by Satya Sir
PSIR Foundation Course Features
About the PSIR Optional
Political Science and International Relations (PSIR) is one of the most popular UPSC optional subjects due to its substantial overlap with General Studies , Essay, and the Personality Test. The syllabus is relatively concise, conceptually rich, and allows effective integration of current affairs.
The syllabus is divided into two papers.
Paper I covers Political Theory and Indian Politics, including concepts such as justice, liberty, equality, democracy, ideologies like liberalism and Marxism, major Western political thinkers, the Indian Constitution, federalism, Parliament, judiciary, political parties, and social movements.
Paper II focuses on Comparative Politics and International Relations, encompassing theories of the state, political economy, globalization, international relations theories, India’s foreign policy, India’s relations with major powers and neighbours, and international organizations.
“PACE up your PSIR preparation”
Course Features
Course Pillars:
TEST SCHEDULE
| PSIR Answer Writing and Content Enrichment (PACE) – 2027 | ||
| Test Number | Date | Test Topics |
| PSIR Test 1 | 28-Jun-26 | Western Political Thought : Plato, Aristotle, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, John S. Mill, Marx,
Gramsci, Hannah Arendt. Political Theory: meaning and approaches. |
| PSIR Test 2 | 12-Jul-26 | Theories of state : Liberal, Neo-liberal, Marxist, Pluralist, post-colonial and Feminist.
Justice : Conceptions of justice with special reference to Rawl’s theory of justice and its communitarian critiques. |
| PSIR Test 3 | 26-Jul-26 | Equality : Social, political and economic; relationship between equality and freedom;
Affirmative action.
Rights : Meaning and theories; different kinds of rights; Concept of Human Rights. Democracy : Classical and contemporary theories; different models of democracy— representative, participatory and deliberative. |
| PSIR Test 4 | 09-Aug-26 | Concept of power : hegemony, ideology and legitimacy.
Political Ideologies : Liberalism, Socialism, Marxism, Fascism, Gandhism and Feminism. Indian Political Thought: Dharamshastra, Arthashastra and Buddhist Traditions; Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, Sri Aurobindo, M. K. Gandhi, B. R. Ambedkar, M. N. Roy. |
| PSIR Test 5 | 23-Aug-26 | Indian Nationalism : * Political Strategies of India’s Freedom Struggle : Constitutionalism to mass Satyagraha, Non-cooperation, Civil Disobedience; Militant and Revolutionary Movements, Peasant and Workers Movements. * Perspectives on Indian National Movement; Liberal, Socialist and Marxist; Radical Humanist and Dalit. Making of the Indian Constitution : Legacies of the British rule; different social and political perspectives. Salient Features of the Indian Constitution : The Preamble, Fundamental Rights and Duties, Directive Principles; Parliamentary System and Amendment Procedures; Judicial Review and Basic Structure doctrine. |
| PSIR Test 6 | 06-Sep-26 | Principal Organs of the Union Government : Envisaged role and actual working of the Executive, Legislature and Supreme Court Principal Organs of the State Government : Envisaged role and actual working of the Executive, Legislature and High Courts. Grassroots Democracy : Panchayati Raj and Municipal Government; Significance of 73rd and 74th Amendments; Grassroot movements. Statutory Institutions/Commissions : Election Commission, Comptroller and Auditor General, Finance Commission, Union Public Service Commission, National Commission for Scheduled Castes, National Commission for Scheduled Tribes, National Commission for Women; National Human Rights Commission, National Commission for Minorities, National Backward Classes Commission. |
| PSIR Test 7 | 20-Sep-26 | Federalism : Constitutional provisions; changing nature of centre-state relations; integrationist tendencies and regional aspirations; inter-state disputes. Planning and Economic development : Nehruvian and Gandhian perspectives; Role of planning and public sector; Green Revolution, land reforms and agrarian relations; liberalization and economic reforms. |
| PSIR Test 8 | 04-Oct-26 | Caste, Religion and Ethnicity in Indian Politics. Party System : National and regional political parties, ideological and social bases of parties; Patterns of coalition politics; Pressure groups, trends in electoral behaviour; changing socio-economic profile of Legislators. Social Movement : Civil liberties and human rights movements; women’s movements; environmentalist movements. |
| PSIR Test 9 | 18-Oct-26 | Paper 1 |
| PSIR Test 10 | 01-Nov-26 | Comparative Politics : Nature and major approaches; Political economy and political sociology perspectives; Limitations of the comparative method State in Comparative Perspective : Characteristics and changing nature of the State in capitalist and socialist economies, and advanced industrial and developing societies. Politics of Representation and Participation : Political parties, pressure groups and social movements in advanced industrial and developing societies |
| PSIR Test 11 | 15-Nov-26 | Globalisation : Responses from developed and developing societies
Approaches to the Study of International Relations : Idealist, Realist, Marxist, Functionalist and Systems theory. Key Concepts in International Relations : National interest, security and power; Balance of power and deterrence; Transational actors and collective security; World capitalist economy and globalisation. |
| PSIR Test 12 | 29-Nov-26 | Changing International Political Order : * Rise of super powers; Strategic and ideological Bipolarity, arms race and cold war; Nuclear threat * Non-aligned Movement : Aims and achievements. * Collapse of the Soviet Union; Unipolarity and American hegemony; Relevance of non- alignment in the contemporary world. Evolution of the International Economic System : From Brettonwoods to WTO; Socialist economies and the CMEA (Council for Mutual Economic Assistance); Third World demand for new international economic order; Globalisation of the world economy. United Nations : Envisaged role and actual record; Specialized UN agencies—aims and functioning; need for UN reforms. |
| PSIR Test 13 | 13-Dec-26 | Regionalisation of World Politics : EU, ASEAN, APEC, SAARC, NAFTA Contemporary Global Concerns : Democracy, human rights, environment, gender justice terrorism, nuclear proliferation. |
| PSIR Test 14 | 27-Dec-26 | Indian Foreign Policy : Determinants of foreign policy; the institutions of policy-making; Continuity and change. India’s Contribution to the Non-Alignment Movement Different phases; Current role. |
| PSIR Test 15 | 03-Jan-27 | India and South Asia : * Regional Co-operation : SAARC-past performance and future prospects. * South Asia as a Free Trade Area. * India’s “Look East” policy. * Impediments to regional co-operation : River water disputes; illegal cross border migration; Ethnic conflicts and insurgencies; Border disputes. India and the Global South : Relations with Africa and Latin America; Leadership role in the demand for NIEO and WTO negotiations. |
| PSIR Test 16 | 10-Jan-27 | India and the Global Centres of Power : USA, EU, Japan, China and Russia India and the UN System: Role in UN Peace-keeping; Demand for Permanent Seat in the Security Council. |
| PSIR Test 17 | 17-Jan-27 | India and the Nuclear Question : Changing perceptions and policy. Recent developments in Indian Foreign Policy : India’s position on the recent crises in Afghanistan, Iraq and West Asia, growing relations with US and Isreal; Vision of a new world order. |
| PSIR Test 18 | 31-Jan-27 | Paper 2 |
PSIR Crash Course & Test Series – Target 2026
Teacher – Satya Prakash Sir
Course Feature
Course Pillars:
PSIR Crash Course Lectures – Approx 32 lectures, whose focus shall be on a quick revision of the syllabus through value addition and the Previous Year Questions (PYQs).
PSIR Tests (FLTs)
Each Test includes
TEST SCHEDULE
| PSIR Test 1 | 21-Jun-26 | Sectional | Paper 1 Section A |
| PSIR Test 2 | 5-Jul-26 | Sectional | Paper 1 Section B |
| PSIR Test 3 | 19-Jul-26 | Sectional | Paper 2 Section A |
| PSIR Test 4 | 2-Aug-26 | Sectional | Paper 2 Section B |
| PSIR Test 5 | 9-Aug-26 | Full Length | Paper 1 |
| PSIR Test 6 | 9-Aug-26 | Full Length | Paper 2 |
Lecture Schedule
| Lecture/Test Number | Date | Topics | Sectional Syllabus |
| Lecture 1 | 7-Jun-26 | Orientation & Political Theory: meaning and approaches. | Paper 1 Section A |
| Lecture 2 | 8-Jun-26 | Western Political Thought | Paper 1 Section A |
| Lecture 3 | 9-Jun-26 | Indian Political Thought | Paper 1 Section A |
| Lecture 4 | 11-Jun-26 | Theories of state, Justice | Paper 1 Section A |
| Lecture 5 | 12-Jun-26 | Equality, Rights | Paper 1 Section A |
| Lecture 6 | 15-Jun-26 | Democracy, Concept of Power | Paper 1 Section A |
| Lecture 7 | 16-Jun-26 | Political Ideologies, Democracy | Paper 1 Section A |
| PSIR Test 1 | 21-Jun-26 | Paper 1 Section A | |
| Lecture 8 | 18-Jun-26 | Indian Nationalism, Making of the Indian Constitution | Paper 1 Section B |
| Lecture 9 | 19-Jun-26 | Salient Features of the Indian Constitution | Paper 1 Section B |
| Lecture 10 | 22-Jun-26 | Principal Organs of Government, Federalism | Paper 1 Section B |
| Lecture 11 | 23-Jun-26 | Grassroots Democracy, Statutory Institutions/Commissions | Paper 1 Section B |
| Lecture 12 | 25-Jun-26 | Planning and Economic development, Social Movement | Paper 1 Section B |
| Lecture 13 | 26-Jun-26 | Caste, Religion and Ethnicity in Indian Politics | Paper 1 Section B |
| Lecture 14 | 29-Jun-26 | Party System | Paper 1 Section B |
| PSIR Test 2 | 5-Jul-26 | Paper 1 Section B | |
| Lecture 15 | 30-Jun-26 | Comparative Politics, | Paper 2 Section A |
| Lecture 16 | 2-Jul-26 | Politics of Representation and Participation, State in Comparative Perspective | Paper 2 Section A |
| Lecture 17 | 3-Jul-26 | Globalisation, United Nations | Paper 2 Section A |
| Lecture 18 | 6-Jul-26 | Approaches to the Study of International Relations | Paper 2 Section A |
| Lecture 19 | 7-Jul-26 | Key Concepts in International Relations | Paper 2 Section A |
| Lecture 20 | 9-Jul-26 | Changing International Political Order, Regionalisation of World Politics | Paper 2 Section A |
| Lecture 21 | 10-Jul-26 | Evolution of the International Economic System | Paper 2 Section A |
| Lecture 22 | 13-Jul-26 | Contemporary Global Concerns | Paper 2 Section A |
| PSIR Test 3 | 19-Jul-26 | Paper 2 Section A | |
| Lecture 23 | 14-Jul-26 | Indian Foreign Policy | Paper 2 Section B |
| Lecture 24 | 16-Jul-26 | India’s Contribution to the Non-Alignment Movement | Paper 2 Section B |
| Lecture 25 | 17-Jul-26 | India and South Asia | Paper 2 Section B |
| Lecture 26 | 20-Jul-26 | India and the Global South | Paper 2 Section B |
| Lecture 27 | 21-Jul-26 | India and the Global Centres of Power | Paper 2 Section B |
| Lecture 28 | 23-Jul-26 | India and the UN System | Paper 2 Section B |
| Lecture 29 | 24-Jul-26 | India and the Nuclear Question | Paper 2 Section B |
| Lecture 30 | 27-Jul-26 | Recent developments in Indian Foreign Policy | Paper 2 Section B |
| PSIR Test 4 | 2-Aug-26 | Paper 2 Section B | |
| PSIR Test 5 | 9-Aug-26 | Full Length | Paper 1 |
| PSIR Test 6 | 9-Aug-26 | Full Length | Paper 2 |
PSIR Full Length Tests (FLTs)
Number of Tests = 6 Tests .
Test 1 Syllabus – Paper 1 Section A
Test 2 Syllabus – Paper 1 Section B
Test 3 Syllabus – Paper 2 Section A
Test 4 Syllabus – Paper 2 Section B
Test 5 Syllabus – Paper 1
Test 6 Syllabus – Paper 2
Each Test includes
TEST SCHEDULE
| PSIR Test 1 | 21-Jun-26 | Sectional | Paper 1 Section A |
| PSIR Test 2 | 5-Jul-26 | Sectional | Paper 1 Section B |
| PSIR Test 3 | 19-Jul-26 | Sectional | Paper 2 Section A |
| PSIR Test 4 | 2-Aug-26 | Sectional | Paper 2 Section B |
| PSIR Test 5 | 9-Aug-26 | Full Length | Paper 1 |
| PSIR Test 6 | 9-Aug-26 | Full Length | Paper 2 |
Mathematics Optional by Tanish Sir
Batch Start Date: 29th June 2026
Class Timing: 5- 7:30 PM
Course Objectives
The course aims to:
Key Features of the Course
1. Complete Syllabus Coverage
The course covers the entire UPSC Optional syllabus in a structured and exam-oriented manner. Each topic is explained with conceptual clarity, relevant examples, important thinkers/theories/case studies, and UPSC-oriented analysis.
2. Paper I & Paper II Preparation
Both papers of the Optional subject are covered in detail. The course ensures that students understand the interlinkages between different topics and learn how to use Paper I concepts effectively in Paper II answers wherever applicable.
3. Previous Year Question Analysis
UPSC Previous Year Questions are discussed topic-wise to help students identify important areas, repeated themes, changing trends, and the nature of questions asked in the examination.
4. Answer Writing Practice
Regular answer writing sessions are included to improve structure, content quality, introduction, conclusion, examples, diagrams, flowcharts, and time management.
5. Class Test & Discussion
The course includes 4 sectional tests, 2 full-length tests with discussion help students understand their strengths and weaknesses and improve their marks through personalized feedback.
6. Mentorship & Doubt Support
Students receive guidance on study planning, booklist, note-making, revision strategy, answer improvement, and exam temperament.
7. Class Notes
Students are provided with class handouts, topic-wise notes and value-added content for better revision and answer enrichment.
8. Flexible Learning Mode
The course will be offered in online & offline mode. For online students, live classes, recorded lectures, PDF notes, and app/portal access will be provided.
This course is suitable for:
After completing the course, students will be able to:
Conquer Sociology Crash Course & Test Series 2026 -(T&T Model)
Teacher – Ravi Shekhar Sir
Toppers:
Sandesh Jain (AIR- 161 UPSC’25)
Preeti Chauhan – AIR- 47 UPSC’25
Deliverables
Course Schedule
| Class No. | Date | Topics Covered |
| 1 | 6th June | Orientation |
| 2 | 8th June | Sociology: The Discipline |
| 3 | 10th June | Sociology as Science |
| 4 | 12th June | Research Methods |
| 5 | 15th June | Karl Marx, Emile Durkheim, Weber |
| 6 | 17th June | Parsons, Merton, Mead |
| 7 | 19th June | Social Stratification & Mobility |
| Test-1 | 21st June | Test Paper-1 (Unit-1,2,3,4) |
| 8 | 22nd June | Work & Economic Life |
| 9 | 24th June | Politics & Society |
| 10 | 26th June | Religion & Society |
| 11 | 29th June | System of Kinship |
| 12 | 1st July | Social Change in Modern Society |
| 13 | 3rd July | Perspective to Study Indian Society |
| Test-2 | 5th July | Test – Paper-1 (Unit-5,6,7,8,9,10) |
| 14 | 6th July | Impact of Colonial Rule-1 |
| 15 | 8th July | Impact of Colonial Rule-2 |
| 16 | 10th July | Rural & Agrarian Social Structure |
| 17 | 13th July | Caste System |
| 18 | 15th July | Tribal Communities in India, Social Classes in India |
| 19 | 17th July | System of Kinship in India, Religion & Society in India |
| Test-3 | 19th July | Test Paper-2 (Part A, Part B(till social classes in India)) |
| 20 | 20th July | Visions of Social Change |
| 21 | 22nd July | Rural & Agrarian Transformation in India |
| 22 | 24th July | Industrialisation & Urbanisation in India |
| 23 | 27th July | Politics & Society in India, Social Movements in India |
| 24 | 29th July | Population Dynamics, Challenges of Social Transformation |
| Test-4 | 2nd August | Paper 2- ( Remaining Part B, Complete Part C) |
| 25 | 3rd August | Value Addition on Contemporary Issues |
| Test-5 | 9th August | Paper-1 (FLT) |
| Test-6 | 9th August | Paper-2 (FLT) |
Ravi Shekhar Sir
8 Years of Teaching Experience in Sociology Scored 300+ himself in sociology Taught & Mentored Dozens of Sociology Rankers An Excellently Advanced Pedagogy in Foundation and Score Enhancement
Sandesh Jain ( AIR – 161 UPSC’25)
1. Highest Marks in Sociology – 309 (P1 – 173, P2 – 136)
2. Highest Marks in Paper 1 atleast from past 5 years – (last year margi shah rank 4 scored 170 in paper 1)
3. Scored 309 marks in 1st mains and 2nd attempt
Couse Deliverables:
| Date | Day | Class Day | Topics | Sub Topics |
| 03 Jun 2026 | Wednesday | Day 1 | Orientation, Introduction to vector Analysis | |
| 04 Jun 2026 | Thursday | Day 2 | Vector Analysis | Vector differential calculus: Scalar and vector fields; Limits, Continuity and differentiation of vector field of a scalar variable; Tangent Vector to a curve Application to geometry: Curves in space; Curvature and torsion; Serret-Frenet’s formulae. Del, Gradient, Divergence and Curl. Vector identities and vector equations. |
| 05 Jun 2026 | Friday | Day 3 | Curvilinear coordinates and Level Surfaces Vector integral Calculus | Integrations along the volume Green’s theorem and its applications Gauss-divergence theorem and its applications Stokes’ theorems and its applications |
| 08 Jun 2026 | Monday | Day 4 | Analytic Geometry | Introduction to coordinate systems and locus in three dimensions and direction cosines and direction ratios etc. Plane Straight lines |
| 09 Jun 2026 | Tuesday | Day 5 | Sphere Cylinder | |
| 10 Jun 2026 | Wednesday | Day 6 | Cone | |
| 11 Jun 2026 | Thursday | Day 7 | Conicoid | |
| 12 Jun 2026 | Friday | Day 8 | Ordinary Differential Equations (ODE) | Formulation of differential equations. Equations of first order and first degree: Solution of Linear differential equations with constant coefficient and Euler-Cauchy equation and Legendre equation |
| 15 Jun 2026 | Monday | Day 9 | Solution of second order linear equations with variable coefficients Equations of first order but not of first degree Clairaut’s equation and reduction of Clairaut’s equation and Singular solution Orthogonal trajectory | |
| 16 Jun 2026 | Tuesday | Day 10 | Laplace and Inverse Laplace transforms and their properties; Laplace transforms of elementary functions Solution of initial value problems for 2nd order linear equations with constant coefficients by using Laplace transforms | |
| 17 Jun 2026 | Wednesday | Day 11 | Partial Differential Equations (PDE) | Family of surfaces in three dimensions and formulation of partial differential equations Solution of quasilinear partial differential equations of the first order Integral Surfaces (Solution Surfaces through given curve) Orthogonal Surfaces Linear partial differential equations of the second order with constant coefficients |
| 18 Jun 2026 | Thursday | Day 12 | Solution of non-linear partial differential equations of the first order – Charpits Method Jacobi Method Cauchy’s method of characteristics | |
| 19 Jun 2026 | Friday | Day 13 | Application of PDE | |
| 22 Jun 2026 | Monday | Day 14 | Linear Algebra | Vector spaces over Q, R and C and Subspaces Linear dependence and independence Basis and Dimension |
| 23 Jun 2026 | Tuesday | Day 15 | Linear transformations | |
| 24 Jun 2026 | Wednesday | Day 16 | Algebra of Matrices, Row and column reduction, Echelon form, Rank of a matrix, Inverse of a matrix, Symmetric, Skew-symmetric, Hermitian, Skew-Hermitian, Orthogonal and unitary matrices Solution of system of linear equations Eigenvalues and eigenvectors and Cayley-Hamilton theorem Similarity of Matrices | |
| 25 Jun 2026 | Thursday | Day 17 | Modern Algebra | Groups Order of an element Permutation groups |
| 26 Jun 2026 | Friday | Day 18 | Subgroups Cosets, Lagrange’s Theorem Cyclic groups | |
| 29 Jun 2026 | Monday | Day 19 | Normal subgroups Quotient Group Homomorphism of groups | |
| 30 Jun 2026 | Tuesday | Day 20 | Rings, Integral domains and Fields Subrings and Characteristic of a ring Ideals, Principal ideal domains & Quotient Ring etc. | |
| 01 Jul 2026 | Wednesday | Day 21 | Homomorphisms of ring | |
| 02 Jul 2026 | Thursday | Day 22 | Euclidean domains, unique factorization domains | |
| 03 Jul 2026 | Friday | Day 23 | Statics | Basic Concepts and Principle of virtual work |
| 04 Jul 2026 | Saturday | Day 24 | Test Paper 1 | Part A |
| 06 Jul 2026 | Monday | Day 25 | Common catenary | |
| 07 Jul 2026 | Tuesday | Day 26 | Stability of equilibrium Equilibrium of rigid bodies and Friction Equilibrium of a system of particles | |
| 08 Jul 2026 | Wednesday | Day 27 | Dynamics | Rectilinear motion Simple harmonic motion |
| 09 Jul 2026 | Thursday | Day 28 | Motion in a plane,Projectiles Constrained motion | |
| 10 Jul 2026 | Friday | Day 29 | Fluid Dynamics | Equation of continuity, Stream-lines, path of a particle, Potential flow-I |
| 11 Jul 2026 | Saturday | Day 30 | Test Paper 1 | Part B |
| 13 Jul 2026 | Monday | Day 31 | Sources and sinks-I | |
| 14 Jul 2026 | Tuesday | Day 32 | Vortex motion and Navier-Stokes equation for a viscous fluid | |
| 15 Jul 2026 | Wednesday | Day 33 | Euler’s equation of motion for inviscid flow-I | |
| 16 Jul 2026 | Thursday | Day 34 | Moment of inertia Motion of rigid bodies in two dimensions Generalized coordinates and D’ Alembert’s principle | |
| 17 Jul 2026 | Friday | Day 35 | Lagrange’s equations Hamilton equations | |
| 18 Jul 2026 | Saturday | Day 36 | Test Paper 2 | Part B |
| 20 Jul 2026 | Monday | Day 37 | Real Analysis & Calculus | Sequences of real numbers |
| 21 Jul 2026 | Tuesday | Day 38 | Series of real numbers | |
| 22 Jul 2026 | Wednesday | Day 39 | Functions of single variables: Limits; Continuity and uniform continuity; Differentiability; Increasing and decreasing; Indeterminate forms; maxima and minima | |
| 23 Jul 2026 | Thursday | Day 40 | Mean value theorems | |
| 24 Jul 2026 | Friday | Day 41 | Point wise convergence Uniform convergence Continuity Differentiability and integrability | |
| 25 Jul 2026 | Saturday | Day 42 | Test Paper 2 | Part A |
| 27 Jul 2026 | Monday | Day 43 | Riemann integral and Fundamental theorems of integral calculus etc; Improper integrals | |
| 28 Jul 2026 | Tuesday | Day 44 | Calculus | |
| 29 Jul 2026 | Wednesday | Day 45 | Complex Analysis | Introduction to Complex variable functions: Limit, Continuity, Differentiability, Singular points Cauchy-Riemann equations, Construction of Analytic functions |
| 30 Jul 2026 | Thursday | Day 46 | Complex integration Cauchy’s theorem and its applications Taylor’s series; Laurent’s series and Singularities Cauchy’s residue theorem | |
| 31 Jul 2026 | Friday | Day 47 | Contour integration; Miscellaneous | |
| 01 Aug 2026 | Saturday | Day 48 | Test Paper 1 | |
| 03 Aug 2026 | Monday | Day 49 | LPP | |
| 04 Aug 2026 | Tuesday | Day 50 | LPP | |
| 05 Aug 2026 | Wednesday | Day 51 | Numerical Analysis | |
| 06 Aug 2026 | Thursday | Day 52 | Numerical Analysis | |
| 07 Aug 2026 | Friday | Day 53 | Computer programing | |
| 08 Aug 2026 | Saturday | Day 54 | Test Paper 2 | |
| 12 Aug 2026 | Wednesday | Day 55 | Simulation Paper 1 +Paper 2 |
TEST:
8 Tests in total : 4 HLTs + 4 FLTs
Deliverables
CLASS Schedule:
| Class No | Date | Topics Covered |
| MODULE 1: GEOMORPHOLOGY | ||
| Class 1 | 4th June | Introduction |
| Class 2-3 | 8th June to 9th June | • Continental Drift Theory (CDT) • Sea Floor Spreading Theory (SFST) • Plate Tectonic Theory (PTT) • Isostasy |
| Class 3-5 | 11th June to 12th June | • Landform evolution • Slope development theories • Weathering • Erosion • Denudation chronology |
| MODULE 2: CLIMATOLOGY | ||
| Class 6 | 15th June | • Air masses • Fronts • Cyclones (Tropical & Temperate) |
| Class 7 | 16th June | • Global climate change • Anthropogenic impacts |
| Class 8 | 18th June | • Heat budget • Insolation • Temperature distribution • Planetary circulation |
| MODULE 3: PHYSICAL SETTING OF INDIA | ||
| Class 9 – 10 | 19th June & 22nd June | • Physiography of India |
| Class 11 | 23rd June | • Indian monsoon • Indian drainage system |
| SECTIONAL TEST 1 | 28th June Sunday | Covers Module 1, Module 2, and Module 3 |
| MODULE 4: OCEANOGRAPHY | ||
| Class 12 | 25th June | • Ocean currents • Gyres • Water masses |
| Class 13 | 26th June | • Coral reefs • Coral bleaching • Marine ecology • Ocean bottom relief |
| MODULE 5: BIOGEOGRAPHY | ||
| Class 14 | 29th June | • Soil • Soils of India (Paper 2) |
| Class 15 | 30th June | • Biomes • Biogeographic realms |
| MODULE 6: ENVIRONMENTAL GEOGRAPHY | ||
| Class 16 | 2nd July | • Deforestation • Human–ecology relationships |
| Class 17 | 3rd July | • Ecological principles • Biodiversity conservation |
| MODULE 7: PERSPECTIVES IN HUMAN GEOGRAPHY | ||
| Class 18-19 | 6th July to 7th July | • Different paradigms |
| Class 20 | 9th July | • Areal differentiation • Quantitative revolution • Humanistic geography • Post-modernism • Secularisation |
| SECTIONAL TEST 2 | 12th July Sunday | Covers Module 4, Module 5, Module 6, and Module 7 |
| MODULE 8: POPULATION & SETTLEMENT GEOGRAPHY | ||
| Class 21 | 10th July | • Population growth theory |
| Class 22 | 13th July | • Migration theory |
| Class 23 | 14th July | • Urban morphology |
| MODULE 9: REGIONAL PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT (Paper 1 & Paper 2) | ||
| Class 24-25 | 16th July to 17th July | • Developmental theories • Development principles • Region • Regional disparity • Regionalisation |
| Class 26 | 20th July | • Watershed management • Multilevel planning • Backward region development |
| SECTIONAL TEST 3 | 26th July | (Covers Module 8 and Module 9) |
| MODULE 10: MODELS, THEORIES & POLITICAL GEOGRAPHY (Paper 1 & Paper 2) | ||
| Class 27 | 23rd July | • Locational theories |
| Class 28 | 24th July | • Geopolitical theories • Boundaries • Regional consciousness • Federalism |
| MODULE 11: ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY (Includes Paper 2: Agriculture, Resources, Industries, Transport, Communication & Trade) | ||
| Class 29 | 27th July | Class 1–2 • Limits to growth • Energy transition • Agricultural regions • Green Revolution • Agro-climatic regionalisation • Blue economy • Groundwater resources • Critical minerals |
| Class 30 | 28th July | • Locational factors of industries • Infrastructure-led growth • India’s trade |
| SECTIONAL TEST 4 | 31st July | (Covers Module 10 and Module 11) |
| Test 5 | 2nd August | FULL LENGTH TEST 1 |
| Test 6 | 2nd August | FULL LENGTH TEST 2 |
PSIR Crash Course & Test Series – Target 2026
Teacher – Satya Prakash Sir
Course Feature
Course Pillars:
PSIR Crash Course Lectures – Approx 32 lectures, whose focus shall be on a quick revision of the syllabus through value addition and the Previous Year Questions (PYQs).
PSIR Tests (FLTs)
Each Test includes
TEST SCHEDULE
| PSIR Test 1 | 21-Jun-26 | Sectional | Paper 1 Section A |
| PSIR Test 2 | 5-Jul-26 | Sectional | Paper 1 Section B |
| PSIR Test 3 | 19-Jul-26 | Sectional | Paper 2 Section A |
| PSIR Test 4 | 2-Aug-26 | Sectional | Paper 2 Section B |
| PSIR Test 5 | 9-Aug-26 | Full Length | Paper 1 |
| PSIR Test 6 | 9-Aug-26 | Full Length | Paper 2 |
Lecture Schedule
| Lecture/Test Number | Date | Topics | Sectional Syllabus |
| Lecture 1 | 7-Jun-26 | Orientation & Political Theory: meaning and approaches. | Paper 1 Section A |
| Lecture 2 | 8-Jun-26 | Western Political Thought | Paper 1 Section A |
| Lecture 3 | 9-Jun-26 | Indian Political Thought | Paper 1 Section A |
| Lecture 4 | 11-Jun-26 | Theories of state, Justice | Paper 1 Section A |
| Lecture 5 | 12-Jun-26 | Equality, Rights | Paper 1 Section A |
| Lecture 6 | 15-Jun-26 | Democracy, Concept of Power | Paper 1 Section A |
| Lecture 7 | 16-Jun-26 | Political Ideologies, Democracy | Paper 1 Section A |
| PSIR Test 1 | 21-Jun-26 | Paper 1 Section A | |
| Lecture 8 | 18-Jun-26 | Indian Nationalism, Making of the Indian Constitution | Paper 1 Section B |
| Lecture 9 | 19-Jun-26 | Salient Features of the Indian Constitution | Paper 1 Section B |
| Lecture 10 | 22-Jun-26 | Principal Organs of Government, Federalism | Paper 1 Section B |
| Lecture 11 | 23-Jun-26 | Grassroots Democracy, Statutory Institutions/Commissions | Paper 1 Section B |
| Lecture 12 | 25-Jun-26 | Planning and Economic development, Social Movement | Paper 1 Section B |
| Lecture 13 | 26-Jun-26 | Caste, Religion and Ethnicity in Indian Politics | Paper 1 Section B |
| Lecture 14 | 29-Jun-26 | Party System | Paper 1 Section B |
| PSIR Test 2 | 5-Jul-26 | Paper 1 Section B | |
| Lecture 15 | 30-Jun-26 | Comparative Politics, | Paper 2 Section A |
| Lecture 16 | 2-Jul-26 | Politics of Representation and Participation, State in Comparative Perspective | Paper 2 Section A |
| Lecture 17 | 3-Jul-26 | Globalisation, United Nations | Paper 2 Section A |
| Lecture 18 | 6-Jul-26 | Approaches to the Study of International Relations | Paper 2 Section A |
| Lecture 19 | 7-Jul-26 | Key Concepts in International Relations | Paper 2 Section A |
| Lecture 20 | 9-Jul-26 | Changing International Political Order, Regionalisation of World Politics | Paper 2 Section A |
| Lecture 21 | 10-Jul-26 | Evolution of the International Economic System | Paper 2 Section A |
| Lecture 22 | 13-Jul-26 | Contemporary Global Concerns | Paper 2 Section A |
| PSIR Test 3 | 19-Jul-26 | Paper 2 Section A | |
| Lecture 23 | 14-Jul-26 | Indian Foreign Policy | Paper 2 Section B |
| Lecture 24 | 16-Jul-26 | India’s Contribution to the Non-Alignment Movement | Paper 2 Section B |
| Lecture 25 | 17-Jul-26 | India and South Asia | Paper 2 Section B |
| Lecture 26 | 20-Jul-26 | India and the Global South | Paper 2 Section B |
| Lecture 27 | 21-Jul-26 | India and the Global Centres of Power | Paper 2 Section B |
| Lecture 28 | 23-Jul-26 | India and the UN System | Paper 2 Section B |
| Lecture 29 | 24-Jul-26 | India and the Nuclear Question | Paper 2 Section B |
| Lecture 30 | 27-Jul-26 | Recent developments in Indian Foreign Policy | Paper 2 Section B |
| PSIR Test 4 | 2-Aug-26 | Paper 2 Section B | |
| PSIR Test 5 | 9-Aug-26 | Full Length | Paper 1 |
| PSIR Test 6 | 9-Aug-26 | Full Length | Paper 2 |
Deliverables
T&T Model
Teacher : Dr. C.P. Kaushik Sir
Topper: Piyush Jain ( AIR – 80 UPSC’25)
Lecture Plan
| Lecture/Test Number | Date | Topics | Sectional Syllabus |
| Class 1 | 5th June | Orientation and Understanding the Recent Demand | |
| Class 2 | 8th June | Introduction to Anthro and its Emergence | Paper 1 |
| Class 3 | 9th June | Research Methodology in Anthro | |
| Class 4 | 10th June | Anthropological Thinkers – Part 1 | |
| Class 5 | 11th June | Anthropological Thinkers – Part 2 | |
| Class 6 | 15th June | Anthropological Thinkers – Part 3 | |
| Test 1 SUNDAY | 21st June | ||
| Class 7 | 16th June | Physical Anthropology – Part 1 | |
| Class 8 | 17th June | Physical Anthropology – Part 2 | |
| Class 9 | 18th June | Physical Anthropology – Part 3 | |
| Class 10 | 22nd June | Physical Anthropology – Part 4 | |
| Class 11 | 23rd June | Physical Anthropology – Part 5 | |
| Class 12 | 24th June | Physical Anthropology – Part 6 | |
| Test 2 SUNDAY | 28th June | ||
| Class 13 | 25th June | Socio Cultural Anthro – Part 1 (Nature of Society and Nature of Culture) | |
| Class 14 | 29th June | Part 2: Marriage, Family and Kinship – Class 1 | |
| Class 15 | 30th June | Part 3: Marriage, Family and Kinship – Class 2 | |
| Class 16 | 1st July | Part 4: Political Organization, Religion & Economic Anthro – Class 1 | |
| Class 17 | 2nd July | Part 5: Political Organization and Religion & Economic Anthro – Class 2 | |
| Class 18 | 6th July | Part 6: Language and Communication | |
| Test 3 SUNDAY | 12th July | ||
| Class 19 | 7th July | Indian Anthro: Development & Indian Anthropologists – Part 1 | Paper 2 |
| Class 20 | 8th July | Indian Anthro: Development & Indian Anthropologists- Part 2 | |
| Class 21 | 9th July | Demographic Profile of India | |
| Class 22 | 13th July | Indian Society and Culture – Part 1 | |
| Class 23 | 14th July | Indian Society and Culture – Part 2 | |
| Test 4 SUNDAY | 19th July | ||
| Class 24 | 15th July | Tribal Anthropology – Class 1 | |
| Class 25 | 16th July | Tribal Anthropology – Class 2 | |
| Class 26 | 20th July | Tribal Anthropology – Class 3 | |
| Class 27 | 21st July | Tribal Anthropology – Class 4 | |
| Test 5 SUNDAY | 26th July | ||
| Class 28 | 22nd July | Archaeology (World & India) – Class 1 | |
| Class 29 | 23rd July | Archaeology (World & India) – Class 2 | |
| Class 30 | 27th July | Archaeology (World & India) – Class 3 | |
| Test 6 SUNDAY | 2nd August | ||
| Test 7 SUNDAY | 2nd August |
Anthropology Optional Expert 13+ Years of Teaching Experience 2 UPSC Interviews Appeared 6 State PCS Interviews, Selected in RAS Taught 100+ Rankers including AIR 72 (Tanuj Ranjan) – 309 in Anthropology
Each Test includes
| TEST No. | Date |
| Test 1 SUNDAY | 21st June |
| Test 2 SUNDAY | 28th June |
| Test 3 SUNDAY | 12th July |
| Test 4 SUNDAY | 19th July |
| Test 5 SUNDAY | 26th July |
| Test 6 SUNDAY | 2nd August |
| Test 7 SUNDAY | 2nd August |
PSIR Full Length Tests (FLTs)
Number of Tests = 6 Tests .
Test 1 Syllabus – Paper 1 Section A
Test 2 Syllabus – Paper 1 Section B
Test 3 Syllabus – Paper 2 Section A
Test 4 Syllabus – Paper 2 Section B
Test 5 Syllabus – Paper 1
Test 6 Syllabus – Paper 2
Each Test includes
TEST SCHEDULE
| PSIR Test 1 | 21-Jun-26 | Sectional | Paper 1 Section A |
| PSIR Test 2 | 5-Jul-26 | Sectional | Paper 1 Section B |
| PSIR Test 3 | 19-Jul-26 | Sectional | Paper 2 Section A |
| PSIR Test 4 | 2-Aug-26 | Sectional | Paper 2 Section B |
| PSIR Test 5 | 9-Aug-26 | Full Length | Paper 1 |
| PSIR Test 6 | 9-Aug-26 | Full Length | Paper 2 |
UpSurge Mains Test Series
Test Schedule
| Test Name | Topics | Type of Tests | Date |
| Test 1 | Essay | FLT | 28th June |
| Test 2 | GS Paper 3 | FLT | 5th July |
| Test 3 | GS Paper 4 | FLT | 12th July |
| Test 4 | GS Paper 1 | FLT | 26th July |
| Test 5 | GS Paper 2 | FLT | 2nd August |
| Test 6 | Essay | Simulator | 7th August |
| Test 7 & 8 | GS Paper 1 & GS Paper 2 | Simulator | 8th August |
| Test 9 & 10 | GS Paper 3 & GS Paper 4 | Simulator | 9th August |
Test Deliverables :
A complete testing architecture with full-length tests and UPSC-like simulators to gradually build conceptual command, answer stamina and exam temperament.
Detailed evaluation focused on content quality, structure, demand identification, presentation, examples, data usage and value addition, instead of only giving generic marks and feedback.
Post-test discussion directly by UPSC rankers and high scorers, helping students UnderStand how toppers approach the same question with better structure, depth and articulation.
High-quality ideal answers along with selected topper-style copies to show students the difference between knowledge-based answers and marks-fetching answers.
Questions designed around UPSC PYQ trends, recurring themes, current issues and evolving examiner demand, so students do not practise random questions but exam-relevant ones.
Tests conducted in a strict UPSC-like environment with:
fixed timing, answer booklet format, page discipline and pressure-based writing practice to develop real Mains temperament.
Upsurge Mains 2027 Schedule
Test Deliverables :
A complete testing architecture with full-length tests and UPSC-like simulators to gradually build conceptual command, answer stamina and exam temperament.
Detailed evaluation focused on content quality, structure, demand identification, presentation, examples, data usage and value addition, instead of only giving generic marks and feedback.
Post-test discussion directly by UPSC rankers and high scorers, helping students UnderStand how toppers approach the same question with better structure, depth and articulation.
High-quality ideal answers along with selected topper-style copies to show students the difference between knowledge-based answers and marks-fetching answers.
Questions designed around UPSC PYQ trends, recurring themes, current issues and evolving examiner demand, so students do not practise random questions but exam-relevant ones.
Tests conducted in a strict UPSC-like environment with:fixed timing, answer booklet format, page discipline and pressure-based writing practice to develop real Mains temperament.
TEST SCHEDULE:
| Date | Day | Phase | Mains Test | Mains Format | Mains Qs | Theme | Detailed Syllabus / Student Target |
| 19-Jul-2026 | Saturday | Orientation Session (Upsurge Mains 2027) – Timing: 05:00 PM onwards | |||||
| 26-Jul-2026 | Sunday | GS3 Phase | Mains HT-1 | Half Length Test | 10 | Agriculture + Food Processing | ➡️ Major crops, cropping patterns in various parts of the country, different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints; e-technology in the aid of farmers. Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices; Public Distribution System – objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping; issues of buffer stocks and food security; Technology missions; Economics of animal rearing. Land reforms in India. |
| 02-Aug-2026 | Sunday | GS3 Phase | Mains HT-2 | Half Length Test | 10 | Economy + Industry, Investment, Infra | Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. Government Budgeting. Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc Investment models. |
| 9-Aug-2026 | Sunday | GS3 Phase | Mains HT-3 | Half Length Test | 10 | Environment + DM + SnT | Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. Disaster and disaster management. Science and Technology—developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology. Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual property rights. |
| 16-Aug-2026 | Sunday | GS3 Phase | Mains HT-4 | Half Length Test | 10 | Internal Security | Linkages between development and spread of extremism. Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security. Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cyber security; money-laundering and its prevention. Security challenges and their management in border areas; linkages of organized crime with terrorism. Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate. |
| 23-Aug-2026 | Sunday | GS3 Consolidation | Mains Full Test-1 | Full Test | 20 | GS3 Integrated Full | GS3 Integrated Full |
| 30-Aug-2026 | Sunday | GS4 Phase | Mains HT-5 | Half Length Test | 10 | Ethics I | Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics in private and public relationships. Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values. Attitude: content, structure, function; its influence and relation with thought and behaviour; moral and political attitudes; social influence and persuasion. Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service, integrity, impartiality and non-partisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker-sections. |
| 6-Sep-2026 | Sunday | GS4 Phase | Mains HT-6 | Half Length Test | 10 | Ethics II | Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and governance. Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and the world. Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; ethicalconcerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability and ethical governance; strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance; ethical issues in international relations and funding; corporate governance. Probity in Governance: Concept of public service; Philosophical basis of governance andprobity; Information sharing and transparency in government, Right to Information, Codes of Ethics, Codes of Conduct, Citizen’s Charters, Work culture, Quality of service delivery, Utilization of public funds, challenges of corruption. |
| 13-Sep-2026 | Sunday | GS4 Phase | Mains HT-7 | Half Length Test | 10 | Case Studies | Case Studies |
| 20-Sep-2026 | Sunday | GS4 Consolidation | Mains Full Test-2 | Full Test | 20 | GS4 Integrated Full | |
| 27-Sep-2026 | Sunday | Essay | Mains Full Test-3 | Full Test | Essay Full | ||
| 04-Oct-2026 | Sunday | GS1 Phase | Mains HT-8 | Half Length Test | 10 | Ancient, Medieval and Art and Culture | Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. |
| 11-Oct-2026 | Sunday | GS1 Phase | Mains HT-9 | Half Length Test | 10 | Modern History + World History + Post Independence | Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present – signifi cant events, personalities, issues. The Freedom Struggle: its various stages and important contributors/contributions fromdifferent parts of the country. “ Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country. History of the world will include events from 18th century such as industrial revolution, worldwars, redrawal of national boundaries, colonization, decolonization, political philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism etc.— their forms and effect on the society.” |
| 18-Oct-2026 | Sunday | GS1 Phase | Mains HT-10 | Half Length Test | 10 | Physical Geography | Salient features of the world’s physical geography. Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclones etc., geographical features and their location – changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes. |
| 25-Oct-2026 | Sunday | GS1 Phase | Mains HT-11 | Half Length Test | 10 | Economic Geography | Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian sub-continent). |
| 1-Nov-2026 | Sunday | GS1 Phase | Mains HT-12 | Half Length Test | 10 | Indian Society | Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. |
| 8-Nov-2026 | Sunday | GS1 Phase | Mains HT-13 | Half Length Test | 10 | Indian Society | Role of women and women’s organisation, population and associated issues, poverty and devel opmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies. Effects of globalization on Indian society. Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism. |
| 15-Nov-2026 | Sunday | GS1 Consolidation | Mains Full Test-4 | Full Test | 20 | GS1 Integrated Full | |
| 22-Nov-2026 | Sunday | GS2 Phase | Mains HT-14 | Half Length Test | 10 | Polity 1 | Indian Constitution—historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining tothe federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein. Separation of powers between various organs, dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions. Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries. |
| 29-Nov-2026 | Sunday | GS2 Phase | Mains HT-15 | Half Length Test | 10 | Polity 2 | Parliament and State Legislatures—structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary—Ministries andDepartments of the Government; pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the polity. Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act. Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of variousConstitutional Bodies. Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies. |
| 6-Dec-2026 | Sunday | GS2 Phase | Mains HT-16 | Half Length Test | 10 | Governance + Social Justice | Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Development processes and the development industry—the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders. Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance—applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures. Role of civil services in a democracy. Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Issues relating to poverty and hunger. |
| 13-Dec-2026 | Sunday | GS2 Phase | Mains HT-17 | Half Length Test | 10 | IR | India and its neighborhood relations. Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. Important International institutions, agencies and fora—their structure, mandate. |
| 20-Dec-2026 | Sunday | GS2 Consolidation | Mains Full Test-5 | Full Test | 20 | GS2 Integrated Full | |
| 25-Dec-2026 | Friday | Essay | Mains Full Test – Simulator Test 1 | Full Test | Full Test | Essay Full | |
| 26-Dec-2026 | Saturday | GS Paper 1 & 2 | Mains Full Test – Simulator Test 2 + Simulator Test 3 | Full Test | Full Test | GS Paper 1 + GS Paper 2 | |
| 27-Dec-2026 | Sunday | GS Paper 3 & 4 | Mains Full Test – Simulator Test 4 + Simulator Test 5 | Full Test | Full Test | GS Paper 3 + GS Paper 4 | -+ |
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