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Email

info@understandupsc.com

Phone Number

+91 8377072252

Coaching Center

32b, Pusa Rd, Opposite Metro Pillar Number 122. Block 11, Old Rajinder Nagar, Karol Bagh, New Delhi, Delhi, 110005

UPSC Exam Related

The UPSC CSE is India’s most prestigious exam conducted to recruit IAS, IPS, IFS, and other Group A & B officers. It has three stages: Prelims, Mains, and Interview.

Any graduate between 21–32 years of age (with relaxation for reserved categories) can apply. Both final-year students and professionals are eligible.

  • General: 6 attempts (till 32 years)
  • OBC(NCL): 9 attempts (till 35 years)
  • SC/ST: Unlimited attempts (till 37 years)

Yes. The platform’s blog and video resources include guides like “How to Prepare for UPSC by Self‑Study” and “How to Analyse PYQs for UPSC Prelims 2025.” These highlight the importance of strategically analyzing past papers, identifying trends, and aligning your preparation accordingly.

  • Prelims: Objective (GS & CSAT)
  • Mains: 9 Descriptive Papers(Including 1 Essay, 4 GS, 2 Optional, 2 Language Papers(Qualifying))
  • Interview/Personality Test: Final stage

For Self Learner: Start with NCERTs (Class 6–12), followed by standard reference books, daily newspaper reading, and consistent answer writing practice.

Students associated with the “US”: Firstly please be honest to yourself & Just follow the guidance provided by the team of Mentors/Rankers/Evaluators led by SATYAM JAIN Sir.

Standard books include:

  • Polity: Laxmikanth
  • History: Spectrum + NCERTs
  • Geography: NCERT + GC Leong
  • Economy: Ramesh Singh + Current Affairs
  • Environment: Majid Husain's Environment and Ecology

Not compulsory. With the right strategy, self-discipline, and resources, many toppers have cleared UPSC without coaching. Coaching can, however, provide structured guidance.

 Extremely important. Questions in Prelims, Mains, and even Interviews are linked to current issues. Reading newspapers like The Hindu/Indian Express or using monthly compilations of magazines is essential.

On average, 1.5 to 2 years of focused preparation with 8–10 hours daily study is ideal. But consistency matters more than duration.

NCERTs build strong conceptual clarity in subjects like History, Geography, Polity, and Economy. They are the foundation of UPSC preparation.

Follow a time-blocking strategy, prioritize weekends for deep study, and focus on smart notes & revision. Many working professionals have successfully cleared UPSC.

No. UPSC allows candidates to write Mains in any of the 22 scheduled languages. Many toppers have cleared UPSC in Hindi and regional languages.

The cut-off changes every year, but in recent times (2019–2024) it has mostly stayed between 75–98 marks, depending on paper difficulty, vacancies, and number of applicants.

Practice daily/weekly answer writing, focus on structuring (Intro–Body–Conclusion), include facts, examples, and current affairs in answers.

You can download NCERTs, UPSC Previous Year Papers, Daily Current Affairs PDFs, and Notes for free from Understand UPSC Free Resources Section.

Yes. Candidates need to score at least 33% (66 marks) in CSAT to qualify.

Two papers: General Studies (200 marks) and CSAT (200 marks, qualifying). Both are objective type.

Our Institute Related

Understand UPSC is a dedicated mentorship-driven EdTech platform for UPSC aspirants. Unlike traditional coaching, we focus on student needs, personalized mentorship, result-oriented strategies, and structured study plans specifically curated by keeping in mind quality, credibility and most importantly affordability.

 We offer:

  • Conquer Program – Comprehensive Mains Mentorship specifically.
  • UpSurge Mains Test Series - Mentorship by interview appeared Rankers & Evaluators
  • Transform - Foundation course for complete beginners.
  • CSAT by SARANSH GUPTA Sir - One of the best faculty in the UPSC ecosystem.
  • Prelims MAD Execute - King of all our courses & it became a trademark of UnderStand UPSC
  • Prelims Test Series – Practice-based learning with detailed feedback
  • Answer Writing Programs – Daily/weekly writing improvement including FLASH sessions
  • Optional Subject Mentorship – Guidance for subjects like PSIR, Sociology, etc. with separate Telegram groups.

Note: Mentorship is included in mostly all our programs but for better clarity one can contact our support team(visit our contact us page) and discuss their concerns with our senior academic counsellor.

A dedicated mentor is assigned to each group created on telegram (based on the optional subject of the students) who reviews test copies, provides feedback, designs study schedules and tracks performance. Mentorship is done via Zoom/Google Meet sessions for better interaction.

Currently, we deal in both modes with limited seating capacity in offline but covers a vast density of students online to ensure accessibility across India. Students can join from anywhere and still receive live mentorship, test feedback, and resources.

You can directly register through our website www.understandupsc.com or our official mobile application or contact our team. Once enrolled, you’ll get LMS (Learning Management System) access with all resources.

Yes. We also offer free resources like:

  • NCERT PDFs
  • UPSC Academic Calendar
  • UPSC Syllabus
  • Previous Year Question Papers (PYQs)

Daily Current Affairs Updates
 These are available in our website’s Free Resources Section.

Our test series are designed by a group of qualified mentors by keeping in mind the PYQs trends by ensuring it's closeness to UPSC standards. After submission, students get detailed evaluation, one-on-one mentor feedback and customized improvement suggestions — ensuring continuous progress with utmost satisfaction.

As SATYAM SIR always says, we are the most student centric institute and so our programs are designed to be as affordable as possible while maintaining high-quality and credibility. The fee varies depending on the program (Test Series, Conquer, Transform, Prelims). You can check the latest pricing on our Courses Page.

Yes, absolutely. Our mentorship is flexible and personalized, making it easier for working aspirants to balance preparation with jobs.

Yes, we provide mock interviews, personality development guidance, and DAF-based preparation with experienced mentors and senior bureaucrats under the program named ANTIM- PAG

Yes, Along with mentorship, students get curated notes, strategic value additions, and updated resources with homework and daily/weekly targets that complement NCERTs and standard books.

You can reach us at:
 📧 support@understandupsc.com
 📞 Helpline (+91 8377072252)

Yes, we offer live online sessions, recorded lectures, and mentorship support.

Yes, We provide separate(not comes under classroom program but definitely in sync with  our classroom programs) Prelims, Mains test series with detailed evaluation and feedback.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

About the UPSC Civil Services Examination (UPSC CSE)

The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) is one of the most competitive and esteemed examinations in India, conducted by the Union Public Service Commission to recruit officers for services such as the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), and others. The exam comprises three stages — Prelims, Mains, and the Personality Test (Interview) — designed to test a candidate’s knowledge, aptitude, decision-making, and leadership skills.


How to Prepare Effectively for UPSC CSE

Cracking the UPSC CSE requires a deep understanding of the syllabus, consistent revision, structured answer writing, and smart test-taking strategies. The Prelims test analytical and conceptual clarity, the Mains focuses on critical thinking, articulation, and subject mastery, while the Interview assesses presence of mind, ethical judgment, and personality traits relevant to public service.

At Understand UPSC, we empower aspirants with a personalized and focused approach to each stage of the exam.


Why Choose Understand UPSC?

Understand UPSC is a mentorship-driven platform offering a clear, clutter-free strategy to tackle the Civil Services Examination. Our programs like Transform (for beginners and intermediate learners) and Conquer (for advanced mains preparation) provide structured study plans, syllabus-wise video content, interactive live sessions, and answer writing support.

We emphasize:

  • Concept clarity through topic-wise lectures

  • Test series designed around real UPSC standards

  • Personalized mentorship in small groups

  • Regular performance tracking and peer benchmarking

  • Doubt-clearing sessions, current affairs analysis, and monthly magazines


Join the Understand UPSC Learning Community

Our mission is to make UPSC preparation less overwhelming and more strategic. We combine mentorship, discipline, and academic rigor to help you clear CSE with confidence. Whether you’re preparing from Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, or a remote village — our online-first model ensures quality guidance reaches every corner of India.

Join the thousands of aspirants who trust Understand UPSC to guide their journey toward becoming civil servants.

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