MAD Tech is the AI-assisted, technology-enabled preparation ecosystem of MAD-X. It includes the Digital Mistake Book, Advanced Test Analytics, Day-Wise Planner, Consistency Tracker, DUEL Wars and Prelims Short Notes.

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MAD-X for UPSC Prelims 2027: the proven program, now AI-powered

Q: What is the Digital Mistake Book, and how does it work?

The Digital Mistake Book lets students systematically record and revisit mistakes from their tests, identify weak areas, understand recurring mistakes and focus on targeted improvement.

Q: How many classes are included in MAD-X?

MAD-X includes 84 core subject classes + 40+ Current Affairs classes covering Geography, Polity, Economy, History, Science & Technology and Environment.

Q: How many tests are included in MAD-X?

48 progressive tests in three phases: 14 Subject-wise Upgraded FLTs; 7 Advanced USP & P.U.M.P. FLTs + 7 Current Affairs HLTs; 10 GS FLTs + 10 CSAT FLTs (Simulators).

The X-Factor to crack the uncertain & absurd Prelims, with structured classes, smart tests and technology that tracks every mistake.

84 static + 40 current affairs classes (Online + Offline)
48 tests, including 10 GS + 10 CSAT simulators
MAD Tech: Mistake Book, analytics & day-wise planner
25+ PYQ discussions, mentorship & MAD techniques

Starts1st Nov 2026

LanguageHinglish

NotesEnglish & Hindi

ValidityTill Prelims 2027

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84Offline / Online Static Classes

AIPowered Prelims Tech Ecosystem

40+Current Affairs Classes

48Tests incl. HLTs & FLTs

25+PYQ Discussion Classes

2Rankings: Online & Offline

MAD Tech Ecosystem

Your preparation generates data. MAD Tech turns it into an advantage.

A first-of-its-kind, tech-integrated Prelims system. Know exactly where you lose marks and fix it before the exam.

Plan

Day-Wise Planner & Consistency Tracker

A structured daily roadmap with targets, completion tracking and a clear view of your progress till Prelims.

RDX matrix and Digital Mistake Book analytics

Analyse

Digital Mistake Book & Test Analytics

Capture every mistake, revisit recurring errors and track accuracy, attempts and weak areas beyond just marks.

Compete

DUEL Wars

Competitive PYQ practice by subject and year. Quick match, challenge a friend or play a practice opponent.

X-Factor updated Blue Books for Science and Polity by Satyam Sir

Revise

X-Factor Blue Books & Short Notes

Updated Blue Books with UPSC-emulated sources, plus Prelims-specific short notes after every test.

Meet your faculty

Exam-oriented & experienced faculty team

Teachers and mentors who have faced UPSC themselves, across Prelims, Mains and the Interview.

Satyam Jain Sir

Economics

6+ yrs teaching · 3 UPSC CSE Interviews

Dhruv Jain Sir

Polity

Cleared 5/5 CSE Prelims GS cut-offs & 2 IFoS cut-offs

Dr. Kapil Sir

Geography

PhD Geography · 3 UPSC CSE Interviews

Dr. C.P. Kaushik Sir

S&T + Environment

10+ yrs teaching · 2 UPSC Interviews · RAS selected

K. Kirthika Ma'am

History

13+ yrs teaching · 3 UPSC CSE Interviews

Vikas Sharma Sir

Current Affairs

UGC NET JRF · UPSC Interview 2025

Saransh Gupta Sir

CSAT

10+ yrs teaching · UPSC ESE 2016

Disha Dwivedi Ma'am

Lead Mentor

AIR 672, UPSC CSE 2024

Neha Sharma Ma'am

Mentor Head

Cleared 3 Prelims GS cut-offs · CSE 2024 Interview

Learn from all of them

One program. Every subject.

The MAD schedule

A four-phase journey to Prelims 2027

Every week has a clear topic plan and a Sunday test, so you always know what to study and how you are doing.

Phase I

Knowledge & Concept Building

2 Nov 2026 – 7 Feb 2027

Phase II

Consolidation & Execution

8 Feb – 28 Mar 2027

Phase III

Intensive Revision & Simulation

7 Apr – 9 May 2027

Phase IV

Last-Fortnight Revision

10 – 22 May 2027

DatesSubject & focusTest

1 Nov 2026Day 1: OrientationSessions by Satyam Sir & Dhruv SirKick-off

2 – 14 NovEconomyMicro & macro basics, planning, money & banking, budget, trade & external sectorUSP FLT 1 & 2 · 8 & 15 Nov

16 – 28 NovEnvironmentEcology, biodiversity, protected areas, pollution, climate change & conventionsUSP FLT 1 & 2 · 22 & 29 Nov

30 Nov – 12 DecPolityConstitution, rights, Parliament, judiciary, federalism & constitutional bodiesUSP FLT 1 & 2 · 6 & 13 Dec

14 – 26 DecScience & TechnologyICT, AI & quantum, biotech, health, energy, defence & spaceUSP FLT 1 & 2 · 20 & 27 Dec

28 Dec – 9 JanGeographyPhysical, world & Indian geography, resources and human geographyUSP FLT 1 & 2 · 3 & 10 Jan

11 – 16 JanAncient IndiaPrehistory to the Gupta period, art & architectureUSP FLT · 17 Jan

18 – 23 JanMedieval IndiaRegional kingdoms, Sultanate, Vijayanagara, Mughals, Bhakti-SufiUSP FLT · 24 Jan

25 – 30 JanArt & CultureArchitecture, paintings, performing arts, UNESCO heritage, philosophyUSP FLT · 31 Jan

1 – 6 FebModern India1857 to Independence, national movement, constitutional developmentsUSP FLT · 7 Feb

Phase II · Advanced revision + Current Affairs HLTs

8 Feb – 6 MarEconomy · Environment · Polity · S&T revisionAdvanced revision, no new static, current linkages & PYQ trapsAdvanced FLT + CA HLT · Sundays

8 – 27 MarGeography · AMC · Modern History revisionMaps, chronology, personalities & matching-type practiceAdvanced FLT + CA HLT · Sundays

29 Mar – 6 AprBuffer for backlogsCatch up on anything pending before simulationsBuffer week

Phase III & IV · Simulation and final revision

7 Apr – 9 May10 GS + 10 CSAT SimulatorsFull syllabus, full length, every Wednesday & Sunday20 Simulators

10 – 22 MayOnly revisionLast-fortnight revision & confidence buildingRevision

23 May 2027UPSC CSE Prelims 2027As per the MAD-X scheduleExam day

UnderStand UPSC offline classroom in Old Rajinder Nagar, Delhi

Offline classroom · Old Rajinder Nagar, Delhi

48 progressive tests

Built on UPSC's last four years (2023–26)

Each test is followed by an online + offline discussion on answer logic, elimination and UPSC traps.

Phase 1: Subject-wise Upgraded FLTs

Find subject gaps while concepts are fresh

Phase 2: 7 Advanced USP & P.U.M.P. + 7 CA HLTs

Application, integration & uncertainty

Phase 3: 10 GS + 10 CSAT Simulators

Real-exam endurance, timing & attempt strategy

Results

We don't claim rankers.
Rankers claim us.

UPSC CSE 2025 rankers from the UnderStand UPSC ecosystem.

AIR 4Raghav Jhunjhunwala

AIR 14Surabhi Yadav

AIR 19Nisar Dishant Amrutlal

AIR 28Prachi Honey

AIR 34Nancy Singh

AIR 38Deepanshu Jindal

AIR 44Deeksha Chourasiya

AIR 45Priya Singh Chauhan

AIR 47Preeti Chauhan

41+ aspirants who cleared Prelims shared how MAD helped them

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Last year I was able to clear the Forest cut-off due to MAD and also got AIR 47 in the Indian Forest Service Examination, 2025.

Lakshita SatiRoll No. 0815215

I joined the MAD batch offline this year, gave all the tests and made TLSs of each test. All of this was helpful in clearing Prelims.

Vangapandu NaimishaRoll No. 1024732

I've cleared Prelims only because I came across the MAD series. I'm greatly indebted to Satyam Sir and the US team.

Harshita KhareRoll No. 0408933

The MAD series was truly a blessing in the last few days before Prelims. MAD removed all my anxieties about Prelims.

Avinash KumarRoll No. 0853121

MAD by Satyam Jain Sir for Prelims was excellent and I benefited a lot from it. No words to show my gratitude.

Kajol YadavRoll No. 6301601

The MAD peer group and mentorship made the process manageable. Thanks to Dhruv Sir and Satyam Sir for the MAD lectures.

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FAQs

Questions aspirants usually ask

Are MAD-X classes conducted online or offline?

MAD-X offers Offline + Online classes for its 84 core subject lectures. Students can learn directly from expert faculty through the available teaching modes.

Are test discussions conducted online or offline?

Test discussions are conducted in both online and offline mode. After each test, faculty explain important questions, conceptual gaps, elimination techniques and UPSC-specific question-solving strategies.

What is MAD Tech?

MAD Tech is the AI-assisted, technology-enabled preparation ecosystem of MAD-X. It helps you track, analyse and improve your Prelims preparation through data-driven insights:

Digital Mistake Book: records mistakes and helps prevent repetition
Advanced Test Analytics: tracks accuracy, attempts, weak areas and trends
Day-Wise Planner: structured daily preparation targets
Consistency Tracker: monitors discipline and progress
DUEL Wars: competitive practice
Prelims Short Notes: test-wise revision support

What is the Digital Mistake Book, and how does it work?

It lets you systematically record and revisit mistakes from your tests. Instead of repeating the same errors, you identify weak areas, understand recurring mistakes and focus on targeted improvement.

How many classes are included in MAD-X?

84 core subject classes + 40+ Current Affairs classes covering high-yield Prelims areas: Geography, Polity, Economy, History, Science & Technology and Environment.

How many tests are included in MAD-X?

48 progressive tests in three phases:

Phase 1: 14 Subject-wise Upgraded FLTs
Phase 2: 7 Advanced USP & P.U.M.P. FLTs + 7 Current Affairs HLTs
Phase 3: 10 GS FLTs + 10 CSAT FLTs (Simulators)

Are tests available in both online and offline modes?

Yes. MAD-X includes online and offline participation options, with a Dual Ranking System for separate online and offline rankings. Check the test schedule for the exact mode of each test.

Batch starts 1st November 2026

Admissions are open. Book your free counselling today.