Two-Year UPSC Preparation Course

Year 1: Foundation and Building Knowledge

Orientation and Basics (Months 1-2)

• Introduction to UPSC CSE:
  • Understanding the exam pattern, syllabus, and marking scheme.
  • Overview of all the General Studies (GS) papers.
  • Importance of current affairs and how to integrate them into preparation.
• NCERT Foundation:
  • Thorough coverage of NCERT textbooks from Class 6 to 12.
  • Subjects: History, Geography, Polity, Economy, and Science.
• Current Affairs:
  • Daily newspaper reading sessions (e.g., The Hindu, The Indian Express).
  • Monthly current affairs magazine discussions (e.g., Yojana, Kurukshetra).

Core Subjects (Part 1) (Months 3-6)

• History:
  • Ancient and Medieval History: Comprehensive study of key historical periods and developments.
  • Modern History: Coverage of important events, movements, and figures from the 18th century to the present.
• Geography:
  • Physical Geography: Study of landforms, climate, vegetation, and natural phenomena.
  • Indian Geography: Detailed analysis of India’s physical features, resources, and environmental issues.
• Polity:
  • Indian Constitution: Key features, amendments, significant articles.
  • Political System: Structure, functioning, and significant political issues.
• Economy:
  • Basic Concepts: Fundamentals of economics, key terms, and principles.
  • Indian Economy: Economic development, planning, reforms, and current economic issues.
• Science and Technology:
  • Basic understanding of scientific principles.
  • Current advancements and their implications for India.

Core Subjects (Part 2) (Months 7-10)

• Environment and Ecology:
  • Ecosystems, biodiversity, conservation efforts, and environmental policies.
  • Current environmental issues and government initiatives.
• Art and Culture:
  • Indian art, architecture, literature, and cultural history.
  • Important cultural sites and events.
• Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude:
  • Ethical theories and concepts.
  • Integrity and public service values.
  • Case studies and practical applications.
• Society:
  • Indian Society: Structure, issues, and social changes.
  • Current social issues: Gender, caste, religion, and other societal aspects.
• International Relations:
  • India’s foreign policy, bilateral, and multilateral relations.
  • Important international organizations and India’s role in them.

Revision and Practice (Months 11-12)

• Subject Revision: Comprehensive revision sessions covering all the subjects.
• Mock Tests:
  • Preliminary mock tests to assess understanding.
  • Answer writing practice for Mains.
• Current Affairs:
  • In-depth analysis of current events from the past year.

Year 2: Advanced Preparation and Intensive Practice

Advanced Topics and General Studies Papers (Months 1-3)

• General Studies Paper 2 (Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice, and International Relations):
  • Governance: Government policies, transparency, accountability, and e-governance.
  • Constitution: Detailed study of significant articles, amendments, and case laws.
  • Social Justice: Welfare schemes, social sector initiatives, and issues related to health, education, and poverty.
  • International Relations: Global issues, international treaties, and India’s foreign policy.
• Essay Writing: Practice writing essays on diverse topics, focusing on structuring arguments and clarity.

General Studies Papers 3 and 4 (Months 4-6)

• General Studies Paper 3 (Technology, Economic Development, Bio-diversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management):
  • Economic Development: Current economic policies, growth, and development issues.
  • Science and Technology: Developments in technology, IT, space, and biotechnology.
  • Environment: Policies for environmental conservation, climate change issues.
  • Security: Internal and external security challenges, including terrorism, cyber threats.
  • Disaster Management: Strategies for disaster prevention, mitigation, and management.
• General Studies Paper 4 (Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude):
  • Ethics: Public administration ethics, moral philosophies.
  • Integrity: Role of integrity in public life.
  • Case Studies: Practical scenarios to test ethical and integrity-based decision-making.

Prelims Focus and Consolidation (Months 7-9)

• Intensive Prelims Preparation: Solve previous years’ question papers and full-length mock tests.
• Revision: Revise all core subjects thoroughly.
• Current Affairs: Ensure you are updated with the last one year’s current events.

Mains Intensive Preparation (Months 10-12)

• Answer Writing Practice: Practice writing answers for Mains within the word limit and time.
• General Studies Papers 1-4: Detailed study and practice of all GS papers.
• Mock Tests for Mains: Join a test series for Mains to evaluate your preparation.
• Current Affairs: Focus on in-depth analysis of issues for Mains.

CSAT Preparation

• Quantitative Aptitude: Covering basic mathematical concepts, data interpretation, and problem-solving techniques.
• Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability: Practice reasoning questions, puzzles, and analytical problems.
• Comprehension: Enhancing reading skills, comprehension practice, and answering questions based on given passages.
• Decision Making and Problem Solving: Real-life scenario-based questions to test decision-making skills.