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Prelims Test Series: 40 Tests, 360° Preparation

Our Prelims Test Series is spread over several months, structured in four phases, each one building on the previous to ensure syllabus completion, revision, integration of current affairs, and simulated exam conditions. The questions are modeled strictly on UPSC standards — analytical, fact-based, and unpredictable — aimed at training the aspirant's instincts and intellect alike.

Prelims Test Series
Prelims key features

Key Features:

  • 40 High-Quality Tests: Including subject-wise, revision-based, and full-length mock exams.
  • UPSC-standard questions: Curated by expert faculty with deep analysis.
  • Detailed Solutions + Eliminative Techniques: To help aspirants learn logic, not just facts..
  • All-India Ranking + Performance Analytics: Curated by expert faculty with deep analysis.
  • Integrated Current Affairs: From newspapers (The Hindu, Indian Express) and government sources (PIB, Yojana, Kurukshetra, etc.).
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40-Test Prelims Schedule

Phase I – Subject-Wise Basic Tests (Foundational Clarity)
Test No Subject Topics Covered Date
1 Polity I Historical Background, Constitution, Preamble Week 1
2 Polity II FRs, DPSPs, Fundamental Duties, Amendments Week 2
3 Polity III Union/State Govts, Emergency, Schedules Week 3
4 Modern History I 1857 Revolt to INC formation Week 4
5 Modern History II Gandhi Era, 1930s–1947 Week 5
6 Geography I Physical Geography, Geomorphology Week 6
7 Geography II Indian Geography, Resources Week 7
8 Indian Economy I Basic concepts, Budgeting, Banking Week 8
9 Indian Economy II Planning, Growth, Infrastructure Week 9
10 Environment I Ecology, Pollution, Acts Week 10
Phase II – Subject-Wise Advanced Tests (Integration + PYQ Patterning)
Test No Subject Topics Covered Date
11 Art & Culture Architecture, Paintings, Literature Week 11
12 Ancient India Indus, Vedic Age, Mauryan Week 12
13 Medieval India Sultanate, Mughals, Religious Movements Week 13
14 Science & Tech I Basics, Biotechnology, Space Week 14
15 Science & Tech II IT, Defense, Energy, Environment Linkages Week 15
16 Environment II Climate change, Biodiversity, Int’l Conventions Week 16
17 Current Affairs I National Events (3 months) Week 17
18 Current Affairs II International, Government Schemes Week 18
19 Government Schemes & Reports Budget, Survey, NITI Aayog Week 19
20 India Yearbook & Miscellaneous Census, Reports, Indices Week 20
Phase III – Revision + Mixed Subject Tests
Test No Type Focus Area Date
21 Mixed Subjects I Polity + Economy Week 21
22 Mixed Subjects II History + Culture + Geography Week 22
23 Mixed Subjects III Environment + Science + Tech Week 23
24 Mixed Subjects IV Schemes + Reports + CA Week 24
25 CSAT I Reasoning + Comprehension Week 24
26 CSAT II Quant + DI + Logical Reasoning Week 25
27 Current Affairs III Past 6 months Week 25
28 Current Affairs IV International + Environment Related Week 26
29 India + World Map Test Mapping Locations Week 26
30 Economic Survey Test Budget + Survey + Key Stats Week 27
Phase IV – Full-Length Simulation Tests (Real Exam Environment)
Test No Subject Topics Covered Date
31 FLT 1 – GS Paper 1 Full UPSC Pattern Week 28
32 FLT 2 – GS Paper 1 Week 29
33 FLT 3 – GS Paper 1 Week 30
34 FLT 4 – GS Paper 1 Week 31
35 FLT 5 – GS Paper 1 Complete Practice Week 32
36 FLT 6 – CSAT Paper 2 Final Revision 1 Week 33
37 FLT 7 – GS Paper 1 Final Revision 2 Week 34
38 FLT 8 – GS Paper 1 Final Revision 2 Week 35
39 FLT 9 – GS Paper 1 Final Revision 3 Week 36
40 FLT 10 – GS + CSAT Combined Day Final Grand Test Week 37

Prelims Booklist (General Studies Paper I)

Subject Recommended Books
History – Ancient & Medieval Old NCERTs (RS Sharma, Satish Chandra); Tamil Nadu Class XI History
History – Modern India Spectrum’s “A Brief History of Modern India” by Rajiv Ahir
Art and Culture Nitin Singhania’s Indian Art and Culture; NCERT Fine Arts Class XI
Polity Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth
Geography (India + World) NCERTs Class VI–XII; GC Leong; Certificate Physical Geography
Environment & Ecology Shankar IAS Environment Book; NCERT Class XII Biology (Selective)
History – Ancient & Medieval Old NCERTs (RS Sharma, Satish Chandra); Tamil Nadu Class XI History
Economy Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh; Sriram IAS Economy Notes
Science & Technology NCERTs Class VI–X; Science Reporter Magazine (Selective)
Current Affairs Vision IAS/PT365; The Hindu/The Indian Express; PIB & Yojana (Selective)
Government Schemes & Reports PRS India Summaries; PIB Flash Cards; NITI Aayog Reports (selective)
CSAT (Paper II) CSAT Manual by Arihant; Previous Year Papers; RS Aggarwal (Quantitative Aptitude)