UPSC Mentorship Program at LevelUp IAS
UPSC isn’t a sprint, it’s a 12-month marathon where students often lose direction mid-way. That’s where LMP 3.0 comes in.
LevelUp Mentorship Program (LMP) 3.0 — The Most Structured UPSC Journey under the guidance of Santosh Sir and Nikhil Sir. This program is designed to take you through every UPSC phase — Mains → Prelims → Mains — in the most exam-focused manner.
No distractions, no half-prep. Just a clear roadmap, daily mentorship, and a tested strategy to crack UPSC 2026.
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Why You Must Join This Program?
Clear Roadmap, Zero Confusion:
- Step-by-step journey for comprehensive UPSC Preparation.
- Daily targets and structured test schedules to stay on track.
- Feedback loops so you never waste effort or drift away.
Mentorship That Never Lets You Drift:
- Personal mentor for one-on-one guidance and accountability.
- Weekly super-mentorship sessions by Santosh Sir & Nikhil Sir.
- Continuous nudges to correct mistakes before they pile up.
Facing Prelims & Mains Challenges:
- If you’ve studied the syllabus but still struggle with clearing Prelims or Mains answer writing, this program provides the right guidance.
Identify & Rectify Preparation Gaps:
- Get a scientific assessment of your preparation gaps and actionable steps for improvement.
Answer Writing + PYQ Mastery:
- 300–400 live answer writing practices in MMP classes with discussions.
- PYQ workbook-based practice to align with UPSC standards.
- Build speed, structure, and clarity for exam-ready answers.
Accountability & Analysis:
- Every test is followed by a detailed mentor-guided review.
- Identify your strengths vs. weaknesses over time.
- Develop a clear, personalized strategy for the exam.
- Maintain Prelims and Mains Assessment and Analysis Sheet for regular performance tracking.
LevelUp IAS Mentorship Program
- Mentor-Led Preparation: A well-structured 15-months program where your mentor designs plans & strategies for Prelims and Mains to cover the syllabus in an organized & structured manner.
- Daily & Weekly Goals: Daily and weekly targets to maintain consistent progress under the direct supervision of your mentor.
- Daily Progress Reporting: Students are required to update their mentors daily on their progress — this builds strong accountability and ensures you to stay disciplined & on track.
- Mentor Follow-Up Calls: If you miss updating your progress for three consecutive days, your mentor will personally call you to assess your status, identify roadblocks and help you in maintaining consistency.
- On Demand Mentoring: Mentors are available for one-on-one calls on demand, offering timely support and clarity whenever required.
- Regular Tests & Review: Regular objective and subjective tests conducted weekly, monthly and quarterly — to check your preparation level and ensure your regular revision.
- Weekly Mentor Review Calls: Your mentor will connect with you every week to review your weekly goals, test performance and provide strategic course corrections wherever needed.
- Group Mentorship: Our Super Mentor Santosh Sir and UPSC toppers will conduct weekly group mentorship sessions to discuss common challenges, resolve doubts and keep the students motivated and focused.
- Intervention Strategy for Low Performance: If you’re unable to meet performance benchmarks in tests consistently over 3 months, your mentor will step in and take control — giving access of specific classroom programs and targeted tasks based on your weak areas.
- Current Affairs Program: To ensure you’re well-prepared in current affairs, weekly Current Affairs classes will be held on every Saturday and Sunday by Santosh Sir.
- Trackable Improvement & Tangible Results: With continuous mentor guidance, regular feedback and targeted interventions, students will witness steady improvement in test scores, syllabus coverage — leading to greater exam readiness.
Program Inclusion
- Year Long Mentorship Program
- Weekly, Monthly and Quarterly – objective and Subjective Tests
- Pre-Cum-Mains Current Affairs Program
- Prelims Test Series (PTS)
- Mains Test Series (MTS)
- Essay Module
- Mains Classes [Only for students currently underperforming and in need of additional guidance]
- Prelims Classes including CSAT [Only for students currently underperforming and in need of additional guidance]
Program Details
- Start Date: 1st September 2025
- Duration: Till Mains 2026
- Validity: Till Mains 2026
Delivery Modes
- Online (Live & Recorded)
- Offline
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Course Fee
Only for Limited Period
Offline / Online Mode: ₹ 55,000 + GST
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Who Should Join LMP 3.0?
- UPSC Aspirants who’ve done coaching or self-study but still lack answer writing practice, strategy, or exam temperament.
- Working professionals who want focused targets, guided planning, and mentorship without wasting time.
- Aspirants stuck in the prelims–mains loop who need an integrated approach to both stages.
- Aspirants who feel overloaded, lack discipline, or struggle with self-analysis — and need clarity and mentorship to stay on track.
How Personalised mentorship program works?
- Each student is paired with a dedicated mentor who tracks daily progress and keeps them accountable.
- Your mentor analyses test performance and guides your revision strategy at every stage.
- If you fall behind, your mentor personally calls you to bring you back on track.
- Weekly super-mentorship sessions with Santosh Sir & Nikhil Sir provide strategic guidance and resolve common doubts.
COVER BIG TWO
GEOGRAPHY
HISTORY
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PRE & MAINS TESTS
SUBJECT SPECIFIC CLASS MODULES
(LIVE ANSWER WRITING)
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3 ROUNDS OF REVISION
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CONTINUOUS TEST & ASSESSMENT (GS + ESSAY)
PRE SPECIFIC CLASS MODULES
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3 ROUNDS OF REVISION
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CONTINUOUS TEST & ASSESSMENT (GS + CSAT)
FINAL MAINS PREP
COMPLETE REVISION GS + ESSAY
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TEST SERIES
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CURRENT AFFAIRS CLASSES
Program Inclusion
- Structured Personalised Mentorship
- Weekly group sessions by Super Mentors
- Mentor Call Back system
- 15 months Current Affairs by Santosh sir
- Essay Program
- Subject specific Classes for both GS & CSAT (if needed)
- 15 months Test Series (pre & mains)
- Multiple Revisions with in-depth Assessment
- Weekly Video Digest
- PYQ workbook & subject specific notes
Daily guidance, accountability, & doubt-solving
Daily guidance, accountability, & doubt-solving
Daily guidance, accountability, & doubt-solving
Program Features at a Glance
Daily guidance, accountability, & doubt-solving
Weekly group strategy with Santosh Sir & Nikhil Sir
Subject specific classes for both GS and CSAT
300–400 live Qs + PYQ workbook integration
With detailed evaluation & improvement plan
Year-round CA classes with GS linkage
Strengths, weaknesses, and strategy mapping
Structured roadmap from first answer to final rank
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Year Long Test Series Structure
| Tests | Prelims Tests | Mains Tests |
|---|---|---|
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Topic Wise Sectional Tests (Sept - Dec) |
12 (50 Ques) |
10 + (2 Essay) |
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Subject Wise Full-Length Tests (Sept - Dec) |
4 (100 Ques) |
4 |
|
Subject Wise Full-Length Tests (100 Ques) (Jan - April) |
12 (GS) + 7 (CSAT) |
N/A |
|
Pre Samiksha Full Length Tests |
5 (GS) + 5 (CSAT) |
N/A |
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Mains Test Series (After Prelims) |
N/A |
8+4+4+Essay |
|
Total Tests |
45+ |
35+ |
Program Inclusion
Schedule
Note
Refund Policy
- Structured Personalised UPSC Mentorship
- Weekly group sessions by Super Mentors
- Mentor Call Back system
- 15 months Current Affairs by Santosh Sir
- Essay Program
- Subject specific Classes for both GS & CSAT (if needed)
- 13 months Test Series (Pre & Mains)
- Multiple Revisions with in-depth Assessment
- PYQ workbook & subject specific notes
LevelUp Mentorship Program Schedule 2026
| WEEK | DATE | SUBJECT |
| WEEK 01 | 01/09/25 | Economy |
| 02/09/25 | Economy | |
| 03/09/25 | Economy | |
| 04/09/25 | Polity and Governance | |
| 05/09/25 | Polity and Governance | |
| 06/09/25 | Polity and Governance | |
| 07/09/25 | Sunday | |
WEEK 02
| 08/09/25 | Economy |
| 09/09/25 | Economy | |
| 10/09/25 | Economy | |
| 11/09/25 | Polity and Governance | |
| 12/09/25 | Polity and Governance | |
| 13/09/25 | Polity and Governance | |
| 14/09/25 | Sunday | |
| WEEK 03 | 15/09/25 | Economy |
| 16/09/25 | Economy | |
| 17/09/25 | Economy | |
| 18/09/25 | Polity and Governance | |
| 19/09/25 | Polity and Governance | |
| 20/09/25 | Polity and Governance | |
| 21/09/25 | Sunday | |
WEEK 04
| 22/09/25 | Economy |
| 23/09/25 | Economy | |
| 24/09/25 | Economy | |
| 25/09/25 | Polity and Governance | |
| 26/09/25 | Polity and Governance | |
| 27/09/25 | Polity and Governance | |
| 28/09/25 | Sunday | |
WEEK 05
| 29/09/25 | Economy and Essay |
| 30/09/25 | Economy and Essay | |
| 01/10/25 | Economy and Essay | |
| 02/10/25 | Polity and Governance | |
| 03/10/25 | Polity and Governance | |
| 04/10/25 | Polity and Governance | |
| 05/10/25 | Sunday | |
WEEK 06
| 06/10/25 | S&T and Essay |
| 07/10/25 | S&T and Essay | |
| 08/10/25 | S&T and Essay | |
| 09/10/25 | Art & Culture | |
| 10/10/25 | Art & Culture | |
| 11/10/25 | Art & Culture | |
| 12/10/25 | Sunday | |
WEEK 07
| 13/10/25 | S&T and Essay |
| 14/10/25 | S&T and Essay | |
| 15/10/25 | EB&CC and Essay | |
| 16/10/25 | Art & Culture | |
| 17/10/25 | Modern India and PI | |
| 18/10/25 | Modern India and PI | |
| 19/10/25 | Sunday | |
WEEK 08
| 20/10/25 | EB&CC |
| 21/10/25 | EB&CC | |
| 22/10/25 | EB&CC | |
| 23/10/25 | Modern India and PI | |
| 24/10/25 | Modern India and PI | |
| 25/10/25 | Modern India and PI | |
| 26/10/25 | Sunday | |
WEEK 09
| 27/10/25 | EB&CC |
| 28/10/25 | DM | |
| 29/10/25 | DM | |
| 30/10/25 | World History | |
| 31/10/25 | World History | |
| 01/11/25 | World History | |
| 02/11/25 | Sunday | |
| WEEK 10 | 03/11/25 | Ethics |
| 04/11/25 | Ethics | |
| 05/11/25 | Ethics | |
| 06/11/25 | Geography | |
| 07/11/25 | Geography | |
| 08/11/25 | Geography | |
| 09/11/25 | Sunday | |
| WEEK 11 | 10/11/25 | Ethics |
| 11/11/25 | Ethics | |
| 12/11/25 | Ethics | |
| 13/11/25 | Geography | |
| 14/11/25 | Geography | |
| 15/11/25 | Geography | |
| 16/11/25 | Sunday | |
| WEEK 12 | 17/11/25 | Ethics |
| 18/11/25 | Ethics | |
| 19/11/25 | Ethics | |
| 20/11/25 | Ethics | |
| 21/11/25 | Ethics | |
| 22/11/25 | Ethics | |
| 23/11/25 | Sunday | |
WEEK 13
| 24/11/25 | Ethics |
| 25/11/25 | Ethics | |
| 26/11/25 | Ethics | |
| 27/11/25 | Buffer/Revision | |
| 28/11/25 | Buffer/Revision | |
| 29/11/25 | Buffer/Revision | |
| 30/11/25 | Sunday | |
WEEK 14
| 01/12/25 | Society |
| 02/12/25 | Society | |
| 03/12/25 | Society | |
| 04/12/25 | Internal Security | |
| 05/12/25 | Internal Security | |
| 06/12/25 | Internal Security | |
| 07/12/25 | Sunday | |
WEEK 15
| 08/12/25 | Society |
| 09/12/25 | Society | |
| 10/12/25 | Society | |
| 11/12/25 | Internal Security | |
| 12/12/25 | Internal Security | |
| 13/12/25 | International Relations | |
| 14/12/25 | Sunday | |
WEEK 16
| 15/12/25 | Social Justice |
| 16/12/25 | Social Justice | |
| 17/12/25 | Social Justice | |
| 18/12/25 | International Relations | |
| 19/12/25 | International Relations | |
| 20/12/25 | International Relations | |
| 21/12/25 | Sunday | |
WEEK 17
| 22/12/25 | Social Justice |
| 23/12/25 | Social Justice | |
| 24/12/25 | Social Justice | |
| 25/12/25 | International Relations | |
| 26/12/25 | International Relations | |
| 27/12/25 | International Relations | |
| 28/12/25 | Sunday | |
| WEEK 18 | 29/12/25 | Buffer |
| 30/12/25 | Buffer | |
| 31/12/25 | Buffer |
NOTE:
- Detailed schedule of 'Prelims Master Program' will be released post completion of 'Mains Master Program'.
- Detailed schedule of 'Mains Test Series' will be released post Prelims 2026.
- All our lectures are under the license of copyright protection, under the Copyright Act 1957 (the Act), supported by the Copyright Rules 1958 (the Rules), International Copyright Order, 1999 and Copyright Act in 2012. So copying our videos, illegal piracy, downloads, sharing, distribution etc. are strictly not allowed. We will take strict legal action against people doing so.
- We have embedded tracking of video usage with the location, IP and we collect data on the video usage to check if there are any suspicious downloads of video happening with some third-party software. In such cases, the culprits will not be given any warning from our end; instead, strict legal action will be enforced.
- Sharing of the user’s login and password is strictly prohibited. If any student is found doing so, his account would be suspended, and we will file a legal case of data theft and piracy against the student. Please do not share logins with your friends; else you will be in deep trouble.
- There is access limit for each student – based on the course validity (date mentioned in the course features) and the total duration for which a student can watch any particular video (two times of the length of the video). Under no circumstance requests to extend the validity or increase the view duration will be entertained.
- You may be mandatorily required to register the device from which you will be permitted to access the student portal to consume the online services. LevelUP IAS withholds the right to keep the number of devices registered limited.
- Students are advised to have minimum internet speed of 2 Mbps for smooth experience. For mobile, videos run efficiently on 4G networks.
Please find the link to our refund policy below:
At LevelUp IAS, we are committed to providing quality education and ensuring student satisfaction. However, we understand that situations may arise where a refund is necessary. Below are the guidelines for our refund policy:
(1) Refund Eligibility
- Full Refund: Students are eligible for a full refund if they withdraw from the course within the first 7 days after the starting date of the course. The request must be submitted in writing.
- Partial Refund after 7 days:
- General Studies Foundation Program: If a student withdraws after the commencement of the course, then they are eligible for the refund on the pro-rata basis. The details of pro-rata basis are as follows:
- Day 8 to Day 30: Maximum of 75% Refund eligible
- Day 30 to 50% course duration: Maximum of 50% Refund eligible
- After 50% course duration: Zero refund
- Note: duration is measured from the day of commencement of the course and not from the date of admission.
- All other course above course with price of 10,000 (exclusive of GST): If a student withdraws after the commencement of the course, then they are eligible for the refund on the pro-rata basis. The details of pro-rata basis are as follows:
- Day 8 to Day 30: Maximum of 75% Refund eligible
- After Day 30: Zero refund
- Note: duration is measured from the day of commencement of the course and not from the date of admission.
- General Studies Foundation Program: If a student withdraws after the commencement of the course, then they are eligible for the refund on the pro-rata basis. The details of pro-rata basis are as follows:
- Zero Refund: Please note that a student is considered completely ineligible for refunds under following circumstances:
- If the price of a course is less than or equal to Rs. 10,000 (exclusive of GST)
- If admission is done at a discounted price or during promotional offers,
- If admission is done with a partial payment plan with an installment facility.
- It the course is a transferred course from some other original course.
- If the courses are already-recorded modules, then such courses are not eligible for any kind of refund.
(2) Procedure to Request a Refund
- All refund requests must be submitted in writing via email to info@levelupias.com.
- No request made verbally, in person, on phone call, through messages or over any social media platform will be entertained. Only duly emailed requests will be entertained.
- The request must include the student’s name, course name, date of enrolment, and the reason for requesting a refund. Also, a student must attach any additional supporting document of evidence required.
- The date of refund request will be the date on which all the valid documents are received by the institute, which are needed for the approval.
(3) Processing Time
- Institute will take upto 15 days to process the request of the refund, upon complete reception of all the necessary information.
- Thereafter, the refunds will be processed within 15 business days from the date of the refund request approval.
- The refund will be issued using the original payment method unless otherwise agreed upon.
(4) Non-Refundable Fees
- Registration fees, administrative charges, and any other non-tuition fees are non-refundable.
(5) Policy on Course Transfers:
(a) Transfer Type: This policy applies to the following types of course transfers:
- From an online course to an offline course.
- From an offline course to an online course.
- From one course to another course.
- From one individual to another individual.
(b) Transfer Fee: A flat fee of Rs. 10,000 will be charged for any course transfer, regardless of the type of transfer or the specific course involved.
(c) Payment Terms: The transfer fee must be paid in full at the time of the transfer request. The transfer will not be processed until the fee is received.
(d) Non-Refundable: The transfer fee is non-refundable, even if the transfer is later canceled by the student.
(e) Eligibility: Transfers are subject to availability and approval by the institute. The institute reserves the right to deny transfer requests based on course capacity, scheduling conflicts, or other relevant factors.
(6) Amendments
- LevelUp IAS reserves the right to amend this refund policy at any time. Changes will be available for the students through the official website.
For any questions or concerns regarding this refund policy, please contact our administrative office at Contact Us.
FAQs
This UPSC Mentorship Program is best suited for UPSC aspirants who:
- Are stuck in repeated attempts due to poor strategy, inconsistency, or lack of guidance
- Are struggling to clear Prelims despite multiple attempts
- Have cleared Prelims but are unable to crack Mains
- Reached the Interview stage but couldn’t convert
- Are serious about qualifying in 2026 and seek consistent, full-time mentorship
Most UPSC Mentorship Programs provide content. We provide execution. This is the only upsc mentorship program that is directly headed by the faculty. Both Santosh Sir and Nikhil Sir are heading the program. Since it is teacher guided, it will be always aligned to the needs of UPSC.
With LMP, you get:
- 🎯 Daily personalized study targets
- 📞 1-on-1 mentor support & accountability
- 🔁 Revision built into your calendar
- 🧠 Weekly group sessions with Super Mentors
- ✅ Real feedback — not just marks
You don’t just study. You move forward.
The UPSC Mentorship Program runs in four clear phases:
- Foundation Phase (June–August): Covers GS Polity, Economy, Geography, and Modern History with integrated answer writing and test-based assessment
- Mains Preparation Phase (Aug–Dec): Full syllabus coverage with test series, writing mentorship, essay writing, and personalized gap-filling through lectures.
- Prelims Phase + Final Round (Jan–May): Intense Prelims training, revision & full-length tests + a return to Mains-focused prep post-Prelims
- Mains Phase (June – Aug): Intense Answer Writing, Advanced Current Affairs Classes.
Absolutely! If you can consistently give 5–6 hours a day, our mentors will tailor your targets to match your schedule. You’ll still be closely tracked and guided.
Yes, there’s a clear timeline:
- 🧱 June–Aug: Big 4 GS Subjects
- ✍️ Aug–Dec: Full GS + 3 rounds of revision
- 📘 Jan–May: Prelims-focus
- 📄 June–Aug: Final Mains prep & Advanced Current Affairs
You’ll always know: What to study, when, and how.
Life happens. The key is: we won’t leave you behind.
- If you don’t update your tracker for 3 days, your mentor will call you personally.
- You’ll receive support to get back on track — this program is designed to pull you forward, not leave you behind.
We provide access to:
- 📚 Custom modules (for topics where students need support)
- 📄 PYQs Workbooks (Subject Wise)
- 📹 Weekly Current Affairs classes (GS + Application)
- 🧠 Essay strategy and practice
- 💡 GS planning guidance
- 📊 Daily + Weekly tracking sheets
- 🔓 Access via LevelUp Courses App + Web Portal
No resource overload. Only what’s essential.
LMP is not a conventional mentorship program. It focuses on holistic preparation.
It includes:
- 📅 16 months Pre cum Mains Current Affairs classes
- 📘 Strategy Workshops: Essay, Ethics, Revision, Time Management
- 🔍 Test Discussions
- 📝 Answer writing sessions
Recordings are available if you miss live sessions.
Yes. Each student is paired with a dedicated mentor who:
- Tracks your daily progress
- Analyses your test performance
- Guides your revision & strategy
- Calls you personally if you fall behind
You’re not alone. You’re supported every day.
Super Mentors like Santosh Sir and Nikhil Sir also conduct group mentoring sessions regularly.
Our Super Mentors conduct:
- 🧭 Orientation & Strategy Sessions
- 🎯 Weekly Group Mentoring
- 📝 Test Feedback and Answer Reviews
- 💡 Doubt Resolution & Writing Workshops
They ensure quality and direction throughout.
- You’ll text your mentor daily about your task completion on Telegram personally (simple ✅ or ❌)
- Mentors maintain a private performance sheet
- 📊 Weekly reviews are conducted
- Missed 3 days? Expect a personal call!
We make accountability simple & stress-free.
- Each student is added to a private Telegram group
- You can message your mentor directly for doubts or feedback
- Weekly 1-on-1 mentorship calls are scheduled based on availability
We’re just one text away.
- You’ll have a complete testing ecosystem:
- 📅 Weekly Tests: 50 MCQs + 10 subjective
- 📝 Full-Length Monthly Tests: 100 MCQs + 20 subjective
- 📚 Essay Tests & CSAT Practice included
- All tests are followed by test discussions and analysis
- Regular feedback & classification of mistakes (silly, conceptual, factual, logical)
Each Prelims test is analysed using:
- ✅ Accuracy Rate
- ❌ Silly Mistake Patterns
- 📉 Conceptual Gaps
- 📚 Knowledge Gaps
- 🧠 Quality of Intelligent Guesswork
- 📊 Subject-wise Strengths & Weaknesses
Your mentor gives targeted feedback based on this analysis.
Each written test is evaluated on:
- 📌 Directive Understanding (Discuss, Analyse, etc.)
- 🧱 Structure (Intro–Body–Conclusion)
- 💡 Conceptual Depth & Relevance
- 🧠 Value Addition (data, keywords, flowcharts, original points)
- 🔚 Balanced & Insightful Conclusions
No generic marking. Only quality feedback.
From Day 1.
- Learn answer structures
- Understand directive words
- Use examples & keywords smartly
- Attend writing workshops
- Practice + Get feedback + Improve
We train you like a UPSC topper trains — not just randomly write and hope.
Yes, covered.
- ✍️ Essay-specific workshops & tests
- 🗣 Interview support for Mains-cleared students
- 🧭 DAF strategy, mock panels & 1-on-1 prep
Yes, admissions are accepted on a rolling basis. If you join later:
- You’ll be placed in a new batch
- You’ll get orientation and fresh plan. You do not need to worry about missed topics, they will be done in the next revision cycle.
- Access to previously recorded sessions and current affairs will be provided
- Your mentor will help you get aligned quickly with the schedule
Both.
- 💻 Online → via LevelUp IAS Web Portal & Courses App
- 🏫 Offline → Classes + Mentorship in Delhi Centre
- 💬 Telegram groups for updates and tracking
(Note: Please don’t switch between online & offline frequently)
You’ll have complete access till Mains 2026:
- 🎥 Recorded classes
- 📄 Booklets & test papers
- 📈 Performance analysis
- 🧑🏫 Mentor support
No expiry till you reach your goal.
By December 2025, you’ll have:
- 🔁 Revised all GS subjects 3+ times
- ✍️ Written 25+ Tests
- 💡 Mastered your answer writing
- 📚 Finished 60% of Prelims content
- ✅ Built habits of a UPSC topper