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PSIR Ascend Test Series 2027

18 Tests · 16 Sectional + 2 Full Length

Hybrid (Online + Offline)

₹13,000 + GST

₹10,400 + 18% GST

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PSIR ASCEND Test Series Program — 2027

“Convert your UPSC PSIR Optional knowledge into marks that will get you a top rank in UPSC 2027”

LevelUp IAS’s PSIR Ascend Test Series & Mentorship Program for UPSC CSE 2027 offers a comprehensive and structured approach to mastering the PSIR Optional syllabus through 18 meticulously designed tests and extensive mentoring, aiming to enhance answer writing skills and conceptual clarity for aspirants.

Features

Comprehensive syllabus coverage

  • Four tests of each section of both Papers.
  • Additional Lectures and content on contemporary topics.

UPSC-level Tests and time-bound evaluation

  • Total 18 Tests: 16 Sectional & 2 Full Length Tests.
  • Each sectional Test — 120 Marks; Each Comprehensive Test — 250 Marks.
  • Timely evaluation within 10 days.
  • Tests based on PYQs and UPSC’s trend.

One-to-One Discussion and Mentoring

  • Personalised feedback sessions after test evaluation.
  • Chandan Sir will discuss each and every question from the test 1-1 with you.

Test Discussion Classes

  • Available in both Hybrid (Online + Offline) modes.
  • Test Discussion lectures & Model Answers to be provided.

Target 300+ in PSIR Optional

  • Learn the skills to convert knowledge to marks.
  • From basics to advanced level answer writing.
  • Improve the quality of your answers.

You should enrol for this program if?

  • You have completed the syllabus already or have written mains but get stuck in the 220–240s marks range.
  • You are preparing PSIR through self-study and want to start PSIR answer writing.
  • You want to attain conceptual clarity, fill critical gaps and learn skills to apply knowledge effectively.
  • You want to score 300+ in PSIR Optional.

What can you expect at the end of this program?

  • Enhanced answer writing skills tailored to UPSC standards.
  • Comprehensive understanding of the PSIR syllabus.
  • Timely and constructive feedback through evaluated tests.
  • Improved ability to integrate contemporary issues into answers.
  • Personalised mentoring to address individual doubts and improve strategies.
  • Structured preparation leading to improved performance in UPSC Mains 2027.

Program Details

Start Date
20th September 2026
Validity
31st January 2027
Total Tests
18 Tests: 16 Sectional + 2 Full Length Tests
Delivery Mode
Hybrid (Online + Offline)

Programme fee

₹10,400 + 18% GST

Total payable ₹12,272 incl. GST

Online & Offline

₹10,400 + 18% GST

₹13,000 + GST

Total payable ₹12,272 incl. GST Enrol

Course Fee

₹13,000 + GST

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NOTE: Around 50% of the questions will be from PYQs to ensure PYQ-based preparation.

Schedule, Note and Policies

PSIR Ascend Test Series 2027 — Test Schedule

DateTestSyllabus
20-Sep-26Test-1Western Political Thought: Plato, Aristotle, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, John S. Mill, Marx, Gramsci, Hannah Arendt
27-Sep-26Test-2Indian Political Thought: Dharmashastra, Arthashastra, and Buddhist Traditions; Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, Sri Aurobindo, M. K. Gandhi, B. R. Ambedkar, M. N. Roy.Political Ideologies: Liberalism,
04-Oct-26Test-3Political Ideologies: Socialism, Marxism, Fascism, and FeminismTheories of state: Liberal, Neo-liberal, Marxist, Pluralist, Post-colonial, and Feminist.Democracy: Classical and contemporary theories; different models of democracy—representative, participatory and deliberative.
11-Oct-26Test-4Political Theory: meaning and approaches; Political Theories: Justice, Equality, Rights, Concept of power.
18-Oct-26Test-5Strategies of freedom struggle, Perspectives on National Movement, Making of Indian Constitution and its salient features
25-Oct-26Test-6Principal organs of Union and state governments, Judiciary, statutory Institutions; federalism;
01-Nov-26Test-7Planning & Economic Development, Green Revolution, Economic reforms; Grassroot democracy; Land reforms
08-Nov-26Test-8Caste, religions and Ethnicity in Indian politics; Party System, Pressure groups, changing profile of legislators; Social Movements
15-Nov-26Test-9Comparative Politics: Nature and major approaches; Limitations of the comparative method.State in Comparative Perspective: Characteristics and changing nature of the State in capitalist and socialist economies, and advanced industrial and developing societies.Politics of Representation and Participation: Political parties, pressure groups and social movements in advanced industrial and developing societies.
22-Nov-26Test-10Globalisation: Responses from developed and developing societies.Approaches to the Study of International Relations: Idealist, Realist, Marxist, Functionalist and Systems theory.Key Concepts in International Relations: National interest, security and power; Balance of power and deterrence; Transnational actors and collective security; World capitalist economy and globalisation.
29-Nov-26Test-11Changing International Political Order:(a) Rise of superpowers; Strategic and ideological Bipolarity, arms race and cold war; Nuclear threat;(b) Non-aligned movement: Aims and achievements.(c) Collapse of the Soviet Union; Unipolarity and American hegemony; Relevance of non-alignment in the contemporary world. Evolution of the International Economic System: From Bretton woods to WTO; Socialist economies and the CMEA (Council for Mutual Economic Assistance); Third World demand for new international economic order; Globalisation of the world economy.
06-Dec-26Test-12Regionalisation of World Politics: EU, APEC, AARC, NAFTA.United Nations: Envisaged role and actual record; Specialized UN agencies—aims and functioning; the need for UN reforms.Contemporary Global Concerns: Democracy, human rights, environment, gender justice terrorism, nuclear proliferation.
13-Dec-26Test-13Indian Foreign Policy: Determinants of foreign policy; the institutions of policy-making; continuity and change. India’s Contribution to the Non-Alignment Movement: Different phases; current role. India and South Asia; ASEAN
20-Dec-26Test-14India and Global centres of power: USA, EU, Japan, China and Russia. BRICS, SCO, G20, QUAD etc.
27-Dec-26Test-15India and the UN System: Role in UN Peace-keeping; Demand for Permanent Seat in the Security Council. India and the Nuclear Question: Changing perceptions and policy.Demand for reform of Multilateral institutions; India and Global South: Africa; Indo-Pacific
03-Jan-27Test-16Recent developments in Indian Foreign Policy: India’s position on the recent crises; Vision of a new world order. India and Global South: West Asia, Latin America, Central Asia.
10-Jan-27Test-17 and test 18Full Length Test- Paper I & Paper II
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