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General Studies for UPSC Prelims

Your 360° Prelims General Studies Preparation Platform — All in One, All for Success. Comprehensive yet focused coverage of GS Prelims and CSAT

Live-online Course
2300+ Final selections with 11 All India Rank-1 selections
Created by:
Team Evolution of UPSC Experts and Academicians
New Cohort:
9 October 2025
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Key Benefits

Complete preparation for Prelims GS and CSAT
Benefit from concise, examination-oriented study material prepared from authentic sources, covering all GS parts of the Prelims.
Follow a systematic plan for the entire preparation with an actionable timeline.
Receive strategic mentoring with senior faculty at every step of the examination.
GS & CSAT Test Series designed for supervised revision and complete exam readiness
Integration of Current Affairs with the programme through special classes

Why you need General Studies for UPSC Prelims Course

Prelims are the first hurdle to stay in the race for selection in UPSC CSE and IFoS. The Prelims have a selection ratio of only about 1.5%, making it the stage with the highest elimination rate.
General Studies Prelims syllabus includes topics from 7 subject areas, with a large number of open-ended topics. You need guidance and teaching from experts to get a hold on the syllabus.
There is an abundance of free resources but quality study material for Prelims GS is still rare. Our concise study material will greatly reduce your workload and time investment.
Irrespective of your background, you will need a teacher in many areas of GS. A teacher will simplify the concepts and help you develop a solid command over all topics.
The current affairs section requires simplification, organisation and direction from teachers. Without guidance, this section may be unmanageable.
Only an experienced team of experts can help you gain an insight into the pattern of the examination, and give your efforts a proper direction.

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Faculty

Dr. Abhishek Kumar | Academic Director

With a legacy of mentoring over 2,300 successful candidates, including 11 All India Toppers and 110+ Top-10 Rankers, Dr Abhishek Kumar is widely regarded as one of India’s most trusted guides for the Civil Services and Indian Forest Service Examinations. His sessions are known for their data-backed insights, strategic clarity, and exam-specific orientation, helping aspirants understand not just what to study, but how to master it for a top rank.

Team Evolution Powered by India’s Leading UPSC Experts

The faculty at Evolution Educare comprises dedicated UPSC experts from India’s most prestigious institutions. Each expert brings a combination of subject-matter expertise and deep understanding of UPSC patterns, ensuring that you receive both academic clarity and examination relevance throughout the preparation journey.

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Course Details

At Evolution, we offer structured teaching, concise notes, integrated test series, and continuous mentoring. Our approach eliminates guesswork, saves time, and keeps your preparation aligned with the UPSC pattern. You will not only cover the full syllabus but also learn to anticipate and prepare for probable questions, ensuring you stay ahead of the competition.

Approach of the Course
  • Every part of your syllabus will begin from fundamentals, gradually progressing to advanced concepts for absolute clarity.
  • Reorganised, non-linear sequence for better conceptual flow and retention.
  • Full syllabus coverage with strategic emphasis on high-yield themes identified from 15+ years of UPSC trend analysis.
  • Goes beyond PYQs (Previous Year Questions) to focus on probable themes emerging from changing patterns.
  • Designed to make you independent and exam-ready, rather than dependent on spoon-feeding.
  • Class notes prepared in real time during lectures form the first line of revision.
  • Supplemented by concise printed material for value addition, references, and last-minute reviews.
  • Regular tests with written feedback to build speed, structure, and confidence in answer writing.
Who Should Join
  • The General Studies (Prelims) Comprehensive Course is a one-stop solution for serious UPSC aspirants beginning their preparation. It ensures conceptual clarity, factual accuracy, and answer precision across all subjects. The course includes systematic coverage of the syllabus, current affairs integration, daily PYQs, regular practice tests, and performance analysis. Every aspect of planning, execution, and mentoring is handled to ensure focused and result-oriented preparation for the Prelims.
How Evolution Helps You
  • Comprehensive pattern analysis done for you; preparation follows a tested plan.
  • Each topic taught with an exam lens: depth where required, precision where it matters.
  • Built-in test series keeps you disciplined, revising, and exam-ready throughout.
  • Concise, examiner-oriented notes and supplementary material ensure no extra books required.
  • Mentorship to help you continuously refine strategy and stay aligned with evolving UPSC trends.
  • Converts your learning into marks-oriented preparation.
Mode of the Course
  • Live online interactive classes where you can ask questions in real time.
  • Class recordings available for revision or missed sessions.
  • Each lecture designed for syllabus completion and exam application.
Platform of Availability
Device Restriction
  • Accessible on one device only (first login device registered).
  • Device change allowed once during the validity of the course.
Course Duration and Frequency
  • Approximate duration: Classes, Tests and Revision Sessions will continue till UPSC CSE Prelims 2026
  • 5–8 interactive classes per week during the core part of the coverage, with each class typically lasting 90 minutes to 2 hours.
  • Later, during tests and revision phases, the daily involvement will be lesser
  • Designed to ensure timely coverage, revision integration, and practice.
Estimated Time Investment
  • During the core coverage phase: About 24 hours per week including classes, notes, revision, and practice.
  • After core coverage phase: Time can be adjusted based on individual revision and test needs.
Access Validity
  • Validity: Till CSE Prelims 2026. After this, you will still be availing Interview Guidance.
Course Inclusions
  • Structured classes covering the full syllabus with exam focus.
  • Supplementary printed material to enrich your own notes.
  • Test series: For GS (Pre) and CSAT
  • Detailed test feedback to improve structure, content, and presentation.
  • Regular strategy sessions to refine preparation at every stage.
Notes & Materials
  • Students are expected to prepare their own class notes during lectures (essential for maximum retention).
  • Notes are supported by printed supplementary material (curated for revision and referencing).
  • Based on our track record, no further books are required to excel, even at topper level.
Mentoring & Doubt Removal
  • After each syllabus area, strategy review sessions to connect coverage with exam requirements.
  • Continuous opportunity to ask doubts related to content or strategy.
  • Informal doubt sessions to address personal challenges and customised preparation issues.
Test Series, Answer Writing & PYQ Discussion
  • PYQ (Previous Year Question) discussions after completing each section, combined with probable new questions.
  • Structured tests for GS (Pre) and CSAT
  • Each test followed by faculty-led feedback sessions to analyse performance and identify improvements.
Post-Course Support
  • Continued doubt clarification with faculty and mentors until selection.
  • Option to repeat the entire course in a new batch at a highly discounted fee.

Syllabus

  1. GS Prelims
    1. Current events of National & International importance.
    2. History of India & Indian National Movement.
    3. Indian & World Geography - Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India & the World.
    4. Indian Polity & Governance - Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc.
    5. Economic & Social Development - Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives, etc.
    6. General issues on Environmental ecology, Biodiversity & climate change
    7. General Science.
  2. CSAT
    1. Comprehension.
    2. Interpersonal skills including communication skills.
    3. Logical reasoning & analytical ability.
    4. Decision making & problem solving.
    5. General mental ability.
    6. Basic numeracy (numbers & their relations, orders of magnitude, etc.) (Class X level)
    7. Data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency, etc. - Class X level)

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Course Essentials

Mode of the course: Live Online

Platform: Evolution Learning App for iOS & Android

Number of Devices to Access the Course: One (The device of first login)

Medium of Instruction: English

Medium of Notes & Material: English

Notes: Apart from running class-notes, you will get printed supplements

Mentoring Sessions: Included within the course

Test Series: For GS (Pre) and CSAT

Duration: Classes, Tests and Revision Sessions till CSE Prelims 2026

Validity: CSE Prelims 2026

Classes starting on:

Thursday, 9 October 2025

Course Fee (With one time payment discount):

₹ 20,000 with GST

Course Fee (Instalment Plan)

2 Monthly Instalments of ₹ 12,000 with GST
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Results and Testimonials

22

Years of service

2377

Final selections

117

Ranks in Top-10

11

All India Rank-1

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Smriti Mishra
IAS Rank - 4, 2022

I enrolled in both the Zoology Optional Regular Course and the Zoology Test Series at Evolution, which played an instrumental role in my UPSC preparation. Evolution enabled me to prepare comprehensive, high-quality Zoology notes which became the backbone of my Main Examination study material.
Despite having been a B. Sc. Life Sciences Topper (Rank-2) at Delhi University, the classes at Evolution served to enhance my understanding, added significant value to my existing knowledge base and helped me frame my answers.I
also feel that many topics and questions in the Main Examination are at the Masters level. Thanks to Evolution, I was able to grasp these advanced topics also efficiently.
Abhishek Sir has been a constant pillar of support throughout my journey. He took the time to patiently check our work and provided us much-needed mentorship. Even two years after completing the course, I was able to reach out to him and the rest of the team and received help and encouragement, which is truly remarkable.

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Kanika Anabh
IFoS Rank-1, 2024

I prepared my Zoology optional with Evolution's Self-paced Pre-recorded course for the Civil Service and IFoS Examinations.
I found the course and notes to be very helpful and in alignment with the UPSC demands.
The classes helped me sharpen my subject-matter understanding and the demands of effective answer writing.

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Vidushi
IFoS Rank-1, IRS

I prepared both my optional subjects with Evolution for the Civil Service and IFoS Examinations. Despite being a B.Tech. in Computer Science, I mastered subjects like Botany with Forestry with reasonable ease and felt confident in the exams.The course and notes have been exactly in tune with the needs of the examination. For most of my preparation, I relied only on my class-notes.

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Vaibhava Srivastava
IFoS Rank-1, IAS Rank-97

I have learnt so much from the way Abhishek sir articulates and presents his thoughts. Thank you so much, sir, for your encouragement, guidance and support! Prashant sir helped me immensely in covering Forestry in such a little time. Abhishek sir, thank you so much for creating such an enabling and friendly environment!

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Anupam Sharma
IFoS Rank-2

Every member of the Evolution team has been a source of immense help, support, guidance and motivation for me. In fact, now I identify myself also as a part of it. While many persons & institutions helped me in achieving my & my family’s dream, Evolution’s was the most dominant force …the Optimus Prime. I shall always remain indebted to Evolution. Thanks a lot:)

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Vishal Khatri
IFoS Rank - 5, IAS

Evolution helped me quickly improve my preparation from a generalist CSE Paper 3 level to the depth required for IFoS. I have seen many of my friends struggle due to lack of a good, consolidated source.
Evolution's extremely relevant and comprehensive coverage of these topics definitely added value to my preparation. Abhishek Sir's lectures were rigorous, yet focused and engaging. The narrative format of delivery improved my understanding, as well as retention, reducing the need for revision.

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Lakshmi Nagappan
IAS Rank-45, IFoS Rank-50

I joined a course on Geology at Evolution. Joining this course made my work simpler... I am glad to have made the right choice and grateful for his immense help to crack the examination successfully.

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