UPSC PRELIM

UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination Syllabus and Course Delivery Plan

Institution: VigorEdTech

Target Audience: Aspiring Civil Services Candidates

Course Levels: Comprehensive Preparation Program

Duration: 6 Months (24 Weeks)

Delivery Mode: Online 

Course Objectives

1. To provide a thorough understanding of the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination syllabus.


2. To enhance analytical skills, critical thinking, and time management for the exam.


3. To prepare students for both General Studies Paper I and CSAT (Paper II).


4. To provide ample practice through mock tests and previous year question paper discussions.

Course Structure

The course is structured into two modules:

1. General Studies Paper I (GS-I)


2. Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT) Paper II

Each module includes topic-wise lectures, assignments, practice sessions, and mock tests.

Module 1: General Studies Paper I (GS-I)

• History of India and Indian National Movement:
  
  
  
  • Ancient History
  
  
  • Medieval History
  
  
  • Modern History: Freedom Struggle and Major Movements
  
  
  
  


• Indian and World Geography:
  
  
  
  • Physical Geography
  
  
  • Social and Economic Geography of India and the World
  
  
  • Environment and Climate Change
  
  
  
  


• Indian Polity and Governance:
  
  
  
  • Constitution of India
  
  
  • Political System and Public Policy
  
  
  • Rights Issues and Panchayati Raj
  
  
  
  


• Economic and Social Development:
  
  
  
  • Sustainable Development
  
  
  • Poverty, Inclusion, and Demographics
  
  
  • Economic Growth and Government Schemes
  
  
  
  


• General Science:
  
  
  
  • Basic Concepts in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology
  
  
  • Technology and its Applications
  
  
  
  


• Current Affairs:
  
  
  
  • National and International Issues
  
  
  • Government Initiatives and Policies
  
  
  
  

Module 2: Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT)

• Comprehension and Communication Skills:
  
  
  
  • Reading Passages and Analysis
  
  
  • Answering Logical and Analytical Questions
  
  
  
  


• Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability:
  
  
  
  • Puzzles, Syllogisms, and Problem Solving
  
  
  
  


• Numerical Ability:
  
  
  
  • Basic Numeracy (Class X level)
  
  
  • Data Interpretation: Graphs, Charts, and Tables
  
  
  
  


• Decision Making and Problem Solving:
  
  
  
  • Practical and Ethical Scenarios
  
  
  
  

Course Delivery Plan

Week-by-Week Breakdown

• Weeks 1-4:
  
  
  
  • GS-I: History of India (Ancient, Medieval, Modern).
  
  
  • CSAT: Comprehension Basics and Logical Reasoning.
  
  
  
  


• Weeks 5-8:
  
  
  
  • GS-I: Indian and World Geography.
  
  
  • CSAT: Numerical Ability and Problem Solving.
  
  
  
  


• Weeks 9-12:
  
  
  
  • GS-I: Indian Polity and Governance.
  
  
  • CSAT: Advanced Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation.
  
  
  
  


• Weeks 13-16:
  
  
  
  • GS-I: Economic and Social Development.
  
  
  • CSAT: Practice Sessions and Mock Tests.
  
  
  
  


• Weeks 17-20:
  
  
  
  • GS-I: General Science and Current Affairs.
  
  
  • CSAT: Full-Length Practice Tests and Doubt Clearing.
  
  
  
  


• Weeks 21-24:
  
  
  
  • Revision, Mock Tests, and Previous Year Question Paper Analysis for GS-I and CSAT.
  
  
  
  

Pedagogy

1. Interactive Lectures: Daily live and recorded sessions.


2. Study Materials: Comprehensive notes and handouts.


3. Practice Assignments: Topic-specific questions.


4. Mock Tests: Weekly tests with performance analytics.


5. Current Affairs Updates: Daily news analysis.


6. Doubt Clearing: Regular one-on-one mentoring sessions.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, participants will:

1. Have complete knowledge of the UPSC Preliminary syllabus.


2. Be equipped with exam-ready skills for GS-I and CSAT.


3. Be proficient in time management and problem-solving techniques.


4. Gain confidence in handling the exam format through extensive practice.

Assessment Criteria

• Topic-wise Quizzes: 30%


• Mock Tests (GS-I and CSAT): 50%


• Participation and Attendance: 10%


• Final Revision Test: 10%

Tools and Resources

1. Online learning platform with access to recorded lectures.


2. Mock test portal with detailed analytics.


3. Digital and printed study materials.


4. Weekly current affairs capsules.

Contact Details:

For inquiries, visit VigorEdTech or email us at info@vigormdc.in.