It is an all-in-one, year-long UPSC preparation program by Prayaas Education, Pune, covering three sequential phases: NCERT Foundation Phase (concept building), Mains Preparation Phase (June–December, 340 sessions), and Prelims Preparation Phase (January–May, 150 sessions). Total teaching hours: 1122, making it one of the most comprehensive UPSC programs in Pune.

While the Mentorship Module is a guided self-study + weekly test + mentorship framework, the Comprehensive Batch is a full daily classroom program with live lectures, subject wise sessions, daily answer writing, regular weekend tests, and 1122 hours of teaching. The Comprehensive Batch is suited for students who want structured daily classroom instruction along with mentorship, while the Mentorship Module is for those who want strategic guidance alongside self-study.

Yes. The Comprehensive Batch offers completely separate batches in Marathi and English. The instruction, notes, and discussions are conducted in the chosen medium, not just translated. This makes it ideal for Marathi-medium aspirants preparing for UPSC.

The NCERT Foundation Phase is Phase 1 of the program. It provides complete NCERT coverage from Class 6 to 12 across all GS-relevant subjects in a beginner-friendly manner. It includes comprehensive NCERT notes in Marathi and English, 9 descriptive tests, 9 objective tests, personal mentor support, and one to one evaluation. It is designed to build solid conceptual clarity before students enter the intensive Mains and Prelims phases.

The Mains Phase runs from June to December and covers 15 subjects across 340 sessions (672 hours): Economy (44 sessions), Ancient + Medieval History (20), Modern History (12), Society (12), Geography (30), Environment (15), Science & Technology (15), Polity (40), Ethics (40), Governance & Social Justice (20), International Relations (10), Internal Security (10), World History (12), Essay (12 sessions every alternate Monday from July), and Current Affairs (48 sessions every Saturday). Every session is 2 hours long.

The Prelims Phase runs from January to May, covering GS Paper I (History, Economy, Indian Polity, Geography, Environment, Science & Technology, Current Affairs) and CSAT Paper II (Logical Reasoning – 5 weeks, Quantitative Aptitude – 8 weeks, Reading Comprehension – 2 weeks, Revision – 2 weeks) – all by Nitin Sir. Total: 150 sessions at 3 hours each = 450 teaching hours.

CSAT (Paper II) is taught by Nitin Sir across the Prelims Phase. Coverage includes Logical Reasoning (9 Jan–12 Feb, 5 weeks), Quantitative Aptitude (13 Feb–9 Apr, 8 weeks), Reading Comprehension (10 Apr–23 Apr, 2 weeks), and Revision (24 Apr–7 May, 2 weeks). This is 17 weeks of dedicated CSAT preparation, far more than most programs offer.

The batch includes: (1) NCERT Phase – 9 descriptive + 9 objective = 18 tests; (2) Mains Phase – regular weekend tests throughout June–December; (3) Prelims Phase -Weekly Full-Length Prelims Tests conducted in actual exam environments (schools and colleges). Additionally, students access 10,000+ MCQs for independent practice.

Prelims tests are conducted in actual exam environments at Schools and Colleges — simulating the real UPSC Prelims environment. This is a key differentiator as it builds genuine exam temperament, time management skills, and reduces exam-day anxiety for students.

Seven subject-specialist faculty: Aaditya Sir (Geography, 15+ yrs, UPSC CAPF AIR 73), Dhananjay Sir (Economy & Current Affairs, 9+ yrs, 4 UPSC Mains), Bhushan Ghodke (History, 8+ yrs, History Optional Score 290), Onkar Sir (Ethics & Essay, MPSC Rank 20, 4+ yrs), Rushikesh Sir (Polity & Governance, JNU, NET JRF, WEF Researcher, 4+ yrs), Nilesh Sir (Environment & Sci-Tech, 3+ yrs), and Vivek Sir (International Relations & Internal Security, Author of ‘The Navigator, India Mapping’, 3+ yrs).

Current Affairs is covered throughout both phases. In the Mains Phase, Dhananjay Sir covers Current Affairs every Saturday for 48 sessions (covering the full year). In the Prelims Phase, Current Affairs is covered every Monday by Dhananjay Sir from January to May. This sustained, year round coverage ensures students are never behind on current events.

Yes. The Mains Preparation Phase includes daily answer writing practice with evaluation as a core component. Faculty review answers, identify areas for improvement in structure, content, and presentation, and provide constructive feedback. This daily practice over 7 months (June–December) builds the writing excellence needed to score well in UPSC Mains.

A personal mentor is assigned to every student for the entire 1-year program. The mentor tracks daily and weekly study progress, sets study targets, helps with doubt resolution, evaluates answer copies one to one, provides exam strategy guidance, and ensures the student stays on course throughout the year. This individual attention is what converts good preparation into exam success.

Optional subject coaching is available separately. Available optionals include Geography (Aaditya Deore Sir — UPSC CAPF AIR 73, 15+ years), PSIR (Dhananjay Sir — 4 UPSC Mains, 9+ years), History (Bhushan Sir — Optional Score 290, 8+ years), and Sociology (Onkar Sir — MPSC Rank 20, 4+ years). Please contact the institute for optional subject fee and schedule details.

Optional subject coaching is available separately. Available optionals include Geography (Aaditya Deore Sir — UPSC CAPF AIR 73, 15+ years), PSIR (Dhananjay Sir — 4 UPSC Mains, 9+ years), History (Bhushan Sir — Optional Score 290, 8+ years), and Sociology (Onkar Sir — MPSC Rank 20, 4+ years). Please contact the institute for optional subject fee and schedule details.

Student feedback highlights the quality of answer writing guidance, personalised mentorship, and structured approach. One student noted their UPSC preparation journey reduced from 2 years to 1 year after joining Prayaas. Others praised the Marathi medium batch for advanced teaching, comfortable learning environment, and comprehensive syllabus coverage from an exam perspective. Students specifically appreciate Dhananjay Sir for PSIR, Aaditya Sir for Geography, and the daily answer writing initiative.

Contact Prayaas Education at +91 7378743031 or 7767073031, visit the institute at CTS NO 1262/B, Office 301A, 301 2nd Floor Starling Plaza, J M Road, Pune, or scan the QR code on the brochure to watch the 1-Year Master Plan explainer video. You can also follow @PRAYAAS_UPSC on Telegram for updates and admission announcements.