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Master UPSC with Strategic Previous Year Questions

A 90-day comprehensive journey through every UPSC PYQ — Prelims & Mains. Join any day, follow a structured daily plan, and cover the entire syllabus through the lens of what UPSC actually asks.

What you get daily

33 Prelims PYQs

Topic-wise, with explanation & elimination logic

1 Mains Subtopic

GS Paper-wise coverage, answer framework included

Reading checklist

Mapped to standard books for that subtopic

Trend review

Frequency heatmap for that topic across 30 years

90

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33

PYQs/day

Free

Always

Flexible Start

Join any day — your 90-day clock starts from day one, no fixed batches.

Mobile App

Attempt all PYQs topic & subtopic wise inside the app. Study on the go.

Live Discussion

Dedicated Telegram channel for doubt clearing and peer learning.

Why PYQs Are the Core of Mains Prep

UPSC repeats themes and question framings across years. If you can write solid answers to the last 10 years' PYQs, you're very close to Mains-ready. Approximately 70–80% of questions repeat with similar themes.

1

Group similar PYQs by theme — find the repeating idea across years.

2

Draft one strong representative answer per theme cluster.

3

Build an answer key using notes, reports, and brainstorming.

4

Spend ~7–11 min writing + ~45 min analysis per question.

5

Target 5 questions daily — consistent, not heroic.

6

Maintain living theme notes — update with relevant news each week.

7

Extract key phrases to strengthen your theme vocabulary.

How PYQs Supercharge Prelims Score

Read Standard Books First

Go through standard textbooks comprehensively before attempting PYQs — Laxmikant for Polity, Spectrum for History, NCERTs for foundations.

Solve All PYQs Deeply

PYQs directly help with ~30–40% of questions. Every option matters — use elimination logic to get more right even on unfamiliar topics.

Learn to Prioritize

Not everything in the syllabus is equally tested. PYQ frequency data tells you where UPSC's attention actually goes.

Filter for Relevance

Identify high-frequency topics from trend analysis. Spend more time on what is actually asked, not what coaching says is "important".

96-Day Schedule

The programme covers all four GS papers in a structured sequence — Mains PYQs drive the topic order, while Prelims PYQs are woven in daily for the same subtopic.

DayPaperMains TopicMains SubtopicPrelims TopicPrelims SubtopicBooks to Read
Day 1GS2Constitution & PolityFederalismPolityPolitical Theory
  • 9th NCERT – Democratic Politics 1
  • 10th NCERT – Democratic Politics 2
  • 11th NCERT – Indian Constitution at Work
  • Indian Polity – M. Laxmikant
Day 2Constitution & PolityFederalismPolityIndian Political System + Indian Constitution
Day 3Constitution & PolityFederalismPolityIndian Constitution
Day 4Constitution & PolityComparison of ConstitutionPolityFundamental Rights
Day 5Constitution & PolityIndian Constitution & SOPPolityMinisters & Secretariat
Day 6Constitution & PolityIndian Constitution & SOPPolityPresident, VP, Governor
Day 7Constitution & PolityParliament, Functioning of Executive & JudiciaryPolityUnion & State Legislature
Day 8Constitution & PolityParliament, Functioning of Executive & JudiciaryPolityUnion & State Legislature
Day 9Constitution & PolityParliament, Functioning of Executive & JudiciaryPolityJudiciary
Day 10Constitution & PolityRPA Act & ElectionPolityElections + Important Bodies
Day 11Constitution & PolityVarious BodiesPolityImportant Bodies + Acts & Amendments
Day 12Governance & Social JusticeNGOs, SHGs, Various GroupsPolityPanchayati Raj + Post-Independence History
Day 13Governance & Social JusticeNGOs, SHGs, Various GroupsPolityInternational Relations
Day 14Governance & Social JusticeHealth, Education, Poverty & HungerEconomyMacroeconomy
  • 11th NCERT – Indian Economic Development
  • 12th NCERT – Macroeconomics & Microeconomics
  • Ramesh Singh OR Mrunal Notes
Day 15Governance & Social JusticeHealth, Education, Poverty & HungerEconomyBudget & Accounts
Day 16Governance & Social JusticeGovernment Policies & Welfare SchemesEconomyTaxation
Day 17Governance & Social JusticeGovernance, Transparency & AccountabilityEconomyRBI Functions & BoP
Day 18Governance & Social JusticeGovernance, Transparency & AccountabilityEconomyRBI Functions & BoP
Day 19International RelationsIndia and Its NeighbourhoodEconomyBanking System
Day 20International RelationsBilateral, Regional & Global Groupings & DiasporaEconomyBanking System
Day 21International RelationsBilateral, Regional & Global Groupings & DiasporaEconomyFDI & Markets
Day 22International RelationsPolicies & PoliticsEconomyIndustries
Day 23GS3Indian EconomyAgriculture, PDS, Food Processing & Land ReformsEconomyIndustries + Trade
Day 24Indian EconomyAgriculture, PDS, Food Processing & Land ReformsEconomyInt. Organizations
Day 25Indian EconomyAgriculture, PDS, Food Processing & Land ReformsEconomyDemography
Day 26Indian EconomyAgriculture, PDS, Food Processing & Land ReformsEconomyPoverty & Human Development
Day 27Indian EconomyAgriculture, PDS, Food Processing & Land ReformsEconomyEmployment + Five Year Plans
Day 28Indian EconomyPlanning, Resources, Growth & EmploymentEconomyAgriculture
Day 29Indian EconomyPlanning, Resources, Growth & EmploymentEconomyInstitutions & Laws
Day 30Indian EconomyPlanning, Resources, Growth & EmploymentEnvironmentEnvironment Ecology
  • NCERT Biology 12th – Unit 10
  • NCERT Chemistry 11th Part II – Ch 14
  • Shankar IAS Environment OR PMF Environment
Day 31Indian EconomyGovernment BudgetingEnvironmentBiodiversity in India
Day 32Indian EconomyLiberalisation, Industrial Policy & Growth, InfrastructureEnvironmentBiodiversity in India
Day 33Indian EconomyInvestment ModelsEnvironmentPollution and Remedies
Day 34Internal SecurityDevelopment & Extremism, State and Non-State ActorsEnvironmentClimate Change
Day 35Internal SecuritySocial Media, Cyber Security & Money LaunderingEnvironmentIndian Initiatives
Day 36Internal SecuritySocial Media, Cyber Security & Money LaunderingEnvironmentIndian Initiatives
Day 37Internal SecurityBorder Management, Organized Crime & Terrorism, Security ForcesEnvironmentGlobal Initiatives
Day 38Internal SecurityBorder Management, Organized Crime & Terrorism, Security ForcesEnvironmentGlobal Initiatives
Day 39Environment & BiodiversityConservation, Pollution & EIAEnvironmentAgriculture and Environment
Day 40Environment & BiodiversityConservation, Pollution & EIAEnvironmentRenewable Energy
Day 41Disaster ManagementGeographyGeomorphology
  • 11th NCERT – Fundamentals of Physical Geography
  • 11th NCERT – India: Physical Environment
  • 12th NCERT – India: People and Economy
  • Goh Cheng Leong (Physical Geography)
Day 42Disaster ManagementGeographyClimatology
Day 43Science & TechnologyDevelopment, Achievements & IndigenizationGeographyClimatology
Day 44Science & TechnologyApplications, IPRGeographyOceanography
Day 45Science & TechnologyApplications, IPRGeographyIndian Geography – Map Based
Day 46GS4Part AEthics and Human InterfaceGeographyMountains & Glaciers
Day 47Part AEthics and Human InterfaceGeographyRocks, Soil, Minerals
Day 48Part AAttitude & Emotional IntelligenceGeographyRivers, Lakes, Lagoons
Day 49Part AAttitude & Emotional IntelligenceGeographyLocation, Climate, Forests
Day 50Part AAptitude & Values for Civil ServiceGeographyAgriculture
Day 51Part AAptitude & Values for Civil ServiceGeographyRoads, Railways, Ports
Day 52Part AMoral Thinkers & PhilosophersGeographyIndustries & Projects
Day 53Part AMoral Thinkers & PhilosophersGeographyWorld Geography – Features & Resources
Day 54Part AMoral Thinkers & PhilosophersGeographyWorld Geography – Map Based
Day 55Part AEthics in Administration & GovernanceModern HistoryEstablishment of British Rule (1750–1857)
  • Spectrum – Modern India
  • Modern India – Bipin Chandra (Old NCERT)
  • India's Struggle for Independence – Bipin Chandra
Day 56Part AEthics in Administration & GovernanceModern HistoryRevolt of 1857 + Events from 1857 to 1885
Day 57Part AEthics in Administration & GovernanceModern HistoryFrom Establishment to Split of Congress (1885–1907)
Day 58Part AEthics in Administration & GovernanceModern HistoryFreedom Struggle before Gandhi (1908–1917) + Early Gandhian Phase (1917–1925)
Day 59Part AEthics in Administration & GovernanceModern HistoryEarly Gandhian Phase (1917–1925)
Day 60Case StudiesEthics and Human InterfaceModern HistoryCivil Disobedience & Others (1926–1932)
Day 61Case StudiesEthics and Human InterfaceModern HistoryEvents from 1933 to 1939 + Last Phase of British Rule (1940–1950)
Day 62Case StudiesAttitude & Emotional IntelligenceModern HistorySocial Reforms + Literature + Education System
Day 63Case StudiesAttitude & Emotional IntelligenceModern HistoryRevolutionary Movements + Tribal & Peasant Movements
Day 64Case StudiesAptitude & Values for Civil ServiceAncient Indian HistoryPolitics and Society
  • 12th NCERT – Themes in Indian History I
  • 12th NCERT – Themes in Indian History II
  • 12th NCERT – Themes in Indian History III
  • Tamil Nadu Board History (Class 11)
Day 65Case StudiesEthics in Administration & GovernanceAncient Indian HistoryPolitics and Society
Day 66Case StudiesEthics in Administration & GovernanceAncient Indian HistoryArchitecture
Day 67Case StudiesEthics in Administration & GovernanceAncient Indian HistoryArchitecture
Day 68Case StudiesEthics in Administration & GovernanceAncient Indian HistoryLiterature
Day 69GS1Society & Social IssuesIndian SocietyAncient Indian HistoryReligion and Philosophy
Day 70Society & Social IssuesIndian SocietyArt & CultureArt and Craft in India
  • 11th NCERT – Introduction to Fine Art OR TN Book
  • CCRT Website
  • Nitin Singhania (selective chapters)
Day 71Society & Social IssuesWomen, Population, Poverty & Development, UrbanizationArt & CultureIndian Culture and Heritage
Day 72Society & Social IssuesWomen, Population, Poverty & Development, UrbanizationScience & TechElectronics and IT
  • NCERT Books – Class 9–12 (relevant chapters)
  • Current Affairs Materials
Day 73Society & Social IssuesWomen, Population, Poverty & Development, UrbanizationScience & TechAstrophysics and Space
Day 74Society & Social IssuesWomen, Population, Poverty & Development, UrbanizationScience & TechAstrophysics and Space
Day 75Society & Social IssuesGlobalizationScience & TechBiotechnology
Day 76Society & Social IssuesSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism, SecularismScience & TechPhysics
Day 77Society & Social IssuesSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism, SecularismScience & TechPhysics
Day 78HistoryIndian CultureScience & TechPhysics
Day 79HistoryIndian CultureScience & TechChemistry
Day 80HistoryIndian CultureScience & TechChemistry
Day 81HistoryModern India & Freedom StruggleScience & TechBiology
Day 82HistoryModern India & Freedom StruggleScience & TechBiology
Day 83HistoryModern India & Freedom StruggleScience & TechBiology
Day 84HistoryPost IndependenceScience & TechDiseases
Day 85HistoryHistory of the WorldCurrent Affairs & GKDefence + Nuclear Weapons & Treaties
  • Newspapers & Magazines (The Hindu, IE, PIB)
  • Coaching Materials / Monthly CA Compilations
Day 86HistoryHistory of the WorldCurrent Affairs & GKInternational Orgs & Treaties
Day 87GeographyPhysical Geography, ClimatologyCurrent Affairs & GKInternational Orgs & Treaties
Day 88GeographyPhysical Geography, ClimatologyCurrent Affairs & GKInternational Orgs & Treaties
Day 89GeographyPhysical Geography, ClimatologyCurrent Affairs & GKGeneral Knowledge (2011–2024)
Day 90GeographyPhysical Geography, ClimatologyCurrent Affairs & GKGeneral Knowledge (2011–2024)
Day 91GeographyResources, Industries, AgricultureMedieval History
  • 12th NCERT – Themes in Indian History II & III
  • Tamil Nadu Board – Medieval India (Class 11)
  • Satish Chandra – Medieval India (selective)
Day 92GeographyResources, Industries, AgricultureMedieval History
Day 93GeographyResources, Industries, AgricultureMedieval HistoryPolitics and Society
Day 94GeographyGeophysical Phenomena, OceanographyMedieval HistoryAdvent of Europeans in India
Day 95GeographyGeophysical Phenomena, OceanographyMedieval HistoryArt, Architecture & Literature
Day 96GeographyGeophysical Phenomena, OceanographyMedieval HistoryReligion and Philosophy

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