UPSC IAS GS Foundation Course for 2026 with One-to-One Mentorship

Complete coverage of GS and CSAT for UPSC IAS Prelims and Mains with guidance from interview appeared Expert Faculties and Top Mentors.
4.8+ By Enrolled Students
Language:  Bilingual - Hinglish
UPSC IAS GS Foundation Course for 2026 with One-to-One Mentorship

What Our Toppers Say

AIR #15 UPSC 2023
Kunal Rastogi
I owe a great deal of my success to Prepp IAS's Mentorship Program which gave me invaluable guidance and insights throughout my journey. I highly recommend Prepp IAS Mentorship Program for any serious aspirant.
AIR #36 UPSC 2023
Ayushi Pradhan
I would like to thank Prepp IAS and its Mentorship Program for its outcome-based approach and personalized guidance which helped me align my preparation according to the demands of the exam.
AIR #60 UPSC 2023
Abhimanyu Malik
I would like to thank Prepp IAS for the mentorship support and the help extended with which I was able to fine-tune my preparation and 1-1 guidance and the personalized approach helped me in improve my performance.
AIR #63 UPSC 2023
Shivansh Rathee
I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to Prepp IAS and the personal mentorship across all the stages of the exam which helped me in identifying and eliminating my weak areas and helped me focus on my strengths.
AIR #72 UPSC 2023
Tanuj Pathak
I'm very thankful to my mentor and Prepp IAS because the 1-1 guidance and structured feedback helped me refine my entire preparation and the Personalized Mentorship made all the difference.
AIR #74 UPSC 2023
Rohit Tyagi
Because of Prepp IAS, I was able to focus and refine my preparation, the 1-1 guidance was crucial in identifying my weak areas and the personalized approach and structured feedback made a lot of difference in my performance.
AIR #78 UPSC 2023
Dr. Prashanth S
It takes great motivation and encouragement from a mentor to help a student across all the stages of the exam without which success is not possible at all. I would like to thank Prepp IAS for being a guiding light to all my success.
AIR #87 UPSC 2023
Ajey Singh
I'm very thankful to the Prepp IAS Mentorship Program because it provided me with targeted support with specific inputs for my needs like how to improve in answer writing. I would like to thank my mentor for all the support.
AIR #70 UPSC 2022
Dr. Aaditya Sharma
I would like to thank Prepp IAS's mentors for all their support, they helped me to pinpoint my weak spots and work on them. They provided the maximum output with minimum input.
AIR #77 UPSC 2022
Sunil Phogat
Prepp IAS's Mentorship Program was a game changer for me. The plan made by Prepp IAS helped me align my preparation, focus on my weaknesses and build up my strengths.
AIR #79 UPSC 2022
Dr. Anjali Garg
I am highly thankful to Prepp IAS as their expertise proved very crucial for the UPSC preparation and the mentorship and guidance kept me aligned with the demands of the exam.
AIR #91 UPSC 2022
Jatin Jain
Prepp IAS's support throughout the exams and the interview stage was immense and I am grateful to Prepp IAS for all the guidance and helping me succeed in this journey.
AIR #99 UPSC 2022
Ankit
I want to express my deepest gratitude to Prepp IAS for helping me with Time Management, Mentorship and Continous Monitoring as these are extremely important in the UPSC preparation.
AIR #103 UPSC 2023
Rajiv Agarwal
One of the important factor in my success has been the Prepp IAS Mentorship Program which helped me in answer writing, time management, strategy preparation and getting optimum output from minimum input.
AIR #120 UPSC 2023
Manoj Kumar
I want to express my gratitude to Prepp IAS which has been there in all the stages of the exam and I got structured feedback from my mentor in answer writing and through the specific suggestions I was able to improve in GS. I would like to recommend Prepp IAS Mentorship Program to all the serious aspirants.
AIR #161 UPSC 2023
Rajendra Bishnoi
During my whole journey, Prepp IAS's Mentorship Program has been crucial in improving my skills and marks in the Mains exam by helping me understand the different aspects of answer writing and helping me navigate through the tough times.
AIR #431 UPSC 2023
Jai Vats
I'm very thankful for Prepp IAS which helped a lot with the Mains Test Series. I got a lot of insights in GS which helped me increase my score and the Prepp IAS team was available 24x7 to support and guide me.
AIR #148 UPSC 2022
Madhav Upadhyay
Right mentorship plays a big role in the UPSC exam and thanks to Prepp IAS's mentorship, I could structure my answers well and it helped me a lot in time management as well.
AIR #165 UPSC 2022
Shrusti Jain
I would like to express my gratitude to Prepp IAS for their excellent Prelims Test Series, it helped me better relate to more questions and would recommend it to everyone out there.
AIR #251 UPSC 2022
Navita Kumari
This was my fifth attempt, earlier I was doing some mistakes but I wasn't able to identify them, Prepp IAS's mentors helped me identify and fill these gaps and clear the UPSC CSE exam.
AIR #252 UPSC 2022
Rishabh Shukla
Prepp IAS helped me overcome the mistakes I was making in the previous attempts, they took an input vs output approach and it was really beneficial for me in succeeding in this exam.
IRPS 2018
Jaish Kumar
I have very much benefitted from 1-1 Personalized Mentorship with Prepp IAS, the discussions helped me identify where I was lacking in the UPSC preparation and work on it.
IFS 2019
Alok Kumar Verma
I want to give huge credit to Prepp IAS for their guidance and content. I'd like to recommend Prepp IAS to students who are preparing for the UPSC exam.
IRAS 2019
Bharat Bhushan
The dynamics of the exam are changing and Prepp IAS's mentorship program and personalized guidance helped me a lot and I felt a lot more confident.

About This Course

Prepp IAS Online course for UPSC IAS 2026 is a one stop solution for your IAS Preparation needs. The course ensures you are covering all the 3 pillars of UPSC Preparation i.e Coverage of Syllabus, 3X Revision and Extensive Practice.


UPSC CSE 2026 Foundation Course Versions
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Sankalp Online Foundation Course for UPSC 2026

Sankalp 2026 UPSC IAS online course is all you need for complete coverage of GS and CSAT for UPSC Prelims and Mains in a structured and planned manner. The course covers the complete syllabus of UPSC IAS through live classes, comprehensive notes and extensive practice material.

Features of Sankalp UPSC 2026
1Complete GS syllabus coverage for Prelims and Mains including CSAT.
21500+ Hours Live classes by Expert Interview Appeared Faculties with a prior detailed schedule.

Class Timing : Monday to Friday ( 7 PM to 10 PM)

3

Current Affairs Weekly Live classes along with Monthly Current Affair Magazine

Class Timing : Saturday (7 PM to 10 PM)

Download Sample Monthly Current Affair Magazine
4Access to NCERT Video Course for strong foundational base.

5Access to all class recordings for practice and revision.(Validity till May 2027)
6 Quality content and handouts for the entire syllabus in PDF format.
7Prelims Test Series comprising 60+ tests with detailed solutions and analysis.
8Daily Prelims MCQs aligned with classes for regular practice.
9Doubt Resolution: Through Live Class and dedicated Telegram group.
10 Weekly Live Answer Writing Sessions and dedicated Essay Writing Sessions as per schedule
11Prelims Support : Prelims Revision Program and Regular Mock Tests
12 Mains Support : Time bound answer writing practice and Dedicated Essay and Ethics module and Coverage of repetitive themes,( For Students clearing Prelims Exam)
13Classes conducted Bilingually - mix of both English and Hindi (70:30). Notes provided in English only.
Details of Prelims Tests Series
TypeNatureNumber of Tests
NCERT Foundation Test50 Qs08
Half Length Tests50 Qs15 (Subject Specific GS + CSAT Tests)
Half Length Tests50 Qs15+ (Monthly Current Affairs)
Revision Tests100 Qs10 (Subject Specific GS + CSAT Tests)
Full Length Tests16 - 08 GS+ 08 CSAT08
Simulator Tests100 + 80 Qs02 - 01 GS+ 01 CSAT

Sanchar Online Foundation Course for UPSC 2026

Sanchar online course for UPSC IAS 2026 consist of all the things in Sankalp plus an added support of a Personal Interview appeared Mentor which guides you thorough every step of UPSC CSE Preparation.

Features of Sanchar UPSC 2026
Encompassing all features of SANKALP 2026 with:
1One-to-One Personalized Mentorship by Interview Appeared Mentors.
2Dedicatedly aligned with the Foundation Course Schedule where the Mentors will guide you to achieve optimum utilization of the course
3Detailed Video Mentorship Sessions every 10-15 days.
4Student Progress Analysis through Micro Assessment Sheets.
5Focus on management of academic and non-academic challenges like Notes Making, Time Management, Stress Management etc.
6Phase-Wise Plans i.e. Prelims, Mains and Interview to include with Subject and Topic level analysis
7Identification of Strengths and Weaknesses of the student and restructuring the approach accordingly so that it aligns with the demand of UPSC Examination.
8Validity of Mentorship Program - Till Prelims 2026*

Samadhan Online foundation course for UPSC IAS 2026

Samadhan is our most advanced online course to prepare for UPSC 2026 and offers everything that is required by an aspirant to be ready for UPSC Prelims and Mains examination. It offers all the features of Sanchar 2026 plus an extensive Mentor Guided Mains Test Series which has 50+ tests for Mains answer writing practice.

Features of Samadhan UPSC 2026
Encompassing all features of SANCHAR 2026 with:
1Total of 50+ Tests: covering NCERTs, Essay Paper, GS Papers ( 1 to 4) through half length, full length and simulator tests.
2Mentor guided Mains Preparation: Mentors will align the Tests with the student's curriculum (Foundation Course) and syllabus coverage.
3Current Affairs Integration: Relevant articles from the current year incorporated into the Test Series.
4Expert Evaluation by Interview Appeared Evaluators.
5Post-Test Live Answer Analysis of Evaluated Copies through Mentorship Sessions.
6Course Validity : Till Mains 2026
Mains Tests Series Classification
TypeNatureNumber of Papers
NCERT Foundation Test05 Qs, 65 Marks13
Half Length Tests10 Qs, 125 Marks22 (Subject Specific GS Tests)
Full Length Tests20 Qs, 250 Marks12 (3 iterations of GS1-GS4)
Essay Tests3 (Full Length Essay Tests)
Simulator Tests5 (1 Essay + 4 GS)
Total Tests55

How your journey will look like in our UPSC online Course for 2026?
Student JourneySankalpSancharSamadhan
Daily
  • Live Classes
  • Daily Prelims MCQs
  • Live Classes
  • Daily Prelims MCQs
  • Daily Targets
  • Live Classes
  • Daily Prelims MCQs
  • Daily Targets
  • Content Building
  • Weekly
  • Answer Writing Session
  • CA Classes
  • CA Prelims MCQs
  • Answer Writing Session
  • CA Classes
  • CA Prelims MCQs
  • Mentor Follow-up and Connectivity
  • Answer Writing Session
  • CA Classes
  • CA Prelims MCQs
  • Mentor Follow-up and Connectivity
  • Content Revision
  • Fortnightly
  • Prelims Sectional/Topic based Tests
  • Prelims Sectional/Topic based Tests
  • Mentorship Session
  • Performance Assessment
  • Prelims Sectional/Topic based Tests
  • Mentorship Session
  • Performance Assessment
  • Answer Writing
  • Half/Full Length Tests
  • Monthly
  • Prelims Test Series
  • Revision
  • Prelims Test Series
  • Revision
  • Monthly Analysis
  • Broad Targets for the next month
  • Prelims Test Series
  • Revision
  • Monthly Analysis
  • Broad Targets for the next month
  • Full Length Tests
  • Live Test Analysis and Mentor Feedback
  • Personality Test / Interview Guidance - Every enrolled student, who clears Mains Examination will be provided with wholesome Interview Guidance. This will include: One-to-One DAF Analysis, Faculty Sessions and Mock Interviews by Expert Panel .

    If you have more questions or want to have a discussion with our counsellor, please filll up the form in the website.

    Meet Your Faculty

    Siddhartha Kumar
    Siddhartha Kumar
    4 Mains, 1 interview
    Expertise in Economy, Polity, Governance and Ethics
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    Sourabh Jain
    Sourabh Jain
    2 Mains, 2 interview
    Expertise in Polity, Society and History
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    Prashant Bhule
    Prashant Bhule
    4 Mains, 2 Interview
    Expertise in History, Economy, Society and Internal Security
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    Sitender Choudhary
    Sitender Choudhary
    1 Mains, 1 Interview
    Expertise in Geography, Environment and Internal Security
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    Siddhartha Kumar
    Siddhartha Kumar
    4 Mains, 1 interview
    Expertise in Economy, Polity, Governance and Ethics
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    Sourabh Jain
    Sourabh Jain
    2 Mains, 2 interview
    Expertise in Polity, Society and History
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    Prashant Bhule
    Prashant Bhule
    4 Mains, 2 Interview
    Expertise in History, Economy, Society and Internal Security
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    Sitender Choudhary
    Sitender Choudhary
    1 Mains, 1 Interview
    Expertise in Geography, Environment and Internal Security
    Read Full Bio
    Karan Singh
    Karan Singh
    CSAT Expert
    Expert in CSAT
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    Dimple Nankani
    Dimple Nankani
    4 Mains, 1 Interview
    Expert in Ethics
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    Karuna Mishra
    Karuna Mishra
    2 Mains, 1 Interview
    Expert in Science & Tech
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    Samridhi Goyal
    Samridhi Goyal
    4 Mains, 2 Interviews
    Expertise in General Studies Paper 3
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    During the Foundation course, every aspect of the syllabus is covered thoroughly, with optimum time as compared to self study mode. Foundation Course helps candidates with the syllabus and pattern of exam with the help of top educators of Prepp IAS. The course is planned in such a way that even working professionals can also adapt with the course timings.
    It includes strategy sessions, doubt clearing sessions, test series (both mains and prelims), and mentorship sessions in addition to regular classes to ensure holistic preparation for UPSC CSE. On a weekly, fortnightly, and monthly basis, the course also covers current events. It also includes intensive sessions on improving answer writing and essay writing skills in order to develop and instill better writing abilities. With a strong foundation, it becomes easier for the candidate to crack the various stages of the exam.

    The Foundation Course is ideal for freshers, recent college graduates, and final-year students. It is also suited for those who are preparing on their own but aren't getting the desired results or find it challenging to cover the vast syllabus. Additionally, if your foundational concepts are weak, this course can help you strengthen them through structured learning, regular tests, and personalized mentorship, improving your chances of success, in your first attempt.

    • Sankalp 2026: Covers Prelims and Mains GS + CSAT with live classes and Prelims test series.
    • Sanchar 2026: Covers Prelims and Mains GS + CSAT with live classes and Prelims test series.
    • Samadhan 2026: Covers Prelims and Mains GS + CSAT with live classes and Prelims test series.

    Foundation course has the longest tenure of all courses related to the UPSC Exam which covers the syllabus in a thorough manner. Prepp IAS Foundation course is spread over 12-18 months and 1500+ hours of live classes which covers 20 subjects in detail.

    Live classes are conducted Monday to Friday from 7 PM to 10 PM, with weekly current affairs classes on Saturdays.

    Yes. Prepp IAS Foundation Course integrates features of Prelims and Mains test series also.Mains Test Series is available with Samadhan Course.

    Prepp IAS - Sanchar Course includes following Mentorship Course Features
    • Personalized Mentorship with Student Progress Tracker
    • Will help in Analyzing preparation strategy in detail with one to one calls every 10-15 days
    • Mentors will help aspirants to create daily goals and set plan for achieving them In Samadhan Course , along with features of Sanchar Course, Mentor guided test series is also available

    Prepp IAS Foundation Course is spread over approximately 12-18 months and recorded videos are valid till May 2027.

    All classes are conducted live, and recordings are available for revision until May 2027.

    All classes are conducted live, and recordings are available for revision until May 2027.
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                                Hear it From The Learners

                                It was a very well-planned elaborate course. It was really very helpful as it gave a taste of how the real exam would be. Also Known

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                                Tejaswini Iyer
                                New Delhi, NCR

                                The course was really helpful. It was a whole package of learning on how to go for answer writing in UPSC. The faculty members were really supportive and very active in clearing our doubts. I got to know where i am lacking, what are my weaknesses and faults and what improvements i need in the journey of UPSC. Overall i can say it was a fruitful output with minimum input. Looking forward for further courses as well. Thankyou.

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                                Sonali Sharan
                                Student, Gurugram

                                Very detailed feedback on answers were provided which made me aware of the lacunae in my preparation and helped to further rectify it.

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                                Suman
                                Student, Gurugram

                                Helped me a lot to improve my writing skills. When started I was not confident, but now I'm able to deal with the questions confidently. Special thanks to sourabh sir.

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                                Ritik
                                Student

                                Thanks to prepp ias team special thank to Siddharth sir n Saurabh sir this course is very helpful to me, apke daily guidence bht helpful hai.this is the best platform for the upsc aspirant

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                                Nidhi
                                Student

                                I started my preparation 3 months ago with prepp IAS daily guidance UPSC 2022, this course helped to understand what exactly answer writing means before this i was not sure where to start, how to start, what to write to practice answer writing but after this course i m at least sure about this if i have enough content i can write answer and i Really want to keep practising answer writing with prepp IAS Team, Looking forward for another series

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                                Divya
                                New Delhi, NCR

                                As a beginner and a state psc aspirant, now I can understand the question and changed my thought process thank u team prepp

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                                Boricha
                                Student