UPSC Prelims Crash Course 2026 - Prelims Enrichment Program (PEP)
300 hrs
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Your Faculty
Siddhartha Kumar
Cleared Prelims 4 times with 120+ score thrice
Prashant Bhule
Cleared Prelims 4 times in a row with 140+ score twice
Sourabh Jain
Cleared Prelims 2 times with a max score of 120
Sitender Choudhary
Cleared Prelims 2 times with 110+ score
Sunil Kumar D.
Cleared Prelims 6 times with 110+ score 4 times
Karuna Mishra
Cleared Prelims 2 times with 120+ score thrice
About UPSC Prelims Crash Courseuo
The Prelims Enrichment Program (PEP) is designed not just to cover the syllabus, but to guide your hard work in the right direction by offering proven strategies and essential tools for success. It helps you prepare smartly and stay focused on what truly matters to crack the UPSC Prelims. This all-in-one course ensurescomplete coverage of GS, CSAT, and Current Affairs, along with concise lecture notes, daily practice questions, previous year question (PYQ) analysis, and a full test series – providing a 360° solution for UPSC Prelims Preparation. In short, UPSC Prelims Crash Course 2026 tackles every common challenge (coverage gaps, CSAT fears, current affairs overload, revision, practice, etc.) so that you approach the exam with clarity and confidence.
| Course Features | Objective (Problem - Solved) | PEP |
|---|---|---|
| Complete Coverage of GS | End content confusion | ✅ |
| Complete Coverage of CSAT | Overcome fear and build confidence | ✅ |
| Complete Coverage of Current Affairs | No overload, only exam-focused content | ✅ |
| Lecture Wise Concise Notes | Quick recall before exam | ✅ |
| PYQ Analysis and Discussion | Decode UPSC question trend | ✅ |
| Daily MCQ Practice (40 Question Daily) | Develop MCQ aptitude & check understanding | ✅ |
| Prelime Test Series (36 Tests) | Improve time & stress management | ✅ |
Batch Details & Validity
| Batch Start Date | Batch 01 : 17th Nov, 2025 |
| Course validity | Till Prelims 2026 results |
| Mode | Online |
Our Toppers
Kunal Rastogi
AIR #15
UPSC 2023
Smit Panchal
AIR #30
UPSC 2024
Ayushi Pradhan
AIR #36
UPSC 2023
Shivani Panchal
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Ritika Chitlangia
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Abhimanyu Malik
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Rohit Tyagi
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Dr. Prashanth S
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Ajey Singh
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Pavitra Goyal
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Pranav Jain
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Shailendra Choudhary
AIR #362
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Dev Singh Tomar
AIR #629
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Dr. Aaditya Sharma
AIR #70
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Sunil Phogat
AIR #77
UPSC 2022
Dr. Anjali Garg
AIR #79
UPSC 2022
Jatin Jain
AIR #91
UPSC 2022
Ankit
AIR #99
UPSC 2022
Rajiv Agarwal
AIR #103
UPSC 2023
Manoj Kumar
AIR #120
UPSC 2023
Rajendra Bishnoi
AIR #161
UPSC 2023
Jai Vats
AIR #431
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Madhav Upadhyay
AIR #148
UPSC 2022
Shrusti Jain
AIR #165
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Navita Kumari
AIR #251
UPSC 2022
Rishabh Shukla
AIR #252
UPSC 2022
Jaish Kumar
AIR #
IRPS 2018
Alok Kumar Verma
AIR #
IFS 2019
Bharat Bhushan
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IRAS 2019
Why Should You Choose UPSC Prelims Crash Course 2026?
"Prelims isn't just about knowledge — it's about precision, practice, and planning"
This UPSC Prelims Crash Course 2026 is designed and delivered by interview-appeared expert faculty who have together cleared UPSC Prelims over 20 times. Such first-hand expertise means you get exactly what is needed to clear the exam — nothing less, nothing more. The program focuses on complete coverage of GS, CSAT, and current affairs, backed by PYQ analysis, structured strategy, and multiple revisions. By enrolling in PEP, you gain a structured study plan that ensures clarity, confidence, and exam-day readiness in your CSE prelims preparation. In essence, you should choose this crash course because it distills years of successful experience into a guided plan for your success in Prelims 2026.
Features of UPSC Prelims Course
Prelims Enrichment Program comes with a host of features tailored to tackle the typical problems faced by UPSC aspirants. Each feature of the course is aimed at solving a specific challenge in Prelims preparation. Below is an overview of the key features and how they benefit you:
| Course Feature | Objective (Problem Solved) | PEP Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Complete Coverage of GS | End content confusion | ✅ (Full syllabus covered) |
| Complete Coverage of CSAT | Overcome fear; build confidence | ✅ (Dedicated CSAT module) |
| Complete Coverage of Current Affairs | Avoid overload; focus on exam-relevant content | ✅ (18 months curated CA) |
| Lecture-wise Concise Notes | Quick recall before the exam | ✅ (Handy revision notes) |
| PYQ Analysis & Discussion | Decode UPSC question trends | ✅ (Learn from past papers) |
| Daily MCQ Practice (40 Qs Daily) | Develop aptitude & check understanding | ✅ (Continuous assessment) |
| Prelims Test Series (36 Tests) | Improve time & stress management | ✅ (Real exam simulation) |
Subject-wise Structure of Prelims Course
The UPSC Prelims Course is organized in a structured, subject-wise manner to help build a strong foundation across all key areas. Each subject module has dedicated hours and focuses on the most relevant topics for Prelims. Here’s the breakdown:
- Polity – 40 Hours: Comprehensive coverage of the Polity syllabus with simplified explanations of key constitutional concepts and articles. The focus is on clarity of fundamental concepts (e.g. rights, duties, federal structure) and understanding important provisions of the Constitution that are frequently tested.
- Economics – 30 Hours: Concise coverage of core economic concepts (like GDP, inflation, monetary/fiscal policy) with practical applications. Includes dedicated sessions on Budget & Economic Survey to ensure you grasp the latest economic developments relevant for Prelims.
- History – 70 Hours: Curated content aligned with UPSC trends, covering Ancient, Medieval, Modern, and Art & Culture without unnecessary details. The emphasis is on essential topics (e.g. freedom movement milestones, cultural heritage) to avoid overload while ensuring nothing important is left out.
- Geography – 30 Hours: Simplified explanations of physical and human geography concepts, with an emphasis on application-based learning. Exclusive sessions are dedicated to mastering maps and locations (a key area for Prelims questions).
- Environment – 15 Hours: Key environmental and ecology concepts are explained in simple terms. Focus is given to application-based understanding and linking topics with current environmental issues and international conventions (which frequently feature in questions).
- Science & Technology – 20 Hours: Coverage of basic science (NCERT level) plus important recent scientific developments. The course addresses the rising weightage of Science & Tech in Prelims with a strategic approach – focusing on areas like space, defense, biotech, IT, etc., and related current affairs.
- CSAT – 30 Hours: Dedicated CSAT classes covering all aspects of the Civil Services Aptitude Test. Lectures are prioritized according to changing exam trends (quantitative aptitude, logical reasoning, comprehension) with the aim of ensuring every student can attain a comfortable 66+ score (33%) in Paper-II.
- Current Affairs – 40 Hours: Comprehensive coverage of exam-relevant current events from the last 18 months. The approach is subject-wise integration – current affairs are linked with static subjects for a holistic understanding. This ensures you not only memorize facts but also understand context, which is crucial for Prelims.
Prelims Test Series for UPSC IAS Prelims 2026 - Total 36 Tests (3500+ Questions)
"Test. Analyze. Improve. Repeat — that’s how Prelims is cleared."
The Prelims Test Series included in PEP is crafted by educators who have scored 120+ multiple times in UPSC Prelims. It ensures rigorous practice, in-depth analysis, and real-exam simulation to build your accuracy, speed, and confidence. With each test, you get a step closer to mastering the art of tackling Prelims under time pressure.
Structure of Prelims Test Series
The test series provides a mix of sectional and full-length tests for comprehensive practice:
| Type of Test | Number of Questions per Test | Number of Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Subject Specific Sectional Tests (GS) | 100 | 11 |
| Subject Specific Sectional Tests (CSAT) | 80 | 02 |
| Full-Length Subject Revision Tests (GS) | 100 | 06 |
| Full Syllabus Tests (GS Paper I) | 100 | 10 |
| Full Syllabus Tests (CSAT Paper II) | 80 | 05 |
| Simulator Tests (Full Prelims Mock) | 100 (GS) + 80 (CSAT) | 02 |
| Total Tests | 36 |
The Simulator Tests are full exam simulations (GS + CSAT back-to-back) to give you the experience of the actual UPSC Prelims day. By attempting these 36 tests, you will have practiced over 3500+ high-quality MCQs that mirror UPSC standards.
Why Prepp IAS Test Series for UPSC Prelims 2026?
| Reflections in UPSC Prelims | ||
|---|---|---|
| UPSC Prelims 2025 | 67 Questions | View |
| UPSC Prelims 2024 | 34 Questions | View |
| UPSC Prelims 2023 | 29 Questions | View |
| Prelims Test Series - Features | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Comprehensive Coverage: Entire UPSC Prelims syllabus from standard books & NCERTs with integrated Current Affairs. |
| 2 | CSAT Practice Tests: Includes 7 full-length CSAT tests for complete Paper-II preparation. |
| 3 | Detailed Performance Analysis: Subject-wise and difficulty-wise feedback to identify strengths and improvement areas. |
| 4 | UPSC-Pattern Tests: Questions designed to match the real UPSC format and difficulty. |
| 5 | 3X Revision Cycle: Sectional, Revision & Full-Length Tests for reinforced learning and retention. |
| 6 | Flexible Attempt Window: Attempt tests anytime as per your preparation schedule. |
Best Prelims Online Course
Opting for a Prelims online course offers several advantages in today’s digital age. Unlike traditional classroom coaching, an online course like PEP provides flexibility and convenience without compromising on quality:
- Learn from Anywhere: You can study from any location – be it a big city or a remote town – since all you need is an internet connection. There’s no need to relocate to coaching hubs like Delhi; the classroom comes to you. This not only saves travel and living costs, but also keeps you in the comfort of your home environment.
- Flexible Timing & Self-Paced Learning: Online courses often allow you to learn at your own pace. Lectures are usually recorded or made available if you miss them, meaning you can watch classes as per your schedule. PEP, for instance, releases video lectures at 7 AM, and you can choose when to view them. If you’re a working professional or a college student, this flexibility is invaluable – you might study early morning or late at night, whenever you are free. And if a concept doesn’t click the first time, you can replay the lecture – a luxury not possible in offline classes.
- Access to Top Faculty & Resources: Online programs break geographical barriers. You gain access to some of the best faculty in the country, even if they are based elsewhere. The course materials – PDFs, notes, current affairs magazines, question banks – are readily available online, often updated in real-time. PEP provides lecture-wise notes and daily quizzes downloadable from the platform, so you build a personal library of resources without hunting for books.
- Interactive & Supportive: A common myth is that online courses lack interaction. In reality, good online courses have robust support – doubt-clearing sessions via live chat, dedicated Telegram or forum groups for students, and prompt response from instructors. In PEP, for example, there’s a dedicated Telegram group for doubt resolution and faculty interaction, ensuring you’re never left hanging with questions. Some online platforms also conduct live strategy sessions or mentorship webinars, which create a sense of community among aspirants.
- Cost-Effective & Time-Saving: Generally, online courses tend to be more affordable than physical coaching (no infrastructure costs). Plus, you save precious time – no commuting to coaching centers, which in cities can take hours daily. This extra time can go into self-study or revision, making your preparation more efficient.
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Meet Your Faculty
He is a young and dynamic faculty in UPSC CSE field who has himself appeared in UPSC Interview and scored 120+ consecutively 3 times in UPSC Prelims. Overall he has appeared for 4 Mains and 1 Interview in UPSC CSE. He has also cleared various other competitive exams like IBPS PO (Selected as PO and worked there for more than 2 years), UPSC EPFO (reserve list) etc. This experience makes him understand the challenges and limitations that aspirants face in preparing for UPSC CSE.
Sourabh possesses the distinguishing feature of qualifying for Personality Test (Interview) of UPSC CSE in both of his attempts. Along with this, he has also scored 285+ score in Public Administration optional in both of his attempts. His expertise lies in giving right and honest guidance to aspirants and in the span of last 1.5 years, he has mentored 1000+ students across the country. Before joining Prepp IAS, he had been associated with Vision IAS as a guest faculty.
Senior Faculty in UPSC CSE field with experience of teaching multiple subjects in multiple leading civil services coaching institutes. He has appeared for 4 mains and 2 interviews in UPSC CSE, with two 140+ scores in Prelims. His exam-oriented teaching jazzed up with wit makes classes interactive and interesting which can surely help students in solving questions.
He is a teacher by passion and has experience of more than 5 years in teaching and guiding UPSC CSE Aspirants. He has taught in many reputed offline and online institutes like VISION IAS, Dheya IAS, Future IAS, residential coaching of Haj Committee of India etc. He himself has appeared for Personality Test (Interview) for UPSC and understands the demand of the exam. He has guided thousands of UPSC Aspirants across India in past 5 years.
He is a young and dynamic faculty in UPSC CSE field who has himself appeared in UPSC Interview and scored 120+ consecutively 3 times in UPSC Prelims. Overall he has appeared for 4 Mains and 1 Interview in UPSC CSE. He has also cleared various other competitive exams like IBPS PO (Selected as PO and worked there for more than 2 years), UPSC EPFO (reserve list) etc. This experience makes him understand the challenges and limitations that aspirants face in preparing for UPSC CSE.
Sourabh possesses the distinguishing feature of qualifying for Personality Test (Interview) of UPSC CSE in both of his attempts. Along with this, he has also scored 285+ score in Public Administration optional in both of his attempts. His expertise lies in giving right and honest guidance to aspirants and in the span of last 1.5 years, he has mentored 1000+ students across the country. Before joining Prepp IAS, he had been associated with Vision IAS as a guest faculty.
Senior Faculty in UPSC CSE field with experience of teaching multiple subjects in multiple leading civil services coaching institutes. He has appeared for 4 mains and 2 interviews in UPSC CSE, with two 140+ scores in Prelims. His exam-oriented teaching jazzed up with wit makes classes interactive and interesting which can surely help students in solving questions.
He is a teacher by passion and has experience of more than 5 years in teaching and guiding UPSC CSE Aspirants. He has taught in many reputed offline and online institutes like VISION IAS, Dheya IAS, Future IAS, residential coaching of Haj Committee of India etc. He himself has appeared for Personality Test (Interview) for UPSC and understands the demand of the exam. He has guided thousands of UPSC Aspirants across India in past 5 years.
He is B. Tech in Electronics and Communication and teaching CSAT from 2017 . He has worked with many reputed institutes in the field of UPSC like SRIAS, ALS and many others. Prior to that he has taught aptitude and reasoning under campus placement drive in different reputed universities like Banasthali University, Mody University.
She has over 5 years of expertise in teaching Ethics for UPSC CSE. She has scored 130 marks on the Ethics paper herself and understands the intricacies of the subject matter. Her teaching methodology involves a balanced approach between theoretical concepts and practical application, which helps students grasp the subject matter in a comprehensive manner.
She is a dedicated educator for past 6 years who believes in the concept of Learner’s First. She has taught in many reputed offline and online institutes like Edukemy and Edge IAS. She herself wrote 02 UPSC CSE Mains and appreared in State PSC interview twice.
She holds a B.Tech in Computer Science from UIET, Panjab University, Chandigarh, and an MBA in Finance from UBS, Panjab University. Additionally, they have earned a Post Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology from the State University of South Florida, Tampa, USA. With 5 UPSC attempts, 4 Mains qualifications, and 2 interviews (2013, 2017), she brings a wealth of experience and insights into the Civil Services Examination. Having worked with prominent institutions like Study IQ, Career Launcher, Unacademy, GS Score, Analog IAS, Insight, Drishti IAS, KSG, and Tathastu, she has been instrumental in guiding aspirants toward success.
Frequently Asked Questions
Your Faculty
Siddhartha Kumar
Cleared Prelims 4 times with 120+ score thrice
Prashant Bhule
Cleared Prelims 4 times in a row with 140+ score twice
Sourabh Jain
Cleared Prelims 2 times with a max score of 120
Sitender Choudhary
Cleared Prelims 2 times with 110+ score
Sunil Kumar D.
Cleared Prelims 6 times with 110+ score 4 times
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