Lakshya UPSC Prelims 2025 Exclusive Batch

Inspiration Study Circle, Dehradun Lakshya UPSC Prelims 2025 Exclusive Batch

What is UPSC 2025 all about?

The Union Public Service Commission conducts an annual examination to recruit the most selective posts in the state bureaucracy. The program starts by conducting UPSC CSE Prelims in May-June followed by UPSC Civil Services Mains and Interview sessions. Candidates who successfully clear this assessment are then trained at the prestigious Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand, India.

The next year’s preliminary exam will be held on May 25, 2025.

ISC Exclusive: Lakshya 2025 Batch

More than 500,000 candidates appear for the UPSC CSE every year. When this exam starts, the candidates are anxious and nervous. ISC is the ideal place for candidates seeking guidance for 2025 Preliminary preparation.

Inspirational Study Circle (ISC), Dehradun’s best coaching institute for UPSC / PCS preparation and various other government and public exams offers the ideal guidance and strategies to follow your passion.

“I came, I saw, I conquered” – very well defines the determination and hard work needed to follow the path of preparation for the civil service exam.

All about Lakshya Prelims 2025 Batch

Comprehensive GS Lectures for Prelims Foundation.
To The Point GS Material which supplements GS Lectures.
To The Point GS Material which supplements GS Lectures.
Full 14 Months CURRENT AFFAIRS which includes Monthly Current Affairs Magazines + Daily Current Affairs + PIB Compilations
36 TEST PRELIMS TEST SERIES for IAS 2025
Adequately scheduled and recorded seven-day class videos available on the app.
Cumulative of the best teachers and our experienced team.
Each lecture is an equipped smart class for better and more conducive understanding.
Provision of monthly current affairs and daily current affairs as mentioned above.
Discussion on critical, current, and contemporary topics within the recorded lecture itself.
The candidates are provided with important marked information on every topic.
Emphasis on the areas that yield maximum questions.
Provision of Preparation books and study material.

What does ISC offer for UPSC 2025 preparation?

Inspiration Study Circle offers preparation for IAS, PCS, CAPF, CDS, AFCAT, and other state and Civil Services Exams in Dehradun, through both online and offline class modules. With an outstanding faculty, comprehensive curriculum, introductory study materials, and personal attention, the institute offers a blend of perfect preparation and outstanding results to candidates.

If you are a candidate who wants to join All India Civil Services, Central Civil Services, or Defense Services, consider enrolling in ISC to get the best experience in training and education. ISC will guide you to achieve your goals.

The Lectures are so designed by our experienced faculty that they can be easily understood and learned.
Inspiration Study Circle stands out for being the best training institute with an out-of-the-way feature of providing simplified but detailed Current Affairs and blogs on a daily, as well as monthly basis.
We have covered the entire syllabus of IAS/PCS in our course in our study material.
Emphasis on the areas that yield maximum questions.
Inspiration Study Circle takes on various streams for a better course of action depending on the location and preference of the candidates.
Recorded Video lectures of live classes for every topic taught daily (available in Hindi and English) on the app.
Comprehensive data and information on Current Affairs (Daily and Monthly basis).
In-depth GK and GS Study Material needed to clear Prelims.

UPSC 2025 Calendar

The UPSC Calendar 2025 has been released. Here are some important dates that you need to know about before applying for UPSC 2025:

UPSC CSE 2025 Notification: 22^nd January 2025
UPSC 2025 Registration starts: 22^nd January 2025
UPSC 2025 Last date to fill out the form: 11^th Feb 2025
UPSC 2025 Prelims exam: 25^th May 2025
UPSC Mains 2025 Exam begins: 22^nd August 2025
UPSC 2025 interview date: to be announced
UPSC 2025 Final result: to be announced

The UPSC CSE 2025 Preliminary examination date is May 25^th, 2025.

How to Crack the UPSC 2025 Prelims Exam?

The preparation starts the minute you start searching for tips and strategic planning. The first step is to be aware of your syllabus and the exam pattern.

Here is the complete information on the topic, i.e., the Civil Services prelims exam 2025, brought to you by ISC, Dehradun.

UPSC 2025 Syllabus and Prelims Pattern

The UPSC 2025 civil services prelims exam has two papers: Paper 1 and Paper 2.

The paper-wise content, duration, and weightage are as follows:

Total No. of Questions

Maximum Marks

Time Duration

Topics covered

Prelims 2025 Paper 1

(General Studies)

100

200

2 hours

·Indian History

·Geography

·Indian Polity and Governance

·Economic and Social Development

·Environment

·General Science

·Current affairs

Prelims 2025 Paper 2 (CSAT- Civil Services Aptitude Test)

200

2 hours

·Comprehension

·Interpersonal Skills

·Logical and Analytical reasoning

·Decision Making and Problem-Solving

·Mental Ability

·Basic Arithmetic

·Data Interpretation

·English Language and Comprehension

The above said topics with the techniques for solving them are covered thoroughly at Inspiration Study Circle, Dehradun.

The candidates must remember that there are a limited number of attempts and age criteria.

The minimum age to appear for the UPSC exam is 21 years.

Category-wise UPSC 2025 Number of attempts and UPSC 2025 Age Criteria

Category	Max. No. of attempts	Age Limit
General and EWS	6	32 years of age
OBC	9	35 years of age
SC/ ST	Unlimited	37

Marking Scheme of UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2025

Paper	Marks awarded for every correct answer:	Negative Marking?	Marks deducted for every wrong answer:
Paper 1 (GS)	2 Marks	Yes	0.66 Marks
Paper 2 (CSAT)	2.5 Marks	Yes	0.83 Marks

Important Points:

If a candidate happens to give more than one answer for a question, it is considered wrong, irrespective of any of them being correct.
It is mandatory to cross the expected cut-off marks in Paper 1 and 33% minimum marks in Paper 2.

UPSC 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Here are the Eligibility Criteria for the UPSC Civil Services Exam 2025:

Nationality:

Applicants must hold either of the following:

Citizen of India or,
The subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or,
A Tibetan refugee who came to India before January 1, 1962, intending to settle permanently in India or,
People of Indian origin who migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, and East African countries to Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, or Vietnam intending to settle permanently in India.

Educational Qualification:

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University. Candidates in their final year of graduation can also apply provisionally but must submit proof of passing the degree exam before the due date.

Number of Attempts:

The number of attempts allowed varies according to the candidate category:

general category: Six attempts
OBC Category: nine attempts
SC / ST Category: There is no restriction on the number of attempts till the upper age limit is reached.

Physical Fitness:

Candidates have to meet certain physical and medical standards to join various services like the Indian Police Service (IPS) and Indian Forest Service (IFoS).

UPSC CSE 2025 Age Limit:

The age of the candidate should be between 21 to 32 years as of 1st August of the examination year. Certain age relaxations are applicable for reserved categories and other prescribed candidate categories.

Candidates must read the UPSC 2025 official notification carefully to ensure that they fulfill all the requirements. Eligibility criteria may vary, so candidates should refer to the latest UPSC notification for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

UPSC CSE 2025 Vacancies and Posts

Union Public Service Commission usually publishes UPSC notification in February. Aspirants should note that the UPSC 2025 exam notification will be released on February 14, 2025, and the Prelims exam will be scheduled on May 26, 2025.

UPSC Notification Exam Date, Posts, Vacancies, Eligibility Criteria, Age Relaxation, Application Form, Application Filling Process, Exam Center, Exam, Syllabus, etc. It contains all important information related to the exam.

There are two categories in which UPSC conducts civil services exams. It is group A and group B, a list of some important notes in groups A and B is presented below.

Indian Administrative Service (IAS)
Indian Foreign Service (IFS)
Indian Police Service (IPS)
Indian P & T Accounts & Finance Service, Group ‘A’
Indian Audit and Accounts Service, Group ‘A’
Indian Revenue Service (Customs and Central Excise), Group ‘A’
Indian Defence Accounts Service, Group ‘A’
Indian Revenue Service (I.T.), Group ‘A’
Armed Forces Headquarters Civil Service, Group ‘B’ (Section Officer’s Grade)
Delhi, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli Civil Service, Group ‘B’
Delhi, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli Police Service, Group ‘B’

Other IAS/PCS Courses and Fee Structure at ISC (Both Online and Offline UPSC 2025 Coaching)

Inspiration Training offers a variety of courses for convenience and accessibility based on location and candidate demand.

These courses are designed in various fee structures as per the requirements of the students. ISC accepts candidates from all over India. Therefore, we offer the following courses:

Online Course- for UPSC/PCS Pre plus Mains
Offline Course- for UPSC/PCS Pre plus Mains
Pen Drive Course- with UPSC/PCS Documented Study Material
Distance Learning Program- with UPSC/PCS Study Material and Videos
NCERT- GS Foundation Course
Pre plus Mains Course- for answer writing practice
Mains Exam Writing Course
Mock Interview Course
Test Series Course for UPSC/PCS Pre and Mains

Study Plan for UPSC Prelims 2025 exam

An important aspect of success in any field is dedication and consistency. The rest are supplementary to your hard work.

The first and foremost thing is to understand the syllabus and pattern of the UPSC Civil Services Prelims exam.
Divide the entire journey into short-term goals.
The entire syllabus should be well divided and read, along with regular revision.
Focus on one topic at a time and divide your time accordingly.
Always look for debates and discussions around you, that provide quality and knowledge to your brain. This is the best exercise ever.
Read! Reading not only enhances your vocabulary but also widens your horizon of knowledge.
Read specific works like books on culture, politics, insights, newspapers, and most importantly the editorial columns.
Make sure whatever, you have worked for is revised regularly, at least twice.
Current affairs must be regularly noted down and revised thoroughly. A good chunk of questions is made from them and they also help in long-term knowledge goals, especially for mains and interviews.
Get your basic doubts and queries cleared.
Focus on CSAT. However, it is qualifying but candidates do need to clear the cut-off in it.
Line up your preparation by practicing previous years’ questions and mock tests.
Your strategy might have different steps at every stage of preparation, but the work should be continuous.

FAQS for the Preparation of UPSC 2025 Prelims (UPSC 2025 FAQS)

1. What is the importance of Current Affairs in UPSC 2025

ISC, Dehradun lays a good emphasis on current affairs and burning topics. These are not only discussed in class but are also provided to students through various digital means as well as hard copy handouts.
The Director of Inspiration Study Circle, Dehradun, Mr. Nisheeth Saxena, is an expert in General Studies and Geo-political issues.

2. Can ‘You’ crack UPSC Prelims 2025 on the first attempt?

The question is more of self-introspection. The UPSC Civil Services Prelims Exam, though is very hard to crack and only a few dedicated and hard-working ones achieve it, but it is not impossible.

3. Can UPSC Prelims 2025 be qualified in 6 months?

This is an uphill battle that takes back-breaking work and persistence from one’s side. It is possible to make it happen if you decide and dedicate most of your time and efforts to it.

A Note from the Director’s Desk (Director of ISC: Mr. Nisheeth Saxena)

The aspiration for UPSC exams can be very rightly expressed in the words of the Great Missile Man of India Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, “A dream is not what you experience in your sleep. A dream is that which does not let you sleep.”

Your dream can always become a reality once you start aiming for it in your awake state. Understand and get familiar with the syllabus. Brush up your basics with NCERT books. Your target should be your priority. Regularity and revision should become your rituals. It should be kept in mind that UPSC demands an analysis of a topic. It aims at evaluating your critical thinking and decisiveness.

Adapt the “Read and Stay Updated” strategy.

Best Wishes!

Inspiration Study Circle

Dehradun

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