The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) CSE Prelims exam is all set to be conducted on 25th May 2025, as per the UPSC Calendar for 2025.
The UPSC CSE is the most elite and strenuous exam in the country. Every year, more than 500,000 candidates apply for the same position. With the onset of this exam around the corner, the candidates are both anxious and overwhelmed.
Inspiration Study Circle (ISC), the top IAS/ PCS coaching institute in Dehradun, brings you ‘Pratigya 2025’ the UPSC- CSE 2025 Prelims Test Series.
Inspiration Study Circle, ISC, has been the best Civil Services Training Center in Dehradun for the last 14 years for candidates who want to join All India Civil Services and State Public Civil Services. ISC has been ranked as the best IAS coaching institute in Dehradun and the whole of Uttarakhand. It has been classified as a top institution for IAS, IFS, PCS, IFOS, and other Civil and Defence Services Exams like CAPF, CDS, and AFCAT.
The classes at our institute are designed to provide students with the best possible foundation for their preparation journey. ISC’s faculty, curriculum, and lectures are designed for better critical understanding, self-directed learning, and revision.
Inspiration Study Circle provides various courses for convenience and ease of access according to the location and preference of the candidates.
These courses are designed on different fee structures that may suit the students as per their requirements. ISC has been admitting candidates from all over India.
Inspiration Study Circle puts forward ‘Pratigya’ a detailed Test Series for UPSC 2025 containing 46 (=34+12) tests.
Most aspirants focus only on standard books, completing the UPSC syllabus, revising and retaining the concepts, and checking various study materials and online resources. However, due to time constraints, there is no quality check on the matter learned and studied all year. UPSC preparation will not work if you prepare without evaluating your knowledge. Self-examination and testing are as important as UPSC exam preparation.
Hence, a good and clear Test Series will steer your preparation in the correct direction. For the coming UPSC- CSE 2025, it is imperative to test yourself in various preparation stages, i.e., prelims, mains, and the interview thereafter.
The preliminary exam is the most competitive stage in the UPSC journey. About 97% of candidates are retained at this stage only. It is not only a test of your knowledge and depth of preparation but also your ability in time management, accuracy, and presence of mind. Thus, completing and revising the syllabus is part of the preparation. Another important part is to evaluate your training constantly.
A UPSC 2025 Prelims- Pratigya Test Series serves the purpose of doing exactly that.
ISC will provide a 46-Test Prelims Test Series for the aspirants of UPSC 2025 in Dehradun and outside (through online mediums). The tests will be of the following type:
These Tests will be conducted on weekends both online and offline, in English and Hindi Mediums, starting from 11th November, 2024.
Detailed answer keys and solutions will also be provided for the students better understanding and concept clearing.
The timetable for the Test Series is as follows:
| Date | Paper Code | Subject | Topics covered (The list is indicative to help students; however, it is not exhaustive) |
| 10th Nov 2024 | -PT-01 | Polity NCERT | Classes 6- 10; Classes 11- 12 |
| 17th Nov 2024 | -PT-02 | Geography NCERT | Classes 6- 10; Classes 11- 12 |
| 24th Nov 2024 | -PT-03 | History NCERT | Classes 6- 10; Classes 11- 12 |
| 1st Dec 2024 | -PT-04 | Economics NCERT | Classes 9- 12 |
| 8th Dec 2024 | -PT-05 | Science and Tech NCERT | Classes 6- 10; Classes 11- 12 |
| 15th Dec 2024 | -PT-06 | Environment NCERT | Class 12 |
| 22nd Dec 2024 | -PT-07 | Indian Polity & Constitution- Part 1 | ▪ System of government as established by the Constitution ▪ Indian Constitution: Historical Underpinnings, Evolution & Making of the Constitution, Features, Significant Provisions ▪ The Preamble ▪ The Union and its Territory ▪ Citizenship ▪ Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles & Fundamental Duties ▪ Amendment of Constitution ▪ Basic Structure of the Constitution ▪ Emergency Provisions |
| 29th Dec 2024 | -PT-08 | Geography -1: Physical Geography of India and the World | Physical Geography of the World ▪ Solar System & the Earth and basics of latitude and longitude ▪ Geomorphology ▪ Climatology ▪ Oceanography ▪ Biogeography ▪ Natural Hazards and Disasters ▪ Continents (Land, Climate, Resources, etc.): Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia Physical Geography of India ▪ Introduction: Location, Area and Boundaries ▪ Structure and Relief: Physiographic Divisions ▪ Drainage System ▪ Weather, Climate and Seasons ▪ Soils ▪ Natural Vegetation, Plant and Animal Life |
| 5th Jan 2025 | -PT-09 | Indian Polity & Constitution- Part 2 | ▪ Central Government: President, Vice President, Prime Minister, Central Council of Ministers ▪ Parliament and State Legislature ▪ State Government: Governor, Chief Minister, State Council of Ministers ▪ Indian Federalism and Centre-State Relations ▪ Local Government: Panchayati Raj, Local Urban Government ▪ Judiciary: Supreme Court, High Courts, Subordinate Courts ▪ Elections ▪ Constitutional & Non Constitutional Bodies |
| 12th Jan 2025 | -PT-010 | Geography -2: Social, Economic Geography of India and the World | Economic and Human Geography – World ▪ Economic Geography of the world: primary, secondary, tertiary, quaternary and quinary activities ▪ Human Geography of the world ▪ World Population, Distribution & Density, Races & Tribes, Settlement & Migration Economic and Human Geography – India ▪ Agriculture ▪ Land Resources ▪ Water Resources ▪ Mineral and Energy Resources ▪ Industries ▪ Transport and Communication ▪ Foreign Trade ▪ Population, Migration, Settlements |
| 19th Jan 2025 | -PT-11 | History of India | Ancient History, Art & Culture, and Medieval India |
| 25th Jan 2025 | PT-12 | Indian Economy- Part 1 | ▪ National Income Accounting: Definition and Concepts: GDP, GNP, etc. ▪ Measurement of national income Money and Banking ▪ Function of Money, Evolution of Money, etc. ▪ Banking: Need of Banks, Functions, Types, Banking Reforms, Central Bank and its role ▪Inflation and Employment: Definition, types, etc. ▪ Government Budgeting and Fiscal Policy: Budgeting, types, its evolution in India, Process, Component, etc. ▪ Public finance, Revenue and Expenditure, Deficits, Taxes, Debts etc. ▪ Capital Market: Terms and Concepts |
| 2nd Feb 2025 | -PT-13 | Indian National Movement | Modern India |
| 9th Feb 2025 | -PT-14 | Indian Economy- Part 2 | ▪ Agriculture ▪ Industry ▪ Services ▪ Infrastructure and Communication ▪ Five-year Plans ▪ Economic Reforms since 1991 ▪ Foreign Trade ▪ India and IMF, WTO, WIPO ▪ India and International Institutions ▪ IPRs External Sector and Currency Exchange rates ▪ BoP, BoT, International trade, IMF, WTO, Trade policies, issues and challenges etc |
| 16th Feb 2025 | -PT-15 | General issues on Environmental ecology, Bio-diversity, and Climate Change – Part 1 | ▪ Basic Concepts & Components of the Environment ▪ Understanding of the Environment and Ecology ▪ Biodiversity |
| 23rd Feb 2025 | -PT-16 | General issues on Environmental ecology, Bio-diversity, and Climate Change – Part 2 | ▪ Environmental Monitoring and Impact Assessment ▪ Environmental laws and policies ▪ Sustainable Development ▪ Natural Resource conservation ▪ Environmental Problems ▪ Energy Crisis and Non-Conventional Source |
| 1st March 2025 | -PT-17 | General Science | ▪ Physics ▪ Chemistry ▪ Biology ▪ Applied Science |
| 2nd March 2025 | -PT-18 | Science and Tech | Science and Tech |
| 9th March 2025 | -PT-19 | CSAT | ▪ Comprehension ▪ Logical reasoning and analytical ability ▪ Decision-making and problem-solving ▪ Basic numeracy(Class X level) ▪ Data interpretation(Class X level) |
| 16th March 2025 | -PT-20 | General Studies Paper 1 | (COMPLETE SYLLABUS) |
| 23rd March 2025 | -PT-21 | General Studies Paper 1 | (COMPLETE SYLLABUS) |
| 29th March 2025 | -PT-22 | General Studies Paper 1 | (COMPLETE SYLLABUS) |
| 30th March 2025 | -PT-23 | CSAT | (COMPLETE SYLLABUS) |
| 5th April 2025 | -PT-24 | General Studies Paper 1 | (COMPLETE SYLLABUS) |
| 6th April 2025 | -PT-25 | General Studies Paper 1 | (COMPLETE SYLLABUS) |
| 12th April 2025 | -PT-26 | General Studies Paper 1 | (COMPLETE SYLLABUS) |
| 13th April 2025 | -PT-27 | General Studies Paper 1 | (COMPLETE SYLLABUS) |
| 20th April 2025 | -PT-28 | CSAT | (COMPLETE SYLLABUS) |
| 21st April 2025 | -PT-29 | General Studies Paper 1 | (COMPLETE SYLLABUS) |
| 26th April 2025 | -PT-30 | CSAT | (COMPLETE SYLLABUS) |
| 27th April 2025 | -PT-31 | CSAT | (COMPLETE SYLLABUS) |
| 3rd May 2025 | -PT-32 | CSAT | (COMPLETE SYLLABUS) |
| 4th May 2025 | -PT-33 | CSAT | (COMPLETE SYLLABUS) |
| 11th May 2025 | -PT-34 | CSAT | (COMPLETE SYLLABUS) |
Evaluation of the Preparation: It helps you stay consistent by providing a time-honored goal and helps you analyze your strengths and weaknesses. ISC UPSC 2025 Prelims plus mains Test Series will provide a well-designed test series for the IAS/PCS Preparation.
Helps extensive schedule in portions: After preparation, it will be beneficial to revise small sections of the UPSC syllabus as it will help you memorize micro topics. Thus, test-based preparation for UPSC CSE 2025 allows you to cover the entire syllabus in sections.
Assistance for time-cringe: The candidates who are working professionals cannot spare the time they need to focus on their studies. The UPSC Prelims Plus Mains Test Series 2025 from ISC, will help them to cover the extensive syllabus in time.
Increased chances of a higher score: Regular tests enable IAS aspirants to answer the questions correctly, decreasing the chances of negative marks in UPSC Prelims. ISC is providing Weekly provision of UPSC Prelims Test Series 2025.
Analysis of Strengths and Weaknesses: Since both Paper I and II have a negative marking scheme, the UPSC aspirants can indicate the parts of the syllabus that need more attention.
Preparation for CSAT: Prelims Paper-II which is CSAT requires a 33% cutoff for qualification. Given the trends of recent years, the paper requires a certain level of preparation. The UPSC test series for Prelims 2025 by ISC will help to exert the appropriate amount of effort to swim with ease.
Memory Booster: Frequent Mock tests in UPSC preparation are very helpful. They let you know how much knowledge you have accumulated so far. Continuous practice through UPSC mock tests from the ISC Prelims Test Series will help in memorizing most of the UPSC syllabus topics with test patterns and performance analysis.
Practise makes one Perfect: The test series covers most of the subject matter and challenging questions. The ISC Test Series 2025 mock question papers will provide sufficient practice for UPSC aspirants, familiarising them with the exam pattern.
Focussed Time Management: After identifying their strengths and weaknesses. The aspirants can design a preparation strategy in the stipulated time frame. In short, the UPSC 2025 Prelims Test Series from ISC will help the candidates assess themselves on the right track for success.
Inspiration Study Circle provides a wide variety of information on the tips of your fingers. You can easily access us on WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram. Our website is frequently updated for the candidates’ benefit.
Inspiration Study Circle has been designated as the Best IAS/PCS Preparation Institute in Dehradun. We cover the entire syllabus prescribed under UPSC CSE and special emphasis is laid on the areas that yield the maximum number of questions.
UPSC has a practice of announcing its calendar a year before the exam starts, this gives a candidate an advantage to plan their schedule accordingly and prepare wisely.
The following hints can be of great use:
ISC, is not just the top civil service, IAS, PCS, and Defense Service Training Institute in Dehradun because of its valuable faculty and elaborated study plans, but also because of its exemplary preparation strategy.
The institute conducts regular tests and assessments to help students track their progress and identify areas where they need improvement. This helps students to prepare better for their exams and to achieve their desired scores.
Current Affairs and the Latest Global topics are a crucial part of the preparation for clearing any Exam. These also become the biggest pain points for the candidates.
Inspiration Study Circle stands out for being the best training institute with this out-of-the-way feature of providing simplified but detailed Current Affairs on a daily, as well as monthly basis. This Exercise is followed by taking Separate and special Tests for Current Affairs for UPSC 2023- 24 Preparation. This aids the candidate’s amalgam and boosts their confidence for the final battle.
If you are a candidate aspiring to join the Esteemed All India Civil Services, Public State Services, or Defense Services, consider enrolling at Inspiration Study Circle for the best experience in learning and training. ISC will steer your way in achieving your goal.
Contact us today to learn more about our available Test Series for UPSC 2024.
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