General Studies Prelims Cum Mains Classroom - Chennai

Since 1976, Vajiram & Ravi has been the pioneer in the field of providing quality education for the UPSC Civil Services Exam preparation. With five decades of teaching experience, we at Vajiram & Ravi very well understand the specific needs of aspirants who intend to qualify the prestigious Civil Service Exam and contribute to the growth of the nation.

By offering the General Studies Prelims Cum Mains Comprehensive Classroom Programme at Anna Nagar Centre, Vajiram & Ravi intends to meet the demands of all IAS aspirants preparing from Chennai. The central objective of the Programme is to offer a dependable framework of extensive knowledge and its practical implementation for every student across all three stages of the examination - Prelims, Mains and the Interview.

The teaching methodology is thoughtfully tailored to provide lessons that facilitate student’s comprehension, progressing from fundamental to advanced levels as required by the UPSC CSE syllabus. Alongside its all-inclusive and efficient timetable that ensures the syllabus is covered promptly and allows ample room for regular revisions, the Programme also seeks to cultivate discipline, commitment, and persistence among students.

The General Studies Prelims cum Mains Comprehensive Programme for the Civil Services Exam 2025 has been thoughtfully developed and has the following distinguishing features:

• The duration of each class will be 2.5 hours.
• The classes will be conducted every day throughout the week.
• 400 + Class Lectures - 300 General Studies Classroom Lectures and 100 Current Affairs Online Lectures.
• 1000+ Hours of teaching delivered by experienced subject specialists.
• Availability of review sessions: Students can access all lecture recordings online.
• Opportunity for guidance: Mentoring sessions are available during the course to address doubts and provide preparation advice.
• A set of 20 Yellow Books will be provided as Focused Study Material for UPSC to specifically address the requirements of Civil Service Examination and entirely cover the comprehensive General Studies subjects for the Prelims and Mains as per the UPSC syllabus provided.
• Access to Monthly Current Affairs Magazine-the Recitals – the students enrolled in the classroom programme will be provided the The Recticals every month within the classes and the students enrolled in the Live-Online will be provided the Online PDF’s.
• Prelims Test Series - 30 Prelims Tests for GS and Current Affairs both will be provided.
• Additional 8 months Mains Support Programme in the form of online current affairs classes until Mains Exams 2025, Current affairs content support until Prelims 2026, student portal access till Prelims 2026, 12 Main Exam test series form June 2025 to February 2026.
• Access to student portal of Vajiram & Ravi catering to classes, supplemental study materials (not the books), objective and subjective tests, daily current affairs, articles and class schedules and announcements.
• Students who qualify the UPSC Prelims Test will be provided with 4 full-length Main Exam Tests with Mentorship support.
• Students who qualify the Mains Exam will be provided with a Free Interview Guidance Programme.

Many aspirants dream of becoming a civil servant. However, the majority of aspirants get stuck in the Prelims stage for years. Even if they clear the Prelims, they struggle to clear the UPSC Mains Exam for a variety of reasons, including answer writing, time management, the ability to write extensively, switching between topics of various subjects, and answer writing. The competitive nature of the UPSC Civil Services Exam requires, to put it mildly, at least a year of committed and diligent preparation.

According to our observation, most aspirants encounter the following significant challenges:

• Aspirants lack a thorough understanding of the Prelims and Mains UPSC CSE Syllabus.
• Aspirants prepare for the Main Exam after clearing the Prelims Test, which results in a disjointed and ineffective preparation.
• Aspirants possess a limited understanding of crucial subjects.
• Aspirants exhibit a lack of structure in their preparation methods.
• Aspirants find it challenging to entirely grasp the vast and evolving UPSC CSE curriculum despite their resolve.
• The topics discussed in the lectures aren't constantly reviewed and revisited by aspirants.
• Even individuals with robust educational backgrounds encounter difficulties in effectively addressing and responding to questions.
• Despite a firm foundation and adept writing skills, aspirants face difficulties in completing all 20 questions within each Mains Paper's allotted time.

• Candidates either in their third year of undergraduate studies or who have already graduated.
• Candidates either pursuing post-graduate programs or having finished them.
• Candidates aiming to appear for the UPSC CSE in the upcoming year, specifically 2025.
• Candidates aiming to establish a strong and all-encompassing base for both Prelims and Mains.
• Candidates looking to enhance their likelihood of effectively passing the Preliminary Test and Main Examination in 2025.

Vajiram & Ravi has enabled their students to achieve All India First Rank in the Civil Services Exam for 20 consecutive years, including 2023.

The General Studies PCM Comprehensive Programme for UPSC CSE 2025 will benefit students in a variety of ways, including by promoting efficient and effective learning and increasing their knowledge of General Studies. These endeavours will support students in establishing a robust knowledge framework by extensively delving into both fundamental and advanced concepts.

• Accomplish the Intended Objective: The General Studies Program ensures timely and comprehensive completion of the UPSC CSE 2025 syllabus, assisting you in adhering to your goal of taking the exam the subsequent year.
• Top-notch Educational Sessions: Knowledgeable educators, well-versed in UPSC CSE requirements, deliver lectures. They adopt a teaching approach that caters to all students, regardless of their knowledge level, ranging from basic to advanced. They begin by establishing a strong foundation before progressing through concepts one step at a time.
• Focused Study Material: The Programme's study materials have been thoughtfully curated in a plain and simple language that both bilingual and English-speaking students can grasp effortlessly. The study materials are updated frequently, cover NCERTs and beyond, and align with the UPSC CSE syllabus.

 4Ds: Every aspirant strives to realise their dreams and goals of becoming a civil servant.

• Desire: The classes will assist you in recognising your desire to achieve that dream and in putting the important ingredients of success into practice.
• Dedication: The schedule will help you in waking each day with intention and purpose and in reminding yourself that you have a dream that you will accomplish.
• Discipline: Even after you've lost the enthusiasm you had for your goals; discipline maintained through regular assessments will help you stick to your commitments.
• Determination: The study materials will encourage you to maintain your determination and exert effort even when you don't feel like it.

The fee for the Chennai 10 Month General Studies PCM Comprehensive Programme is Rs 1,60,000/-(The Fee is Inclusion of GST).

Admission Details

For Classroom and Live-Online Mode:

• Complete the Admission Form
• Upload a clear passport size photo
• Upload your ID Proof
• Upload PAN card of the aspirant or parent
• Pay fees online (Kindly check the online transaction limit with your bank)

 Modes of Payment

• Net Banking (Preferred)
• Credit Card
• Debit Card
• UPI
• Demand Draft