StepUp Mentorship Programme 2026

StepUp Mentorship 2026 is a four-layered UPSC GS mentorship program scientifically designed for 2026 aspirants. You will be supported by a dedicated expert personal mentor who will help craft a tailored strategy aligned with your learning style and preparation needs. Additionally, an IAS/IPS topper will serve as a super mentor, providing strategic guidance, periodic reviews, and insights from their own UPSC journey.

This comprehensive program goes beyond syllabus completion-it focuses on building core UPSC skills like answer writing, note-making, time management, and analytical and critical thinking, ensuring a well-rounded preparation for Prelims, Mains, and Interview.

• If you have done foundation course /Covered the syllabus but still facing difficulty in getting marks in Prelims
• If you are willing to give your 100 percent and require a GPS in the form of mentor to navigate a right path for you
• If you are unable to make Topper level 1 pager notes
• If you have knowledge about the exam but unable to apply the knowledge in the UPSC exam
• If you want to learn the skill of answer writing,prelims question solving and note-making
• If you want to identify the preparation gaps and work on scientific rectification of gaps
• If you are not consistent with preparation and require an external push
• If you are looking for guidance of experienced mentors and subject matter experts who have a proven track record of success.
• Aspirants who believe in learning from the best and are eager to work in a focused, result-oriented environment.
• Learn directly from those who have successfully cleared the exam, benefiting from their insights and experience.

• Four-layered Mentorship: The StepUp Mentorship is structured through four essential stages, refining your preparation:
  • First layer: One to One Personalized Mentorship by an experienced Vajiram’s mentor with extensive interview expertise.
  • Second layer: Comprehensive monitoring by Experienced Mentors.
  • Third layer: Expert Assistance from Vajiram and Ravi’s faculty for Prelims, Mains, Essay, and Current Affairs.
  • Fourth layer: Strategic mentorship by an accomplished IAS/IPS topper, offering insights from a successful perspective.
• Personalized Study Plan:
  • Your assigned mentor will collaborate with you to create a tailored timetable and strategy, considering your unique strengths and weaknesses. The study plan includes weekly, monthly, and quarterly targets to ensure consistent progress.
• Group Mentoring Sessions:
  • Engage in sessions covering vital topics like Note Making, Revisions, Goal Setting, Accountability, Habits, and Time Management. Access specifically curated workbooks for Note Making and Articulation enhancement.
• Thematic Videos on High-Yield Areas:
  • Explore videos delving into complex issues and questions, covering micro-topics comprehensively to develop concise and fortified notes.
  • Thematic Workbooks for both Prelims and Mains Preparation
• Current Affairs Module Course:
  • The SMART Current Affairs Programme addresses significant news and contemporary developments sourced from various newspapers, such as The Hindu, Indian Express, Economic Times, PIB, Yojana, and Kurukshetra Magazine. 
  • Three classes per week, daily quizzes, and a monthly recital magazine.
• Essay Module Course
  • 12 Essay Classes and four tests for practice and improvement.
• Prelims CAMP: Our rigorous Prelims CAMP, designed on the Teach cum Test Model, provides comprehensive coverage of the UPSC Syllabus through:
  • 48 General Studies sectional Tests (50 questions each)
  • 8 CSAT sectional tests (40 questions each)
  • 2 Full-length General Studies Tests (100 questions each)
  • 2 CSAT Full-Length Tests (80 questions each)
• Mains Test Series: Engage in Mains Test Series with 37 tests.
• 10 Recorded Lectures on answer writing enhancement: In these 10 lectures, all aspects of answer writing including ideal templates for introduction, main body and conclusion and note-making strategy.
• Syllabus-wise Prelims Workbook and Mains Workbook for note-making and answer writing: These workbooks are designed with the philosophy of putting academic knowledge into application so that the aspirants can solve prelims questions and write topper level answers.

Exclusive Access: Gain exclusive entry to the Vajiram and Ravi Students Portal, offering additional resources. Access Step UP Prelims Quick revision material for high-yield areas.

• Phase 1: Foundation (June 2025- August 2025):
  • This phase is meant to build a strong foundation for the exam by covering the General studies syllabus in an Integrated manner for both Prelims and Main Examination. The activities will include curating personalized Study plans for holistic coverage of syllabus, answer writing, note making & Current Affairs consolidation. 
• Phase 2: Integration ( September 2025- December 2025):
  • This phase will serve as a Transition period where preparation for Mains will continue but along with shifting Gears for the Prelims Examination. 
  • The focus will be on Syllabus completion, Answer writing, Note Making along with increased Emphasis of reorienting strategy to tackle prelims examination. 
  • The activities will include answer writing along with feedback and evaluation, Prelims mock tests, making linkages between topics, developing analytical skills, and refining notes. 
• Phase 3: PReX “ Prelims Exclusive” January 2026- May 2026):
  • This phase is meant to revise the entire syllabus for the Prelims and focus on the areas of improvement. 
  • The focus will be on intensive Prelims focused preparation, covering the important topics, and solving as many questions as possible. 
  • The activities will include solving mock tests, revising notes, identifying weak areas, and strengthening them. 
• Phase 4: MeX “ Mains Exclusive” (June 2026- September 2026):
  • This phase will help you impress the examiners, showcase your knowledge, and express your views effectively in the exam.
  • Focus of this Phase is to strategize syllabus completion and Notes Consolidation from Mains Examination point of View. Major Emphasis is on the development of Articulation and Answer Writing Skills. 
  • The activities will include writing tests, answer writing enhancement, value addition, and critical feedback from the Mentors.