Date of Commencement
10th June 2026
Mode
Offline/Online
Duration
9 weeks
Fee
Rs. 16,500 (Incl. GST) | Exclusive Discount for Mains Appearing Candidates and Ex-Vajiram Students | Special Discount for Group Enrolment
STEPUP MAINS ADVANCE (GS Mains Crash Course)
About STEPUP MAINS ADVANCE
A Focused 8 Weeks Mains Acceleration Programme
UPSC GS Mains 2026 Crash Course with 40+ Value Addition Classes by Renowned Faculties of Vajiram & Ravi
STEP UP MAINS ADVANCE is a short, high-intensity UPSC Mains Crash Course designed exclusively for aspirants preparing for the Civil Services Main Examination.
The programme combines structured revision, PYQ-based learning, answer writing practice, mentorship, and full-length test simulations to strengthen content retention, improve answer quality, and build exam temperament.
Whether you are appearing for Mains for the first time or looking to improve your previous performance, this UPSC GS Mains Crash Course is designed to help you prepare effectively, write efficiently, and perform confidently.
Programme Snapshot
Date of Commencement: 10th June, 2026
Duration: 8 Weeks (Mains Focused)
Mode: Offline / Online
Eligibility: UPSC Civil Services Mains Aspirants
Exclusive Benefits: Mains Appearing Candidates, Ex-Vajiram Students, and Special Discounts for Group Enrolment.
Why Join STEP UP MAINS ADVANCE?
The Final Months Before Mains Demand a Different Strategy
The final phase before the UPSC Main Examination is not about collecting more resources. It is about effective revision, answer writing, and execution.
Our UPSC Mains GS Crash Course is designed to help aspirants focus on the areas that matter the most in the examination.
Key Features of the UPSC Mains GS Crash Course
1. 40+ Value Addition Classes by Renowned Faculties of Vajiram & Ravi
- Focused GS Mains-oriented classroom sessions
- Coverage of important themes, concepts and value addition areas
- Designed to strengthen content enrichment and answer quality
- Guided by experienced Vajiram & Ravi faculty members
2. Integrated PYQ-Based Learning
- Topic-wise integration of Previous Year Questions
- Understanding UPSC demand and answer expectations
- Learning through recurring themes and trends
3. Speed Writing Practice
- Regular writing exercises to improve speed and efficiency
- Focus on completing answers within examination timelines
- Building consistency under time pressure
4. Topper Copies Analysis
- Detailed discussion of high-scoring answer copies
- Understanding structure, presentation, and value addition
- Learning practical techniques adopted by successful candidates
5. Score Booster Sessions
- Focused sessions on answer enrichment
- Important examples, data points, diagrams, and frameworks
- Strategies to improve answer quality and scoring potential
6. Structured Answer Writing Frameworks
- Ready-to-use approaches for different GS themes
- Improving introductions, body structure, and conclusions
- Building clarity, coherence, and analytical depth
7. Personalised Mains Mentorship
- Guidance for revision planning and answer writing
- Individual support to identify strengths and weaknesses
- Continuous monitoring and performance improvement
8. Full-Length Mains Simulator Tests
- 4 Full-Length Mains Simulation Tests
- Real exam-like environment and time management practice
- Assessment of preparation level before the actual examination
Learn from Renowned Faculties of Vajiram & Ravi
STEP UP MAINS ADVANCE helps aspirants
- Revise the complete GS Mains syllabus in a structured manner
- Integrate Previous Year Questions (PYQs) into preparation
- Improve answer-writing speed and presentation
- Learn through topper copies and model approaches
- Strengthen content through score-booster sessions
- Develop structured answer-writing frameworks
- Receive personalised Mains mentorship
- Simulate real examination conditions through full-length tests
Expected Outcomes After Completing the UPSC Mains Crash Course
- Complete a focused GS Mains preparation cycle
- Develop stronger answer-writing skills
- Improve speed and presentation
- Gain confidence through regular practice
- Build a realistic Mains examination strategy
Day No. | Day | Activity Type | Topic / Session | Session type | Timing |
10 Jun | Wed | Value Addition | GS1-1 Indian Society I: Diversity, Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism | 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
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11 Jun | Thu | Practice & Analysis | Speed Writing/GS1-2 Indian Society II: Diversity, Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism | Mentorship Session | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM / 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
12 Jun | Fri | Value Addition | GS1-2 Women, Population, Urbanisation + Globalistaion | 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
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13 Jun | Sat | Practice & Analysis | Speed Writing | Mentorship Session | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM / 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
14 Jun | Sun | Value Addition | GS1-3 Modern Indian History & Freedom Struggle I | 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
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15 Jun | Mon | Practice & Analysis | Speed Writing/ GS1- 4 Modern Indian History & Freedom Struggle II | Mentorship Session | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM / 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
16 Jun | Tue | Practice & Analysis | Topper Copies Discussion – GS1 Society & History | 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
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17 Jun | Wed | Value Addition | GS1-5 Indian Culture: Art Forms, Literature & Architecture | 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
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18 Jun | Thu | Practice & Analysis | Speed Writing | Mentorship Session | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM / 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
19 Jun | Fri | Value Addition | GS1-6 Physical Geography of India & World + Geophysical Phenomenons | 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
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20 Jun | Sat | Practice & Analysis | Speed Writing | Mentorship Session | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM / 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
21 Jun | Sun | Value Addition | GS1-7 Resources, Industries & Location Factor | 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
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22 Jun | Mon | Practice & Analysis | Speed Writing GS 1-8 Human Geography | Mentorship Session | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM / 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
23 Jun | Tue | Practice & Analysis | Topper Copies Discussion – GS1 Geography & Culture | 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
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24 Jun | Wed | Value Addition | GS2-1 Constitution: Historical Underpinnings, Features & Amendments | 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
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25 Jun | Thu | Practice & Analysis | Speed Writing | Mentorship Session | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM / 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
26 Jun | Fri | Value Addition | GS2-2 Parliament & Legislative Processes | 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
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27 Jun | Sat | Practice & Analysis | Speed Writing | Mentorship Session | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM / 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
28 Jun | Sun | Value Addition | GS2-3 Executive & Judiciary | 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
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29 Jun | Mon | Practice & Analysis | Topper Copies Discussion – GS2 Polity | 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
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30 Jun | Tue | Value Addition | GS2-4 Federalism & Local Governance | 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
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1 Jul | Wed | Practice & Analysis | Speed Writing | Mentorship Session | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM / 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
2 Jul | Thu | Value Addition | GS2-5 Constitutional, Statutory, Quasi Judicial & Regulatory Bodies | 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
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3 Jul | Fri | Practice & Analysis | Speed Writing | Mentorship Session | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM / 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
4 Jul | Sat | Value Addition | GS2-6 Welfare Schemes & Vulnerable Sections + SHG + NGO | 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
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5 Jul | Sun | Practice & Analysis | Speed Writing | Mentorship Session | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM / 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
6 Jul | Mon | ValueAddition Class | GS2-7 Role of Civil Services in a democracy + Pressure Group | 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
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7 Jul | Tue | Practice & Analysis | Speed Writing/ GS2-8 Governance | Mentorship Session | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM / 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
8 Jul | Wed | Value Addition | GS2-9 Education, Health & Human Resource Development + Hunger & Poverty | 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
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9 Jul | Thu | Practice & Analysis | Speed Writing | Mentorship Session | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM / 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
10 Jul | Fri | Practice & Analysis | Topper Copies Discussion – GS2 Governance & Social Justice + Polity | 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
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11 Jul | Sat | Value Addition | GS2-10 Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/ or affecting India’s interests. + India & Neighbourhood Relations | 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
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12 Jul | Sun | Practice & Analysis | Speed Writing | Mentorship Session | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM / 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
13 Jul | Mon | Value Addition | GS2-11 Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate, Indian diaspora | 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
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14 Jul | Tue | Practice & Analysis | Speed Writing | Mentorship Session | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM / 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
15 Jul | Wed | Value Addition | GS3-1 Economic Development, Growth & Inclusive Development | 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
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16 Jul | Thu | Practice & Analysis | Speed Writing | Mentorship Session | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM / 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
17 Jul | Fri | Practice & Analysis | Topper Copies Discussion – GS3 Economy + International Relations | 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
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18 Jul | Sat | Value Addition | GS3-2 Agriculture, MSP | 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
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19 Jul | Sun | Practice & Analysis | Speed Writing/ GS3 - 3 Food Security + Food Processing + Land Reforms | Mentorship Session | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM / 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
20 Jul | Mon | Value Addition | GS3-4 Infrastructure (Energy, Transport, Ports, Railways) + Industrial Growth | 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
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21 Jul | Tue | Practice & Analysis | Speed Writing | Mentorship Session | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM / 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
22 Jul | Wed | Practice & Analysis | Topper Copies Discussion – GS3 Agriculture, Infrastructure | 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
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23 Jul | Thu | Value Addition | GS3-5 Science & Technology | 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
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24 Jul | Fri | Practice & Analysis | Speed Writing/ GS3-6 Science & Technology | Mentorship Session | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM / 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
25 Jul | Sat | Practice & Analysis | Topper Copies Discussion – GS3 SnT | 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
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26 Jul | Sun | Value Addition | GS3-7 Environment, Biodiversity & Climate Change + EIA | 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
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27 Jul | Mon | Practice & Analysis | Speed Writing/ GS3-8 Environment, Biodiversity & Climate Change + EIA | Mentorship Session | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM / 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
28 Jul | Tue | Value Addition | GS3-9 Internal Security + Border Management | 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
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29 Jul | Wed | Practice & Analysis | Speed Writing | Mentorship Session | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM / 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
30 Jul | Thu | Value Addition | GS3-10 Cyber Security + Money Laundering | 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
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31 Jul | Fri | Practice & Analysis | Speed Writing/ GS 3-11 Organised Crime + Terrorism | Mentorship Session | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM / 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
1 Aug | Sat | Practice & Analysis | Topper Copies Discussion – GS3 Environment & Security | 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
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2 Aug | Sun | Value Addition | GS4-1 Ethics & Human Interface + Ethics in Administration | 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
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3 Aug | Mon | Practice & Analysis | Speed Writing | Mentorship Session | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM / 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
4 Aug | Tue | Value Addition | GS4-2 Attitude, Aptitude & Foundational Values | 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
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5 Aug | Wed | Practice & Analysis | Speed Writing / GS4-3 Emotional Intelligence, Probity | Mentorship Session | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM / 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
6 Aug | Thu | Practice & Analysis | Topper Copies Discussion – GS4 Ethics Theory | 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
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7 Aug | Fri | Value Addition | GS4-4 Case Study Frameworks I | 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
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8 Aug | Sat | Practice & Analysis | Speed Writing/ GS4-5 Case Study Frameworks II | Mentorship Session | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM / 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
9 Aug | Sun | Practice & Analysis | Topper Copies Discussion – GS4 Ethics Case Study | 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
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10 Aug | Mon | FLT Simulator | FLT-1 GS Full Length Test | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
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11 Aug | Tue | FLT Simulator | FLT-2 GS Full Length Test | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
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12 Aug | Wed | FLT Simulator | FLT-3 GS Full Length Test | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
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13 Aug | Thu | FLT Simulator | FLT-4 GS Full Length Test | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
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UPSC Mains Crash Course 2026 FAQs
What is STEP UP MAINS ADVANCE UPSC GS Mains Crash Course?
STEP UP MAINS ADVANCE is a focused UPSC GS Mains Crash Course with 40+ Value Addition Classes by Renowned Faculties of Vajiram & Ravi, created to support aspirants during the crucial final phase of Mains preparation.
What are the Benefits of Joining the UPSC Mains GS Crash Course?
The programme helps aspirants strengthen preparation, improve performance, and approach the Mains Examination with greater confidence.
Who should join the STEP UP MAINS ADVANCE programme?
STEP UP MAINS ADVANCE is designed for both first-time and experienced UPSC Civil Services Mains aspirants preparing for the final stage of the examination.
Does the course include UPSC Mains Previous Year Questions (PYQs) analysis?
Yes, the programme incorporates UPSC Mains PYQ analysis to build a better understanding of the examination's demand and evolving trends.
How many full-length mock tests are included in the programme?
The programme includes 4 Full-Length Mains Simulator Tests to help aspirants assess their preparation under real examination conditions.
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