PowerUP Prelims Test Series Programme

The Prelim Test, where screening is the most vigorous and is primarily seen as a stage for elimination, is the most important stage of the UPSC Civil Services Exam. One can clear this Exam by realizing that aggressive Testing and Improvement on a regular basis is more important than just reading and revising.

Vajiram & Ravi has developed a Prelims Test series that is closely aligned with the UPSC Syllabus in order to help aspirants thoroughly prepare for the Prelim Test right before the actual Test.

• Tests: It comprises a total of 15 GS Tests including 5 Comprehensive Tests (1eachforPolity,Economics,Geography,HistoryandEnvironment) and 10 Full Length Tests.
• Questions: Questions based on UPSC's trend and the irrelevance and occurrence in current events.
• Explanation: Detailed answer explanation is provided to ensure more subject clarity.
• Coverage: Strategically devised and holistic coverage of the Prelims syllabus.
• Revisions: Designed to ensure multiple revisions of the subjects with equal focus on both static and Current affairs topics.
• Test Discussion Videos: All GS Comprehensive Tests will be followed by Detailed Test Discussion Videos enabling students to revise the syllabus better. There will be no discussion videos provided for the Full Length Tests.
• Ranking: Subject and topic wise performance tracking(AI supported Individual Performance Analysis and Ranking) and targeted feedback which will help students track their  mistakes,identifygapsinthepreparationandimprovetheirperformancethroughsubsequent remedial measures.
• Extra Benefit: Regular Current Affairs Updates will be available on the Vajiram Portal.

Instruction to Students: Those who have enrolled for the Offline Test Series can appear for the test in our Offline Test Centre anytime between 3 PM to 5 PM (Monday to Sunday). 

Online Test Series students can appear for the test anytime.

Offline Test Series students will be permitted to write the Offline Tests for only 1 week after the test launch date. However, they can appear for the test online anytime.

If you don't have the habit of putting into what you learn into practice, your CSE preparation is missing an essential key element.

Even when aspirants are able to lay a solid foundation, grasp key concepts of challenging topics, and extensively revise the curriculum, they are unable to clear the unpredictable screening methods of the CSE Prelims.

As a renowned UPSC Civil Services Exam Coaching Institute, Vajiram & Ravi has encountered numerous aspirants who, although possess a strong background and understanding of General Studies, are nevertheless trapped at the Prelims stage for years.

Aspirants encounter the following significant challenges:

• They concentrate more on their strengths and work very little on identifying and improving their weak areas.
• They have a weak understanding of the UPSC question pattern.
• They are unable to allocate 2 hours to 100 questions in a consistent manner.
• They attempt too many difficult and riskier questions and lose marks in the process.

"PowerUp" Prelims Test Series is for the aspirants who wants to achieve the following:

• Develop time management skills
• Combat negative marking
• Determine areas of strength and weakness
• Conquer exam anxiety and fear

PowerUp is for aspirants who want to boost their chances of answering the questions efficiently and accurately, which will increase their chances of clearing the cut-off.

PowerUp will assist students in a number of ways, including by encouraging them to begin early and efficient revisions, practice strategies for tackling difficult questions, increase overall knowledge, become accustomed to pressure, and also serve as a guide to clear the Prelims.

Offline Benefits:

• Familiarity: You will become accustomed to the real atmosphere of the Prelim Test, which will enable you to concentrate on providing accurate answers on the actual day of the Test.
• Comfort: Students will be permitted to write the Offline Tests within 1 week of the test launch date. However, they can appear for the test online anytime, within the course duration.
• Extra Attempt: One extra attempt is allowed in the Online Mode.

Online Benefits:

• Flexibility: This is beneficial for working professionals and students pursuing regular graduation or a master's degree because they can take an online test whenever they choose from the comfort of their homes.
• Extra Attempt: One extra attempt is allowed in the online mode.

Performance Benefits:

• It is a powerful method for enhancing your knowledge and memory.

Students who completed our PowerUp Prelims Test Series following a period of revision performed better on the Prelims than those who skipped the test series and simply spent the entire time studying and revising.

• Doing mocks allows one the time to focus on problem areas before the real deal.

The outcomes of the Test Series will help students plan their time wisely for the upcoming days. It is then a matter of putting in the hours after these areas have been identified. Thinking about what one can do better is not enough; it is the doing that actually changes the game.

• Students have the chance to practice and sharpen their speed and accuracy using Test Series before taking the actual test.

Students must attempt a certain number out of 100 questions in a time limit that prevents them from experimenting with their strategies. Their efforts to provide accurate answers will get more efficient as a result.

• Students will be able to develop specific pertinent skills by taking the Test Series. For instance, they'll be forced to think about the topics clearly and systematically and to transition between them occasionally in order to successfully attempt the Test.

Psychological Benefit:

• It is an excellent chance to determine and put into practice what is most effective for the Prelim Test.

The effects of pressure on students can be very high. Some may experience tension, worry, frustration, and cause careless blunders as a result, which would result in a subpar performance. To perform successfully under pressure, one needs time and practice and this is exactly what our Prelims Test Series offers.

• The tests will be conducted at the Delhi branch and the Chennai Branch.
• Additionally, the tests will be available in online mode on the Vajiram portal.