Scholarship Test for SMART Current Affairs Prelims & Mains Programme 2026

Vajiram & Ravi invites serious UPSC aspirants to appear for the Scholarship Test for the SMART Current Affairs Prelims & Mains Programme 2026, designed to identify and support aspirants who want to convert current affairs into marks — not confusion.

This isn’t just a scholarship test. It’s a gateway to the most result-driven current affairs ecosystem for UPSC Prelims and Mains. Within just two years of its launch, the programme has produced outstanding results, including UPSC CSE 2024 AIR 1, AIR 6, and 50 selections

Scholarship Test  

An Opportunity to Earn Scholarship & Access SMART Current Affairs Preparation

Test Details

• Date: Friday, 10th January 2026
• Time: 12:00 PM to 02:00 PM
• Mode: Online and Offline

Scholarship Rewards

Why Appear for the Scholarship Test?

• Earn up to 50% scholarship based purely on merit
• Access a programme trusted by UPSC toppers and serious aspirants
• Learn how to filter, link, and apply current affairs for Prelims and Mains
• Begin preparation with clarity, structure, and confidence

About SMART Current Affairs Prelims & Mains Programme 2026

SMART Current Affairs is Vajiram & Ravi’s flagship programme designed to solve the biggest problem aspirants face — information overload without exam relevance.

This programme doesn’t teach you more current affairs. 
It teaches you what matters, why it matters, and how UPSC asks it.

With a structured, multi-phase approach, the programme ensures seamless integration of current affairs with static subjects, MCQ solving techniques, PYQs, and Answer writing templates— for both Prelims and Mains.

Programme Highlights

• Expert-Led Teaching (3 Specialists): Current Affairs is handled by multiple subject experts, not a single faculty — ensuring depth, balance, and accuracy
• Prelims + Mains Integrated Approach: Learn MCQ-solving and answer writing together, not in isolation
• Static–Dynamic Linkage: Every topic is connected with GS static subjects for conceptual clarity
• Live MCQ & PYQ Sessions: Apply learning immediately through exam-aligned practice
• Regular Tests & Assessments: Regular tests and full-length tests to track progress
• Handouts & Factsheets: Crisp, exam-ready material for quick revision
• Answer Writing Sessions: Structured Mains answer writing with value addition
• Proven Track Record:
  • 38 Direct Questions reflected in Prelims 2025
  • 22 Direct Questions reflected in Mains 2025
• Toppers’ Trust: AIR 1 and AIR 6 of UPSC 2024 were part of this programm

Who Should Apply?

• UPSC CSE 2026 and 2027 aspirants
• Students struggling to handle current affairs effectively
• Aspirants preparing for both Prelims and Mains together
• Candidates who want expert guidance instead of self-guesswork

How to Register?

Click on the Register Now button and select your preferred mode (Online/Offline). 
Once registered, test instructions and login details will be shared via email/SMS. 

Registration Link : https://forms.gle/bhT99qTbvskX75j99

📍 Offline Mode: Available at the Vajiram & Ravi Centre

💻 Online Mode: The exam link will be shared via email and WhatsApp one day prior to the exam.