UPSC Foundation Program for Civil Services Examination (CSE)
Build strong fundamentals for UPSC
Prelims, Mains & CSAT with a fully
customizable foundation course.
✔️ GS Paper I-IV + CSAT covered
✔️ Prelims & Mains integrated approach
✔️ Custom duration & support modules
✔️ Optional subject & interview guidance available.
General Studies Papers (GS I-IV) – Complete Coverage
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✔️ All GS Paper are taught in full customization applies only to duration and support
Compare UPSC Foundation Course Durations (1 / 2 / 3 Years)
| Feature | 1 Year UPSC Foundation | 2 Year UPSC Foundation | 3 Year UPSC Foundation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who should choose this? | Repeaters, working professionals, experienced aspirants | Serious beginners, first-time UPSC aspirants | College students, early starters |
| Preparation Pace | Fast-track & revision-intensive | Balanced pace with depth | Slow, structured & foundation-first |
| GS Coverage (I–IV) | ✅ Complete | ✅ Complete | ✅ Complete |
| CSAT Coverage | ✅ Integrated | ✅ Integrated | ✅ Integrated |
| Concept Building (Clarity Level) | Quick concept revision – assumes basic familiarity with GS topics | Strong concept development – topics taught from basics to advanced | Deep foundation building – concepts taught from zero level |
| Revision Strategy | Frequent & rapid revisions | Spaced & planned revisions | Multiple long-term revision cycles |
| Current Affairs Integration | Linked with static syllabus | Monthly + analytical linkage | Gradual & foundational integration |
| Answer Writing Focus | Starts early, exam-oriented | Builds gradually, then intensifies | Introduced later, strengthened steadily |
| Target Attempt | Immediate upcoming attempt | Next 1–2 UPSC attempts | Long-term preparation (2–3 attempts) |
| Optional Subject | Add-on (if required) | Add-on (recommended) | Add-on (can be delayed) |
| Interview Guidance | Add-on (later stage) | Add-on (final year) | Add-on (after Mains) |
Choose Your Foundation Your Way!
FAQ’s:
The CDS 2026 exam dates are set for April 12, 2026, for CDS (I) and September 13, 2026, for CDS (II), with the first exam (CDS I) covering English, General Knowledge, and Elementary Mathematics in separate shifts on April 12, according to official UPSC releases.
Here are the key dates for CDS (I) 2026:
- Notification Date: December 10, 2025
- Application Start Date: December 10, 2025
- Last Date to Apply: December 30, 2025
- Exam Date (CDS I): April 12, 2026 (Sunday)
And for CDS (II) 2026:
- Exam Date (CDS II): September 13, 2026 (Sunday)
Exam Timings for CDS (I) on April 12, 2026:
Elementary Mathematics: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
English: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
General Knowledge: 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
he UPSC Civil Services (CSE) Prelims 2026 is scheduled for May 24, 2026, with the Mains exam starting on August 21, 2026, as per the official UPSC Calendar 2026.
For UPSC 2026, candidates generally need to be Indian citizens, hold a Bachelor’s degree, be aged 21-32 (with relaxations for reserved categories), and have a limited number of attempts (e.g., 6 for General), meeting these criteria as of August 1, 2026, with final-year students eligible provisionally. Eligibility hinges on nationality, age (21-32 for Gen, relaxations for OBC/SC/ST), education (any grad degree), and attempts, with physical standards applying later.
Key Eligibility Criteria:
Provisional Admission: Final-year graduation students can apply but must submit proof of passing by the Mains exam.
Nationality: Must be a citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee (before Jan 1, 1962), or a Person of Indian Origin (PIO) from specific countries.
Educational Qualification: A Bachelor’s degree (Graduation) from a recognized university or equivalent.
Age Limit (as of Aug 1, 2026):
General: 21-32 years.
OBC: 21-35 years (3 attempts).
SC/ST: 21-37 years (Unlimited attempts).
PwBD: Age relaxations up to 42 years.
Number of Attempts:
General: 6 attempts.
OBC: 9 attempts.
SC/ST: Unlimited (up to age limit).