LevelUp IAS is thrilled to announce the launch of General Studies Foundation Batch 2026, specially designed for aspirants who are beginning their journey towards the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Our foundation course aims to provide a structured, comprehensive approach to help you build a solid base in General Studies, ensuring that you are well-prepared for all stages of the exam.
The syllabus is designed to cover all critical subjects of the General Studies Paper, including History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Environment, Current Affairs and CSAT with an emphasis on developing a clear understanding of core concepts. Whether you’re a recent graduate, a working professional, or new to UPSC preparation, this course is tailored to meet the diverse needs of all aspirants.
Our experienced and dedicated faculty bring years of expertise in coaching UPSC candidates, delivering content in a simple, accessible manner. The program includes well-researched study materials, focused learning modules, and regular assessments to ensure consistent progress. Personalized mentoring and doubt-solving sessions will keep you on track and provide individual support, so you never feel left behind.
At LevelUp IAS, we believe in holistic development. Our foundation batch not only focuses on building knowledge but also on improving your analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities and time management—critical skills needed for the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Regular mock tests will help reinforce your learning and build your confidence as you approach the exam.
Our General Studies Foundation Batch 2026 is your gateway to mastering the fundamentals and setting the stage for a successful UPSC preparation journey. Join us at LevelUp IAS and take the first step toward your dream of becoming a civil servant.
Enroll today and start building your future with LevelUp IAS!
- Date of Commencement: 2nd March 2025
- Batch Timing: 5:00 to 7:30 PM
- Duration: 1 Year
- Validity: Mains 2026
- Delivery Mode: Live/Online & Offline
- 1 Lecture daily
Comprehensive General Studies Program
Course Fee
Offline Mode: ₹ 1,50,000
Online Mode: ₹ 1,40,000
General Studies + Current Affairs
Course Fee
  Offline Mode: ₹ 70,000
  Online Mode: ₹ 65,000
Comprehensive General Studies Program + Optional Combined
Course Fee
  Offline Mode: ₹ 2,00,000
  Online Mode: ₹ 1,80,000
General Studies + Current Affairs + Optional
Course Fee
  Offline Mode: ₹ 105,000
  Online Mode: ₹ 100,000
GET IN TOUCH
Strategising & Planning
- Phase-wise plan
- Personalized strategy based on your prep situation
Syllabus Coverage
- Comprehensive, integrated, holistic
- GS, CA, Essay, Optional
Developing Analytical and Critical Thinking Linking GS-CA
Evaluating Progress Through Tests
- Both Prelims and Mains
- Sectional and full
- Finding critical gaps in your prep
Mentorship and Guidance
- Accountability mechanism
- Consistency and discipline
- Make prep efficient, productive & effective
Feedback: Closing learning loops
- Unlearning and Learning
- Putting best practices in your prep system
COMPREHENSIVE & INTEGRATED PROGRAM FOR UPSC CSE 2026
Comprehensive & Time-bound Syllabus coverage
- 700+ hours of lectures in 1 year
- Integrated approach: GS 1, 2, 3, 4; Essay; Current Affairs
- Daily 1 lecture
Continuous Assessment
- Weekly, monthly & quarterly assessment
- Subjective (Main) & Objective (Prelims)
Personalised Mentorship
- Dedicated mentor (teacher)
- Subject-specific mentorship
- Intensive LevelUp IAS handholding
Current Affairs
- 15 months program
- Three-phased program for Prelims-Main
- Interlinking with GS static
Prelims Test Series
- 25 Tests: Sectional and Full Length Tests
- Mimic UPSC Prelims pattern
Essay Module
- Lectures, class activities, model essays
- Focus on writing skills, articulation, flow, presentation and other parameters.
CSAT Module
- Building concepts from scratch
- Maths, Logical Reasoning & Reading Comprehension
- 40+ lectures and tests
UPSC Skills sessions
- By IAS Toppers & mentors
- Building critical & analytical thinking
- Study skill sessions: Answer writing, note-making, time management, and more.
MENTORSHIP
- A Dedicated mentor is assigned
- Personalised mentorship
- Accountability mechanism
- Consistency and discipline
- Make prep efficient, productive & effective
- Full hand holding and support
CURRENT AFFAIRS
- 15 months coverage
- Comprehensive coverage of UPSC relevant topics from The Hindu, Indian Express, Yojana, Kurukshetra, PIB etc.
- Three-Phase Program
June to Dec'25 : Integrated Prelims and Mains
Jan to April'26 : Target Prelims Environment, Science & Tech, Economics, Art & Culture, Polity, etc Most probable topics
June to Aug'26 : Target Mains | GS 2 and GS 3 focused | Daily answer writing
CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
- Weekly, monthly and quaterly tests
- Mains tests and MCQs for PrelimsÂ
- Finding critical gaps in your preparation
- All tests evaluated, discussed and assessed
- Followed by mentorship and detailed feedback
High Quality Study Material
- Comprehensive, Structured & Consolidated
- Based on original research
- Carefully curated UPSC-relevant content
- Class handouts and other relevant study material-GS & Current Affairs
CSAT MODULE
- 40 lectures, Comprehensive Tests
- Maths, Logical Reasoning, Reading Comprehension
- Structured approach
- From scratch making CSAT easy for non- tech/science background aspirants
ESSAY MODULE
- 10 lectures
- Learn nuances of Essay writing from scratch.
- Philosophical, quote based, current affairs based topics.
- From topic selection, structure, flow, presentation, to brainstorming and tests
UPSC SKILLS SESSIONS
- By IAS Toppers & mentors
- Answer writing, note making, time management, stress management, concentration techniques, using PYQs, etc.
PRELIMS TEST SERIES
- 25 Tests including Sectional and Comprehensive Full Length Tests
- Questions based on UPSC trend
- Balance of General Studies and Current Affairs
- Mimic UPSC Prelims pattern and prepare you for the real Prelims in 2025
OUTCOMES OF THE PROGRAM
- Time-bound syllabus coverage
- Ample time for multiple rounds of revision
- Your notes will be of high quality
- You will be scoring high marks in Prelims and Mains
- You will gain confidence and
- You will crack UPSC CSE 2026 with a top rank
WHO SHOULD JOIN THIS PROGRAM?
- Starting from Absolute Zero and have just started prep
- Have not completed the syllabus once
- Lack a basic understanding and conceptual clarity of topics
- Want to crack UPSC CSE 2026 with a top rank
Features
Note
Refund Policy
- Comprehensive Classroom Experience:
- Immerse yourself in 700 hours of engaging classroom sessions spread over 1 Year, meticulously designed to cover every aspect of General Studies syllabus.
- Intensive program with one lecture daily.
- Our faculty will guide you through each topic, providing in-depth explanations and clarifications to ensure your understanding.
- Continuous Assessment:
- Stay on track with our weekly, monthly, and quarterly tests, including both subjective and objective tests.
- These assessments not only gauge your progress but also help you identify areas for improvement, ensuring you're always at your best.
- Current Affairs:
- Stay updated with the latest events and developments with our dedicated Current Affairs segment spanning 15 months.
- Our curated materials and discussions will keep you well-informed about contemporary issues.
- Mentorship:
- Benefit from personalized mentorship and doubt resolution sessions, where our experienced mentors will address your queries and provide valuable insights.
- Prelims Test Series (PTS):
- Prelims Test Series offers vital exam simulation, aiding in time management, enhancing subject mastery, and boosting confidence through real-time feedback.
- Through practice and guidance, you'll develop the confidence and skills needed to excel in exam scenario.
- CSAT Module:
- Excel in the Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT) with our dedicated module focusing on all its components.
- From comprehension to logical reasoning and Quants, our structured approach ensures you're fully prepared to tackle this crucial aspect of the exam.
- Essays Module:
- Learn the art of writing well-structured essays on a variety of topics.
- Through practice and feedback, you'll sharpen your ability to express ideas effectively.
- All our lectures are under the license of copyright protection, under the Copyright Act 1957 (the Act), supported by the Copyright Rules 1958 (the Rules), International Copyright Order, 1999 and Copyright Act in 2012. So copying our videos, illegal piracy, downloads, sharing, distribution etc. are strictly not allowed. We will take strict legal action against people doing so.
- We have embedded tracking of video usage with the location, IP and we collect data on the video usage to check if there are any suspicious downloads of video happening with some third-party software. In such cases, the culprits will not be given any warning from our end; instead, strict legal action will be enforced.
- Sharing of the user’s login and password is strictly prohibited. If any student is found doing so, his account would be suspended, and we will file a legal case of data theft and piracy against the student. Please do not share logins with your friends; else you will be in deep trouble.
- There is access limit for each student – based on the course validity (date mentioned in the course features) and the total duration for which a student can watch any particular video (three times of the length of the video). Under no circumstance requests to extend the validity or increase the view duration will be entertained.
- You may be mandatorily required to register the device from which you will be permitted to access the student portal to consume the online services. LevelUP IAS withholds the right to keep the number of devices registered limited.
- Students are advised to have minimum internet speed of 2 Mbps for smooth experience. For mobile, videos run efficiently on 4G networks.
Please find the link to our refund policy below:
- Date of Commencement: 22nd April 2024
- Batch Time: 02:00 to 04:30 pm (Apr to Oct)
- Duration: 10 Months
- Delivery Mode: Live/Online & Offline
- Validity: Mains 2025
- Extra lectures: 11:00 to 04:30 pm (Oct 2024 to Feb 2025)
General Studies
Course Fee
  Offline Mode: ₹ 55,000
  Online Mode: ₹ 50,000
General Studies + Current Affairs
Course Fee
  Offline Mode: ₹ 70,000
  Online Mode: ₹ 65,000
General Studies + Optional
Course Fee
  Offline Mode: ₹ 95,000
  Online Mode: ₹ 90,000
General Studies + Current Affairs + Optional
Course Fee
  Offline Mode: ₹ 105,000
  Online Mode: ₹ 100,000
Pillar 1
GS Foundation Classes​
700+ Hours of classes (Monday – Saturday)
Here we focus on:
- Prelims Paper-1: GS
- Prelims Paper-2: CSAT
- Mains: General Studies Paper– 1
- Mains: General Studies Paper– 2
- Mains: General Studies Paper– 3
- Mains: General Studies Paper– 4
- Mains: Essay Paper
Pillar 2
…
Pillar 3
Revision, Class Tests & Test Series​
- To ensure effective revision and evaluation of students, the program consists of regular weekly, monthly, quarterly, and six-monthly tests.
- Weekly Class Tests : Every Sunday, students will have weekly tests which will include both
- Prelims Test Series : After Feb 2024 (once the GS portion is completed), students will get access to Prelims Test Series.
- Mains Test Series : After Prelims (i.e., May 2024 , students will get access to Mains Test Series
Pillar 4
Mentorship by Teachers​
- Every student will be assigned a faculty member as mentor.
- This mentor will keep a tab on the performance of the students and would suggest key areas of improvement over the next 10 months.
- Students will have access to the Whatsapp/phone number of the mentor and will be able to get in touch whenever the student needs some help.
LevelUp IAS is thrilled to announce the launch of General Studies Foundation Batch 2026, specially designed for aspirants who are beginning their journey towards the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Our foundation course aims to provide a structured, comprehensive approach to help you build a solid base in General Studies, ensuring that you are well-prepared for all stages of the exam.
The syllabus is designed to cover all critical subjects of the General Studies Paper, including History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Environment, Current Affairs and CSAT with an emphasis on developing a clear understanding of core concepts. Whether you’re a recent graduate, a working professional, or new to UPSC preparation, this course is tailored to meet the diverse needs of all aspirants.
Our experienced and dedicated faculty bring years of expertise in coaching UPSC candidates, delivering content in a simple, accessible manner. The program includes well-researched study materials, focused learning modules, and regular assessments to ensure consistent progress. Personalized mentoring and doubt-solving sessions will keep you on track and provide individual support, so you never feel left behind.
At LevelUp IAS, we believe in holistic development. Our foundation batch not only focuses on building knowledge but also on improving your analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities and time management—critical skills needed for the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Regular mock tests will help reinforce your learning and build your confidence as you approach the exam.
Our General Studies Foundation Batch 2026 is your gateway to mastering the fundamentals and setting the stage for a successful UPSC preparation journey. Join us at LevelUp IAS and take the first step toward your dream of becoming a civil servant.
Enroll today and start building your future with LevelUp IAS!
LEVELUP IAS CLASSROOM TO LBSNAA
Building a solid foundation
- Focus on fundamentals
- Big 4 before August: History, Polity, Geography, Economics
- Current Affairs Phase-1
- Answer Writing basics & structuring.
- Intensive Handholding by LevelUp IAS Mentors
Intensive Prelims Mode
- Current Affairs Phase-2 (Target Prelims)
- Thematic & PYQ based prep
- Prelims Test Series
- CSAT Module
Interview Guidance
- Personality assessment and psyche evaluation
- DAF based preparation
- Mock Interviews
- 1-1 sessions and more
Gaining momentum
- Interlinkages with GS topics
- Ethics, Essay, IR, Society, Governance
- Current Affairs Phase-1
Intensive Mains Mode
- Current Affairs Phase-3 (Target Mains)
- Focus on GS 2 and GS 3
- Answer Writing, value addition, and consolidation
FEATURES
- Date of Commencement: 2nd March 2025
- Batch Timing: 05:00 - 07:30 PM
- Duration: 1 Year
- Validity: Mains 2026
- Delivery Mode: Live/Online & Offline
- 1 Lecture daily
Comprehensive General Studies Foundation Program
Course Fee
Offline Mode: ₹ 1,50,000 + GST
Online Mode: ₹ 1,00,000 + GST
Comprehensive General Studies Program + Optional Combined
Course Fee
  Offline Mode: ₹ 2,00,000 + GST
  Online Mode: ₹ 1,40,000 + GST
GET IN TOUCH
Strategising & Planning
- Phase-wise plan
- Personalized strategy based on your prep situation
Syllabus Coverage
- Comprehensive, integrated, holistic
- GS, CA, Essay, Optional
Developing Analytical and Critical Thinking Linking GS-CA
Evaluating Progress Through Tests
- Both Prelims and Mains
- Sectional and full
- Finding critical gaps in your prep
Mentorship and Guidance
- Accountability mechanism
- Consistency and discipline
- Make prep efficient, productive & effective
Feedback: Closing learning loops
- Unlearning and Learning
- Putting best practices in your prep system
COMPREHENSIVE & INTEGRATED PROGRAM FOR UPSC CSE 2026
Comprehensive & Time-bound Syllabus coverage
- 700+ hours of lectures in 1 year
- Integrated approach: GS 1, 2, 3, 4; Essay; Current Affairs
- 1 lecture daily
Continuous Assessment
- Weekly, monthly & quarterly assessment
- Subjective (Main) & Objective (Prelims)
Personalised Mentorship
- Dedicated mentor (teacher)
- Subject-specific mentorship
- Intensive handholding
Current Affairs
- 15 months program
- Three-phased program for Prelims-Main
- Interlinking with GS static
Prelims Test Series
- 25 Tests: Sectional and Full Length Tests
- Mimic UPSC Prelims pattern
Essay Module
- Lectures, class activities, model essays
- Focus on writing skills, articulation, flow, presentation and other parameters.
CSAT Module
- Building concepts from scratch
- Maths, Logical Reasoning & Reading Comprehension
- 40+ lectures and tests
UPSC Skill Sessions
- By IAS Toppers & mentors
- Building critical & analytical thinking
- Study skill sessions: Answer writing, note-making, time management, and more.
MENTORSHIP
- A Dedicated mentor is assigned
- Personalised mentorship
- Accountability mechanism
- Consistency and discipline
- Make prep efficient, productive & effective
- Full hand holding and support
CURRENT AFFAIRS
- 15 months coverage
- Comprehensive coverage of UPSC relevant topics from The Hindu, Indian Express, Yojana, Kurukshetra, PIB etc.
- Three-Phase Program
June to Dec'25 : Integrated Prelims and Mains
Jan to April'26 : Target Prelims Environment, Science & Tech, Economics, Art & Culture, Polity, etc Most probable topics
June to Aug 26 : Target Mains | GS 2 and GS 3 focused | Daily answer writing
CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
- Weekly, monthly and quaterly tests
- Mains tests and MCQs for Prelims
- Finding critical gaps in your preparation
- All tests evaluated, discussed and assessed
- Followed by mentorship and detailed feedback
High Quality Study Material
- Comprehensive, Structured & Consolidated
- Based on original research
- Carefully curated UPSC-relevant content
- Class handouts and other relevant study material-GS & Current Affairs
CSAT MODULE
- 40 lectures, Comprehensive Tests
- Maths, Logical Reasoning, Reading Comprehension
- Structured approach
- Simplifying CSAT from the basics for non- tech/science background aspirants
ESSAY MODULE
- 10 lectures
- Learn nuances of Essay writing from scratch.
- Philosophical, quote based, current affairs based topics.
- From topic selection, structure, flow, presentation to brainstorming and tests
UPSC SKILL SESSIONS
- By IAS Toppers & mentors
- Answer writing, note making, time management, stress management, concentration techniques, using PYQs, etc.
Wardah Khan
CSE – 2023 | AIR 18 | IFS
Asad Zuberi
CSE – 2022 | AIR 86 | IFS
Gaurav Budania
CSE – 2020 | AIR 13 | IAS
PRELIMS TEST SERIES
- 25 Tests including Sectional and Comprehensive Full Length Tests
- Questions based on UPSC trend
- Balance of General Studies and Current Affairs
- Mimic UPSC Prelims pattern and prepare you for the real Prelims in 2026
OUTCOMES OF THE PROGRAM
- Time-bound syllabus coverage
- Ample time for multiple rounds of revision
- Your notes will be of high quality
- You will be scoring high marks in Prelims and Mains
- You will gain confidence
WHO SHOULD JOIN THIS PROGRAM?
- Starting from Absolute Zero and have just started prep
- Has not completed the syllabus once
- Lacks basic understanding and conceptual clarity of topics
- Want to crack UPSC CSE 2026 with a top rank
Features
Note
Refund Policy
- Comprehensive Classroom Experience:
- Immerse yourself in 700 hours of engaging classroom sessions spread over 1 year, meticulously designed to cover every aspect of General Studies syllabus.
- Intensive program with one lecture daily.
- Our faculty will guide you through each topic, providing in-depth explanations and clarifications to ensure your understanding.
- Continuous Assessment:
- Stay on track with our weekly, monthly, and quarterly tests, including both subjective and objective tests.
- These assessments not only gauge your progress but also help you identify areas for improvement, ensuring you're always at your best.
- Current Affairs:
- Stay updated with the latest events and developments with our dedicated Current Affairs segment spanning 15 months.
- Our curated materials and discussions will keep you well-informed about contemporary issues.
- Mentorship:
- Benefit from personalized mentorship and doubt resolution sessions, where our experienced mentors will address your queries and provide valuable insights.
- Prelims Test Series (PTS):
- Prelims Test Series offers vital exam simulation, aiding in time management, enhancing subject mastery, and boosting confidence through real-time feedback.
- Through practice and guidance, you'll develop the confidence and skills needed to excel in exam scenario.
- CSAT Module:
- Excel in the Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT) with our dedicated module focusing on all its components.
- From comprehension to logical reasoning and Quants, our structured approach ensures you're fully prepared to tackle this crucial aspect of the exam.
- Essay Module:
- Learn the art of writing well-structured essays on a variety of topics.
- Through practice and feedback, you'll sharpen your ability to express ideas effectively.
- All our lectures are under the license of copyright protection, under the Copyright Act 1957 (the Act), supported by the Copyright Rules 1958 (the Rules), International Copyright Order, 1999 and Copyright Act in 2012. So copying our videos, illegal piracy, downloads, sharing, distribution etc. are strictly not allowed. We will take strict legal action against people doing so.
- We have embedded tracking of video usage with the location, IP and we collect data on the video usage to check if there are any suspicious downloads of video happening with some third-party software. In such cases, the culprits will not be given any warning from our end; instead, strict legal action will be enforced.
- Sharing of the user’s login and password is strictly prohibited. If any student is found doing so, his account would be suspended, and we will file a legal case of data theft and piracy against the student. Please do not share logins with your friends; else you will be in deep trouble.
- There is access limit for each student – based on the course validity (date mentioned in the course features) and the total duration for which a student can watch any particular video (three times of the length of the video). Under no circumstance requests to extend the validity or increase the view duration will be entertained.
- You may be mandatorily required to register the device from which you will be permitted to access the student portal to consume the online services. LevelUP IAS withholds the right to keep the number of devices registered limited.
- Students are advised to have minimum internet speed of 2 Mbps for smooth experience. For mobile, videos run efficiently on 4G networks.
Please find the link to our refund policy below:
Frequently Asked Questions for GS Foundation Course
General Information:
The LevelUp IAS GS Foundation course offers comprehensive preparation for UPSC Prelims and Mains. It focuses on conceptual clarity, personalized mentorship, and updated study material. Regular tests, interactive sessions with mentors, doubt solving sessions with expert faculties and Mentors ensure exam readiness. Its hybrid mode (online and offline) ensures accessibility of the course.
The GS Foundation course at LevelUp IAS typically spans 10–12 months. The duration ensures thorough coverage of each point in the syllabus, integrated with periodic tests, answer writing, and current affairs classes to prepare aspirants for every stage of the UPSC exam.
The course is conducted in English, catering to aspirants from varied educational backgrounds.
Yes, the LevelUp IAS GS Foundation course is a dual-purpose program, preparing students for both Prelims and Mains. It includes all the mains exams related topics of General Studies Papers I-IV and Essay writing, ensuring comprehensive exam readiness.
Yes! LevelUp IAS offers an in-depth approach to GS IV (Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude) with case study practice and theoretical clarity. Additionally, the Essay module train students in writing structured, high-quality essays. These both papers are very crucial as they are scoring and secondly they have weightage of around 500 Marks.
Yes, CSAT is an integral component of the LevelUp IAS GS Foundation course. CSAT sessions focus on quantitative, logical, and verbal reasoning to meet the ever-increasing difficulty level of the CSAT paper to get 100+ score in the examination.
Yes, Current Affairs is an integral component of the LevelUp IAS GS Foundation course. Current affairs are covered through regular classes on weekend. Current affairs programme spans over 15 Months into three phases to ensure comprehensive coverage of current affairs for exam readiness.
Yes, LevelUp IAS offers demo classes to allow aspirants to experience the teaching style, course content, and faculty expertise. Visit the official website or contact the institute to schedule a demo.
Yes, undergraduate students in their 1st or 2nd year can greatly benefit from the LevelUp IAS GS Foundation course. Early preparation builds a strong foundation, allowing them to understand the exam's demands and plan their studies strategically. But before enrolling we talk to students regarding their college examination structure and after thoroughly understanding all the aspects then only, we recommend the course to undergraduates.
No, as of now we don’t give weekend batches for working professionals, but our regular batches are designed in a way that greatly helps working professionals.
Absolutely! The LevelUp IAS GS Foundation course is designed to accommodate working professionals through lecture timings, flexible schedules and recorded lectures which allows seamless preparation alongside jobs.
No prior knowledge is required. The LevelUp IAS GS Foundation course starts with basics, ensuring even beginners can grasp the concepts.
The offline classes at LevelUp IAS maintain an optimum batch size between 100-120 students per batch to ensure personalized attention and effective doubt resolution.
Course Content and Coverage:
In the LevelUp IAS GS Foundation course, GS IV (Ethics) is addressed comprehensively with a focus on conceptual clarity and real-life applications. The course includes detailed lectures on ethical theories, values, morality, and aptitude. Key topics such as emotional intelligence, public service ethics, and the philosophical foundations of ethical behavior are explored. This ensures that aspirants can tackle both theoretical and practical aspects of the Ethics paper.
Yes, the course places a significant emphasis on case studies in GS IV (Ethics). Aspirants are taught to approach ethical dilemmas systematically, using logical frameworks and examples. Dedicated case studies sessions focus on structuring answers and providing balanced solutions which are crucial for scoring high in ethics.
Both approaches are utilized:
- Dedicated Current Affairs classes for in-depth analysis of national and international events, government policies, and socio-economic developments.
- Integrated coverage within subject lectures to illustrate how current events align with topics like polity, economy, and environment.
The course relies on standard sources like The Hindu, Indian Express, PIB, Yojana, Down to Earth, Kurukshetra, Budget, Economic Survey and relevant government publications.
Yes, concise Current Affairs notes/handouts are provided before every current affairs lecture. For online students PDFs are uploaded on student’s portal account.
Yes, Current Affairs coverage includes Prelims-oriented fact-based content and Mains-specific analytical discussions. We Cover Current and contemporary topics of 2 years (24 Months) for comprehensive coverage of Current affairs in GS Foundation Course.
Yes, all sectional and full-length Weekly, Monthly and Quarterly tests include significant weightage for Current Affairs.
Faculty ensure seamless integration by connecting dynamic events with relevant static concepts during lectures.
Yes! We have a dedicated team of Mentors who help students in their time management, study planning, doubt resolving, etc.
Study Material and Resources:
Yes! We provide study materials to Students. Before every lecture a handout is given to students, in printed form to offline students and in PDF form to the online students.
Online students receive only PDFs before the start of the lecture.
Mode of Teaching and Facilities:
The LevelUp IAS GS Foundation course is offered in:
- Offline mode for classroom interaction. Students with offline mode are given HYBRID mode access which allows students to switch between online and offline modes.
- Online mode with live-streamed and recorded lectures.
Missed classes can be accessed via:
- Recorded sessions available on the online platform.
- Dedicated support to ensure students stay updated with the syllabus.
Tests and Performance Tracking:
The GS Foundation Course includes Sectional & Full-length Prelims and Mains tests covering all GS papers. These tests are conducted on a Weekly, Monthly and Quarterly basis to ensure at least 3 thorough revisions of the content for better performance.
Online students can take tests via the institute’s platform, with options for live participation and flexible schedules. Our LMS (Learning Management System) is designed to ensure efficient and effective participation of students in the learning process.
Yes, model answers are provided for all Mains tests to guide students in writing structured answers.
Yes, detailed evaluations with personalized feedback are provided to help students improve their writing and analytical skills.
Yes, dedicated mentors guide students by discussing test feedback, answer improvement, and time management strategies.
Regular performance reviews, and detailed test analyses are provided by Mentors with students to identify strengths and weaknesses.
Doubt Resolution and Mentorship:
Yes, the course includes personalized mentorship to guide students in subject understanding, test preparation, and overall planning & strategy.
Dedicated doubt-clearing sessions are held regularly, and students can directly approach faculty during or after classes.
Yes, online students have access to live doubt-clearing sessions and can submit queries via a dedicated platform.
Yes, the course provides individual mentorship sessions to address specific academic and personal challenges.
Mentorship sessions are conducted monthly or as required, ensuring consistent support throughout the GS Foundation Course.
Yes, mentors provide guidance on structuring answers, improving content quality, and incorporating relevant examples.
Yes, mentors offer strategies for effective Prelims preparation, including CSAT tips and solving MCQs with accuracy.
Yes, students can continue to access mentorship and doubt resolution support even after completing the GS Foundation course.
Interaction with Selected Candidate:
Within 4 years more than 300+ students are selected from our offline courses.
Yes, the course organizes regular sessions with UPSC toppers to share their strategies, tips, and insights on the exam process. These sessions boost confidence, provide actionable strategies, and offer real-life insights into cracking the UPSC exam.
Post-Course and Additional Support:
Yes, we provide access to recorded classes, notes, and mentoring sessions post-course completion​ up to Mains examination of that year.
LevelUp IAS offer free crash courses such as i.e. Prelims Masters Programme (PMP) and the Mains Masters Programme (MMP) for quick revision of GS. GS Foundation students need to pay just portal access charges to get access to it.
Personalized mentorship for doubt resolution, guidance, and answer evaluation may continue through phone, email, or online platforms​.
Yes, GS Foundation Course include access to All India Test Series even after the course ends. ​
Psychological Counselling and Mental Health Well-being:
Yes, LevelUp IAS provides psychological counselling to its GS Foundation students regularly counselling session, workshops, etc led by Sonali Medhekar Ma’am.Â
Counselling helps aspirants manage stress, anxiety, and emotional challenges during preparation, ensuring mental well-being and better focus on studies.
No, LevelUp IAS provides free counselling sessions for its GS Foundation Students.
Yes, our certified counsellor, i.e. Sonali Medhekar Ma’am, helps in managing both academic and personal challenges to create a balanced and productive preparation phase.
Administrative and Miscellaneous Questions:
One MCQs based Scholarship Test is conducted for students, and based on the performance a maximum of 33% discount is provided on Marked Up cost of the GS Foundation Course.Â
Yes, please refer to our refund policy.