Updated Syllabus 2026

Comprehensive UPSC Syllabus

Access structured modules for General Studies (GS-I to GS-IV), Optional Subjects, and CSAT. Designed for maximum retention.

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Modern Indian History

Modern Indian History

Brief Note on Modern Indian History

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Understanding the UPSC Pattern

Prelims Strategy

The Preliminary examination serves as a screening test. It consists of two papers: General Studies Paper-I and CSAT. While Paper-I marks determine the cutoff, CSAT is qualifying in nature (33%). Focus on core subjects like Indian Polity, History, Geography, and Current Affairs.

Our modules break down complex NCERT concepts and standard reference books (Laxmikanth, Spectrum) into digestible notes.

Mains & Optional

The Mains examination is subjective and tests your analytical ability. It includes nine papers, two of which are qualifying language papers. The merit ranking is determined by seven papers: Essay, GS-I to GS-IV, and two Optional papers.

NeptuneVines provides structured content for GS-I (History, Geography), GS-II (Polity, IR), GS-III (Economy, Environment), and GS-IV (Ethics).