UPSC CSE Prelims GS Paper I test series software for coaching institutes

Short answer: To set up a UPSC CSE Prelims GS Paper I test series for your coaching institute, build a computer-based mock on your branded portal conducted by the Union Public Service Commission. It covers 6 sections. The paper runs about 120 minutes. Offer it in English and Hindi. Copy the exact sections, timing and negative marking from the latest official notification into your test pattern before you publish it to a batch.

Run your UPSC CSE Prelims GS Paper I test series on a branded portal that mirrors the real computer-based exam screen. This page shows the exam pattern at a glance and how to reflect it in a mock test on your institute's portal.

Exam pattern at a glance

Use the fields below as a quick reference, then confirm every number against the current official notification before you publish a mock.

  • Conducting body: Union Public Service Commission
  • Exam category: UPSC
  • Duration: about 120 minutes
  • Sections: Indian Polity & Governance (20 Q, 40 marks); History of India & National Movement (20 Q, 40 marks); Indian & World Geography (18 Q, 36 marks); Economic & Social Development (14 Q, 28 marks); Environment & Ecology (14 Q, 28 marks); General Science and Current Events (14 Q, 28 marks)
  • Stages: Prelims (GS I for merit, CSAT qualifying) -> Mains -> Personality Test
  • Languages: English, Hindi

Build the mock on your portal

Create a test from a blueprint or define your own sections, duration and marking, then enter the marks per question and the negative-marking penalty from the current notice.

Import your batch by CSV, publish the test, and scorecards, batch ranks and mistake analysis are computed automatically after students submit.

Keep it current

Patterns change between cycles. Before each UPSC CSE Prelims GS Paper I test series, read the latest official notification from Union Public Service Commission and update your sections, timing and marking to match.

Frequently asked questions

Where do I find the official UPSC CSE Prelims GS Paper I pattern?

In the latest official notification published by Union Public Service Commission for the current recruitment cycle.

Can students practise on an exam-style screen?

Yes. The test screen has section timers, the question palette and negative marking used in computer-based exams.

Is there a charge per test?

No. Plans are priced by enrolled students, with no per-test charges.

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