PRELIMS

PRELIMS
Test Series
Test Series
2025-26
FOR “P1 TO P9” BATCHES

Prelims Simplified 15
Commences On
– One Test at a Time. GENERAL
12th October 2025 STUDIES
TEST
 Features
Background of
the Programme
The ever-changing dynamics of the UPSC Civil Services
Preliminary Examination have posed serious challenges to all Tests: It comprises a
total of 15 General
aspirants. Vajiram & Ravi’s Prelims Test Series has an
Studies Tests (9 Sectional
impeccable track record of several question reflections in the
and 6 Full-Length). It
actual UPSC Prelims exam every year. So, the Prelims Test
will also include 2 CSAT
Series becomes a sine qua non for all aspirants to clear the
Tests.
toughest hurdle in their journey of clearing the UPSC 2026.

Exhaustive Syllabus
Coverage: Complete

About The Programme coverage of the Prelims

syllabus with topics
handpicked by Prelims
Prelims Test Series is an exclusive programme scientifically experts based on their
designed by experts and academics after examining all the relevance for the exam.
trends and patterns of UPSC Prelims General Studies Papers
of the last 15 years. It provides students with a focused Current Affairs Linkage:
approach to plan and assess their preparation step-by-step in Intellectual forward and
a time-bound structure. The Test Series has been backward linkages of the
synchronised to holistically cover the entire Prelims syllabus static topics with
to include all major themes of each subject. Overall, it is an important current affairs
integrated assessment of prelims preparation for students in the last one and a half
with a result-oriented mindset. years.
Revisionary Structure: The Test
Series is curated to ensure multiple
revisions of major themes of each
subject.

Test Discussion Videos: All Sectional

and Full Length Tests will be followed
by Detailed Test Discussion Videos
enabling students to get deeper
insights from experienced faculties.

Explanation: A Detailed Answer

Explanation is provided for each Test
to ensure better understanding with
special features like Points To
Remember (PTR) and Knowledge Box
for important exam-relevant
information/facts.

AI-supported Individual Performance

Analysis and Ranking: Subject and
topic-wise performance tracking and
targeted feedback which will help
students track their mistakes,
identify gaps in the preparation and
improve their performance through
subsequent remedial measures.
 A to Z Coverage of Syllabus

Revision- Practice-Result (RPR) Approach

Benefits
for Subject-Section-wise SWOT Analysis
Students

Flexibility in Test Attempt

Time and Strategy Management

 Instructions to Students
Kindly note that the first NCERT Test can be attempted in Online mode only.
With reference to other Tests, the venue and batch timings for Offline students
will be informed by the institute from time to time.
The ongoing 15 PowerUp Current Affairs Tests are available for free to all
foundation batch students in online mode.
Online Prelims Test Series will be conducted through the student's portal at
vajiramias.com. Tests will be uploaded at 9:30 A.M. on Sundays as per the given
schedule and the Answer Key and Detailed Answer Explanations (PDF format)
will be published on the next day. No printed copies will be provided for the
Answer Key and Detailed Answer Explanations.
Students can choose to take the Tests online anytime between October 2025 and
May 2026. However, only those who appear for and submit the Test on the
scheduled Test Date will be considered for the ranking.
The Test mode for Online batch students will only be Online on the student's
portal. Online students who wish to attend the Tests offline at Delhi centre may
approach the Administration for permission.
Students part of the Offline batches can choose to attempt the Tests Online and
Offline, as per the schedule.
The results for each Test will be published on the Wednesday of the same week.
 Prelims Test Series 2025-26 Syllabus
Test No. Test Date Subject Topics Covered
GS Test - 01 12-Oct-2025 NCERT Polity:
(IN6611) (Polity + NCERT Class X: Democratic Politics 2
Geography +
NCERT Class XI: Political Theory
Environment +
Economics + NCERT Class XI: Indian Constitution at Work
History + Science Geography:
& Technology) NCERT Class XI: Geography - Fundamentals of Physical
Geography
NCERT Class XI: Geography - India Physical Environment
NCERT Class XII: Fundamentals of Human Geography
NCERT: India Class XII -People and Economy
Economics:
NCERT Class XI: Economics: Indian Economic
Development
NCERT Class XII: Introductory Macroeconomics
NCERT Class XII: Introductory Microeconomics
History:
Old and New NCERT: Ancient Indian History
Old and New NCERT: Medieval Indian History
Old and New NCERT: Modern Indian History
Environment:
NCERT Class VII - Our Environment
NCERT Class XI and XII
Science & Technology:
NCERT for Science Class VI to X
GS Test - 02 26-Oct-2025 Polity Polity:
(IN6612) & Historical Background - Evolution & Making of the
Geography Constitution, Important Features and Provisions
The Preamble
The Union and its Territory
Citizenship
Fundamental Rights
Directive Principles of State Policy
Fundamental Duties
Judicial System: Supreme Court, High Courts,
Subordinate Courts, Tribunals, Important Judgements
Amendment to the Constitution
Doctrine of Basic Structure
Geography:
Fundamentals of Geography - Evolution of Earth,
basic geographical terms and concepts
Geomorphology - Structure of Earth, Landforms
Rocks- Types of Rocks and Rock Cycle
Earthquakes, Volcanoes and volcanic landforms
Climate - Atmosphere, Weather, Rainfall, Winds,
Pressure etc.
Oceanography - Structure, Life and Resources etc.
Associated Map work

GS Test - 03 9-Nov-2025 Economics & Economics:

(IN6613) Ancient Basic Economic Concepts
History, Medieval Micro and Macroeconomics
History, Art and National Income Accounting
Culture, Money and Banking - Monetary Policy, Banks,
Modern Indian Money Supply etc.
History Inflation
Capital Market - Money Market, Financial
Institutions, Security Market
 Ancient History:
Prehistoric period
Indus Valley Civilization
Rig-Vedic and Post-Vedic Age
Medieval History:
Early Medieval Period
Chola Empire and other Regional Kingdoms
Foreign Invasions during the Medieval Period
Delhi Sultanate
Art and Culture:
Architecture and Sculptures
Types of Pottery
Indian Paintings
Modern Indian History:
Modern Indian History from 1707 onwards
Europeans and British Conquest of India
British Administration in India, Important Wars,
Policies etc.
Economic Impact of British Rule
Development of Indian Press
Development of Education
Constitutional, Administrative and Judicial
Developments during British rule
Social and Religious Reforms Movements

GS Test - 04 23-Nov-2025 Environment and Environment and Ecology:

(IN6614) Ecology, Science Environment and its components
and Ecology and Functions of an ecosystem
Technology & Terrestrial ecosystem and Aquatic ecosystem
Major Climate Change - Adaptation and Mitigation
Schemes of Environmental Acts and Institutions
Government International conventions
Biodiversity, Threats and Biodiversity Conservation
efforts, Indian Biodiversity, Bioprospecting, Biosafety
 Science & Technology:
Basic concepts of science from NCERTs – Physics,
Chemistry, Biology
Space programmes and developments
Information Technology & Communication
Biotechnology
Major Schemes of Government

GS Test - 05 30-Nov-2025 Polity Polity:

(IN6615) & Union Executive: President, Vice President, Prime
Economics Minister, Council of Ministers, Cabinet Committees
Parliamentary and Presidential System of Government
Parliament and Parliamentary Committees
Federalism and Centre-State Relations
State Executive: Governor, Chief Minister, State Council
of Ministers
State Legislature
Union Territories
Economics:
Government Budget and Fiscal Policy
Tax Structure in India
Exchange rates - Depreciation of Rupee, NEER, REER
etc.
Balance of Payment
Foreign Trade and Investment - FDI, FPI etc.
External Sector - Forex Reserves, External Debt, Trade
Balance
International Economic Organisations - IMF, World
Bank, WTO, WEF etc.
GS Test - 06 21-Dec-2025 Ancient History, Ancient History:
(IN6616) Medieval Social and Political Life during Mahajanapadas,
History, Art and
Mauryan period
Culture,
Post-Mauryan Age
Modern Indian
Medieval History:
History &
Geography Mughal Empire
Vijayanagara Empire
Regional Developments during Medieval period
Art and Culture:
Indian Music
Indian Dance
Indian Theatres
Arts & Crafts
Modern Indian History:
Revolt of 1857 and its after-effects
Rise of Modern Nationalism
Indian National Congress
Moderate Phase (1885 – 1905)
Swadeshi Movement
Morley-Minto Reforms
First Phase of Revolutionary Activities
Home Rule Movement etc.
Geography:
Indian Physical Environment:
Geological History of India
Location, Area
Physiological divisions of India- Structure and Relief
Drainage System- Major Drainage Basins in India
Indian Climate
Soils
Natural Vegetation
Land and Water Resources
GS Test - 07 11-Jan-2026 Economics Economics:
(IN6617) & Indian Economic Scenario
Environment Planned and Mixed Economy
and
Planning Commission and NITI Aayog
Ecology
The Five-Year Plans
LPG Reforms of 1991
Second Generation Reforms (2000-01 onwards)
Agriculture and Food Management
Industry and Infrastructural Development
Public Sector and Disinvestment
Services Sector
Demography and Population Growth
Employment, Poverty and Inequality
Environment and Ecology:
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
Protected Areas - National parks, Wildlife
sanctuaries, Biosphere reserves, Conservation and
community reserves
Biomes - Different features, Continents, Land and
Resources etc.
Plant and Animal Anatomy, Diversity, Marine
Organisms
Environmental pollution: Air, Water, Soil, Noise
Major Pollutants, Radioactive pollution
E-Waste, Solid Waste Management
Renewable Energy - Solar, Wind etc.
Sustainable Agricultural Practices
New Technologies, Recent Developments
GS Test - 08 01-Feb-2026 Polity & Ancient Polity:
(IN6618) History, Elections and Political parties
Art and Culture, Anti-Defection Law
Modern
Local Self Government: Panchayati Raj Institutions,
Indian History
Urban Local Bodies
Emergency Provisions
Scheduled and Tribal Areas
Constitutional and Non-constitutional bodies
Co-operative societies
Languages and related provisions
Transparency & Accountability - RTI, Citizen’s
Charter etc.
Special Provisions Relating to Certain Classes
Rights and Liabilities of the Government
Governance: Different aspects of Governance,
Policies, Civil Society, NGOs, Self Help Groups
(SHGs), Social Audit etc.
Ancient History:
Early History of Southern India, Sangam Age
Gupta and Post-Gupta Age
Satavahanas and Harshavardhan Era
Medieval India:
Marathas, Bijapur and other Southern Kingdom etc.
Religion and Philosophical developments
Social Reforms Movements
Art and Culture:
Indo- Islamic Culture
Indian Literature
Science & Technology
Religions and Philosophies – Hinduism, Jainism,
Buddhism etc.
 Modern Indian History:
The Gandhian Phase (1917– 47)
Early Works of Mahatma Gandhi
Khilafat and Non- Cooperation Movement
Emergence of Swaraj Party
Simon Commission, Nehru report, Poorna Swaraj
Civil Disobedience and Roundtable Conferences
Labour and Peasant Organisations
Quit India Movement
British Response and Negotiations
Subhash Chandra Bose and INA
Partition and Independence
Important Tribal and Peasant Movements
Important Personalities

GS Test - 09 22-Feb-2026 Geography & Geography:

(IN6619) Science Agriculture in India and Allied Sectors– Market
and Technology & Reforms, MSP etc.
Major
Indian Social and Economic Geography:
Schemes of
Government Mineral Resources
Industries, Population, Migration etc.
Urbanisation
Energy Resources
World Social and Economic Geography:
World Climatic Regions
Natural Resources –Renewable Resources and
Non-Renewable Resources
Mineral Resources
Water Resources
 Soils and Agriculture
Forest Resources
Industries, Population etc.
World Biogeography- Plants and Animals,
Extinction etc.
Associated Map work
Science & Technology:
Nano Technology and Robotics
Defence and related developments
Nuclear Technology
Recent Development related to Science &
Technology
Major Schemes of Government

GS Test - 10 15- March -2026 General Studies Complete Syllabus of Polity + Geography + Economics
(R7720) Full Length + History + Science and Technology + Social Issues +
Test-1 Environment and Ecology + Current Affairs

GS Test - 11 29-March-2026 General Studies Complete Syllabus of Polity + Geography + Economics

(R7721) Full Length + History + Science and Technology + Social Issues +
Test-2 Environment and Ecology + Current Affairs

GS Test - 12 05-April -2026 General Studies Complete Syllabus of Polity + Geography + Economics
(R7722) Full Length + History + Science and Technology + Social Issues +
Test-3 Environment and Ecology + Current Affairs
GS Test - 13 19-April-2026 General Studies Complete Syllabus of Polity + Geography + Economics +
(R7723) Full Length History + Science and Technology + Social Issues +
Test-4 Environment and Ecology + Current Affairs

GS Test - 14 Complete Syllabus of Polity + Geography + Economics +

26-April-2026 General Studies
(R7724) History + Science and Technology + Social Issues +
Full Length Test-5
and and Environment and Ecology + Current Affairs
CSAT-1 CSAT-1 Complete Syllabus of CSAT

GS Test - 15 10-May-2026 General Studies Complete Syllabus of Polity + Geography + Economics +

(R7725) Full Length Test-6 History + Science and Technology + Social Issues +
and and Environment and Ecology + Current Affairs
CSAT-2 CSAT-2
Complete Syllabus of CSAT

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