UPSC GS 2-Year (Prelim-cum-Main) Foundation Course (CSE 2028)

Course Overview

The GS 2-Year (Prelim-cum-Main) Foundation Course is CSMP IAS's comprehensive two-phase program for UPSC CSE 2028, covering the complete General Studies syllabus, CSAT, Current Affairs, Essay and Answer Writing — followed by a full year of free additional Prelims & Mains support after the course ends.

Target Exam

UPSC CSE 2028

Duration

2 Years (+ 1 Year Free Support)

Format

Prelim-cum-Main Integrated

Phase 1

Features:

• 125 GS Class Lectures by CSMP IAS's Experienced Faculties
• 150+ Hours of Teaching
• Weekly 4 Days Classes
• Additional Video Lectures on Current Affairs
• Printed Study Materials
• Access to Online Student Portal
• Weekly MCQ Tests with Explanatory Classes
• Weekly Assignments with Feedback and Explanation

Subjects Covered:

• Indian Polity & Constitution
• Geography & Environment
• Indian History
• Economy
• Notes Making, Newspaper Reading and Strategy
• Current Affairs
• CSAT
• Essay Writing

Phase 2

Features:

• 300 GS Class Lectures by CSMP IAS's Experienced Faculties
• Current Affairs Online Lectures
• 900+ Hours of Teaching
• Lecture Notes and Class Handouts by the Faculties
• Printed Study Material with Explanatory Classes
• 20 Prelim Tests in General Studies and Current Affairs with Feedback from Evaluators
• Monthly Current Affairs & MCQ Tests with Explanation
• Weekly Answer Writing Programme & MCQ Tests with Feedback and Explanatory Classes
• Weekly Mains Answer Writing Programme
• Daily Class Test
• Daily Mains Answer Writing

Access to Revision Classes

Class lectures remain accessible online for revision throughout the course.

Offline / Online Mentor Support Programme

Dedicated mentoring sessions through the course period for doubt-clearing and preparation guidance.

Additional Support Through Students' Portal (CSMP IAS & App)

• Access to LIVE Classes (Only Online Students), Recorded Classes, Answer Writing Programme, MCQ Tests, Prelim Tests and Main Tests
• Daily Current Affairs Study Materials
• Daily Current Affairs Video Analysis
• Daily Current Affairs Based MCQ Test and Monthly Current Affairs Test
• Editorial Analysis from Selected Newspapers
• Classes Schedule and Announcements

Course Validity: Free 1-Year Additional Prelim & Mains Support (After Batch Ends)

Helps students continue preparation after finishing classes with the institute.

• Online Current Affairs Classes Until Mains Exam 2028 (Prelim & Mains Exam 2028)
• Current Affairs Content Support Until Prelim Test 2029
• Monthly Current Affairs MCQ Tests, Mains Current/Descriptive Answer Writing
• Student Portal Access Till Prelim Test 2029
• Classes to Revise the Syllabus

Test Series Window

June 2028 – November 2028

Total Tests

38

Sectional Tests

22 (10 Questions Each)

Full Length Tests

12 (20 Questions Each)

Essay Tests

3

Includes evaluation & feedback, model answers and explanation videos for sectional tests, plus mentor support throughout.

Qualify Prelims: 4 Full-Length Mains Test Series with mentorship provided. Qualify Mains: called for the Interview Guidance Programme (IGP).

Optional Subject Programme (2026 & 2028)

• 350+ Hours of Teaching by CSMP IAS's Experienced Faculties
• Lecture Notes and Class Handouts by the Faculties
• Class Timing May Extend; Extra Classes May Run to Cover the Syllabus (Sunday May Not Be a Holiday)
• Interview Guidance Programme
• Access to LIVE Classes (Only Online Students) & Recorded Classes

Optional Subjects Offered:

• Public Administration
• Geography
• Sociology

Fee Structure

Fee and instalment plan for the CSE 2028 batch are announced closer to batch start — contact the institute's admissions team for the latest fee structure.

All fees are inclusive of 18% GST. Duration and fees are subject to change per institute policy.