GEO IAS: UPSC Civil Services Integrated (2 Years) Course
Course
Overview & Key Features
|
Feature |
Details |
|
Duration |
24 Months (2 Years) of comprehensive preparation |
|
Mode |
Offline /
Online (Live Classes) |
|
Medium |
English and
Hindi available (bilingual delivery) |
|
Class
Schedule |
Daily 2-4
hours classes plus Current Affairs sessions |
|
Course Size |
Around 1200+
classes with 2400+ hours of content (complete
syllabus coverage) |
|
Validity |
24 Months
access, classes & access to the mentors till selection |
|
Faculty |
Expert
faculty team led by GEO IAS mentors |
Table 1: Course Overview and Key Features
|
Category |
Key Offering |
|
Study
Material |
16 Printed
notes and books for every subject/module (organized and thorough resources) |
|
Testing &
Practice |
24+ Mains
Tests for answer writing practice; Prelims Test Series and Weekly Tests;
Access to GEO IAS Test Series App with 15+ Lac MCQs (Eng/Hindi) |
|
Current
Affairs |
Dedicated
Current Affairs classes with Daily & Monthly Magazines (PDF/App) till
selection |
|
Mentorship
& Doubt |
Personal
Mentor till selection; Adequate platform for resolving class doubts; Access
to exclusive AI-based UPSC App |
|
Advanced
Facilities |
Free
E-Library Facility; Online/Offline class flexibility; Subject Portability
(learn from two different teachers/batches for a subject) |
|
Post-Mains
Support |
Free Mock
Interview sessions |
Table 2: Value-Added Course Components
Year 1: Foundation and Building Knowledge
|
Section |
Details |
|
Objective |
Build solid foundation with conceptual
clarity for prelims and mains |
|
Orientation
& Basics |
Overview of
exam pattern, syllabus, and strategy; Importance of current affairs |
|
NCERTs &
Core GS |
Detailed
study of NCERTs (Class 6-12), Tamil Nadu History book, Laxmikanth, Spectrum,
GEO IAS Modules |
|
GS Papers
Introduction |
Comprehensive
introduction to all GS Papers for a broad understanding |
|
Current
Affairs |
Develop daily
newspaper reading habit and basic monthly compilations |
|
Optional
Guidance |
Initial
guidance and basic coverage for chosen Optional subject |
|
Answer
Writing & Testing |
Basics of
answer writing; Topic-wise and subject-wise tests for self-assessment |
|
CSAT &
Mental Ability |
Regular
practice on quantitative aptitude, reasoning, and English comprehension |
Table 3: Year 1: Foundation and Building Knowledge
Year 2: Advanced Preparation & Intensive Practice
|
Section |
Details / Highlighted Sentence |
|
Objective |
Deepen
subject mastery, integrate current affairs, and excel at answer writing |
|
Advanced GS
& Optional |
In-depth
study of advanced topics; Thorough optional syllabus completion with practice |
|
Integrated
Current Affairs |
Linking
static syllabus with dynamic current events through thematic study |
|
Answer
Writing & Essay |
Intensive,
timed answer writing practice with weekly evaluations and expert feedback |
|
Regular
Testing |
Weekly,
subject-wise, and full-length mock tests for Prelims and Mains |
|
Revision
& Consolidation |
Multiple
revision cycles using concise summary notes |
|
Interview
& Personality Development |
Mock
interviews, communication skill sessions, and personality enhancement |
|
Final Exam
Strategy |
Focus on time
management, exam techniques, last-minute tips, and prelims-CSAT focus ahead
of exams |
Table 4: Year 2: Advanced Preparation and Practice
Why Choose a 2-Year Integrated Course?
|
Benefit |
Description / Highlighted Sentence |
|
Focused &
Intensive |
Two years of structured and intensive preparation
ensures faster readiness |
|
Balanced Pace |
Allows core conceptual clarity without rushing,
suitable for college graduates and working aspirants |
|
Complete
Syllabus Coverage |
Includes
NCERT basics, advanced GS, current affairs, answer writing, and optional
subjects |
|
Skill Mastery |
Continuous
testing and answer writing practice leads to better accuracy and presentation |
|
Confidence
Building |
Regular
mentorship, doubt clarification, and mock interviews build confidence for all
exam stages |
Table 5: Key Benefits of the 2-Year Course