GEO IAS: UPSC Civil Services Integrated (3 Years) Course

Course Overview & Key Features

This 36-month integrated course is designed for thorough and systematic preparation for the UPSC IAS/IPS or State Civil Service examinations, covering the syllabus from the foundational level to advanced mastery.

Feature	Details
Duration	36 Months (3 Years)
Mode	Offline / Online (Live Classes)
Medium	English and Hindi available
Class Schedule	Daily 4 Hrs of Classes. Morning and Evening Batch available
Course Size	3600+ classes totaling 7200+ hours of comprehensive content.
Validity	36 Months. Guidance till selection.
Faculty	Led by the expert team of GEO IAS.

---

✨ Value-Added Course Components

The course includes premium facilities and extensive practice materials to ensure holistic preparation:

Category	Key Offerings
Study Material	16 Books and Printed notes for every subject/module.
Testing & Practice	* Daily intensive answer writing practice. * Dedicated Prelims Test Series & Weekly Tests. * Access to GEO IAS Test Series App with 15+ Lac MCQs (Eng/Hindi).
Current Affairs	* Dedicated 100+ Current Affairs classes. * Daily and Monthly Current Affairs Magazines and News Analysis (PDF/App) till selections.
Mentorship & Doubt	* Personal Mentor till selections. * Adequate facility for clarification of class-related doubts. * Access to India's only AI-Based UPSC App.
Advanced Tools	* Free Library and E-Library Facility. * Free Wifi Access (Offline students).
Post-Mains Support	* Free Mock Interview sessions
Flexibility	* Subject Portability: Learn any subject with two different teachers or in two different batches.
Financial Benefit	* Special 10% concession on General Studies Classroom Course (One-time payment, conditions apply).

The 3-Year Strategic Roadmap

The preparation is divided into three distinct years, ensuring systematic skill and knowledge development:

Year 1: Foundation and Basics

Objective: Build a strong knowledge base and fundamental understanding of the UPSC syllabus.

• Orientation: Overview of exam structure, syllabus, and strategy.
• NCERTs & Basics: Detailed study of NCERTs (Class 6-12), Tamila Nadu History book and key basic reference books (e.g., Laxmikanth, Spectrum, GEO IAS Module).
• GS Introduction: Comprehensive introduction to all four GS Papers.
• Current Affairs: Developing newspaper reading habbit and understanding basic monthly compilations.
• Optional: Guidance on selection and initial reading of the chosen Optional Subject.

Year 2: Advanced Understanding and Intensive Preparation

Objective: Deepen subject knowledge, integrate Current Affairs, and master answer writing.

• Advanced GS: In-depth study of advanced reference books and detailed note-making.
• Optional Mastery: Thorough study of the Optional Subject syllabus with regular classes and practice.
• Integrated Current Affairs: Linking current affairs with static portions through thematic studies.
• Advanced Answer Writing: Intensive practice, weekly evaluation, and expert feedback.
• Testing: Regular Topic-wise, subject-wise and full-length mock tests for GS and Optional.
• Skills: Essay writing practice and basics of personality development/communication.
• Mental Ability : Practice on Quantitative aptitude, Reasoning and English Comprehension.

Year 3: Revision, Testing, and Final Preparation

Objective: Consolidate knowledge, practice extensively, and refine exam-taking strategies.

• Comprehensive Revision: Intensive revision cycles using summary notes across all subjects.
• Full-Length Mocks: Regular full-length mock tests for Prelims and Mains with detailed analysis.
• Final CA: Continuous updates and intensive revision of current affairs (monthly/yearly compilations).
• Focused Practice: Advanced answer writing focusing on precision and presentation within time limit.
• Interview Prep: Multiple advanced mock interviews with experts.
• Final Strategy: Exam-specific strategies, time management, and last-minute tips.
• Phase Focus: Intensive Prelims/CSAT focus before the exam, followed by a shift to Main Exam preparation.

🌟 Why a 3-Year UPSC Course?

A 3-year plan provides a strategic edge over traditional shorter courses: