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Mains and answer writing
Write the answers the examiner is looking for
Mains Mastery
How GS Mains is read, structured and scored, topic by topic.
Watch on YouTubeSeries · 4 videosMains Mastery Deep Decode
Long-form breakdowns of what a Mains question is really asking.
Watch on YouTubeSeries · 4 videosGS Mains PYQ Deep Decode
Previous year Mains questions decoded, paper by paper.
Watch on YouTubeSeriesThe Art of Answer Writing
What Mains answer writing genuinely demands.
Watch on YouTubeClips · 11 videosMains Mastery Clips
Short, precise lessons on structure, examples and conclusions.
Watch on YouTubeEssay
Think in arguments, write with balance
Essay Excellence: PYQs
Previous year essay topics, opened up one at a time.
Watch on YouTubeSeriesEssay PYQ Deep Decode
A single essay topic, read slowly and built into an outline.
Watch on YouTubeSeriesEssay Masterclass
The thinking behind a high-scoring essay, from theme to final line.
Watch on YouTubeClips · 22 videosEssay Mentoring Clips
Quick answers to the questions aspirants ask most about the essay.
Watch on YouTubeSociology Optional
The subject Guranchal Ma’am teaches at depth
Sociology Optional
The free course: thinkers, theory and Indian society for Paper I and II.
Watch on YouTubeClips · 25 videosSociology Clips
Concepts and thinkers explained in a few minutes each.
Watch on YouTubeSeries · 22 videosSociety Today
Contemporary India seen through a sociological lens.
Watch on YouTubePrelims
Accuracy, elimination and calm under time
UPSC Prelims Kaise Clear Karein
A practical approach to clearing Prelims, in Hindi.
Watch on YouTubeSeries · 3 videosPrelims Mentoring
Strategy sessions on PYQs, tests and revision.
Watch on YouTubeClips · 18 videosPrelims Mentoring Clips
Short guidance for the last months before Prelims.
Watch on YouTubeInterview and the service
Prepare to be seen as you are
Interview Edge
How the Personality Test works and how to prepare for it honestly.
Watch on YouTubeClips · 45 videosMock Interview Clips
Moments from mock interviews with our panel of senior officers.
Watch on YouTubeClips · 56 videosInterview Edge Clips
Questions, answers and feedback from the interview room.
Watch on YouTubeSeriesThe Civil Services Dialogue
Officers who served, on what the service actually asks of a person.
Watch on YouTubeClips · 30 videosThe Dialogue Clips
The sharpest moments from The Civil Services Dialogue.
Watch on YouTubeCurrent affairs
The news, read the way UPSC reads it
News Pulse
Daily current affairs, short and exam-focused.
Watch on YouTubeSeries · 43 videosNews Alert Deep Decode
Important news stories traced back to the syllabus.
Watch on YouTubeSeries · 4 videosNews Deep Decode
Long-form analysis of issues that keep returning in the examination.
Watch on YouTubeSeries · 12 videosUPSC with AI
Using AI tools sensibly in your preparation, and where not to.
Watch on YouTubeMentoring and motivation
For the days when the preparation feels long
UPSC Mentoring
Guidance on planning, consistency and recovering from a bad attempt.
Watch on YouTubeClips · 93 videosMorning Motivation
A short thought to begin each day of preparation.
Watch on YouTubeClips · 10 videosMotivational Clips
Perspective from mentors and officers, in a few minutes each.
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