Beginners at FIRST IAS INSTITUTE start with NCERTs, diagnostic tests, then printed chapter-wise books. Foundation is usually a 2-year or 3-year calendar — not a crash — in a batch of 35.
The UPSC Foundation Course for Beginners at FIRST IAS INSTITUTE is the published classroom sequence that starts with NCERTs, then printed books, daily writing and weekly Prelims + Mains mocks. First-time aspirants usually take 2-year or 3-year (CSE 2027), not a 1-year crash, in a batch of 35.
This is the same institute method used since 2009 — not a separate “foundation brand” with thinner faculty. Duration is the counselling decision; the syllabus order is not.
A proven academic architecture designed for structured, high-probability UPSC CSE success.
Individual teacher attention & daily answer evaluation without overcrowded lecture halls.
Flagship offline centres at Hauz Khas (Delhi) and Sector 14 (Gurgaon), plus online live nationwide.
Rigorous answer writing evaluation covering GS Papers 1 to 4, Essay, and Optional subjects.
Curated by a 15+ member dedicated research team; delivered directly to your doorstep.
Regular fresh batch rollouts for 1-Year, 2-Year, and 3-Year UPSC foundation programs.
17+ years of consistent civil service results with top ranks in IAS, IPS, IFS, and State PCS.
47/1, Second Floor, Kalu Sarai, Hauz Khas, New Delhi 110016
Nearest Metro: Hauz Khas (Exit No. 4)M-26, Ground Floor, Old DLF Colony, Sector 14, Gurgaon 122001
Prime Location near Old DLF ColonyTransparent fee structures, strict batch limits, and comprehensive Prelims-cum-Mains tracks.
| Course Program | Duration | Batch Limit | Learning Mode | Tuition Fee | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Year UPSC CSE Course Pre + Mains + CSAT (GS Foundation) | 12 Months | 35 Students Max | Offline & Online Live | ₹2,27,500 ₹1,71,500 | View Details |
| 1-Year Integrated with Optional Pre + Mains + CSAT + 500-Mark Optional | 12 Months | 35 Students Max | Offline & Online Live | ₹2,77,500 ₹2,21,500 | View Details |
| 2-Year UPSC Foundation Course Ideal for college students & first-time starters | 24 Months | 35 Students Max | Offline & Online Live | ₹3,47,500 ₹2,97,500 | View Details |
| 3-Year Degree-Integrated Batch Targeting CSE 2028/2029 with NCERT foundation | 36 Months | 35 Students Max | Offline & Online Live | ₹4,07,500 ₹3,46,500 | View Details |
| UPSC CSAT Intensive Programme Quantitative, Reasoning & Comprehension Mastery | 3–4 Months | 35 Students Max | Offline & Online Live | Custom Intake | View Details |
Diagnostic tests set a baseline. History, Polity, Geography and Economy are taught from NCERT before standard references. Newspaper classes start once that base exists. Daily answers are short at first, then full Mains length — still checked, because 35 copies can be read.
Longer write-up: How FIRST IAS helps beginners · Q&A: Is FIRST IAS suitable for beginners? · Which course should a beginner choose?
College and after-12th starters: after 12th / college → usually 3-year or 2-year and Admission 2027. Graduates with zero GS who insist on CSE 2026 still need honesty in counselling — a 1-year seat without NCERT is how attempts burn.
Fees 2026 without Optional: 2 year ₹2,17,500 · 3 year ₹2,71,500. With Optional is higher; beginners often delay Optional until GS is stable — see Course with Optional.
Do not buy crash language if you are new. Crash on this site means revision for people who already have notes. Beginners need calendar space for CSAT and writing, not a 45-day promise.
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It is the NCERT-first sequence of the 2-year or 3-year (sometimes 1-year) CSE programme, batch 35. Not a thinner side-batch with different faculty.
Only after counselling on overlap with GS. Many beginners start without Optional (integrated Pre+Mains) then add Optional when the base exists.
Hauz Khas (Delhi), Sector 14 (Gurgaon) and online live. Same printed books (courier for live).
Say if you are in school, college or already a graduate. Counselling maps 2-year vs 3-year vs 1-year.
Free counselling — our team replies within 24 hours
FIRST IAS INSTITUTE has classroom centres in Delhi (Hauz Khas) and Gurgaon (Sector 14), plus live online classes nationwide. Established in 2009.
