FIRST IAS INSTITUTE runs Prelims MCQs and Mains writing in the same weekly cycle. The published Pre+Mains (without Optional) lines are this integrated course — CSAT included, batch size 35.
The UPSC Prelims + Mains Integrated Course at FIRST IAS INSTITUTE is the published without Optional programme: GS Prelims, CSAT, Mains GS/Essay writing and weekly mocks for both stages in the same week. Classroom payable fees (2026): 1 year ₹1,47,500, 2 year ₹2,17,500, 3 year ₹2,71,500.
If you need Optional papers (500 Mains marks), use UPSC Course with Optional instead — that is integrated GS plus Optional, not a different exam.
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 |
Prelims is screening (GS-I + CSAT). Mains decides rank. Institutes that teach only MCQs until June force a writing restart in July. FIRST IAS’s published methodology runs weekly Prelims + Mains mocks together from the foundation weeks onward.
Printed chapter-wise books, newspaper classes and daily writing sit on the same calendar. Batch cap 35 so both MCQ analysis and Mains copies can be checked.
Offline without Optional: 1 year, 2 year, 3 year. Online live without Optional: batch-pm-25 / 26 / 27 under All Courses. Recorded Pre+Mains exists for jobs that cannot do live hours.
Every Fees Structure line states CSAT is included. Qualifying Paper II still fails ranks; it is not “later.” Dedicated CSAT teaching (including faculty listed for CSAT) is described on UPSC CSAT Course and CSAT preparation.
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Yes. Prelims + Mains + CSAT without Optional is the integrated GS track. With Optional is a different published fee line.
Yes. Weekly Mains mocks run in the same cycle as Prelims mocks so writing is not postponed until after the MCQ paper.
1 year for graduates targeting CSE 2026; 2 or 3 year for college / CSE 2027. See Admission 2026 and Admission 2027.
Counselling will confirm without-Optional vs with-Optional and Delhi / Gurgaon / online.
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.
