UPSC Questions & Answers

Which UPSC course should a beginner choose?

College-goers often need 2- or 3-year; graduates targeting the next CSE usually take 1-year. Optional vs without-Optional is a counselling call.

FIRST IAS INSTITUTE offers 1-year, 2-year and 3-year UPSC CSE programmes, classroom or online, with or without Optional.

Still in college / early start: 2-year or 3-year so NCERT + GS + CSAT + Optional have calendar space. See 2 Year UPSC course and All Courses.
Graduate aiming at the next attempt: 1 Year UPSC CSE (offline) or 1 Year online without Optional / with Optional.
Optional: pick only after background + overlap with GS; faculty such as PSIR and Law are listed on Our Faculty.

Batches start about every 15 days (site FAQ). Call counselling to map attempt year. Beginners overview: beginner guide. Attempt-year pages: UPSC CSE Course 2026-27, Admission 2026, Admission 2027.

Still deciding?

Counselling for Delhi (Hauz Khas), Gurgaon (Sector 14) or online — 999-022-8268 / 999-022-8245.