Uttar Pradesh PCS Prelims is known for its balanced yet analytical nature, blending static knowledge with a strong focus on current affairs. The Pinnation IAS UPPCS Test Series is designed to match the real UPPCS pattern, ensuring that aspirants develop mastery across all major subjects while learning the art of elimination, time management, and conceptual clarity. UPPCS heavily emphasizes subjects like Polity, Geography, History, Economy, Environment, and Uttar Pradesh–specific topics. Prelims questions in UPPCS often appear simple on the surface but require deep understanding and accurate interpretation. Therefore, this 20-Test structure strengthens foundational knowledge while helping students score consistently above the cut-off.
The first eight GS sectional tests target core subjects individually, allowing students to master high-weightage areas like Ancient and Medieval History, Indian National Movement, and Indian Polity. These topics have historically dominated UPPCS papers, and understanding their finer details can significantly increase scores. Similarly, Geography (Physical + Indian) remains a scoring subject for UPPCS aspirants, especially physical geography and location-based questions. Economy tests focus on both traditional concepts and UP-specific schemes, as UPPCS often blends state and national issues together.
The seven CSAT tests are a crucial component of the program because UPPCS CSAT has become increasingly unpredictable. While the paper remains qualifying, toppers understand that ignoring CSAT is risky. The reasoning and comprehension-heavy approach of UPPCS CSAT requires steady practice. These tests ensure students build accuracy, speed, and confidence.
The five full-length mocks simulate the real UPPCS environment, testing students against the clock, negative marking, and unpredictable question framing. These mocks also include UP-specific static portions: UP’s geography, culture, schemes, history, and administrative structure. Each mock is curated using PYQs, trend analysis, and updated current affairs.
UPPCS notifications, schemes, and events are deeply integrated throughout the schedule. Students will cover topics like UP Government initiatives, UP budget, state census data, regional geography, river systems, protected areas, and personalities. This ensures that aspirants are fully ready for UP-specific questions, which often decide the cut-off.
The Achiever’s Edge approach includes detailed solutions with explanations for each question. Students learn not only the correct answers, but also how to eliminate wrong options, identify trick patterns, and decode confusing statements. Performance analytics help track accuracy in subjects, enabling targeted revision.
Overall, this 20-Test Program becomes a complete framework for clearing UPPCS Prelims — with discipline, clarity, and confidence.
UTTAR PRADESH PCS – 20 TEST PRELIMS SCHEDULE
| Week | Test No. | Focus Area | UPPCS Coverage |
| Week 1 | Test 1 | Polity Basics | Polity + UP Administration |
| Week 2 | Test 2 | Ancient & Medieval | Awadh + Buddhist Sites |
| Week 3 | Test 3 | CSAT Comprehension | UP CSAT Style |
| Week 4 | Test 4 | Geography | Rivers + Crops + Climate |
| Week 5 | Test 5 | CSAT Reasoning | Quant + Reasoning |
| Week 6 | Test 6 | Economy | UP Economy + Schemes |
| Week 7 | Test 7 | Environment | Wetlands + Forest Zones |
| Week 8 | Test 8 | CSAT DI | DI + Maths |
| Week 9 | Test 9 | Science & Tech | State S&T + Projects |
| Week 10 | Test 10 | Full Mock 1 | GS + CSAT |
| Week 11 | Test 11 | CSAT Speed | Accuracy Drill |
| Week 12 | Test 12 | Current Affairs | UP CA |
| Week 13 | Test 13 | Budget + Schemes | UP Budget |
| Week 14 | Test 14 | CSAT Mixed | Mixed Reasoning |
| Week 15 | Test 15 | Full Mock 2 | Full Simulation |
| Week 16 | Test 16 | Geo + Env Mix | UP Geo–Eco |
| Week 17 | Test 17 | CSAT Advanced | High-Level |
| Week 18 | Test 18 | Mixed GS Paper | All Subjects |
| Week 19 | Test 19 | Full Mock 3 | Revision |
| Week 20 | Test 20 | Final Mock 4 | UPPCS Simulation |