From Ambition to Pinnacle
Personally Conducted by Parag Gupta Sir
Former Group A Officer | Founder & CMD, Pinnation IAS
Ethics is unlike most other papers in the Civil Services Examination.
Knowing definitions alone is not enough. Aspirants are expected to understand ethical concepts, apply them to real situations, present balanced arguments and exercise sound judgement in case studies.
For many candidates, the challenge is therefore not the volume of the syllabus, but how to convert understanding into an effective GS-IV answer.
The UPSC GS-IV Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude Comprehensive Programme at Pinnation IAS has been designed to provide focused and structured preparation for this challenge.
GS-IV Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude carries 250 marks in the UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination.
Together with the Essay Paper, these two subjects account for “ 500 marks out of the 1,750 marks in the merit-counting written examination”.
These 500 marks are particularly valuable and make focused preparation in Ethics and Essay an important part of UPSC Mains preparation.
The programme is designed to develop conceptual clarity, better answer writing and a structured approach to Ethics case studies.
Batch Commencement: 18 November 2026
Mode: Live Online
Classes: Approximately 30–35
Duration: Approximately 60–75 Hours
Tests: 6
Faculty: Parag Gupta Sir, Former Group A Officer & Founder & CMD, Pinnation IAS
For the complete UPSC GS-IV Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude Comprehensive Programme.
The programme is personally conducted by Parag Gupta Sir and is built around a focused approach to Ethics preparation.
The emphasis is on:
Clarity. Relevance. Application.
The objective is not to overwhelm aspirants with excessive material, but to help them understand Ethics and express that understanding effectively in the examination.
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Yes. The programme includes 4 sectional tests and 2 full-length GS-IV tests.
Yes. The programme is conducted live online.
The programme is personally conducted by Parag Gupta Sir .
Empowering aspirants to achieve excellence in the UPSC IAS exams through comprehensive guidance, quality education, and personalized mentorship.
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