1 Year Concept Building Course: FIRST STEP
Build strong UPSC fundamentals through NCERT-based learning, conceptual clarity, current affairs, CSAT, practice, and guidance.
About this course

The 1 Year Concept Building Course: FIRST STEP is designed for beginners who want to start their UPSC Civil Services preparation with strong fundamentals. The course uses NCERTs and other basic sources to develop conceptual clarity and gradually build the knowledge required for General Studies. NEXT IAS describes it as a 12-month concept-building course particularly suited to students after Class 12 and beginner or undergraduate aspirants. The program goes beyond NCERT-based learning by incorporating CSAT support, current affairs classes, newspaper-reading guidance, study material, academic mentoring, and module-wise objective and subjective tests. It is available in both offline and live-online modes.
What you get
- NCERT-Based Concept Building
- Strong General Studies Foundation
- CSAT & Current Affairs Support
- Tests, Mentorship & Revision
Why students pick this program
NCERT-Based Learning
Build fundamental concepts using NCERTs and other foundational resources, with an approach designed to go beyond basic textbook learning.
Academic Mentorship
Receive academic guidance and mentoring support to develop a structured and consistent UPSC preparation strategy.
Current Affairs & Newspaper Guidance
Develop the habit of following current affairs through dedicated classes and guidance on effectively reading newspapers for UPSC preparation.
CSAT, Tests & Study Material
Strengthen aptitude, reasoning, and comprehension skills while using course study material and module-wise objective and subjective assessments for regular practice.
Frequently asked questions
The course is primarily designed for beginners, students after Class 12, and undergraduate aspirants who want to build their UPSC fundamentals gradually.
₹60,000
1 YEAR