UPSC Mains Test Series 2026 / 2027 (Mains + Essay Test Series)
GS and Essay Tests + Mains Answer Building Course
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What is UPSC Mains Test Series 2026 / 2027 (Mains + Essay Test Series) by SynExams?
APPROACH FOR MAINS TEST SERIES (GS AND ESSAY)
Although the pattern of UPSC Mains exam is very dynamic, it still adheres to the basics. Syllabus and Previous Year Question papers are the key to maximize score in GS and in Essay. Therefore, Mock Test papers are designed based on the exact UPSC pattern.
Objective of the Test Series:
- To get 1-2 extra marks in each question.
- To get 10+ extra marks in each essay.
- Qualify Language Papers without any difficulty.
TWO LEVEL APPROACH
Level 1: Mains Answer Writing Building
Mains Answer Building (MAB) enables candidates to develop the sense of answer writing and enriching the content.
- To learn how to build an enriched answer/essay.
- Time limit: Not applicable.
- Based on syllabus and previous year question papers. (1979-2023)
- Candidates will get access to full Mains Answer Building Course of Synopsis IAS, which contains solutions for UPSC Mains Previous Year Questions. This course is conducted in Online Manner.
Level 2: Writing the Mains Tests
Level 2 tests candidates with different difficulty levels (E, M, D, V). So that they can simulate the UPSC exam in real sense, understand the demand of the exam and develop effective writing skills.
- Actual exam mode answer writing / essay writing.
- Time limit: 7 minutes/10 marks, 11 minutes/15 marks, 85 minutes/essay.
- GS: 24 tests.
- Essay: 6 full length essay tests.
- Optional: 12 full length optional tests.
- Candidates will upload Answer Copy for Level 2.
SPECIAL FEATURES
- There are Two Revision Tests.
- There are Six Essay Tests.
- There are Four Language Tests.
- There are 8 Full Length Tests.
- All the tests are designed as per UPSC pattern.
TEST SERIES SCHEDULE 2027
| Test No. | Test Name | Date | Syllabus |
|---|---|---|---|
| GS Test 1 | Society | 01 Jul 2026 | Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India; Role of women and women's organizations; Population and associated issues; Poverty and developmental issues; Urbanization and remedies; Effects of globalization; Social empowerment; Communalism, regionalism and secularism. |
| GS Test 2 | Art & Culture | 15 Jul 2026 | Indian culture covering salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. |
| Essay Test 1 | Essay 1 | 29 Jul 2026 | 2 Essays, 3 Hours. |
| GS Test 3 | Modern History | 12 Aug 2026 | Modern Indian history from the mid-18th century to present; Freedom Struggle and important contributors. |
| GS Test 4 | Constitution & Polity | 26 Aug 2026 | Indian Constitution; Federalism; Parliament; Executive; Judiciary; Constitutional and statutory bodies; Representation of People's Act. |
| Essay Test 2 | Essay 2 | 09 Sep 2026 | 2 Essays, 3 Hours. |
| GS Test 5 | Geography | 23 Sep 2026 | Physical geography; Geophysical phenomena; Natural resources; Industrial location; Changes in geographical features, flora and fauna. |
| GS Test 6 | Environment & Disaster Management | 07 Oct 2026 | Conservation; Pollution; Environmental Impact Assessment; Disaster and Disaster Management. |
| Essay Test 3 | Essay 3 | 21 Oct 2026 | 2 Essays, 3 Hours. |
| GS Test 7 | Economy I (Economic Development) | 04 Nov 2026 | Indian Economy; Planning; Growth; Employment; Budgeting; Liberalization; Infrastructure; Investment models. |
| GS Test 8 | Economy II (Agriculture) | 18 Nov 2026 | Cropping patterns; Irrigation; MSP; PDS; Food security; Food processing; Land reforms. |
TEST SERIES SCHEDULE 2026 (Final Batch After Prelims)
| Test No. | Test Name | Date | Detailed Syllabus |
|---|---|---|---|
| GS Test 1 | Society | 20 Jun 2026 | • Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India • Role of women and women's organizations • Population and associated issues • Poverty and developmental issues • Urbanization, problems and remedies • Effects of globalization on Indian society • Social empowerment • Communalism, regionalism and secularism |
| GS Test 2 | Art & Culture | 24 Jun 2026 | • Indian Art Forms • Architecture from ancient to modern times • Indian Literature • Cultural Heritage of India |
| GS Test 3 | Modern History | 28 Jun 2026 | • Modern Indian History (1750 onwards) • Significant events, personalities and issues • Freedom Struggle and its stages • Contributions from various regions of India |
| GS Test 4 | Constitution & Polity | 02 Jul 2026 | • Historical underpinnings of Constitution • Evolution, features, amendments, provisions and basic structure • Union and State Governments • Federalism and devolution of powers • Separation of powers and institutions • Parliament and State Legislatures • Executive and Judiciary • Pressure groups and formal/informal associations • Representation of People's Act • Constitutional, statutory and regulatory bodies |
| GS Test 5 | Geography | 06 Jul 2026 | • Physical Geography of the World • Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanoes, Cyclones • Distribution of natural resources • Industrial location factors • Changes in geographical features and impacts |
| GS Test 6 | Environment & Disaster Management | 10 Jul 2026 | • Environmental conservation • Pollution and degradation • Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) • Disaster Management framework • Types of disasters and mitigation |
| GS Test 7 | Economy I (Economic Development) | 14 Jul 2026 | • Indian Economy and Planning • Resource mobilization • Growth, development and employment • Inclusive growth • Government budgeting • Liberalization and Industrial Policy • Infrastructure sectors • Investment models |
| GS Test 8 | Economy II (Agriculture) | 18 Jul 2026 | • Cropping patterns • Irrigation systems • Agricultural marketing • MSP, PDS, Buffer Stocks • Food Security • Food Processing Industry • Animal Husbandry • Land Reforms |
| GS Test 9 | Governance & Social Justice | 22 Jul 2026 | • Governance and accountability • E-governance • Citizens' Charters • Role of Civil Services • Government policies and interventions • Welfare schemes • NGOs, SHGs and stakeholders • Health, Education and Human Resources • Poverty and Hunger |
| GS Test 10 | Ethics | 26 Jul 2026 | • Ethics and Human Interface • Human Values • Attitude • Aptitude and Foundational Values • Emotional Intelligence • Moral Thinkers • Ethics in Governance • Probity in Governance • Corporate Governance • Case Studies |
| GS Test 11 | Security | 29 Jul 2026 | • Extremism and development • Internal Security • Cyber Security • Organized Crime • Money Laundering • Border Management • Terrorism • Security Forces and Agencies |
| GS Test 12 | International Relations | 01 Aug 2026 | • India and Neighbourhood • Bilateral Relations • Regional and Global Groupings • Indian Diaspora • International Institutions and Agencies |
| GS Test 13 | Science & Technology | 04 Aug 2026 | • Science and Technology developments • Applications in daily life • Indian achievements in S&T • Space Technology • Robotics, AI, Nanotechnology • Biotechnology • Intellectual Property Rights |
| GS Test 14 | Revision Test I | 06 Aug 2026 | Comprehensive Revision of GS Tests 1–8 |
| GS Test 15 | Revision Test II | 08 Aug 2026 | Comprehensive Revision of GS Tests 9–13 |
| GS Test 16 | GS Paper I & II Simulator | 09 Aug 2026 | Full Length GS Paper-I and GS Paper-II Simulation |
| GS Test 17 | GS Paper III & IV Simulator | 10 Aug 2026 | Full Length GS Paper-III and GS Paper-IV Simulation |
| GS Test 18 | Essay + Language Test | 10 Aug 2026 (E) | • 2 Essays (3 Hours) • Compulsory Hindi Language Paper • Compulsory English Language Paper |
Faculties
Krishna Sir and Associate Faculties
Course Pages
800+ Pages
Course Duration
50 hours
Validity
Mains 2027
Course Content / Syllabus
Following subjects are covered:
Mains (GS 1-4)
General Studies 1
- 6 subjects in History: Ancient History, Medieval History, Art and Culture, Modern History, World History, Post Independence History.
- 6 Subjects in Geography: Geomorphology, Oceanography, Climatology, Human Geography, Indian Geography, World Geography, Maps (India and World).
- Sociology: Social Issues
- 1 year Current Events & 5 years Contemporary Issues
General Studies 2
- Indian Polity
- Governance
- Social Justice
- International Relations
- 1 year Current Events & 5 years Contemporary Issues
General Studies 3
- Indian Economy
- Agriculture
- Environment
- Disaster Management
- Science and Technology
- Internal Security
- 1 year Current Events & 5 years Contemporary Issues
General Studies 4
- Theory Part
- Applied Ethics
- Case Studies
- 1 year Current Events & 5 years Contemporary Issues
Mains (Essay & language)
Essay
- Static Essays
- Applied Essays
- Essays on Current and Contemporary Issues
- Essay Writing Sessions
Qualifying Paper A: Hindi Language
Qualifying Paper B: English Language
General Details
PROGRAMME DETAILS
- All the tests are conducted in an online manner.
- Aspirants can reschedule the test date. (Postpone. but not Prepone)
What you will get:
- Each student will get a unique Student dashboard at synopsisias.com
- Unique Login id and Password for the Student dashboard.
- Upload your answer sheet or OMR sheet to your student dashboard.
- Candidates will upload Assignments for Level 1, and Answer Copy for Level 2.
- Download evaluated Answer sheet with proper feedback and comments. (after 10-14 days) (N/A for Prelims tests)
- Video Discussion of 300+ Questions (PYQs +).
- Question Paper-cum-Model Answer (PDF files only. No hard copy dispatch)
- Study material for Content enrichment: Geology Optional PYQ Course (PYQ Solutions from 1979-2025). (PDF files only. No hard copy dispatch)
IMPORTANT POINTS RELATED TO TEST SERIES
- Study material will be provided in soft copy only and will not be dispatched.
- In case a student is found involved in any violation of copyrights of Synopsis IAS material, the admission to the test series will be cancelled.
- The fee once paid is non-refundable and non- transferable.
- Synopsis IAS reserves all rights related to admission.
- Synopsis IAS reserves all rights to make any changes in test series schedule, if need so arises.
Last date for submission of answer copies for evaluation: 12 Days Before the Mains Examination 2025. You will get back all the evaluated copies latest before 1 week Mains 2025. No copy will be accepted after the last date.
How is this course different from similar courses by other coachings?
- It includes PYQ and Answer Writing Course for Free.
- There are Two Revision Tests.
- There are Six Essay Tests.
- There are Four Language Tests.
- There are 8 Full Length Tests.
- All the tests are designed as per UPSC pattern.
Content Developers and Faculties
Krishna Sir and Associate Faculties
Rating
Students Rating: 4.6 (2427)