Write like a topper. Think like an officer. Be mentored like a future civil servant.
Under the guidance of Dr. Tanu Jain , selected officers and experienced faculties.
Why this isn't your regular test series
Let’s be real – you are not here just to write long tests. You are here to evolve and learn the Art of Writing Answers, to learn what works in Mains, and get serious face-to-face mentorship from Seniors who have cleared UPSC.
Tathastu ICS Mains Test Series 2025 Schedule (Tentative)
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Test No.
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Date
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Paper
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Type
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Remarks
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Test 1
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25 June
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GS Paper 1 Full
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Full Length
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History, Society, Geography
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Test 2
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2 July
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GS Paper 2 Full
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Full Length
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Polity, Governance, IR
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Test 3
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7 July
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Essay Paper Half
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Sectional
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1 Essay (choice from both sections)
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Test 4
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14 July
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GS Paper 3 Full
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Full Length
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Economy, Environment, Security, Tech
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Test 5
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22 July
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GS Paper 4 Full
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Full Length
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Ethics, Case Studies
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Test 6
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10 August
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Essay Paper Full
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Full Length
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2 Essays (one from each section)
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Test 7 & 8
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11 August
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GS Papers 1 & 2 Full
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Full Length
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Back-to-back simulation
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Test 9 & 10
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12 August
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GS Papers 3 & 4 Full
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Full Length
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Final back-to-back simulation
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📅 Daily Plan (Tentative)
🔁 GS 1 and Test 1
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Date
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Details
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17 June
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Workshop 1 – GS1 Society: Empowerment, Gender, Urbanisation, Globalisation
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18 June
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Self-Study: Important topics + PYQs
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19 June
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Workshop 2 – GS1 History I: Ancient–Medieval, Art & Culture
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20 June
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Workshop 3 – GS1 History II: Freedom Struggle, Post-Independence, World History
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21 June
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Self-Study: Important topics + PYQs
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22 June
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Workshop 4 – GS1 Geography: Resources, Geo-phenomena, Migration, Mapping
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23 June
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Workshop 5 – GS1 PYQ Integration & Revision: Topper answers, full recap
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24 June
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Self-Study: Important topics + PYQs
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25 June
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Test 1 – GS1 (morning)
Workshop 6 – GS1 Test Discussion + GS2 Bridge (evening)
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🔁 GS 2 and Test 2
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Date
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Details
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26 June
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Workshop 7 – GS2 Constitution: UCC, Ordinances, Separation of Powers
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27 June
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Self-Study: Important topics + PYQs
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28 June
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Workshop 8 – GS2 Governance: SHGs, RTI, Citizen Charters, Pressure Groups
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29 June
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Self-Study: Important topics + PYQs
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30 June
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Workshop 9 – GS2 IR: Neighbours, Diaspora, Multilateral Forums
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1 July
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Self-Study: GS2 full revision + PYQ mocks
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2 July
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Test 2 – GS2 (morning)
Workshop 10 – GS2 Test Discussion
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🧠 Essay + GS 3 Phase
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Date
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Details
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3 July
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Self-Study: Essay brainstorming: Women, Ethics, AI, Environment
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4 July
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Workshop 11 – Essay Types & GS Linkages
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5 July
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Self-Study: Essay intro + quote bank prep
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6 July
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Self-Study: 3 Essay PYQ outline practice
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7 July
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Test 3 – Essay (Sectional)
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8 July
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Workshop 12 – Essay Test Discussion + Transition to GS3
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9 July
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Workshop 13 – GS3 Economy
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10 July
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Workshop 14 – GS3 Environment + DM
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11 July
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Workshop 15 – GS3 Science
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12 July
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Self-Study: GS3 full revision + paper plan mocks + self study security issues
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14 July
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Test 4 – GS3 (Full Length)
Workshop 16 – GS3 Test Discussion
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🧭 Ethics (GS4) Phase
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Date
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Details
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15 July
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Workshop 17 – GS4 Basics: Values, Integrity, Public Service, Thinkers
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16 July
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Self-Study: Attitude, EI (Lexicon); ARC II Ch 1–3; PYQs
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17 July
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Workshop 18 – GS4 EI & Conflict: Emotional Intelligence, Probity
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18 July
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Self-Study: 2 Ethics Case Studies + Topper Format Practice
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19 July
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Workshop 19 – GS4 Case Study Templates + PYQ Analysis
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20 July
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Self-Study: GS4 Final Revision + Ethics Mocks
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22 July
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Test 5 – GS4 (Full Length)
Workshop 20 – GS4 Test Discussion + Ethics-Essay Integration
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*Post 22 July there will be doubt and strategy sessions.
