Pahla Kadam Basic Foundation Batch - Vedanta IAS Academy
| Course Detail | General Studies (Pre + Mains) CSAT + Essay + Language |
| Course Duration | 35 - 36 Months |
| Regular Classes | 8:00 am to 12:30 pm 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm |
Pahla Kadam Basic Foundation Batch - Course Syllabus
1. General Studies (Pre + Mains) CSAT + Essay + Language (Hindi & English)
First Year General Studies Batches will cover
- History (Ancient, Medieval, Art & Culture)
- Polity
- Geography
- Economy
- Environment
- General Science
- Answer Writing Practice
- Syllabus covered according to NCERT Board
Second Year General Studies Batch will cover
- History (Modern & Post Modern)
- Geography
- Economy
- Environment
- Science & Tech.
- Governance
- Ethics & Integrity Aptitude (According to UPSC CSE)
Third year complete General Studies
- Shift in Targeted batches
- Executive Batch (According performance )
- Test series Prelim & Mains
- Essay Writing Practice
- Current Affairs Classes
- Answer Writing Practice
Why Choose Pahla Kadam – Basic Foundation Batch?
Begin your UPSC preparation right after 12th with a structured 3 year foundation course. It covers both Prelims and Mains in a simple and clear way, along with regular tests and easy-to-understand study material. With personal guidance and step-by-step learning, this course helps you stay focused and build strong confidence for the UPSC exam.
- Experienced & Expert Faculty
- Small Batch Size
- Individual Mentorship
- Affordable Fee Structure
- Result-Oriented Strategy
Course Features
- Comprehensive Prelims and Mains integrated preparation
- Extensive and interactive classroom sessions
- Scientifically designed course structure based on UPSC syllabus
- Updated study material and current affairs coverage
- Regular test series and answer writing practice
- Best student-teacher ratio with experienced faculty
- Personalized mentorship and guidance
- Stress and time management strategies for aspirants
- Personality development and confidence building
- Communication skills and interview guidance
- Meditation and mental wellness sessions
Who Should Join Pahla Kadam – Basic Foundation Batch?
If you are new to UPSC and don’t know how to begin, Pahla Kadam – Basic Foundation Batch is made for you. This course focuses on building strong basics, which is the most important step in IAS preparation.
Many students start preparation without understanding the foundation. Later, they feel confused and lose direction. This course solves that problem. It teaches you concepts from the ground level in a simple and clear way. Pahla Kadam – Basic Foundation Batch is for those who want to start early, learn the basics properly, and move ahead with confidence in their UPSC journey.
- Students after 12th
- Beginners in UPSC preparation
- Students who want early advantage
- Long-term serious aspirants
Mentorship & Guidance
- Personal mentorship
- Doubt solving sessions
- Interview preparation guidance
- Performance improvement tracking
Who is this course best for?
- Students who have completed 12th and want to start UPSC early
- Beginners who need a clear starting point and guidance
- College students who want to build strong fundamentals
- Aspirants who feel confused about subjects and syllabus
- Students who want a step-by-step study plan
- Those who want to avoid common beginner mistakes
Key Benefits for Beginners
- Builds strong conceptual clarity from basics
- Covers important subjects in a simple and structured way
- Helps in creating a long-term UPSC strategy
- Improves confidence with regular practice and guidance
- Saves time by avoiding wrong study methods
Eligibility Criteria
Education: After 12th (Any Stream)
| General | 21–32 | 6 Attempts |
| EWS | 21–32 | 6 Attempts |
| Defence Service | 21–35 | 9 Attempts |
| OBC | 21–35 | 9 Attempts |
| SC/ST | 21–37 | Unlimited |
| Disability | 21–35 | 9 |
Documents Required
- 10th, 12th & Graduation photocopies
- Passport size photos
- Aadhaar card
- Student/Parents mobile number
Test Series
- Weekly – Free
- Prelims – ₹45,000
- Mains – ₹45,000
- Library – Free
- Online Support – ₹30,000
- Mentorship – ₹10,000
- Interview Guidance – ₹10,000
- Optional Subject Free (can not deduct in the fee)


