The real challenge in Mains is not knowing the answer. The real challenge is writing high-quality answers consistently for multiple days under pressure. Managing time. Maintaining writing speed. Avoiding fatigue. Completing every question. Performing when it matters most.
To help IAS MAINS 2026 CANDIDATES prepare for the actual examination, we are offering:
| # | Date | Paper | Syllabus | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28th June 2026 Sunday |
GS Paper I | Full Syllabus | 9:00 AM β 12:00 PM |
| 2 | 5th July 2026 Sunday |
GS Paper II | Full Syllabus | 9:00 AM β 12:00 PM |
| 3 | 12th July 2026 Sunday |
GS Paper III | Full Syllabus | 9:00 AM β 12:00 PM |
| 4 | 19th July 2026 Sunday |
GS Paper IV | Full Syllabus | 9:00 AM β 12:00 PM |
| # | Date | Paper | Syllabus | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24th July 2026 Friday |
Essay | 9:00 AM β 12:00 PM | |
| 2 | 25th July 2026 Saturday |
GS Paper I | Full Syllabus | 9:00 AM β 12:00 PM |
| 3 | 25th July 2026 Saturday |
GS Paper II | Full Syllabus | 2:30 PM β 5:30 PM |
| 4 | 26th July 2026 Sunday |
GS Paper III | Full Syllabus | 9:00 AM β 12:00 PM |
| 5 | 26th July 2026 Sunday |
GS Paper IV | Full Syllabus | 2:30 PM β 5:30 PM |
| # | Date | Paper | Syllabus | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31st July 2026 Friday |
Essay | 9:00 AM β 12:00 PM | |
| 2 | 1st August 2026 Saturday |
GS Paper I | Full Syllabus | 9:00 AM β 12:00 PM |
| 3 | 1st August 2026 Saturday |
GS Paper II | Full Syllabus | 2:30 PM β 5:30 PM |
| 4 | 2nd August 2026 Sunday |
GS Paper III | Full Syllabus | 9:00 AM β 12:00 PM |
| 5 | 2nd August 2026 Sunday |
GS Paper IV | Full Syllabus | 2:30 PM β 5:30 PM |
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