GS Foundation
Pre-cum-Mains CSE 2027-28
Starts from : 06th April 2026
Mode : Offline | Online Classes
Kesari Ghad Foundation (KGF) (Regd.)
#75, "B" Block, Kuvempu Nagar, Shivamogga, Karnataka
7829372100
Under The Guidance of
S. Ansari
Director, Lukmaan IAS
Dr. P. Suresh Babu
Founder (KGF)
“Be the first and get 50% concession”
“Be the first 10 and get 30% concession”
GS Foundation (USP)
| S. No. | Key Features | Description |
|---|---|---|
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1. |
Best-in-class Faculty |
S. Ansari Sir is widely regarded as one of the best faculty for GS
Paper II (Polity) and GS Paper IV (Ethics). |
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2. |
Faculties as Mentors |
Faculty members also act as mentors, providing individual
guidance, motivation, and personal feedback. |
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3. |
Small Classroom Strength |
Limited batch size ensures personal attention, effective doubt clearing,
and better classroom interaction. |
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4. |
Comprehensive Course Design |
Structured lecture plans covering static syllabus, contemporary
issues, and current developments. |
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5. |
Faculty Continuity & Consistency |
Experienced faculty team with teaching experience ranging from
2 to 14+ years, ensuring academic stability. |
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PROGRAM
This is 12 months GS Foundation UPSC CSE. There are the following two stages in this program.
- NCERT (Two Month Course)
- GS Foundation with CSAT (Ten Month Course)
Total Classes: 416 (1040 Hours)
NCERT: 48 Classes
GS LECTURE: 333
CSAT: 35 Classes
48 NCERT Classes of Pre-Foundation will be provided in recorded format to cover the basics
Total Tests: 66
Prelims Tests: 28 Tests
GS Sectional : 23 Tests & CSAT : 5 Tests
Mains Tests: 38 Tests
GS Sectional : 30 Tests
Essay : 4 Tests
GS Full Length : 4 Tests
BATCH- A
STARTS FROM : 06th APRIL 2026
CLASS TIME : 2 PM - 4:30 PM
TOTAL FEE
- Mode: Offline | Online Classes
BATCH- B
STARTS FROM : 11th MAY 2026
CLASS TIME : 11 AM - 1:30 PM
TOTAL FEE
- Mode: Offline | Online Classes
BATCH- C
STARTS FROM : 08th JUNE 2026
CLASS TIME : 2 PM - 4:30 PM
TOTAL FEE
- Mode: Offline | Online Classes
BATCH- D
This is 24 months GS Foundation UPSC CSE. There are the following five stages in this program.
- NCERT (Two Month Course)
- GS Foundation with CSAT (Ten Month Course)
- Prelims Guidance Program (PGP) (Five Month Course)
- Mains Guidance program (MGP) (3 Month Course)
- Interview Guidance Program (IGP) (After Mains Result)
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PROGRAM
Total Classes: 516
GS LECTURE with NCERT: 481
CSAT LECTURE: 35
Total Tests: 155
STARTS FROM : 25th MAY 2026
CLASS TIME : 2 PM - 4:30 PM
TOTAL FEE
- Mode: Offline | Online Classes
COURSE FEATURES
PCM (Pre-cum-Mains)
Integrated teaching approach for subjects common to both Prelims and Mains.
NCERT Foundation
Strong focus on NCERTs to build conceptual clarity for both stages of the exam (Inclusive in 2 years course).
CSAT Preparation
Classes aimed at improving aptitude and problem-solving skills to qualify CSAT comfortably.
Tests & Assessments
Daily answer writing (1–2 questions); weekly/ fortnightly tests with 10 Mains questions & 50 Prelims MCQs per test.
Evaluation & Mentoring
Detailed evaluation of tests followed by mentoring sessions for improvement and motivation.
Essay Classes & Tests
1-Year Program: 4 classes + 4 tests;
2-Year Program: 4 classes + 6 tests.
Current Affairs (Bulletin & DTRS)
Lukmaan ED-Bulletin
DTRS: Monthly 200 best current affairs MCQs.
PGP & MGP Crash Courses
PGP for Prelims and MGP for Mains enrichment (included in the 2-Year Course).
IGP (Interview Guidance Program)
Exclusive interview program after Mains qualification; has produced AIR 01 (CSE 2024).
Study Material & Portal Support
Updated printed materials (12 Books), soft copies and dedicated online portal support.
Comparative Overview of GS Foundation
(1-Year and 2-Year)
GS Foundation Course in Two Modules:
• 1-Year Programme
• 2-Year Programme
Mode of Academic Delivery:
• Offline Classes Approx 60%
• Online Classes Approx 40%
| Components | 1-Year Programme | 2- Year Programme | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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TOTAL NUMBER
OF CLASSES (Class Duration: 2.5 Hours) |
372 Classes |
• GS+ ESSAY LECTURE: 337 • CSAT LECTURE: 35 |
514 Classes |
GS+ ESSAY LECTURE : 341 • CSAT LECTURE : 35 • NCERT : 48 • PGP : 55 • MGP : 35 |
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TOTAL NUMBER
OF TESTS |
66 Tests |
Prelims Tests: 28 Tests • GS Sectional : 23 Tests • CSAT : 5 Tests Mains Tests: 38 Tests • GS Sectional : 30 Tests • Essay : 4 Tests • GS Full Length : 4 Tests |
153 Test |
Prelims Tests: 96 Tests • GS Sectional : 23 Tests • NCERT : 7 Tests • PGP : 61 Tests • CSAT : 5 Tests Mains Tests: 57 Tests • GS Sectional : 30 Tests • NCERT : 8 Tests • Essay : 6 Tests • MGP : 9 Tests • GS Full Length : 4 Tests |
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OFFLINE CLASSES
(60%) (Class Duration: 2.5 Hours) |
245 Offline Classes General Studies-I: Indian History, World History, Indian Culture, Indian Geography, World Geography, Indian Society General Studies-II: International Relations General Studies-III: Indian Economy, Environment & Ecology, Science & Technology, Disaster Management, Internal Security CSAT |
293 Offline Classes General Studies-I: Indian History, World History, Indian Culture, Indian Geography, World Geography, Indian Society General Studies-II: International Relations General Studies-III: Indian Economy, Environment & Ecology, Science & Technology, Disaster Management, Internal Security CSAT NCERT |
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ONLINE CLASSES
(40%)
(Class Duration:
2.5 Hours) |
123 Online Classes General Studies-II: Polity, Governance, Social Justice General Studies-IV: Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude Essay Guidance |
213 Online Classes General Studies-II: Polity, Governance, Social Justice General Studies-IV: Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude Essay Guidance Prelims Guidance Programme (PGP) Mains Guidance Programme (MGP) |
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IGP to be conducted at Delhi Centre Only |
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- Classes 04 days a week (Monday to Thursday)
- Mode : Online Classes (Recorded Videos)
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Batch Duration : 5.5 Months
(Total No. of Classes/Videos: 125 -130) - Validity of Course ONLINE - till last class of the session (watch hours 800)
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22 Class tests with evaluation of answers by experts, model answer.
Discussion Videos: (Only First 10 Tests)
TOTAL FEE
GS Foundation (Batch-I) + Optional (Public Admin.)
GS Foundation (Batch-II) + Optional (Public Admin.)
Free Resources
Lukmaan IAS has a very dynamic and hardworking team which consists of permanent and visiting faculties. All the teachers have wide-range of UPSC experiences as they have appeared in its examination and therefore, they understand its trends better than any other institute.
SALAMUDDIN ANSARI
(DIRECTOR & SENIOR FACULTY)
PROF. MUJTABA HUSSAIN
(SENIOR FACULTY)
LAXMIKANT JAYBHAYE
AHMED MOBEEN
VAIBHAV SHARMA
KUMAR SHIVANG
TEJAL KHANDELWAL
