Legacy IAS · Bangalore
Free Mains Test Series 2026
20 comprehensive tests. Expert evaluation. 1-on-1 mentorship. Designed to get you 450+ in GS Mains.
🎯 Target: 450+ in GS
20 Tests
8 Sectional + 12 Full-Length
Online: FREE
Offline: ₹5,000
20
Total Tests
8
Sectional Tests
12
Full-Length Tests
7 Days
Evaluation Turnaround
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No cost. Full access to tests and model answers.
- All 20 tests on student portal
- Model answers with examiner expectations
- PYQ-mapped question analysis
- Daily The Hindu News Analysis Notes with probable questions
- Updated UPSC GS Notes (updated regularly)
- UPSC GS Notes — Digital
🏫 Offline — Classroom
₹5,000
One-time fee · Bangalore Centre
- Everything in Online plan
- In-person answer writing sessions
- Detailed evaluation — 7 working days
- One-to-one mentorship sessions
- Group discussions after every test
- 10 answer-writing lectures by rankers
- Strategy sessions — Pavan Sir & Sagar Sir
- Topper strategy & value-addition sessions
- UPSC GS Notes — Digital
What Makes This Programme Different
Not just a test series — a complete Mains preparation ecosystem.
Evidence-Based Tests
Questions mapped to PYQ patterns and UPSC syllabus keywords — not random topic tests.
Model Answers with Context
Model answers specify the exact PYQ each question is based on and what the examiner expects.
7-Day Evaluation
Multi-dimensional feedback — structure, flow, context, analytical depth, and cross-domain links.
Ranker Evaluators
Answers evaluated by UPSC rankers and subject experts — not junior faculty.
1-on-1 Mentorship
Personalised question-by-question analysis and improvement suggestions after every test.
Maps, Figures & Schematics
Model answers include maps, diagrams, and visual schematics wherever they enhance quality.
Pavan Sir & Sagar Sir Sessions
Exclusive strategy sessions by Pavan Sir & Sagar Sir for content enrichment and answer writing.
Daily Hindu Analysis
Daily The Hindu News Analysis Notes with probable UPSC questions — current affairs covered daily.
Full Syllabus Coverage
Scientifically designed timetable ensures timely completion and multiple revisions of GS + Current Affairs.
Everything You Get
Offline batch gets all items. Online batch gets digital equivalents.
- 20 Tests — 8 Sectional + 12 Complete Full-Length Tests
- One-to-one mentorship sessions after every test
- 10 Lectures on answer writing by Rankers & Subject Experts
- Topper strategy & value-addition sessions for answer enrichment
- Detailed evaluation with timely feedback (7 working days)
- Daily The Hindu News Analysis Notes with Probable Questions
- UPSC GS Notes — Digital (updated regularly)
- Strategy sessions — Pavan Sir & Sagar Sir
- Access to Legacy IAS Student Portal
Full Schedule — Mains Test Series 2026
Starts 1 June 2025 · 8 Sectional + 12 Full-Length across GS 1–4
| # | Date | Code | Test Name | Type | Paper |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 — Sectional Tests | |||||
| 1 | 01 Jun | LIAS-ST01-GS2 | Polity & International Relations | Sectional | GS-II |
| 2 | 08 Jun | LIAS-ST02-GS2 | Governance & Social Justice | Sectional | GS-II |
| 3 | 15 Jun | LIAS-ST03-GS4 | Ethics — Philosophy & Social Psychology + Case Studies | Sectional | GS-IV |
| 4 | 22 Jun | LIAS-ST04-GS4 | Ethics — Ethics in Governance + Case Studies | Sectional | GS-IV |
| 5 | 29 Jun | LIAS-ST05-GS1 | History — Art & Culture, Modern, Post-Independence & World | Sectional | GS-I |
| 6 | 06 Jul | LIAS-ST06-GS1 | Geography & Society | Sectional | GS-I |
| 7 | 13 Jul | LIAS-ST07-GS3 | Economy + Agriculture + Internal Security | Sectional | GS-III |
| 8 | 20 Jul | LIAS-ST08-GS3 | Science & Tech + Environment + Disaster Management | Sectional | GS-III |
| Phase 2 — Full-Length Tests (Batch 1) | |||||
| 9 | 26 Jul | LIAS-FLT09-GS1 | Full-Length Test 1 — GS-I | Full-Length | GS-I |
| 10 | 26 Jul | LIAS-FLT10-GS2 | Full-Length Test 2 — GS-II | Full-Length | GS-II |
| 11 | 27 Jul | LIAS-FLT11-GS3 | Full-Length Test 3 — GS-III | Full-Length | GS-III |
| 12 | 27 Jul | LIAS-FLT12-GS4 | Full-Length Test 4 — GS-IV | Full-Length | GS-IV |
| Phase 3 — Full-Length Tests (Batch 2) | |||||
| 13 | 02 Aug | LIAS-FLT13-GS1 | Full Test 1 — GS-I | Full-Length | GS-I |
| 14 | 02 Aug | LIAS-FLT14-GS2 | Full Test 2 — GS-II | Full-Length | GS-II |
| 15 | 03 Aug | LIAS-FLT15-GS3 | Full Test 3 — GS-III | Full-Length | GS-III |
| 16 | 03 Aug | LIAS-FLT16-GS4 | Full Test 4 — GS-IV | Full-Length | GS-IV |
| Phase 4 — Full-Length Tests (Batch 3) | |||||
| 17 | 09 Aug | LIAS-FLT17-GS1 | Full-Length Test 1 — GS-I | Full-Length | GS-I |
| 18 | 09 Aug | LIAS-FLT18-GS2 | Full-Length Test 2 — GS-II | Full-Length | GS-II |
| 19 | 10 Aug | LIAS-FLT19-GS3 | Full-Length Test 3 — GS-III | Full-Length | GS-III |
| 20 | 10 Aug | LIAS-FLT20-GS4 | Full-Length Test 4 — GS-IV | Full-Length | GS-IV |
Test-wise Syllabus
Click any test to expand topics and sources.
Test 1 — GS-II: Polity + International Relations
Polity & Constitution: Historical underpinnings, federal structure, separation of powers, Parliament, Executive, Judiciary, RPAct, Constitutional Bodies, quasi-judicial bodies.
International Relations: Neighbourhood relations, bilateral/regional/global groupings, international institutions.
International Relations: Neighbourhood relations, bilateral/regional/global groupings, international institutions.
Polity Graphica
Legacy IAS IR Notes
M Laxmikanth
D D Basu
Test 2 — GS-II: Governance + Social Justice
Governance: Government policies, NGOs/SHGs, e-governance, citizens' charters, transparency, civil services role.
Social Justice: Welfare schemes, Health, Education, Human Resources, poverty, hunger.
Social Justice: Welfare schemes, Health, Education, Human Resources, poverty, hunger.
Legacy IAS Governance Notes
Legacy IAS Government Schemes Notes
2nd ARC Reports
Kurukshetra / Yojana
Test 3 — GS-IV: Ethics — Philosophy & Psychology + Case Studies
Philosophy: Ethics and human interface, human values, great leaders, moral thinkers from India and world.
Psychology: Attitude, aptitude, civil service values, emotional intelligence, case studies.
Psychology: Attitude, aptitude, civil service values, emotional intelligence, case studies.
Legacy IAS Ethics Notes
Legacy IAS Case Studies
DK Balaji Ethics
Test 4 — GS-IV: Ethics in Governance + Case Studies
Public service values, ethical dilemmas, RTI, probity, codes of conduct, corporate governance, challenges of corruption, case studies.
Legacy IAS Ethics Notes
Legacy IAS Case Studies
2nd ARC — Ethics in Governance
Test 5 — GS-I: History (Art & Culture, Modern, Post-Independence, World)
Art forms, literature, architecture; Modern Indian history (Freedom Struggle); Post-independence consolidation; World History — Industrial Revolution, World Wars, colonisation, decolonisation, communism, capitalism, socialism.
Legacy IAS Modern India Notes
Legacy IAS Art & Culture Notes
Legacy IAS World History Notes
Spectrum — Modern India
Test 6 — GS-I: Geography + Society
Physical geography; natural resources; geophysical phenomena (earthquakes, tsunamis, cyclones); Indian society, women, population, urbanisation, effects of globalisation, communalism, secularism.
Legacy IAS Geography Notes
Legacy IAS Indian Geography Notes
Legacy IAS Social Issues Notes
NCERTs Cl 11–12
Test 7 — GS-III: Economy + Agriculture + Internal Security
Indian economy, inclusive growth, budgeting; agriculture — crops, MSP, PDS, food security, land reforms; infrastructure, investment models; internal security — extremism, cyber security, border management, security forces.
Legacy IAS Economy Notes
Legacy IAS Agriculture Notes
Legacy IAS Internal Security Notes
Economic Survey
Yojana
Test 8 — GS-III: Science & Tech + Environment + Disaster Management
S&T developments and everyday applications; IT, Space, Robotics, Biotech, IPR; environment conservation, pollution, EIA; disaster management concepts and institutions.
Legacy IAS S&T Notes
Legacy IAS Environment Notes
Daily The Hindu Analysis Notes
Down to Earth
2nd ARC — Crisis Management
Tests 9–20 — Full-Length Tests (GS I, II, III & IV)
Full-length tests covering the complete syllabus of each GS paper — mirroring actual UPSC Mains conditions. Three sets (26–27 July, 2–3 August, 9–10 August) ensure multiple full revisions before Mains.
- FLT GS-I: History, Art & Culture, Geography, Society
- FLT GS-II: Polity, Governance, Social Justice, International Relations
- FLT GS-III: Economy, Agriculture, S&T, Environment, DM, Internal Security
- FLT GS-IV: Ethics — Philosophy, Psychology, Governance & Case Studies
Best UPSC Mains Test Series 2026 in Bangalore & Across India
Legacy IAS offers the best UPSC Mains Test Series 2026 for Civil Services aspirants in Bangalore and across India. 20 comprehensive tests — 8 sectional and 12 full-length — covering the complete GS Mains syllabus, designed to help students achieve 450+ marks in GS.
Every question is mapped to UPSC Previous Year Questions (PYQs) and syllabus keywords. Model answers clearly indicate which PYQ inspired each question and what the examiner expects — a precise benchmark for improvement.
The programme is completely free for online students across India. Students outside Bangalore access all tests, model answers, Daily The Hindu News Analysis Notes, and regularly updated UPSC GS Notes. The offline Bangalore programme at ₹5,000 adds in-person mentorship and exclusive sessions by Pavan Sir and Sagar Sir.
Evaluation is completed within 7 working days by UPSC rankers assessing structure, flow, contextuality, analytical depth, and cross-domain inter-linkages. Call 9606900005 to register.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best UPSC Mains Test Series 2026 in Bangalore?
Legacy IAS offers the best UPSC Mains Test Series 2026 in Bangalore with 20 PYQ-mapped tests, 7-day expert evaluation, free online access, and offline classes at ₹5,000. Personal mentorship by Pavan Sir and Sagar Sir. Call 9606900005.
Is the Legacy IAS Mains Test Series 2026 free?
Yes — completely free online for students anywhere in India. All 20 tests, model answers, Daily The Hindu Analysis Notes, and updated UPSC GS Notes are free. The offline Bangalore batch is ₹5,000.
How many tests are there and when does it start?
20 tests total — 8 Sectional + 12 Full-Length. Starts 1 June 2025 and concludes 10 August 2025, giving multiple full revisions before the UPSC Mains exam.
Can students outside Bangalore join?
Absolutely. The free online programme is open to UPSC aspirants across India. All resources are accessible digitally. The offline programme is at the Legacy IAS Bangalore centre. Call 9606900005 to register.
What makes Legacy IAS the best Mains Test Series in India?
PYQ-mapped questions, model answers with examiner context, 7-day evaluation by rankers, 1-on-1 mentorship, strategy sessions by Pavan Sir & Sagar Sir, Daily Hindu analysis notes, and free online access for all-India students.
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