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UPSC Weekend Course Programme

A 15-month Saturday and Sunday classroom programme for working professionals, college students and aspirants who need comprehensive UPSC preparation outside the weekday schedule.

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Course at a glance

Weekend UPSC classes in Delhi

The curriculum retains integrated coverage of General Studies for Prelims and Mains, essay writing, current affairs and test series while concentrating classroom learning on weekends.

GS Pre-cum-MainsEssayCurrent AffairsAnswer WritingPrelims Test SeriesMains Test Series
event_noteCommencement12-Sep-2026
scheduleDuration15 Months
menu_bookLearning volume427 lectures / 854 hours
paymentsListed feeRs. 1,75,000 English medium

Class schedule: Saturday and Sunday; the listed timing is 1:00 PM-7:30 PM. Confirm current dates, fee and timings with admissions.

Designed for limited weekday availability

Who should join the UPSC Weekend Course?

The programme is designed for aspirants who need structured classroom preparation but cannot attend regular weekday classes. It combines scheduled weekend teaching with guided self-study during the week.

  • Students enrolled in regular college courses
  • Working professionals in public or private employment
  • Aspirants unable to join a weekday classroom programme
  • Candidates seeking an integrated base for Prelims and Mains
  • Students who need a fixed Saturday-Sunday study schedule
  • Aspirants balancing UPSC preparation with other commitments
  • Candidates who need tests, feedback and mentorship
  • Learners prepared to maintain disciplined weekday self-study
Complete programme coverage

What the 15-month Weekend Course provides

  • 854+ hours delivered through 427+ lectures
  • Integrated General Studies for UPSC Prelims and Mains
  • Weekly current-affairs classes and daily analysis support
  • Essay classes and regular Mains answer-writing practice
  • Topic-wise study material, assignments and revision work
  • One-to-one doubt-clearing and personal mentorship
  • 32 Prelims tests based on the UPSC pattern
  • 12 full-length Mains tests with test discussions
  • Copy evaluation, performance feedback and improvement guidance
  • Current-affairs notes and monthly magazine support
  • Recorded/online learning support where provided for the batch
  • Continuous academic guidance through the preparation cycle
Curriculum delivery

How Prelims and Mains preparation is integrated

Concepts and complete syllabus

Classes first establish syllabus understanding and core concepts, then progress to detailed General Studies coverage with a strong Mains perspective.

Current affairs and contemporary issues

Weekly and daily analysis connects national and international developments with Prelims, GS Papers I-IV and Essay.

Answer writing and PYQs

Time-bound topic-wise writing, previous-year questions, evaluation and one-to-one discussion develop articulation, analysis and presentation.

Tests and performance review

Prelims, Mains and Essay tests are followed by discussions, value addition and feedback so students can monitor progress and receive additional support.

Study material

Printed notes, assignments and current-affairs resources

  • CRUX of NCERT Classes 6-12 printed notes/books
  • General Studies Pre-cum-Mains printed notes/books
  • Essay notes and topic-wise GS material
  • Current-affairs notes and assignments
  • Daily current-affairs analysis assignments
  • Monthly current-affairs magazine
  • Practice questions for revision and application
  • Updated, self-explanatory material aligned to classroom coverage
Common preparation challenges

How the weekend structure supports consistency

  • Creates a dedicated weekly classroom time slot
  • Connects otherwise disjointed Prelims and Mains preparation
  • Builds fundamentals before advanced application
  • Provides deadlines through assignments and tests
  • Helps students balance preparation with college or employment
  • Maintains motivation through faculty and peer interaction
  • Uses feedback to identify gaps and improve performance
  • Supports disciplined completion of the UPSC syllabus
Faculty, mentorship and interview support

Guidance beyond scheduled lectures

Subject faculty provide classroom teaching, doubt clarification, copy feedback and preparation guidance. Mentorship sessions help candidates understand performance gaps and plan improvement. For eligible Mains-qualified students, the legacy programme also describes interview-stage support such as DAF discussion, personality assessment, mock interviews, recorded performance review and feedback from experienced panel members.

Admission information

How to join the Weekend Course

Complete the online registration form before the applicable registration deadline. The legacy process generates a token number, and batch preference is subject to registration order and seat availability.

  • Registration fee: Rs. 5,000
  • Offline English-medium listed fee: Rs. 1,75,000
  • Payment modes: NEFT, RTGS, UPI or IMPS
  • Make payment only against an official fee receipt.
  • New weekend batches begin regularly.
  • Seats and registration windows are limited.
  • Admission confirmation is sent to the registered email/mobile.
  • Call +91 89888 85050 or email info@vajiraoinstitute.com.

Course dates, fees, timings, medium and delivery support can change by batch. Confirm current details with admissions before payment.

Direct answer

Is a weekend UPSC course suitable for working professionals?

Yes, when the aspirant can maintain disciplined self-study during the week. The weekend format provides scheduled faculty guidance, a structured syllabus, tests and feedback while leaving weekdays available for work or college commitments.

Common questions

UPSC Weekend Course FAQs

Who should join the UPSC Weekend Course?

It is designed for working professionals, college students and aspirants who cannot attend weekday classes.

When are weekend classes held?

Lectures are held on Saturdays and Sundays. Confirm the current batch calendar and timings with admissions.

What is the programme duration?

The listed duration is 15 months, with 427 lectures and 854 teaching hours.

What does the weekend course cover?

It covers integrated General Studies for Prelims and Mains, essay, current affairs, answer writing, study material, mentoring and Prelims and Mains test series.