Why should you choose the Drishti Mentorship Programme (Integrated)-2026?
UPSC demands a holistic preparation. Most aspirants struggle to balance their preparation between Prelims and Mains. With DMP (I)-2026, you will prepare for both in a seamless manner wherein you manage time, avoid pitfalls and stay exam-ready throughout.
This programme is not just about studying and tests only, rather it is about strategic mentorship, with personalized guidance and constant handholding thereby ensuring you are prepared to tackle UPSC Civil Service Examination, 2026 with confidence and calm.
What will I get from the Drishti Mentorship Programme (Integrated)-2026?
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A structured study plan and test schedule
- A daily study plan.
- The plan ensures you prepare your base by covering NCERTs and UPSC-specific content.
- Weekly tests with evaluation that covers General Studies and CSAT.
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Intensive Mentorship
- Dedicated mentors that guide you throughout your preparation till selection.
- The mentors primarily create your strategy plan ensuring you read the value-added content, attempt your tests and record your performance.
- Conduct special sessions on topics important for the Prelims Exam and to sharpen your answer writing skills for Mains Examination.
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Library & Study Environment
- Access to well-equipped, state-of-the-art libraries* in Drishti IAS Centres at Karol Bagh, Noida, Prayagraj, Lucknow, Jaipur and Indore.
- Comfortable seating, focused study environment, and with in-house mentors for guidance.
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Free Access to Products of Drishti
- Drishti Prelims Test Series – 2026.
- Quick Revision Classes for GS & CSAT before CSE Prelims 2026.
- Crash Course on Ethics & Essay by Vikas sir.
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Details of Tests
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Mentorship Tests (Prelims) (Till January)
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The total number of Prelims Based Tests will be 19 Tests where 11 will be of GS and 8 will be of CSAT.
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All 11 GS Tests will be Full-Length (100 Questions) tests. Current Affairs and Mapping Questions will be included in these tests.
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5 CSAT Sectional Syllabus Tests (80 Questions) and 3 CSAT Full Length Tests (80 Questions).
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Mentorship Tests (Mains)
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A total of 13 Mains Tests (GS Based) and 3 Essay Tests will be conducted during the Programme.
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7 Mains Tests will be Sectional (10 questions), and 6 Mains Tests will be Full Length (20 questions).
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6 Optional Tests will be full-length only.
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3 Essay Tests will be of Full Length (8 Questions each) only.
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Offline & Online Access
- Offline students get access to library, write their tests and meet their mentors offline while,
- Online students receive their tests through Drishti Learning App and meet their mentors via Zoom, rest everything remains the same.
Note:
*Students can opt for one shift, either in the morning or evening for uninterrupted study.
Programme Timeline
Oct 2025 – Jan 2026
Integrated Mentorship (Prelims & Mains)
Mid-Jan 2026 till UPSC CSE Prelims 2026
Transition to Prelims-focussed Mentorship
June 2026 till UPSC CSE Mains 2026
Only prelims qualifiers move into Mains-exclusive mentorship
Who must join the Drishti Mentorship Programme (Integrated) - 2026?
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This programme is only meant for
- Aspirants of UPSC CSE – 2026 and require absolute guidance for UPSC CSE – 2026 attempt.
- Aspirants willing to put in time and effort to thoroughly follow the schedule, attempt tests, attend the Mentor sessions.
- Aspirants willing to be held accountable for a period of 10 to 12 months.
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Joining the programme does not guarantee your continued admission unless you
- Have 90% attendance in the tests as per the schedule
- Have met the performance criteria in the tests.
- Have satisfactory attendance in Mentor sessions.
What is the fee of Drishti Mentorship Programme (Integrated) – 2026?
| Category |
Centres |
Offline Fee
(Incl. Library)
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Online Fee
(Excl. Library)
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| Drishti Students |
Karol Bagh |
Hindi - ₹ 20,000
English - ₹ 30,000
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Hindi - ₹ 15,000
English - ₹ 25,000
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| Noida |
| Non-Drishti Students |
Karol Bagh |
Hindi - ₹ 30,000
English - ₹ 40,000
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| Noida |
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| Drishti Students |
Prayagraj, Lucknow, Indore, Jaipur |
Hindi - ₹ 15,000
English - ₹ 25,000
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Hindi - ₹ 15,000
English - ₹ 25,000
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| Non-Drishti Students |
Prayagraj, Lucknow, Indore, Jaipur |
Hindi - ₹ 20,000
English - ₹ 30,000
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Note:
- Direct access will be provided to students of Asmita 2025.
- Access will be provided to students who qualify the DMP(I)-2026 Induction Test. Kindly wait for the results if you expect to qualify. Paid admissions are non-refundable.
What is the process of admission?
- Students can either opt for offline or online mode of mentorship.
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For offline mode please visit your preferred centre of mentorship at Karol Bagh, Noida, Prayagraj, Lucknow, Jaipur and Indore. The admissions are provided on a first-come, first-served basis and subject to
availability.
- For online mode the student can purchase the course via Drishti Learning App.
DMP (I) – 2026 Induction Test & Selection Process
The Drishti Mentorship Programme (Integrated) – 2026 will admit students of Drishti through an Induction Test to be held in offline mode. The details of the process are given below.
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Induction Test Date & Shifts
- Date: September 28, 2025
- Mode of Test: Offline at Drishti IAS Centres
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Shifts:
- Shift I: 07:30 AM – 09:30 AM
- Shift II: 11:00 AM – 01:00 PM
- Shift III: 02:30 PM – 04:30 PM
- Shift IV: 06:00 PM – 08:00 PM
*Each student will be allowed to appear in one shift only.
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Eligibility*
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English and Hindi medium students of both Drishti IAS/GS Foundation Batches (Offline and Online), Optional Batches (Offline and Online) and Pen Drive Batches.
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Students of Optional Subjects Batches: Hindi Literature, History, Political Science & International Relations (PSIR), Geography, Public Administration, Philosophy, Anthropology, Sociology and Psychology.
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Students of Drishti's UPSC Mentorship Programmes (prelims and mains).
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Students who have paid their course fees in full.
*Students already enrolled in DMP (Foundation) – 2026 are not required to register or appear.
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Registration Process
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Registration window: From September 8, 2025 (3:00 PM) to September 13, 2025 (till 11:59 PM).
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Mode: via Drishti Website
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Fee: Free of cost
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Documents required:
- Government ID (Aadhaar, Voter ID, PAN, Driving License, etc.)
- Recent passport-size photo
- Drishti ID card
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Admit Card: The card will be auto generated and ready for download after successful registration.
*Students must bring a printout of their Admit Card along with their Govt. ID and Drishti ID card to the test venue.
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Examination Pattern & Syllabus
- Total Questions: 100 MCQs
- Marking Scheme: 2 marks each; negative marking of ⅓ per wrong answer.
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Medium: Bilingual (Hindi & English).
In case of disputes, the English version will be considered final.
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Break-up of Questions:
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General Studies - 60 Questions
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CSAT - 40 Questions
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Static Portion - 40
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History, Geography,
Polity, Economy
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Mathematics - 20 questions
Reasoning - 10 questions
Comprehension - 10 questions
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Current Affairs - 20
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Events from Jan to Aug 2025
(DCAT Issues Mar–Oct 2025)
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Centres & Seat Availability
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The total seats available for DMP(I)–2026 will be 600. Each Drishti IAS Centre will offer 100 seats each
- Karol Bagh – 100 seats [50 Hindi + 50 English]
- Noida – 100 seats [50 Hindi + 50 English]
- Prayagraj – 100 seats [50 Hindi + 50 English]
- Lucknow – 100 seats [50 Hindi + 50 English]
- Jaipur – 100 seats [50 Hindi + 50 English]
- Indore – 100 seats [50 Hindi + 50 English]
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Test Venues
- Noida: Plot C-171/2, A Block, Sector 15, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201301
- Delhi (Karol Bagh): Buildings 20, 21 & 26, Drishti IAS, Pusa Road, Delhi–110005
- Prayagraj: 13/15, Edmonston Road, Tashkent Marg, near Patrika Chauraha, Civil Lines, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh 211001
- Lucknow: Property No-47/CC, Burlington Mall, Vidhan Sabha Marg, Lalbagh, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226001
- Jaipur: Harsh Tower 2, 45–45A, Tonk Road, Vasundhara Colony, Gopal Pura Mor, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302015
- Indore: Bhawar Kuan, 12, AB Road, Indore, Madhya Pradesh 452001
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Results & Reservation*
- Result Declaration: October 15, 2025
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Reservation (with valid certificates):
- SC – 15%
- ST – 7.5%
- OBC – 27%
- EWS – 10%
- PwBD – 4%
*Reservation is applied proportionately but the candidate will have to meet the minimum cut-off to be selected.
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Important Points to Remember
- Students must register for the Induction Test as per the number registered via Drishti Learning App.
- Students must take the Induction Test at the same centre where they seek mentorship admission.
- Admission is valid only at the centre where the student qualifies
- Transfer between centres, for any reason, is strictly not permitted.
- Change in examination centre, post registration, will not be permitted.
