IAS Olympiad 2026 by Dhyeya IAS is a national-level entrance exam designed for 12th pass students who want to start UPSC preparation early. This examination provides a platform for talented students, especially from rural and economically weaker backgrounds, to build a strong foundation for the Civil Services Examination with expert guidance and financial support.
UDAAN is a unique initiative by Dhyeya IAS designed for students after 12th who aspire to build a strong foundation for UPSC preparation. The program focuses on early guidance, conceptual clarity, and structured learning.
It helps students understand the demands of Civil Services and prepares them with the right strategy from the beginning.
The UDAAN program is specially designed to provide academic support, mentorship, and scholarship opportunities to talented students, especially from rural and economically weaker backgrounds.
With expert faculty, structured curriculum, and continuous evaluation, UDAAN ensures that students stay consistent, focused, and confident in their UPSC journey.
The Question paper shall comprise of the following compulsory sections:
Time: 3:00 hrs - Total Marks: 200
The Question paper shall comprise of the following compulsory sections:
General:
The Dhyeya IAS provides our unique EQUIP strategy of UDAAN Classes is built on fundamentals of pedagogy that strives to enable an IAS aspirants to clear all three stages of the examination by acquiring knowledge and skills, helping them to be at their competitive best.
Key to succeed in the UPSC civil services exam is to have strong basics and absolute conceptual clarity. Our faculty will 'EXPLAIN' the most complex concepts in a lucid way so that any fresher can understand and use these concepts while solving questions of Prelims and Mains
Every class lecture is accompanied by a small test-which we call as QUEST that seeks to test your knowledge and skills both. These tests will help bring discipline and seriousness in your exam preparation.
Post-Quest, discussions are conducted that further helps you to understand how the concepts that you have learned as part of the 'EXPLAIN' component needs to be applied and remembered from exam point of view. The faculty will extensively use previous year questions and their own set of questions to illustrate how your must align exam preparation to prepare smartly without stress. This is 'UNDERSTAND', the U-component of EQUIP.
Lectures with interactive discussions enhance the quality of learning anc also helps in inculcation of more ideas as every student could contribute This 'INTERACTION' component will be facilitated at the end of each lecture where you can clear your doubts and contribute your own ideas too.
Weekly Prelims tests, fortnightly Mains tests and comprehensive Prelims & Mains test upon completion of every subject are conducted for you to finally 'PERFORM', enabling you to be at your competitive best to ace the AS examination. These tests will help you revise and test knowledge anc skills that you have acquired through classes and self-study
EMOTIONAL QUOTIENT:
Finally EQ (EQuip) also matters. Without a strong Emotional Quotient, you cannot sustain the long audacious journey of civil service preparation Moreover you cannot perform well in interview round of civil service examination. Keeping this in mind, our mentorship program offers you the much needed emotional support in addition to academic support
Orientation of young minds in the right direction helps students achieve their goals effectively and develop a strong foundation for UPSC preparation.
A focused mind emphasizes clarity, discipline, and concentration. Setting clear goals and staying committed to preparation leads to better results.
Consistency represents steady progress. UPSC preparation requires patience and continuous learning rather than short bursts of effort.
An unyielding spirit reflects determination and resilience to overcome challenges and stay motivated throughout the UPSC journey.
Curriculum aligned with UPSC syllabus and divided into phases.
Deep conceptual clarity instead of rote learning.
Discussions, debates and analytical thinking sessions.
Personal mentorship to guide each student's preparation.
Regular prelims and mains mock tests with evaluation.
Structured answer writing training for UPSC mains.
Focus on NCERT books, conceptual clarity, and strong fundamentals of core subjects.
Advanced topics, analytical thinking, and structured answer writing practice.
Full UPSC Prelims and Mains preparation with mock tests and revision strategy.
Polity Expert
History Faculty
Polity Mentor
Geography Faculty
Geography Faculty
Geography Faculty
Current Affairs Expert
Guidance by experienced mentors.
"The mentorship and structured guidance helped me build strong fundamentals for UPSC preparation."
"UDAAN gave me clarity about the UPSC journey from the beginning and helped me stay consistent."
"The mentorship and structured guidance helped me build strong fundamentals for UPSC preparation."
"Best program for students who want to start UPSC preparation early with proper mentorship."
"Best program for students who want to start UPSC preparation early with proper mentorship."
"Best program for students who want to start UPSC preparation early with proper mentorship."
Everything you need to know about the UDAAN UPSC Foundation Program