Open Prelims Mock Test | UPSC | 11 January

Test yourself before UPSC tests you.

UPSC Prelims is not cleared by reading alone. It is cleared by testing under real exam pressure, identifying blind spots, and correcting them early.

The upcoming Open Prelims Mock Test by The Study IAS is a full-length, UPSC-aligned test. It will be conducted in both mediums (हिन्दी and English), in Offline and Online Modes followed by Open discussion, All India ranking, and detailed explanations—so you know exactly where you stand.

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Open Prelims Mock Test
Test Overview

A Mock Today is a Rank Tomorrow

Most aspirants prepare for months without knowing whether their preparation is actually exam-ready. Conventional test series focus more on finishing up syllabus and revising topics, than it does on testing your preparation reality. This Open Prelims Mock Test is designed to give you clarity, benchmarking, and correction—well before the actual UPSC exam.

Mock Test Classroom

This is a full-length UPSC Prelims mock test, designed strictly on the latest UPSC pattern, difficulty level, and trend orientation. Questions are framed to test not just knowledge, but elimination skills, conceptual clarity, and decision-making under time pressure.

The test will be conducted on 11 January 2026, in both Hindi and English, and is available in Online and Offline modes. Participation is free, but registration is mandatory to ensure proper test management, ranking, and post-test access.

Test Details

Open Prelims Mock Test — Quick Details

Register now to secure your free seat for the full-length mock test on 11 January 2026.

Date Time Fee Paper
Sunday, 11 January 2026 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM Free General Studies Paper 1
Why Prelims Preparation Often Fails

Most aspirants fail due to lack of testing and diagnosis.

Prelims failure is rarely about effort. It is about not knowing what to improve, what to drop, and what to prioritise.

🚫📝 No Real Exam Simulation

Reading and solving random questions never recreate actual UPSC pressure.

🎭📉 False Confidence

Without testing, aspirants overestimate preparation and miss weak areas.

🧠❌📋 Weak Elimination Skills

Prelims is about options, not answers—but this skill is rarely tested properly.

📊❌ No Benchmarking

Aspirants don’t know where they stand at the All India level.

🗣️❌ Lack of Feedback

Attempting tests without analysis leads to repetition of the same mistakes.

⏰⚠️ Late Realisation

Gaps are discovered too late—when there is no time to correct them.

Test Structure

What this Open Prelims Mock Test includes

A focused, UPSC-like experience to simulate the actual Prelims and provide diagnostic feedback.

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UPSC-Level Question Paper

Strictly aligned with UPSC Prelims pattern and difficulty.
Real exam experience.

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Hindi & English Medium

Same paper, same difficulty, two languages.
Language should not limit performance.

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Online & Offline Mode

Attempt from home or at centre.
Accessibility for all aspirants.

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All India Ranking

Performance compared at national level.
True benchmarking.

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Detailed Answer Explanation (PDF)

Text-based, exam-oriented explanations.
Learning from mistakes.

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Open Test Discussion

Faculty-led discussion after the test.
Clarity and correction.

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Diagnostic Value

From guesswork to clarity in Prelims preparation

This is not just a test. It is a diagnostic tool.

Real-Time Pressure Testing

Experience the time constraint and decision pressure of UPSC.

Performance Diagnosis

Identify strong areas, weak subjects, and risky zones.

Benchmarking

Understand your relative position among serious aspirants.

Course Correction

Use insights to adjust strategy, sources, and revision plan.

Test Discussion

Open discussion conducted after the mock test

Question-by-question explanation, strategy insights on attempts and elimination, and common mistakes highlighted.

(Exact schedule will be shared post-registration)

Target Aspirants

Is this Open Prelims Mock Test for you?

This test is meant for aspirants who are serious about clearing Prelims.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this test really free?

Yes. The test is free, but registration is mandatory.

Will I get All India Rank?

Yes. All registered candidates receive All India ranking.

Will answer explanations be provided?

Yes. Detailed text-based explanations will be shared as PDF.

Is there a test discussion?

Yes. An open discussion will be conducted after the test.

Can I attempt it online?

Yes. Both Online and Offline modes are available.

Don’t wait for UPSC to expose your gaps.

Test yourself now—identify weaknesses, correct them early, and strengthen your Prelims strategy. Registration is free. Offline seats are limited.