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Police detain a student during a protest outside the RSS HQ over CSAT in the Civil Services Exam in New Delhi in 2014.

Explained: Debate over CSAT as a ‘barrier to diversity’ in UPSC Civil Services Exam

April 07, 2026 8:44 am

Recent comments from Rajya Sabha MP Brij Lal, a retired IPS officer, are part of a larger debate that began when CSAT was first introduced in 2011.

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UPSC Prelims 2026: Here’s why your mock test strategy may be wrong

April 05, 2026 1:35 pm

UPSC Prelims 2026: Think your mock test scores define your UPSC readiness? Think again. As prelims 2026 approaches, success will depend less on what you know and more on how you perform under pressure. This interview breaks down how mock tests can transform your strategy.

UPSC CSAT Simplified | Finding basic numeracy and data interpretation difficult? Expert explains how to prepare (PART 5)

March 29, 2026 4:22 pm

For UPSC CSAT 2026, Dr Mansoor Agha Siddiqui breaks down Basic Numeracy and Data Interpretation, offering clear concepts, smart strategies and practice questions to help aspirants improve accuracy.

UPSC CSAT Simplified: Expert guides aspirants on how to master General Mental Ability questions (PART 4)

March 29, 2026 4:20 pm

With the UPSC Prelims 2026 approaching, General Mental Ability (GMA) in CSAT Paper II remains a scoring yet often underestimated area. In this part of the CSAT Simplified series, expert Dr Mansoor Agha Siddiqui explains key question types—coding-decoding, relations, direction sense, and logical sequences—along with practical strategies and solved examples to improve accuracy and speed.

UPSC CSAT Simplified: Expert tips to solve Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability questions (PART 3)

March 29, 2026 4:20 pm

UPSC Prelims 2026 is approaching, and CSAT remains the ultimate gatekeeper. In this expert guide, Dr. Mansoor Agha Siddiqui simplifies Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability. Master the "logic" behind sequencing, grouping, and other question-types to turn this tricky section into your highest-scoring advantage on May 24.

UPSC CSAT Simplified | How to tackle UPSC CSAT comprehension passages : Expert tips for 2026 aspirants (PART 2)

March 29, 2026 4:21 pm

As the UPSC CSE 2026 nears, CSAT remains a daunting hurdle for many. In the second part of our 'UPSC CSAT Simplified' series, veteran expert Dr. Mansoor Agha Siddiqui breaks down the nuances of Reading Comprehension offering a step-by-step breakdown of a real UPSC passage.

UPSC CSAT Simplified : The 'qualifying' paper that knocks out thousands every year—and how to master it early (PART 1)

March 29, 2026 4:21 pm

UPSC Essentials kicks off its mini-series, UPSC CSAT Simplified, to help 2026 aspirants conquer the biggest hurdle of the Prelims. Expert Dr. Mansoor Agha Siddiqui breaks down why CSAT is an intelligence test—not a math exam—and outlines the strategic shift needed to move beyond the 33 percent trap. Stay tuned for next article on Comprehension Passages.

UPSC Prelims 2026 CSAT Preparation Tips: Why early CSAT preparation is crucial despite delayed notification

January 20, 2026 6:25 pm

UPSC Prelims 2026: CSAT may be a qualifying paper, but it has emerged as a major eliminator. With rising difficulty levels, waiting for the UPSC notification could prove costly. How does early preparation help you master different components of CSAT? Don't miss our CSAT Practice Sets below.

Expert Talk | UPSC Prelims CSAT Challenge: Why aspirants fail and how to prepare better

January 10, 2026 5:18 pm

UPSC Prelims 2026: CSAT may be only a qualifying paper, but it has derailed the UPSC journey of thousands. Why does this paper continue to trouble even well-prepared aspirants? CSAT expert Dr. Mansoor Agha Siddiqui explains where candidates go wrong and how to approach the paper differently for Prelims 2026.

UPSC Prelims 2025 Analysis: Why was this one of the toughest CSAT papers in recent years? Expert explains

May 28, 2025 1:37 pm

UPSC Prelims 2025: Mudit Gupta, our CSAT expert, shares the five most important observations and takeaways from CSAT 2025 that will be valuable for future aspirants—and tells why it’s not a paper you can prepare for at the last moment.