Anthropology Test Series for UPSC Mains 2027
One 40-test system. Two levels of guided improvement.
Build complete syllabus coverage through tests, evaluation, model approaches and mentorship. Choose Sampoorna Pro when you also want structured intervention before, during and after every test.
For students who want complete syllabus testing, evaluation and mentor support.
For students who want guided improvement before, during and after every test.
The common foundation included in both Sampoorna and Sampoorna Pro.
All 40 tests together cover every unit of Paper 1 and Paper 2 — structured in the same sequence as the UPSC syllabus.
A dedicated mentor guides you throughout the program — continuous feedback on content, structure, and presentation.
Model answers provided after every test — showing the exact approach, thinker integration, and structure that examiners reward.
Detailed post-test discussions for every paper — analysing the questions, the expected answers, and common mistakes.
Every test includes Previous Year Questions from 2013–2024 — ensuring you practice on the actual questions that have appeared in UPSC Mains.
Runs as per the published 12 September 2026 to 24 February 2027 test schedule, with calibrated pacing from unit tests to final simulations.
Tests conducted under exam conditions — real question format, real time pressure, real answer sheet discipline.
Available in both online and offline formats — flexible enough for students across India and Vaids ICS classroom students alike.
Sampoorna Pro is designed around the improvement cycle: prepare with direction, write the test, diagnose performance, enrich weak areas, discuss corrections and simulate Mains under pressure.
| Pro Addition | What You Get | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Test Syllabus Approach | Live + recorded session before each test | Enter every test with a clear syllabus approach and answer direction. |
| Answer Enrichment Sessions | Focused enrichment after the test cycle | Strengthen answers with scholars, examples, diagrams and value addition. |
| Personal Improvement Report | Individual performance diagnosis | Turn evaluation comments into a clear improvement agenda. |
| Mentor Discussion | Offline / online mentor discussion | Resolve recurring weaknesses and define next-step priorities. |
| Anthropology Current Affairs | Current-affairs integration | Add relevant contemporary examples to Paper 1 and Paper 2 answers. |
| Mains Simulation Camp | Dedicated exam-simulation support | Bring preparation together under realistic Mains conditions. |
| 100 Case Studies | Curated Anthropology case-study bank | Make examples easier to recall and deploy in high-value answers. |
Sampoorna builds systematically — micro and mini tests for concept-by-concept coverage, sectional tests for integrated practice, and full-length comprehensive papers for exam simulation.
One or two syllabus units per test. Paper 1 (Tests 1–17) and Paper 2 (Tests 18–28). Focused coverage of each concept — ideal for building unit-by-unit depth before integrated practice.
Six sectional tests covering larger sections of the syllabus — building the ability to integrate knowledge across multiple units in a single sitting. 10-day gap between each sectional test.
Six full-length comprehensive papers — 2 weeks between each. Full exam simulation. Complete Paper 1 and Paper 2 coverage. The final preparation arc before UPSC Mains 2027.
Every test date, syllabus coverage, and paper — in one place.
| Test | Date | Paper | Syllabus Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Test 1 | 12 Sep 2026 | Paper 1 | 1.1–1.3 — Meaning, Scope & Development of Anthropology; Relationships with other disciplines; Main branches of Anthropology |
| Test 2 | 15 Sep 2026 | Paper 1 | 1.4 — Human Evolution; Biological & Cultural factors; Theories of Organic Evolution (Pre-Darwinian, Darwinian, Post-Darwinian); Synthetic theory |
| Test 3 | 19 Sep 2026 | Paper 1 | 1.5 & 1.7 — Characteristics of Primates; Primate Taxonomy; Primate Behaviour; Fossil Primates; Living Major Primates; Comparative Anatomy; DNA structure; Gene; Mutation; Chromosomes |
| Test 4 | 23 Sep 2026 | Paper 1 | 1.5 & 1.6 — Primate Taxonomy & Adaptations; Phylogenetic status of Australopithecines; Homo erectus; Neanderthal; Rhodesian man; Homo sapiens (Cromagnon, Grimaldi) |
| Test 5 | 25 Sep 2026 | Paper 1 | 1.8 — Prehistoric Archaeology; Chronology: Relative & Absolute dating; Cultural Evolution: Palaeolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic, Chalcolithic, Bronze Age, Iron Age |
| Test 6 | 28 Sep 2026 | Paper 1 | 2.1 & 2.2 — Nature of Culture; Concept of Civilization; Ethnocentrism vs. Cultural Relativism; Nature of Society; Social Institution; Social Groups; Social Stratification |
See the actual question standard, evaluation quality, and answer approach before registering.
See the format, question standard, and difficulty level of a micro/mini test.
View Sample →A second micro/mini test sample — showing the PYQ + fresh question combination.
View Sample →A full-length comprehensive test — the standard you will reach by Phase 3 of Sampoorna.
View Sample →See an actual evaluated answer copy — the feedback quality, margin comments, and score guidance.
View Sample →Sampoorna is not just a test series — it is a mentored preparation program. Every student gets a dedicated mentor who tracks their progress across all 40 tests, identifies recurring weaknesses, and provides specific guidance throughout the program.
Mentorship is available in both online and offline modes — flexible enough for students across India while maintaining the depth of continuous one-on-one engagement.
Your mentor reviews every evaluated copy and identifies the specific patterns in your answers that need correction — not just one-off feedback but trend identification across tests.
Detailed post-test discussions refine your answer writing approach — understanding not just what to write but how to frame arguments, integrate thinkers, and structure for maximum marks.
Whether you are in Delhi attending classes at Vaids ICS or studying remotely, mentorship is equally available in both modes.
Write your answers under exam conditions. Photograph and submit your answer copy.
Comprehensive evaluation with detailed written feedback on content, structure, thinkers, examples, diagrams, and presentation.
Live discussion session covering the test questions, model answers, and most common mistakes made by students across the batch.
Your dedicated mentor reviews your feedback trends across tests and provides targeted guidance for the next phase of preparation.
Apply the mentor's corrections in the next test. Your mentor tracks your improvement and adjusts guidance accordingly.
Sampoorna is designed around the four problems that cause the most Anthropology optional students to underperform despite knowing the content.
Sampoorna provides a fixed test every 3–4 days — creating accountability that self-study cannot. Missing a test has a consequence: you fall behind the sequence.
The 40-test sequence mirrors the UPSC syllabus order — you cover each concept before being tested on it, with cumulative tests integrating prior learning.
Every Sampoorna test integrates PYQs from 2013–2024 relevant to that unit — ensuring you practice on the exact questions that have appeared before and are likely to appear again.
40 tests means 40 opportunities to write, receive feedback, correct, and improve — the only reliable path from content knowledge to marks on the answer sheet.
40 tests covering the complete UPSC Anthropology syllabus — micro tests (Tests 1–28), sectional tests (Tests 29–34), and full-length comprehensive papers (Tests 35–40). Includes 1-to-1 mentorship, comprehensive evaluation with detailed feedback, model answers after every test, post-test live discussions, PYQs integrated throughout, and both online and offline modes.
Sampoorna is the complete 40-test core program with syllabus coverage, 1-to-1 mentorship, model approach and answer structure, regular engagement, post-test discussions, exam simulation and PYQ-integrated tests. Sampoorna Pro includes the same core framework and adds pre-test syllabus approach sessions, answer enrichment, a personal improvement report, online/offline mentor discussion, Anthropology current affairs integration, a Mains simulation camp and 100 case studies.
Yes — Sampoorna is designed according to the latest UPSC Anthropology optional syllabus, question trends from 2013–2024, and current answer writing requirements. PYQs from recent years are integrated in every test, and the question format mirrors the actual UPSC Mains paper.
Yes — students with basic knowledge of Anthropology can join. You should have studied the subject to a degree where you understand the major concepts — through the Vaids ICS classroom course, another coaching, or self-study. The test sequence starts with foundational units and builds progressively.
Vaids ICS faculty provides comprehensive evaluation of every submitted answer copy — with detailed written feedback on content relevance, structure, thinker integration, examples, diagrams, presentation, and specific corrections for the next answer. Evaluation is human-assessed, not automated.
Yes — model answers are provided after every test, along with a post-test discussion session covering the questions, the ideal approach, and common mistakes. Model answers show the exact structure, thinker integration, Indian examples, and presentation format expected by UPSC examiners.
No. The page positions Pro as a premium guided track built around the same Sampoorna 40-test preparation backbone. The additional value comes from the layers around the tests — approach, enrichment, diagnostics, mentoring, current affairs, case studies and Mains simulation.
Sampoorna is ₹14,999 including GST (listed at ₹19,999). Sampoorna Pro is ₹19,999 including GST (listed at ₹24,999). The Pro upgrade is ₹5,000 over the current Sampoorna fee.
Sampoorna is designed for students who want to cover the entire syllabus through structured tests — ideal for those who are still building their preparation and want both coverage and evaluation simultaneously. The Advanced Test Series is designed for students who have already prepared the content and want intensive evaluation practice. If you have basic knowledge and want a structured long-term program — choose Sampoorna. If you have completed preparation and want intensive pre-Mains practice — consider the Advanced Test Series.
Sampoorna ₹14,999 ₹19,999 · Sampoorna Pro ₹19,999 ₹24,999 · GST included
Start with the core 40-test framework, or choose Pro if you want pre-test approach building, enrichment, diagnostics, current affairs, 100 case studies and Mains simulation support around the same preparation cycle.
40 Tests + Guided Improvement
