Daily plan
A plan that fits your day
Tell us how much time you have. Get focused daily tasks tailored to your preparation journey across study, practice and revision, so you start every session knowing exactly what to do.
For UPSC CSE 2027 & 2028Free during beta
Your AI mentor for UPSC CSE. Know what to study next.
Get a daily plan built around your time, practise Prelims PYQs with explanations, and get AI feedback on your Mains answers. Free during beta.
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- Works on phone and computer
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1-hour example · A balanced session for study and revision
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Daily focus
Tailored to your journey, time & weak areas
10 Years
Official PYQs
2015–2024 with UPSC answer keys
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Tools for your preparation
A little more structure for every part of your study routine.
Plan your study, practise questions, review what you have learned and work on your Mains answers.
PYQ practice
Practise the questions that matter
Solve Prelims PYQs year by year and read the explanation for every answer, so you learn why an option is right, not just which one.
Mistake Notebook
Never lose a mistake
Questions you get wrong are saved in your notebook and brought back in revision, so weak topics get fixed instead of forgotten.
Mains feedback
Know how your answer reads
Submit a Mains answer and get AI feedback on structure, content and examples. Use it as a practice aid next to your own judgement and mentor feedback.
Inside the platform
Five tools designed for how UPSC aspirants actually study
Explore the daily study cockpit, authentic PYQ drills, mistake notebook, Mains evaluation, and syllabus radar.
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Today's Focus · Indian Polity
Day 18 Streak 🔥3-Task Daily Runway
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DoneNCERT Reading: Preamble & Basic Structure
Completed in 25 min2
Start15 PYQs: Fundamental Rights & Writs (2018–2024)
In Progress · 20 min3
NextSpaced Revision: 4 Flagged Traps from Mistake Notebook
Queued · 15 minDaily Target: 1h 00m66% Completed
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Wake up to three clear tasks, not a 12-hour spreadsheet
Your daily study runway balances syllabus reading, PYQ drills, and mistake revision based on the time you have today.
- Adapts to 30 min, 1 hour, or 2+ hours
- Balances reading, practice, and spaced revision
- Never piles on guilt if you miss a day
How it works
From your goal to today's plan in four steps
Start with your goal, plan your study time and keep track of the areas you want to revisit.
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Tell us your goal
Pick your attempt year (2027 & 2028) and how many hours you can study.
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Get today's plan
Get dynamic daily tasks tailored to your journey, mixing study, practice and revision.
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Practise and learn
Solve questions, read explanations and save what you got wrong.
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Fix and repeat
Review your progress and return to weak areas.
Explore the syllabus
See how your subjects fit into a daily plan
Pick a subject to see sample topics and question practice across General Studies and CSAT.
Indian Polity & Constitution
Prelims & GS Paper II
Suggested reference: M. Laxmikanth and NCERT Class 11
- Preamble & Basic Structure Doctrine
- Fundamental Rights (Articles 14–32)
- Directive Principles & Duties
- President, Governor & Ordinances
- Supreme Court & High Court powers
Constitution, institutions and governance
Example: Fundamental Rights & writ jurisdiction
Modern Indian History
Prelims & GS Paper I
Suggested reference: Spectrum and NCERT Class 12
- Socio-religious reform movements
- Non-Cooperation & Civil Disobedience
- Acts of 1909, 1919 and 1935
- Peasant & tribal movements
- Quit India & Independence
Reform movements, the freedom struggle and more
Example: Government of India Acts: 1919 and 1935
Indian Economy
Prelims & GS Paper III
Suggested reference: Core concepts, government sources and current affairs
- Monetary policy & repo rate
- Fiscal deficit & the Union Budget
- Inflation: CPI vs WPI
- Banking system & RBI measures
- Balance of payments & forex reserves
Economic concepts, policy and the Union Budget
Example: Banking & monetary policy
Environment & Ecology
Prelims & GS Paper III
Suggested reference: Core ecology topics and current affairs
- Wildlife Protection Act & schedules
- National parks & biosphere reserves
- Climate change & the Paris Agreement
- IUCN status of endangered species
- Biodiversity hotspots in India
Ecology, biodiversity and environmental policy
Example: Protected areas & wildlife
CSAT Paper II
Qualifying paper
Suggested reference: UPSC CSE question papers and practice sets
- Reading comprehension
- Number systems & divisibility rules
- Percentages, profit & loss
- Logical reasoning & syllogisms
- Speed, time & work
Comprehension, numeracy and reasoning
Example: Reading comprehension practice
Explore a subject you want to strengthen
Choose a subject to explore the topics and question practice available in your study plan.
Different preparation journeys
Make your study routine work for you
New to UPSC? See a starter plan
Create a starting routine and explore core subjects, question practice and revision in one place.
See a sample planWorking and preparing? See a 1-hour plan
Set a realistic study duration and organise preparation around your other commitments.
See a sample planRepeat aspirant? Target weak areas
Use question practice and revision to identify areas you want to strengthen for your next attempt.
See a sample planStudying alone? Add structure
Bring more structure to self-study with a daily plan and tools for practice and revision.
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How serious aspirants study with UPSCByte
Real experiences from candidates using UPSCByte to bring calm, structure and discipline to their daily preparation.
“With a 9-hour IT job, standard coaching schedules were impossible to sustain. UPSCByte gave me a realistic 1-hour runway with focused, journey-adapted tasks every morning. Completing them before office keeps my preparation unbroken.”
💡 Sustained daily consistency around office hours
RM
Rahul Meena
Working Professional · 2nd Attempt
Bengaluru
“I wasted weeks waking up confused about what to study first. Having a daily mission that pairs Laxmikanth chapters directly with official PYQs and immediate explanations solved my decision fatigue completely.”
💡 Replaced morning confusion with clear priorities
PS
Priya Sharma
Full-Time Aspirant · Target 2026
New Delhi
“In standard test series, you see your score and move on. The Mistake Notebook is what made the real difference for me—it diagnosed that I was losing marks to tricky 'NOT correct' question stems, and brought those questions back for revision until I stopped making the mistake.”
💡 Eliminated recurring negative-marking traps
AT
Anjali Tiwari
Repeat Aspirant · Prelims Edge
Prayagraj
One place for your study routine
Stop juggling five tools for one exam
| Studying across separate tools | With UPSCByte | Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Old way: Planning across separate books, notes and question papers | With UPSCByte: Keep your daily plan and question practice together | |
| Old way: Following a fixed timetable that does not fit your week | With UPSCByte: Set a study duration that works with your schedule | |
| Old way: Practising questions without reviewing the answer or explanation | With UPSCByte: Use PYQs and explanations to reflect on how you answered | |
| Old way: Moving on from a topic before revisiting difficult areas | With UPSCByte: Keep revision and past mistakes in view as you prepare | |
| Old way: Writing Mains answers without a way to review your approach | With UPSCByte: Use structured AI feedback as one input to improve your practice |
Frequently asked questions
Learn more about using UPSCByte
What is UPSCByte?
UPSCByte is a digital study companion for UPSC Civil Services aspirants. It brings together a daily study plan, Prelims previous year questions, revision tools and Mains answer feedback, so you can keep your preparation organised in one place.
Is UPSCByte free to use?
UPSCByte is free to use during the open beta. You can check the Pricing page for the current access details. No credit card is required to create an account.
How does the daily study plan work?
Set your UPSC attempt year and share how much time you have for study. Your plan helps you decide what to focus on next, with a mix of study, question practice and revision based on your preparation.
Can I practise UPSC previous year questions (PYQs)?
Yes. UPSCByte includes Prelims PYQs organised by year, with explanations to help you review your answers. Check the year and official UPSC answer key when you need to confirm a question or answer.
How much time should I study each day for UPSC?
There is no single timetable that works for every aspirant. Choose a study duration that fits your schedule and aim for a routine you can sustain. You can use UPSCByte to organise study, question practice and revision around the time you have.
Can I use UPSCByte while working or studying?
Yes. Set a realistic daily study duration and use your plan to organise preparation around work, college or other commitments. UPSCByte is available in your mobile browser as well as on a computer.
How does Mains answer feedback work?
UPSCByte provides AI-generated feedback to help you review aspects such as answer structure, content and examples. It is a practice aid, not an official UPSC evaluation or a substitute for feedback from a qualified mentor.
What happens when the beta ends?
UPSCByte is free during beta. If paid plans are introduced, we will tell you in advance before anything changes. Check the Pricing page for the latest details.
How accurate is the AI feedback?
It reviews structure, content and examples against common answer-writing practice. It is not an official evaluation, so use it alongside your own judgement and a mentor.
Which subjects and languages are supported?
UPSCByte covers the core UPSC CSE Prelims and Mains syllabus, including Indian Polity & Constitution, Modern Indian History, Indian Economy, Environment & Ecology, Geography, and CSAT Paper II. Mains AI feedback supports GS Papers I through IV. All daily tasks, PYQs and explanations are currently provided in English, with bilingual and Hindi medium support planned for upcoming releases.
What if I miss a day of study?
Preparation does not have to be perfect to be consistent. Return when you can, review your current plan and continue with the next useful task. A missed day does not erase the work you have already done.
Can I use UPSCByte on my phone?
Yes. You can use UPSCByte in your mobile browser to view your plan, practise questions and review your preparation. It also works on a computer.
Is UPSCByte affiliated with UPSC?
No. UPSCByte is an independent preparation platform and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Union Public Service Commission. Refer to upsc.gov.in for official notifications, syllabus and exam dates.
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A note from the builder
Why we are building UPSCByte
Open Beta Mission
Preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Examination is one of the most demanding intellectual commitments anyone can make. Yet, what drains most aspirants isn’t lack of work ethic—it is decision fatigue.
You wake up surrounded by standard textbooks, Telegram groups, monthly magazines, and stacks of unreviewed test series. Half your morning goes into wondering: “Should I read Modern History today, or revise Polity, or practice 20 PYQs?” When a day gets missed, rigid 12-hour timetables collapse and guilt creeps in.
We built UPSCByte to remove that noise. Instead of impractical coaching schedules, you get adaptive daily tasks every morning tailored to your journey and available time. When you solve questions, you get authentic UPSC CSE PYQs with official commission answer keys. And when you make a mistake, it doesn’t get lost in a PDF—it is saved to your Mistake Notebook and rescheduled for revision.
We are building this platform openly during the beta. If something in your daily preparation feels slow, confusing, or could be improved, please write to us. Every single suggestion helps us build a calmer, more effective study companion for aspirants across India.
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Atul Narwaria
Founder, UPSCByte
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