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A complete Mains system — from blank page to built answer. GS1–GS4 and Essay with the Sherlocking methodology, daily answer writing evaluated by the AWE Bot, and 10 full-length exam-realistic tests with mentorship from Neil Sir.
158 GS questions + 4 full essays, each evaluated by the AWE Bot with actionable feedback.
Exam-realistic GS & Essay FLTs with model answers and a diagnostic breakdown of every paper.
Instant, structured scoring on content, structure & presentation — improve answer by answer.
Live SPARK Labs brainstorming sessions plus a personal 1-to-1 call with Neil Sir.
79 videos and ~75 hours building each General Studies paper from first principles.
Full access for an entire preparation cycle — 100 learning materials across videos and files.
| Paper | Marks | What we drill |
|---|---|---|
| Essay | 250 | Sherlocking Essay framework — coherent arguments on abstract & vague topics |
| GS Paper I | 250 | History, Geography, Society — PYQ-mapped answer structures |
| GS Paper II | 250 | Polity, Governance, IR — dimension-rich answers |
| GS Paper III | 250 | Economy, Environment, Sci-Tech, Security — data-backed writing |
| GS Paper IV | 250 | Ethics — case studies and applied frameworks |
UPSC Mains has nine papers; the two language papers are qualifying. The seven papers counted for the merit list (Essay + GS I–IV + two Optional papers) total 1750 marks.
GS1–GS4 + Essay, daily answer writing with AWE Bot, 10 FLTs, SPARK Labs & 1-to-1 mentorship.
Use code EARLYBIRD for ₹5,000 extra off · 1-year validity
The essay framework for coherent, high-scoring essays on abstract and vague topics.
The Sherlocking Mains Comprehensive Module covers all nine written papers — Essay, GS Paper I to IV, and both Optional-style answer-writing tracks. It includes 158 daily answer-writing questions plus 4 full essays, each evaluated by the AWE Bot; 10 full-length exam-realistic tests (FLTs) with model answers and diagnostics; ~75 hours of GS1–GS4 video modules; live SPARK Labs brainstorming sessions; and a personal 1-to-1 call with Neil Sir. Validity is one year.
Every submitted answer is assessed by the AWE Bot — UnlockIAS’s answer-writing evaluator built on the Sherlocking framework. It scores structure, content coverage, and presentation, and returns specific, actionable feedback so you can improve answer-by-answer rather than waiting for a weekly batch. You can also try the AWE Bot once for free before enrolling.
The programme includes 10 full-length tests modelled on the actual UPSC Mains pattern — GS and Essay papers of 250 marks each, written under exam conditions. Each test ships with model answers and a diagnostic breakdown so you can see exactly where marks are being gained or lost.
It is a complete Mains system, not just a test series. Alongside the tests and answer-writing practice it includes the full Sherlocking GS1–GS4 video modules (~75 hours), the SPARK answer-building methodology, live mentorship, and the Essay framework. Aspirants who only want essay practice can also take the standalone Sherlocking Essay Module.
Sherlocking is UnlockIAS’s strategic approach to answer construction — moving from a blank page to a structured, evidence-backed answer using the SPARK method. It emphasises decoding what the question actually demands, building a logical skeleton, and enriching it with relevant data, examples, and dimensions, so answers stay on-point under time pressure.
The flagship Sherlocking Mains Comprehensive Module is ₹24,999 (down from ₹57,997), with one year of access. An early-bird coupon (EARLYBIRD) offers a further ₹5,000 off. A focused standalone Sherlocking Essay Module is available at ₹2,510 for aspirants who only need essay preparation.
Yes. The UPSC Prelims Test Series 2026 is a separate programme with 33 mock tests (23 subject-wise + 10 full-length tests), Sherlocking analysis, and all-India rankings. Many aspirants pair Prelims and Mains preparation through the year.
Try the AWE Bot once for free, or enroll in the full Sherlocking Mains programme today.
Programme details (papers, deliverables, pricing) are from the UnlockIAS course catalogue and are subject to change; check the course page for current offers. UPSC Mains exam pattern follows the official UPSC Civil Services Examination notification (upsc.gov.in). Last updated: June 2026.