IAS with Dr Ravi · APPSC Group 1 preparation
Practise for the screening stage with the APPSC Group 1 Prelims test series: 34 scheduled test papers, bilingual English and Telugu tests, and written PDF explanations. The first two tests are free.
View the course and first two free tests · Download the test schedule (PDF)
APPSC Group 1 Prelims: topics & subtopics
Use this 74-page master list compiled by IAS with Dr Ravi to plan your revision and track topic coverage.
Download the topics & subtopics master list (PDF)
October 2026 edition · Institute-prepared study checklist. Refer to the latest official APPSC syllabus and notifications for examination requirements.
What the APPSC Group 1 test series includes
- 34 test papers scheduled across the series
- First two tests free so you can try the format before choosing the full series
- English and Telugu bilingual tests
- Online tests with written PDF explanations
- One year of access
- ₹4,999 final price, inclusive of all taxes and fees
Check the linked schedule for the sequence of papers and topics. For current enrolment details or questions about accessing a test, contact the team.
How to choose the best APPSC Group 1 Prelims test series for you
Compare what you can inspect before enrolling: the paper schedule, language, sample questions, explanations and access terms. Choose a series you can complete and review alongside your revision plan.
- Check topic coverage: Read the published schedule and compare its sequence with your preparation needs.
- Try before choosing: Attempt the first two free tests and assess whether the question wording and written explanations help you identify mistakes.
- Check practical fit: Confirm that bilingual English and Telugu tests, online delivery and one year of access suit your study routine.
- Compare the complete cost: This series lists 34 scheduled papers for ₹4,999, including taxes and fees. Current-affairs collections are separate products.
Use the free tests and schedule as evidence when comparing options. No test series can guarantee an examination result.
A practical routine for Prelims test practice
A test is useful both for checking recall and for finding the parts of your revision that need attention. Use a repeatable routine rather than judging a paper only by the final score.
- Prepare against the schedule: Read the topics listed for your next paper and identify the material you need to revise.
- Attempt the paper: Follow the instructions and time limit shown for that test. Record where you guessed or were unsure.
- Review the explanations: Check incorrect answers, unanswered questions and correct answers reached by guesswork.
- Keep an error log: Separate gaps in knowledge from misreading, confusion between options and time-management problems.
- Revisit the weak areas: Revise the underlying concept before attempting the next relevant paper.
This is a suggested study method. The test series does not predict which questions will appear in the examination.
Add Andhra Pradesh current-affairs revision
Alongside test practice, keep a concise revision file for Andhra Pradesh policies, institutions, places and developments. Connect a new fact with its background, then turn it into a question you can answer without looking at your notes.
The APPSC Group 1 Prelims current-affairs guide explains the separate monthly Prelims editions, free five-page samples and daily current-affairs previews. Monthly Prelims editions are available in English and Telugu, purchased separately. Browse the daily current-affairs archive for available previews.
Current-affairs products have their own prices and access terms. They are not listed as included in the ₹4,999 test-series offer.
Questions before you enrol
Can I try the APPSC Group 1 Prelims test series for free?
Yes. The first two tests are free. Open the course listing to check the available tests and access instructions.
Are the tests available in Telugu?
Yes. The Prelims tests are bilingual, in English and Telugu.
What is the full-series fee?
The listed price is ₹4,999, inclusive of all taxes and fees, with one year of access.
Where can I see the paper schedule?
Use the published test schedule. A programme schedule is separate from the APPSC examination timetable.
Is this also a Mains answer-writing programme?
This page covers the Prelims test series. The course directory lists separate APPSC Foundation and Mains mentoring programmes.
Choose your next step
Open the APPSC Group 1 Prelims test series, read the schedule, or ask a question before enrolling.
