About the One-to-One Mentorship Programme
The One-to-One Session Programme is a personalized mentorship initiative designed for serious aspirants preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Examination (Prelims, Mains & Interview).
In this programme, one of the experienced senior mentors from Vajirao & Reddy IAS Institute interacts individually with the aspirant to understand their preparation level, strengths, weaknesses, and challenges.
This exclusive interaction ensures focused guidance tailored specifically to the candidate’s needs.
Objective of the One-to-One Session
The primary objective of this personalized mentorship session is to:
- Provide individual preparation strategy
- Identify strengths and improvement areas
- Resolve subject-specific doubts
- Design a realistic and practical study plan
- Improve time management skills
- Build clarity and confidence for UPSC CSE
Unlike general classroom guidance, this session is fully customized according to the aspirant’s preparation stage.
What Happens in the One-to-One Session?
During the session, the senior mentor will:
- Analyze the aspirant’s current preparation level
- Review study material being followed
- Suggest improvements in strategy
- Guide on prioritizing subjects
- Discuss effective revision techniques
- Provide guidance for Prelims and Mains integration
- Help structure answer-writing approach
- Offer motivation and mental conditioning advice
Each session is interactive and focused entirely on the candidate.
Areas Covered in the Session
Preparation Strategy Planning
- Beginner-level roadmap
- Advanced preparation refinement
- Integrated Prelims + Mains strategy
- Optional subject guidance (general approach)
Time Management & Planning
- Daily & weekly study scheduling
- Managing job + UPSC preparation
- Last 60/30-day revision strategy
- Balancing static & current affairs
Study Material Guidance
- Recommended standard books
- How many sources are enough?
- Newspaper reading strategy
- Avoiding resource overload
- Effective note-making techniques
Answer Writing & Performance Improvement
- Structuring Mains answers
- Introduction-body-conclusion approach
- Using diagrams & flowcharts
- Improving content depth
- Handling low mock scores
Motivation & Consistency Building
- Handling stress & exam pressure
- Maintaining discipline
- Overcoming preparation fatigue
- Building long-term focus
Why One-to-One Mentorship is Important for UPSC
UPSC preparation is highly individualistic. Every aspirant has different:
- Academic background
- Preparation speed
- Time availability
- Strengths & weaknesses
Personalized mentorship helps aspirants:
- ✓ Avoid confusion due to multiple opinions
- ✓ Correct mistakes early
- ✓ Optimize study time
- ✓ Improve confidence
- ✓ Receive honest and practical feedback
Who Should Join?
This programme is ideal for:
- Beginners needing structured direction
- Aspirants stuck in preparation without progress
- Candidates scoring low in mocks
- Working professionals with limited time
- Serious aspirants targeting top ranks
Programme Format
- Direct Personal Interaction with Senior Mentor
- Structured Strategy Discussion
- Doubt Clearing Session
- Action Plan for Upcoming Exam Cycle
Key Features at a Glance
- Exclusive One-to-One Interaction
- Personalized Study Plan
- Strategy Correction & Refinement
- Time Management Guidance
- Study Material Clarification
- Confidence & Performance Boost
Enrollment Information
For session booking, mentor allocation, and availability details, candidates may contact the institute office or visit the official website of Vajirao & Reddy IAS Institute.