ARJUNA Prime
2023
A complete mentorship program for CSE 2023
Why do you need a mentor?
“Socrates mentored Plato, Plato mentored Aristotle, Aristotle mentored the Great Alexander
and we all know that Alexander the Great almost conquered the entire world”
Socrates Plato Aristotle Alexander
This quote signifies the role of an able guide and mentor behind every success story.
To be the best, Learn from the best
Know your mentor
A Message from Santosh Sir
Hi, I am Santosh Pandey Aka Santosh Sir. I have the unique distinction of cracking CSE Prelims all six (6) times
and CSE Mains four (4) times. I have consistently scored very high marks in Prelims which is a record and also
scored one of the highest marks in Essay and Ethics.
I went on to secure a top rank in the State PCS exam. This vast experience helped develop unique insights about the
exam With this unique insight I predict most of the UPSC questions every year.
I have guided thousands of aspirants, many of them have already achieved their dream of civil service. Looking
forward to guiding you too.
Your Mentor
-Santosh Sir
Our Values
• Honesty
My mission is to help • Credibility
aspirants optimize every • Competence
My vision is that every
aspect of their UPSC CSE • Respect
aspirant is a potential officer.
preparation and realize their • Authority
true potential • Commitment
• Continues Improvement
I have done it, I will teach you how to
do it
Topper’s Testimonial
Arjuna Success Cycle
Plan Prepare
Perform Rehearse
Compete
Salient Features:
PRELIMS MAINS INTERVIEW
Daily Pre –cum Mains
Integrated study plan Daily DPS Discussion
Personality
with weekly targets Development Session
by Civil Servants
Weekly Prelims Test Mains Master Notes
(Total 70 Test including
CSAT)
Mains Master Cards
Prelims OPTIMA 2023
notes
Mains Master Class – GS
1, GS 2 & GS 3 Integrated
with Test
Strategy Video – GS &
CSAT
Ethics Master Class
Santosh Sir Inner Circle
Essay Master Class
Option Elimination Mains Optima 2022 &
Techniques 2023, Daily Answer
Writing
Santosh Sir’s Approach
Santosh sir’s unique scientific and systematic integrated prelims , mains and interview preparation
Since prelims syllabus can be viewed as a subset of UPSC Mains syllabus , a scientific approach to
covering syllabus from a prelims cum mains perspective is what you essentially require.
You will get the best timetable which cross-linkages with various subjects to optimize your effort and
time. You will be assigned a daily target that ensures you cover both pre and mains aspect of a particular
topic in the syllabus.
“A vision without a strategy remains an illusion.” Lee Bolman
The Essence Of Strategy Is Choosing What Not To Do.
Santosh sir’s success Strategy video
As the old adage goes, if you fail to plan, you plan to fail. Since every subject for UPSC has its own nuances,
in these set of videos I will tell you how you can tackle each subject in a unique way, be it GS or CSAT you
will know what to read, how to read and how much to read for the most effective outcome.
By knowing this half the battle is won.
Weekly Assessment Test
OPTIMA Full Length
OPTIMA-Sectional
Monthly
Current
Surprise
Advance
NCERT-Applied
NCERT-Basic
Weekly Assessment Test
Read
Retain Recall
Rehearse
Weekly Assessment Test
• Personalized Performance Dashboard: Regular measurement and reporting keeps you focused —
because you use that information to make decisions to improve your results.
• Yearlong test plan: It has weekly targets followed with high quality tests to help you assess yourself. This
helps you to improve every day.
• The unique POST TEST analysis and personalized actionable behavior insights are designed to give
you timely feedback to sharpen your test taking strategy.
• SWOT Analysis: After every weekly test, you get a SWOT analysis of your performance. You will get to
know your weak areas and will get timely actionable advice. Remember a stich in time says nine.
• If you make corrections at the right time, you will be saved with all the anxiety which the general aspirant
crowd faces as the Prelims approaches.
Mains Master Notes
No need to scavenge and read multiple books and numerous google searches to cover one
topic of the syllabus anymore!
Mains Master Notes are here to help you optimize your time and effort. It is the
complete set of notes covering the entire static syllabus of UPSC Mains
completely. I have curated these notes on the basis of my thorough study of various books , 10
years of newspapers notes, debates and interactions during my preparation days. I have covered
every topic of the UPSC Mains Syllabus in required depth and width. This will build a strong
foundation of your static concepts and also help you create linkages with the current aspects.
I will give you 20 months scientific timetable to cover these Mains Master Notes.
Mains Master Notes are the best study material for CSE Mains in the country.
Mains Master Notes Testimonials
Mains Master Cards
Mains Master Cards ( MMC) are
designed for quick revision
before exam. It will help you
optimize your preparation.
Mains Master Classes –GS 1, GS 2 and GS 3 Mains Tests ( model answer and discussion-no evaluation)
This is unique approach were first we discuss
concepts briefly and then discuss weekly micro Major
tests. Answer writing approach will be
discussed in these classes. The classes will be
very practical and exam oriented coupled
with answer writing .
Mini
Micro
Essay Master Class
• Learn the art and science of writing
essay that will fetch 150+ marks.
• Selected Essay from Sunday Essay
Sadhna.
Essay Master Class Testimonials
Ethics Master Classes
• Since it is the most scoring paper, I
have a dedicated set of classes for this
Subject.
• This is one low hanging fruit that can
sky rocket your marks in Mains.
• Conceptual clarity is essential here.
• Being a top scorer in this paper, I will
explain every concept in the ethics
syllabus of UPSC substantiated with
real life examples and quotes from
great personalities which are an
added advantage to score brownie
points in the paper
Toppers Testimonial
Sir thank you so much for giving critical analysis for my ethics
answer. Ethics mark has become game changer this time to me.
CSE 2018 mains i scored 92. But this time 155. Thank you sir
for continuous support in my preparation
Priyanka S AIR 68 , CSE 2019
Daily DPS Discussion
1. Daily Discusion of most important question from Daily Practice Sheet.
2. This will help in developing your mains answer writing skills and linking static conceptrs with
Current/Dynamics points..
MAINS OPTIMA
1. All important questions for Mains 2023 will be discussed.
For full review for Mains OPTIMA 2021 click here
Personality Development
The final stage of CSE journey is personality test.
• CSE Personality test is not the test of knowledge and
communication skill. It is a test of your character and suitability
for administrative leadership .
• Because of my vast experience of 4 CSE Interviews and 1
State PCS interview I know what works and what doesn’t. I can
help you fine tune yourself to meet their expectation.
• Character development takes time and in this 20 month journey ,
I along with other civil servants will help you develop
character of strength.
• Monthly sessions on personality development.
• After you qualify mains , we will conduct regular mock interviews
to train you on handling tense situations, voice modulation,
etiquettes, presence of mind delivering what you know spot on
and much more to handle the interview with finesse.
Topper’s Testimonial About Interview
Mentorship
The final stage of CSE journey is personality test.
“The mock interview at Optimize IAS was an enriching experience.
The learned and esteemed panel asked a diverse set of questions that also push you to
think on the go which is needed for the interview.
The feedback given was also very professional and nuanced. The mock increased my
confidence manifold.
I am grateful to Optimize IAS for facilitating the mock interview and would recommend
the mock to other aspirants as well.”
KARISHMA NAIR
AIR-14, CSE 2020
Programme Comparison
Salient Features Arjuna Arjuna Prime
Daily Pre-cum Mains Integrated Study Plan With Daily Targets Yes Yes
Inner Circle No Yes
Strategy Videos- GS (Pre Cum Mains) And CSAT Yes Yes
Weekly Prelims Tests ( Including LAQSHYA –OPTIMA 2023- OPTIMA NOTES ) Yes Yes
Mains Master Notes- GS 1,2,3,4 Yes Yes
Mains Master Cards Yes Yes
Mains Master Class-GS 1,2 & 3 Integrated With Tests Micro, Mini, Major No Yes
Ethics Master Class
No Yes
Essay Master Class
No Yes
Mains Optima 2023 No Yes
Personality Development
No Yes
Daily Mains (Daily Practice Sheet) Discussion Session No Yes
Thank you
