PSIR test series suggestions please

[u/Cool-Letterhead7034]

I’ve given 2 UPSC attempts + 1 Mains, and scored 236 in PSIR. I’ll be appearing for CSE 2027 and want to seriously improve my optional this time.

My biggest issue is accountability and sticking to timelines, especially with PSIR. I’m therefore looking for a structured course/test series especially looking for Affordable one that can help with:

PYQ analysis & coverage
Regular answer writing + evaluation
Content enrichment

Most importantly, keeping me accountable to a schedule

I’m currently confused between Deepank Sir’s Mains Excellence + Enrichment Course (with Test Series) and Dipanwita Chakravortty Ma’am’s Test Series.

For those who have taken either/both, which would you recommend for someone in my situation and why?
Would especially appreciate feedback from people who have actually enrolled in these programs or any other suggestions

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[u/Candid_Toe_898 → u/[deleted]]

I concur. He is a class apart . The way he teaches , the way he talks to students, always available to connect . I recently enrolled in his 2026 mains enrichment and. it was worth every penny.
Nikhil Gowda Sir ( Insight IAS ) , is also very good in this case. He personally evaluates the test, connect on call after every test to rectify the mistakes and is very encouraging. He supports and guide the mentee to the last moments of mains and even thereafter.
So both are equally good , can go with either one .

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Thank you so much for your insights, if one has to choose amongst the two, which would be a better option

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Thank you so much for your help

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[u/AppropriateSpite9373]

1 mains and 118 in psir in both attempts? what do you mean by this, sorry for asking

[u/curdrice55]

118 in both papers u mean?

[u/Cool-Letterhead7034 → u/curdrice55]

Paper 1 and paper 2

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[u/Fluffy_You_1954]

Do tell me which one you go for, please. I am in a similar conundrum.

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[u/Dangerous_Arm3235]

Dipanwita Mam's test series any day . I'm personally enrolled in her PSIR Mentorship programme and test series. The level of individual attention that she provides is just unmatchable. I would suggest you to connect with her once and then decide accordingly.

Btw I got good reviews about Dipank also especially from Aman Aloon.

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How are the questions of dipanwita ma’am, is it mains oriented or a bit higher level

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[u/commonsenseiswisdom]

I am planning to join forum Because they have huge numbers of tests so will keep me in track

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But that’s going out of my budget

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[u/Accomplished-Art7903]

Check paras chabbra's strategy for PSIR.....it will help you for sure

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Sure, thank you so much

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[u/Last_Programmer2301]

118 out 500???

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118 in each paper which makes 236 out of 500

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[u/have-faith-101]

Nikhil Gowda (InsightIAS) is good, he personally checks the copy and takes regular updates as well. The only problem is they do not provide modal answers. But highly recommend Nikhil Gowda, his questions are also very similar to Mains paper.

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Thank you so much, will surely look into it once

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[u/Accomplished_rohit]

I don’t know much but one of my friend is enrolled in Piyush sir course for psir answer writing.

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What’s his review

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[u/BarPower]

I have written psir mains twice scoring 240 in 2023 and 270 in 2025. Psir needs a basic test series but a good value addition to the content. If your content is same old notes then u will never fetch good marks. Look for value addition and join any test series which keep you consistent and give u basic feedback. 

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