GS Foundation Mentorship Program Led By Shabbir Sir

This is a comprehensive UPSC Mentorship Prog focused on guiding aspirants through their syllabus with strategic oversight, expert study materials, and consistent mentor interaction rather than traditional daily lectures.

The program prioritizes high-impact interaction: students engage in weekly one-on-one mentorship sessions and two small group discussions every week, along with periodic sessions with Shabbir Sir.

No, this is a mentorship-led model. Instead of daily classes, students receive curated study materials and follow a structured plan, allowing for focused self-study supplemented by expert guidance.

Aspirants receive a detailed subtopic-level listing on a daily basis, shared at the very beginning of the program. Progress is logged on the Yooki platform, where you can see your completion percentage in real-time.

Mentoring is provided by interview-appeared or interview-qualified experts who ensure accountability and provide strategic insights throughout the foundation phase.

The program covers all core General Studies areas: Geography, Environment & Ecology, Indian Polity, Modern Indian History, and Indian Economy, alongside strategic subjects like Ethics and Essay.

Yooki acts as your digital prep-tracker. By marking tasks as "complete" daily, the platform provides a visual breakdown of what you have mastered and what remains in the syllabus.

Students receive specialized UPSC study material, including a Case Study Booklet, Data & Facts Booklet, and comprehensive coverage of core and strategic GS subjects.

Yes. The program includes structured training for analytical writing, with evaluations conducted by both Yooki and Mentors to refine your technique.

The program features a rigorous test series framework with over 100 tests, covering Prelims (Sectional & Full-length), CSAT, and Mains preparation.

Yes, through the Yooki platform, students have access to 24/7 query resolution to ensure that no doubt hinders their daily preparation schedule.

The curriculum integrates PYQs from 2013–2025, providing model answers to help students understand the evolving demand of the UPSC examination.

The program provides dedicated resources and 5 full-length Current Affairs tests to ensure students are well-versed in contemporary issues.

Shabbir Sir provides high-level strategic direction and interacts with students periodically to provide expert insights on complex topics and exam temperament.

Both programs are identical until December 2026 in terms of syllabus completion. The distinction begins in January during the intensive test phase: the GS Integrated Mentorship provides continuous, hands-on mentor support while you appear for tests. The GS Foundation Mentorship is designed for those who prefer to "go solo" during the final stretch; they receive all Prelims and Mains tests but do not receive mentorship support during this intensive preparation stage.

Standard classes often lead to "passive listening." The GS Foundation Mentorship shifts the focus to Active Learning. By following a structured plan and using Shabbir Sir's strategic direction, you spend your time actually studying and solving questions, which is the only way to build the "Officer's temperament" needed for selection.

While we provide a master subtopic-level listing to ensure the syllabus is finished on time, the mentorship model is flexible. During your weekly 1-on-1 sessions, your mentor helps you align the daily tasks with your personal learning pace, ensuring you stay on track without feeling overwhelmed.

We solve this through Small Group Discussions. Instead of just listening to a lecture, you engage in active debate on core GS concepts twice a week. This ensures higher retention and helps you develop the analytical thinking required for the UPSC Mains exam.

Absolutely. Yooki is designed for the modern aspirant. You can log your daily progress, check your UPSC syllabus completion percentage, and get instant 24/7 query resolution directly from your smartphone, making it easy to stay disciplined even when you are away from your desk.

Shabbir A. Bashir is the Co-founder of Edukemy and a legendary UPSC mentor with over 23 years of experience in guiding civil services aspirants. Formerly a senior faculty member at Vajiram & Ravi, he is renowned for his "examiner’s mindset" approach, which helps students interlink static General Studies topics with dynamic current affairs. Having mentored over 3,500 successful civil servants, including top rankers like AIR 30 Preksha, AIR 24 Prajnanandan, AIR 08 Raj Krishna, AIR 13 Hemant, AIR 32 Utkarsh & AIR 50 Ishitwa, his strategic oversight makes them the most trusted name for GS and Geography Optional in India.

The fee for the GS Foundation Mentorship Program typically ranges between  ₹34,999 and ₹37,987 depending on the batch type (Online/Offline) and integrated modules. Edukemy offers flexible payment options, including No-Cost EMI, to ensure quality mentorship is accessible to all aspirants. For the most current discounts and batch-specific pricing, students are encouraged to schedule a free counseling session via the website.

Shabbir Sir has mentored a staggering 3,500+ successful candidates throughout his career, with Edukemy continuing this legacy of excellence. Edukemy celebrated 50+ qualifiers in the final merit list, including 4 students in the Top 100. Recent notable toppers include Utkarsh (AIR 32), Ishitwa Anand (AIR 50), and Puru Dubey (AIR 86), all of whom credit their success to the personalized mentorship and structured strategy provided by the platform.

Yes, this program is specifically designed for beginners as it follows a structured 4-step success roadmap that builds concepts from the ground up. It transitions students from basic NCERT-level clarity to advanced Mains answer writing, ensuring no first-time aspirant feels overwhelmed by the vast syllabus. By providing daily task monitoring and weekly 1-on-1 reviews, it eliminates the "blind study" phase that often causes beginners to fail their first attempt.

Yooki is Edukemy’s proprietary 24/7 AI Mentor designed to provide instant doubt resolution and personalized study guidance. It helps UPSC aspirants by providing automated task monitoring, structured essay/answer templates, and in-depth AI-driven test analysis to identify weak areas. By acting as a constant digital companion, Yooki ensures that your preparation never halts, even outside of formal mentor interaction hours.

Edukemy shifts the focus from passive lecture-heavy models to active mentor-led accountability, making it distinct from traditional institutes:

Absolutely; the program is highly optimized for working professionals due to its self-paced learning modules and 24/7 access via Yooki AI. Professionals can sync their tight schedules with the AI task manager, attend flexible Small Group Discussions (SGDs), and receive 1-on-1 feedback on their own time. This "efficiency over hours" model ensures that even with a full-time job, you can maintain the consistency required to crack the UPSC 2027 exam.