<p style="text-align:justify;">Vajiram &amp; Ravi invites serious UPSC aspirants to appear for the combined Scholarship Test for its flagship StepUp Mentorship Programme 2027 and SMART Current Affairs Prelims &amp; Mains Programme 2027.</p><p style="text-align:justify;">This is not just a scholarship test.</p><p style="text-align:justify;">It is your opportunity to enter a complete UPSC preparation ecosystem—where mentorship ensures direction and current affairs provide exam relevance.</p><h2><strong>Scholarship Test Details</strong></h2><h3>SMART Current Affairs Programme</h3><ul><li style="text-align:justify;">Date: Sunday, 19th April 2026</li><li style="text-align:justify;">Time: 11:00 AM</li><li style="text-align:justify;">Mode: Online &amp; Offline</li></ul><h3>StepUp Mentorship Programme</h3><ul><li style="text-align:justify;">Date: Monday, 20th April 2026</li><li style="text-align:justify;">Time: 11:00 AM</li><li style="text-align:justify;">Mode: Online &amp; Offline</li></ul><p style="text-align:justify;">📍 Offline Venue: 7B Building, Vajiram &amp; Ravi, New Delhi&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>💻 Online Mode: Exam link will be shared via email &amp; WhatsApp prior to the One Day of the Exam.</p><h2><strong>Scholarship Rewards</strong></h2><h3>SMART Current Affairs:</h3><figure class="table" style="width:73.25%;"><table class="ck-table-resized"><colgroup><col style="width:23.34%;"><col style="width:76.66%;"></colgroup><thead><tr><th><p style="text-align:justify;">Rank Range</p></th><th><p style="text-align:justify;">Scholarship</p></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><p style="text-align:justify;">Rank 1 – 25</p></td><td><p style="text-align:justify;">Flat 50% Scholarship</p></td></tr><tr><td><p style="text-align:justify;">Rank 26 – 50</p></td><td><p style="text-align:justify;">Flat 25% Scholarship</p></td></tr></tbody></table></figure><h3>StepUp Mentorship:</h3><figure class="table" style="width:72.32%;"><table class="ck-table-resized"><colgroup><col style="width:25.17%;"><col style="width:74.83%;"></colgroup><thead><tr><th><p style="text-align:justify;">Rank Range</p></th><th><p style="text-align:justify;">Scholarship</p></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><p style="text-align:justify;">Rank 1 – 10</p></td><td><p style="text-align:justify;">Flat 50% Scholarship</p></td></tr><tr><td><p style="text-align:justify;">Rank 11 – 25</p></td><td><p style="text-align:justify;">Flat 20% Scholarship</p></td></tr></tbody></table></figure><h2><strong>Why You Should Appear</strong></h2><ul><li style="text-align:justify;">Earn up to 50% scholarship purely on merit</li><li style="text-align:justify;">Get access to UPSC-selected mentors and expert faculty</li><li style="text-align:justify;">Move from scattered preparation to a structured, system-driven approach</li><li style="text-align:justify;">Learn how to apply knowledge in Prelims &amp; Mains effectively</li><li style="text-align:justify;">Build preparation with clarity, consistency, and performance tracking</li></ul><h2><strong>About StepUp Mentorship Programme 2027</strong></h2><p style="text-align:justify;">StepUp Mentorship is a four-layered mentorship system designed to transform your preparation into consistent performance.</p><h3>Key Features</h3><ul><li style="text-align:justify;">Guidance from UPSC-selected mentors (IAS/IPS/IRS)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Learn directly from those who have cleared the exam.</li><li style="text-align:justify;">Personalised Study Plans&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Tailored weekly and monthly plans based on your strengths and weaknesses.</li><li style="text-align:justify;">Regular Prelims &amp; Mains Testing&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Structured tests with detailed feedback and improvement tracking.</li><li style="text-align:justify;">Continuous Monitoring &amp; Accountability&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Ensures discipline, consistency, and execution.</li><li style="text-align:justify;">Skill-Building Sessions&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Focus on answer writing, revision strategies, and time management.</li></ul><h2><strong>About SMART Current Affairs Programme 2027</strong></h2><p style="text-align:justify;">SMART Current Affairs is Vajiram &amp; Ravi’s flagship programme designed to solve the biggest challenge in UPSC — information overload without exam relevance.</p><p style="text-align:justify;">This programme doesn’t teach you more current affairs.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>It teaches you what matters, why it matters, and how UPSC asks it.</p><h3>Programme Highlights</h3><ul><li style="text-align:justify;">Expert-Led Teaching (3 Specialists)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Multi-faculty approach for depth and accuracy.</li><li style="text-align:justify;">Prelims + Mains Integrated Approach&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>MCQ solving and answer writing together.</li><li style="text-align:justify;">Static–Dynamic Linkage&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Connect current affairs with GS static subjects.</li><li style="text-align:justify;">Live MCQ &amp; PYQ Sessions&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Immediate application of concepts.</li><li style="text-align:justify;">Regular Tests &amp; Assessments&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Track progress with exam-oriented evaluation.</li><li style="text-align:justify;">Handouts &amp; Factsheets&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Crisp, revision-friendly material.</li><li style="text-align:justify;">Answer Writing Sessions&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Structured Mains practice with value addition.</li></ul><h3>Proven Track Record</h3><ul><li style="text-align:justify;">38 Questions reflected in Prelims 2025</li><li style="text-align:justify;">22 Questions reflected in Mains 2025</li></ul><h2><strong>Who Should Apply</strong></h2><ul><li style="text-align:justify;">UPSC CSE 2026 &amp; 2027 aspirants</li><li style="text-align:justify;">Students struggling with current affairs or consistency</li><li style="text-align:justify;">Aspirants preparing for both Prelims and Mains together</li><li style="text-align:justify;">Candidates seeking structured mentorship and expert guidance</li><li style="text-align:justify;">Serious aspirants aiming for rank-oriented preparation</li></ul><h2><strong>How to Register</strong></h2><p style="text-align:justify;">Click on the Register Now button and select your preferred mode (online/offline).&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Once registered, test instructions and login details will be shared via email/SMS one day before the exam.</p><h3>SMART Current Affairs</h3><p style="text-align:justify;">🔗<a href="https://forms.gle/GXUiyAhseXWpuCJp6"> https://forms.gle/GXUiyAhseXWpuCJp6</a></p><h3>StepUp Mentorship</h3><p style="text-align:justify;">🔗<a href="https://forms.gle/bUiuASJ9UTVoy2Q69"> https://forms.gle/bUiuASJ9UTVoy2Q69</a></p><p style="text-align:justify;">This scholarship test is about entering a system where your preparation is guided, structured, and aligned with what UPSC actually demands.</p>

Scholarship Test for StepUp Mentorship & SMART Current Affairs Programme 2027