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UPSC weekend batch in Hyderabad for working professionals
Pragnya IAS Academy’s UPSC weekend batch in Hyderabad starts on 2 November 2026 at Ashok Nagar (Head Office), Jubilee Hills and Hayathnagar. The total course fee is ₹1,60,000 (₹1.6 lakh). Prepare for Prelims and Mains alongside your job with weekend classes, answer writing, tests and mentoring.
UPSC weekend batch: start date, fees and Hyderabad branches
Next batch starts: 2 November 2026. Total course fee: ₹1,60,000 (₹1.6 lakh). The intake is offered across all three branches below.
- Ashok Nagar (Head Office), Hyderabad — starts 2 November 2026; total fee ₹1,60,000.
- Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad — starts 2 November 2026; total fee ₹1,60,000.
- Hayathnagar, Hyderabad — starts 2 November 2026; total fee ₹1,60,000.
Office hours and weekend class timings
The office is open from 7 am–9 pm. For admissions and quick enquiries, call 98804 86671.
Office opening hours are not weekend class timings. Contact admissions for the exact Saturday and Sunday teaching times. The intake starts on 2 November 2026, a Monday; this is the batch start date, not a stated weekend class date.
Before enrolment, confirm fee inclusions, tax treatment, instalment options and the exact Hayathnagar campus with admissions. Contact the team separately for the online schedule and fee.
What is the UPSC weekend batch?
It is Pragnya's General Studies programme for Prelims and Mains, scheduled on weekends so you can keep working. Weekend sessions cover the concepts; short weekday tasks keep current affairs, revision and answer writing moving.
Classroom batches are offered at Ashok Nagar (Head Office), Jubilee Hills and Hayathnagar. A live online option is also available; contact admissions for its schedule and fee.
Who the weekend batch is for
The batch is designed for aspirants who cannot attend weekday coaching.
- IT and corporate employees in HITEC City, Gachibowli, Madhapur and the Financial District
- Government, bank and PSU employees preparing for the Civil Services
- Teachers, doctors, engineers and other professionals with weekday commitments
- Postgraduate students and aspirants who also want to prepare for TGPSC / APPSC Group 1
How to prepare for UPSC while working
A realistic routine is 2–3 focused hours on weekdays and 8–10 hours on weekends. Use mornings for reading, your commute for current affairs, and weekends for classes, tests and weekly consolidation.
Pick a manageable optional subject early, keep your sources small, and write answers every week. Discipline matters more than the number of hours. Our free AI study planner can turn your weekly hours into a personal timetable.
- Weekdays: newspaper or daily current-affairs analysis, one revision block, one answer
- Saturday: classes, doubt clearing and sectional practice
- Sunday: classes, a weekly test or answer-writing session, and planning for the week
Why working aspirants choose Pragnya IAS Academy
Choose Ashok Nagar (Head Office), Jubilee Hills or Hayathnagar to fit your commute. Ashok Nagar is in Hyderabad’s civil-services study area, while Jubilee Hills offers an option nearer the IT corridors.
- Classroom and live online attendance for the same weekend batch
- Integrated Prelims + Mains teaching so one reading serves both stages
- Weekly answer writing with evaluation and feedback
- Free daily current-affairs analysis, daily UPSC quiz and an online study library to use on weekdays
- Personal mentoring to fit preparation around your job
Programme highlights
- Complete GS Prelims + Mains syllabus coverage
- Classroom coaching by trainers from Delhi, Hyderabad and Bangalore
- 22 All India tests (4 CSAT + 16 GS) with 15,000+ test-takers
- Daily News Analysis and Pragnya Publications study material
- Answer-writing discipline and Mains-oriented evaluation
Weekend batches are offered at Ashok Nagar (Head Office), Jubilee Hills and Hayathnagar in Hyderabad.
An 18–24 month plan for working aspirants
Months 1–6 — Foundation
NCERT base and core GS: Polity, History, Geography and Economy; a daily current-affairs habit; your first answers.
Months 7–12 — Depth
Ethics, Governance, Environment, Science & Technology, Internal Security; optional-subject foundation; sectional tests.
Months 13–24 — Exam readiness
Prelims and CSAT test series, full-length Mains answer writing with feedback, Essay practice and revision cycles.
Full syllabus and batch details: 1-Year Intensive IAS Foundation (Direct UPSC) · Our results · Admissions
Questions working professionals ask
When does the next UPSC weekend batch start?
The next intake starts on 2 November 2026 across Ashok Nagar (Head Office), Jubilee Hills and Hayathnagar. Contact 98804 86671 for the first weekend teaching session.
Is there a UPSC weekend batch in Hyderabad?
Yes. Pragnya IAS Academy offers weekend batches at Ashok Nagar (Head Office), Jubilee Hills and Hayathnagar in Hyderabad. The next intake starts on 2 November 2026, with a total fee of ₹1,60,000.
Can I clear UPSC while working full-time?
Yes. Many candidates are selected while working. It takes a fixed routine — about 2–3 hours on weekdays and 8–10 on weekends — weekly answer writing and an 18–24 month preparation cycle.
What are the weekend batch timings?
Classes are scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays. Contact 98804 86671 for exact teaching times. Office hours are 7 am–9 pm; these are not class timings.
What if I miss a weekend class because of work?
You can join the same class live online. Talk to your mentor about catching up on missed topics.
Does the weekend batch cover the optional subject and CSAT?
General Studies for Prelims and Mains is covered, along with CSAT practice. Optional-subject coaching is available as a separate batch; ask our counsellors for guidance on choosing one.
Where is the weekend batch held?
At Pragnya IAS Academy’s Ashok Nagar (Head Office), Jubilee Hills and Hayathnagar branches in Hyderabad. Contact admissions to confirm the exact Hayathnagar campus. A live online option is also available.
What is the fee for the UPSC weekend batch?
The total course fee is ₹1,60,000 (₹1.6 lakh) for the 2 November 2026 intake at the three Hyderabad branches. Call 98804 86671 to confirm inclusions, taxes and payment options.