Lead Batch 1 (Mains 2027)In both English & Hindi
Mains is the game. The final list is the prize.
We help you win both.
Built for Mains 2027 & 2028 aspirants who've finished a first pass of the syllabus.
Hard work doesn't crack Mains. A system does.
You've read enough. What you need now is a weekly loop that forces you to write, face your gaps, and fix them. That's LEAD. Three months of grit. Wanderer to trail-leader.
Digest the syllabus week-by-week with subject themes and topper frameworks. No more reading without direction.
Write answers. Get structured AI feedback in under 5 minutes — Strengths & Weaknesses, Actionable items, Value addition, Model Answer, Keywords and PYQ mapping of each question.
Own your gaps. Accept the feedback. This is where toppers are made.
Write, review, rewrite — every week. Until your answer sheet reads like a topper's.
Write · Discuss. Repeat.
Every week feels the same because it has to. Consistency is the craft.
Questions drop every Tue · Thu · Sat. Three fresh tests, all built around the week's theme.
Upload your answer. Get a structured breakdown — structure, depth, value-additions, PYQ links + topper's model answer. In under 5 minutes.
🇮🇳 In both English & HindiEvery Fri · Sun · Tue. Rahul Sir dissects best and worst answers from the batch.
🇮🇳 HinglishRahul Sir. In your corner for 12 weeks.
Rahul Shekhar sir leads 20+ discussions. A co-mentor (shortlisting underway) covers the rest.
Rahul Shekhar
Rahul Shekhar secured AIR 75 in UPSC CSE 2025.
An IIT Kanpur engineer, he previously cleared ESE 2021 (AIR 3), IFoS Rank 46 (2024), and was allocated to the IRS in 2024.
In the LEAD Batch, you work from his answer-writing system directly — the frameworks, the PYQ playbook, the weekly iteration loop, the feedback rigor. Leads 20+ live discussions across all 12 weeks.
Everything in one batch. Nothing missing.
36 Topic-Wise Tests Upload. 36 Live Discussions. Every Paper.
Session 0 (4 May) — kickoff & expectations. Session 0.A (5 May) — strategy & mindset. 3 topic-wise tests a week. Three live discussions. The pace is non-negotiable — because ranks are.
| Week | Theme | Test Upload | Discussion | Topics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Polity | Tue · 5 May | Fri · 8 May | Indian Constitution — historical underpinnings, features, amendments, basic structure; Functions and responsibilities of Union and States. |
| Thu · 7 May | Sun · 10 May | Separation of powers; Comparison with other countries; Parliament and State legislatures — structure, functioning, powers. | ||
| Sat · 9 May | Tue · 12 May | Executive and Judiciary functioning; Pressure groups; Representation of People's Act. | ||
| Tue · 12 May | Fri · 15 May | Constitutional posts, powers; Statutory, regulatory and quasi-judicial bodies. | ||
| Week 2 | Constitutional Bodies & Social Justice | Thu · 14 May | Sun · 17 May | Government policies; NGOs, SHGs; Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections. |
| Sat · 16 May | Tue · 19 May | Health, Education, Human Resources; Poverty and hunger. | ||
| Week 3 | Governance & International Relations | Tue · 19 May | Fri · 22 May | Governance, transparency, accountability, e-governance, citizens' charters. |
| Thu · 21 May | Sun · 24 May | India and neighbours; Bilateral, regional and global groupings. | ||
| Sat · 23 May | Tue · 26 May | Policies of developed/developing countries on India; Indian diaspora; International institutions. |
| Week | Theme | Test Upload | Discussion | Topics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 4 | History (AMAC + Modern + Post-Indep) | Thu · 28 May | Sun · 31 May | Indian culture — Art, Literature, Architecture from ancient to modern times. |
| Sat · 30 May | Tue · 2 June | Modern Indian history; Freedom Struggle stages and contributors. | ||
| Tue · 2 June | Fri · 5 June | Post-independence consolidation; World history — Industrial Revolution, world wars, colonization, political philosophies. | ||
| Week 5 | Geography | Thu · 4 June | Sun · 7 June | Salient features of world's physical geography. |
| Sat · 6 June | Tue · 9 June | Earthquakes, tsunami, volcanic activity, cyclones; Geographical features and changes. | ||
| Tue · 9 June | Fri · 12 June | Distribution of natural resources; Location of primary, secondary and tertiary industries. | ||
| Week 6 | Indian Society | Thu · 11 June | Sun · 14 June | Indian Society, Diversity; Role of women; Population; Poverty; Urbanization. |
| Sat · 13 June | Tue · 16 June | Effects of globalization on Indian society. | ||
| Tue · 16 June | Fri · 19 June | Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism. |
| Week | Theme | Test Upload | Discussion | Topics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 7 | Economy & Agriculture | Sat · 20 June | Tue · 23 June | Indian Economy — planning, growth, development, employment; Government Budgeting. |
| Tue · 23 June | Fri · 26 June | Crops, irrigation; MSP, PDS, food security; Food processing. | ||
| Thu · 25 June | Sun · 28 June | Land reforms; Industrial policy; Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Railways. | ||
| Week 8 | Science & Tech · Environment | Sat · 27 June | Tue · 30 June | S&T developments; Indian achievements in science; Indigenization of technology. |
| Tue · 30 June | Fri · 3 July | IT, Space, Robotics, Bio-technology, Nano-technology, IPR. | ||
| Thu · 2 July | Sun · 5 July | Conservation, environmental pollution, environmental impact assessment. | ||
| Week 9 | Disaster Mgmt & Internal Security | Sat · 4 July | Tue · 7 July | Disaster and disaster management. |
| Tue · 7 July | Fri · 10 July | Extremism; External actors; Cyber security; Money-laundering; Media and internal security. | ||
| Thu · 9 July | Sun · 12 July | Border security; Organised crime & terrorism; Security forces and their mandate. |
| Week | Theme | Test Upload | Discussion | Topics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 10 | Ethics — Section A | Tue · 14 July | Fri · 17 July | Ethics & human interface; Human Values; Attitude — content, structure, function. |
| Thu · 16 July | Sun · 19 July | Civil service aptitude; Emotional intelligence; Moral thinkers and philosophers. | ||
| Sat · 18 July | Tue · 21 July | Public service values; Probity in Governance; RTI; Codes of Conduct; Corporate governance. | ||
| Week 11 | Ethics — Section B | Tue · 21 July | Fri · 24 July | Quote-based questions. |
| Thu · 23 July | Sun · 26 July | Case Studies — Session 1. | ||
| Sat · 25 July | Tue · 28 July | Case Studies — Session 2. |
| Week | Theme | Test Upload | Discussion | Topics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 12 | Essay Writing | — | Sun · 2 Aug | Session on Essay Writing — structure, approach, opening & closing, value-add. |
| Sat · 1 Aug | Tue · 4 Aug | Essay Discussion 1 — philosophical & abstract themes. | ||
| Mon · 3 Aug | Thu · 6 Aug | Essay Discussion 2 — governance & social-issue themes. | ||
| Closing | Strategy Beyond LEAD | — | Fri · 7 Aug | Closing Session — strategy & further plan beyond the LEAD Batch. |
Coaching-grade mentorship. Not coaching prices.
100-learner cohort. Coaching-grade mentorship at a fraction of institute fees.
Other answer-writing programs
- ✗ Pre-recorded modules
- ✗ Generic feedback, slow turnaround
- ✗ 1:500 mentor ratios
- ✗ No mock-test discussion
- ✗ No strategy sessions
LEAD Batch 2026
- ✓ 36 expert-guided evaluations — UPSC frameworks + AI precision
- ✓ 20+ discussions by Rahul Sir, rest by co-mentor (shortlisting underway)
- ✓ 6+ answer writing session recordings on LeanPrep
- ✓ Access till at least 28 Feb 2027
- ✓ Topper model answer every question
- ✓ Progress dashboard + PYQ mapping
- ✓ Closed Telegram cohort
- ✓ 5 full mock tests · 20 questions each
- ✓ In both English & Hindi medium welcome
Targeting Mains 2026?
LEAD Batch 2 starts 29 May — a 10-week sprint built specifically for the 2026 paper.
Quick answers.
⭐ When does the batch start?
Session 0 — Mon, 4 May 2026 (kickoff). Session 0.A — Tue, 5 May (strategy & mindset). First Question Upload: Tue, 5 May. Closing Session: Fri, 7 August.
⭐ Who is this for?
Mains 2027 & 2028 aspirants who've finished one syllabus pass and now need to crack answer writing. If you've been reading without writing — or writing without honest feedback — this is built for you.
What exactly do I get in 12 weeks?
36 Topic-Wise tests × 10 questions each = 360 topic-wise answers to write, phase by phase. Structured AI feedback in under 5 minutes on every answer — structure, depth, value-adds, keywords, PYQ links + a topper model answer. 36 live discussions (20+ by Rahul Sir, rest by co-mentor — shortlisting underway). 5 full-length mock tests at batch-end — 20 questions each (100 mock answers), with model answers and PYQ mapping. Closed Telegram cohort + progress dashboard.
What if I miss a live discussion?
All session recordings are available on the LeanPrep platform and the closed Telegram. You never fall behind.
How long will I have access to recordings and evaluations?
All tests, video recordings of sessions, and evaluations will be available on the LeanPrep platform at least till 28 Feb 2027.
Will session recordings and masterclass videos be available?
Yes! All answer writing sessions and masterclasses conducted by LeanPrep — both till date and in the future — will be available on the LeanPrep platform for all LEAD Batch students.
How does AI evaluation work?
Upload your answer (PDF) on leanprep.in. In under 5 minutes, you get a question-by-question breakdown — what's missing, what cost you marks, what a topper-grade answer looks like, and the PYQs your question is closest to. Not generic advice. Named gaps.
Can I upload handwritten answers?
Yes. Write on paper, scan or photograph the sheet, upload as a PDF. The AI reads handwritten answers — same evaluation in minutes.
How are questions picked?
Every question is anchored to the syllabus theme of the week and drawn from a mix of PYQs, current affairs and high-probability themes flagged by the LeanPrep team's trend analysis. Each phase covers a full GS paper end-to-end so you're never writing in isolation from your syllabus position.
Refund policy?
Till 4 May: Full refund. 5 May – 9 May: 50% refund. After Session 2 (10 May onwards): no refund — we commit through all 12 weeks together, and so do you.
What happens after the batch ends?
The Closing Session (Fri, 7 Aug) is a strategy debrief: Beyond LEAD. You walk out with a personal answer-writing diagnosis, a phase-wise revision plan for Mains, and continued access to your evaluation history on the dashboard — so you can keep iterating long after the batch closes.
Who will lead the remaining discussions?
Rahul Sir leads 20+ discussions across all 12 weeks. A co-mentor (shortlisting underway) will lead the remaining sessions — announcement coming soon.
Can Hindi medium students join?
Yes — both Hindi and English medium students are welcome. Discussions will accommodate both mediums.
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