Mains Accelerator Combo 2027

Write what the examiner wants to read.

The examiner doesn’t care how much you’ve studied, only what you write. MAC is built on that.

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438pages for GS and Essay

9courses in one combo

3tiers of tests

350hours, by design

What’s in MAC

Everything for GS and Essay.

Nine compact courses, each built from the high-yield topics in past papers.

The papers

GS 1 to 4 and Essay · 5

On top of the notes

Value addition and revision · 4

How you’ll learn

Score the most by reading the least.

Marks are never lost to a lack of content. They are lost to not using the content you have.

The Lego Method

Structure any question, like building blocks.

DecomposeBreak the question into smaller ones.

FilterSet aside what doesn’t matter.

InheritBorrow the structure of its parent topic.

ReplicateReuse what worked on similar questions.

3D4CData, diagrams, definitions and more.

Add valueThe final touch for the top score.

How the Lego Method works

Inheritability

A sub-topic inherits its parent’s structure: NHRC, NCW and CAG answers share one Polity template.

Replicability

One mnemonic, many topics: GOT FQS works for citizen charters, good governance and civil society.

Integrated learning

No more notes in silos: current affairs hang off static concepts, PYQs woven in throughout.

Tests and mentorship

Three tiers of tests, timed to the exam.

About 90% of aspirants never finish the test series they plan. These are scheduled so you do.

First 15 days after Prelims
Diagnostic tests
Two or three answers a day: structure, parts and sub-parts.
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Prelims + 25 to 40 days
Mini CSE tests
Full papers by subject: three hours, all 20 questions.
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The last 30 days
Final CSE tests
Complete papers, ideally two a day, with value addition.
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Nudge mentorship

Mentors who have cleared the exam keep you on schedule, before you fall behind.

PYQs first

Every past question, written your way, then rewritten with the Lego Method.

Admission

How to join.

We are a small team, so seats are limited and MAC is not open to everyone.

Step 1
Watch the sample
Go through the free MAC sample and see if the method works for you.
Step 2
Check eligibility
Email ias@acads.com: your name, education and achievements, and past UPSC CSE performance.
Step 3
Pre-register
Once you’re eligible, pay ₹4,999 to hold your seat.
Step 4
Pay the balance
Email accounts@acads.com for the rest. We confirm within 48 hours.

Pre-registration

₹4,999

Holds your seat. The balance is paid on enrolment. Batch months and seats for MAC 2027: to be announced.

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Discounts on MAC

CPC PLUS learners₹6,000 off

CPC learners₹4,000 off

Other acads learners₹2,000 off

Questions? Answers.

Can I customise the course?

No. MAC is designed as one 350-hour course.

Can I rewatch lectures?

Yes, up to three times the length of each video.

Can I download the notes?

No. Notes are on the web and Android, not offline.

Do acads learners get preference?

Yes. Compact Prelims learners get priority, plus the discount for their course.

Still have a question? Email ias@acads.com or call or WhatsApp 98182 33242, Monday to Friday, 9 to 5 IST.