BPSC Prelims vs UPSC Prelims — Syllabus Comparison
Paper 1 PYQ analysis side by side. 78% category overlap — significant syllabus overlap, ideal for combined prep.
BPSC Prelims
Categories9
Subtopics49
Total PYQs1178
Shared
Categories7
Subtopics26
Overlap78%
UPSC Prelims
Categories9
Subtopics34
Total PYQs697
Shared Categories (7)
CategoryBPSC Prelims PYQsUPSC Prelims PYQs
HistoryBPSC Prelims: 286115
ScienceBPSC Prelims: 227128
Current AffairsBPSC Prelims: 23467
EconomicsBPSC Prelims: 85126
GeographyBPSC Prelims: 13472
PolityBPSC Prelims: 87119
General KnowledgeBPSC Prelims: 5010
Overlapping Subtopics (26)
These subtopics appear in both exams — prepare once, benefit twice.
Modern India & Freedom Struggle(156+9)National Events & Policy(109+1)Biology & Health(72+16)Physics(72+15)Chemistry(70+9)Indian Geography(72+6)Ancient India(43+18)Constitution & Amendments(27+32)Indian Economy & Planning(35+18)Medieval India(31+7)Physical Geography(26+8)International Affairs(31+2)World Geography(28+4)Industry & Trade(24+6)Parliament & Legislation(18+8)Technology & Space(13+7)Social Sector & Welfare(15+3)Executive(15+3)Organisations & Institutions(14+1)Agriculture & Rural(11+3)
Only in BPSC Prelims
- Quantitative Aptitude
- Reasoning
Only in UPSC Prelims
- Environment
- General