MPSC Prelims vs UPSC Prelims — Syllabus Comparison
Paper 1 PYQ analysis side by side. 82% category overlap — significant syllabus overlap, ideal for combined prep.
MPSC Prelims
Categories8
Subtopics42
Total PYQs398
Shared
Categories7
Subtopics26
Overlap82%
UPSC Prelims
Categories9
Subtopics34
Total PYQs697
Shared Categories (7)
CategoryMPSC Prelims PYQsUPSC Prelims PYQs
ScienceMPSC Prelims: 89128
HistoryMPSC Prelims: 62115
PolityMPSC Prelims: 57119
EconomicsMPSC Prelims: 36126
Current AffairsMPSC Prelims: 7267
GeographyMPSC Prelims: 6072
General KnowledgeMPSC Prelims: 1310
Overlapping Subtopics (26)
These subtopics appear in both exams — prepare once, benefit twice.
Constitution & Amendments(27+32)Modern India & Freedom Struggle(41+9)Biology & Health(34+16)Indian Economy & Planning(24+18)Chemistry(31+9)Physics(23+15)Indian Geography(31+6)National Events & Policy(35+1)Physical Geography(20+8)Ancient India(8+18)International Affairs(18+2)Parliament & Legislation(7+8)Medieval India(5+7)Social Sector & Welfare(8+3)World Geography(7+4)Industry & Trade(2+6)Technology & Space(1+7)Fundamental Rights & Duties(6+1)Executive(4+3)Art, Culture & Heritage(1+5)
Only in MPSC Prelims
- Quantitative Aptitude
Only in UPSC Prelims
- Environment
- General