TNPSC Prelims vs UPSC Prelims — Syllabus Comparison
Paper 1 PYQ analysis side by side. 80% category overlap — significant syllabus overlap, ideal for combined prep.
TNPSC Prelims
Categories11
Subtopics52
Total PYQs997
Shared
Categories8
Subtopics27
Overlap80%
UPSC Prelims
Categories9
Subtopics34
Total PYQs697
Shared Categories (8)
CategoryTNPSC Prelims PYQsUPSC Prelims PYQs
HistoryTNPSC Prelims: 234115
PolityTNPSC Prelims: 130119
ScienceTNPSC Prelims: 102128
EconomicsTNPSC Prelims: 73126
Current AffairsTNPSC Prelims: 11067
General KnowledgeTNPSC Prelims: 10610
GeographyTNPSC Prelims: 4472
GeneralTNPSC Prelims: 4060
Overlapping Subtopics (27)
These subtopics appear in both exams — prepare once, benefit twice.
Modern India & Freedom Struggle(90+9)Other(1+81)Constitution & Amendments(46+32)National Events & Policy(71+1)Indian Economy & Planning(44+18)Ancient India(39+18)Biology & Health(32+16)Chemistry(35+9)Physics(23+15)Medieval India(30+7)Indian Geography(22+6)Organisations & Institutions(25+1)Parliament & Legislation(18+8)Physical Geography(15+8)Technology & Space(12+7)Social Sector & Welfare(15+3)Art, Culture & Heritage(13+5)Fundamental Rights & Duties(17+1)Executive(14+3)Industry & Trade(10+6)
Only in TNPSC Prelims
- English
- Quantitative Aptitude
- Reasoning
Only in UPSC Prelims
- Environment