UPPSC Prelims vs UPSC Prelims — Syllabus Comparison
Paper 1 PYQ analysis side by side. 82% category overlap — significant syllabus overlap, ideal for combined prep.
UPPSC Prelims
Categories8
Subtopics43
Total PYQs1199
Shared
Categories7
Subtopics26
Overlap82%
UPSC Prelims
Categories9
Subtopics34
Total PYQs697
Shared Categories (7)
CategoryUPPSC Prelims PYQsUPSC Prelims PYQs
Current AffairsUPPSC Prelims: 27367
ScienceUPPSC Prelims: 197128
HistoryUPPSC Prelims: 192115
GeographyUPPSC Prelims: 21072
PolityUPPSC Prelims: 163119
EconomicsUPPSC Prelims: 95126
General KnowledgeUPPSC Prelims: 6810
Overlapping Subtopics (26)
These subtopics appear in both exams — prepare once, benefit twice.
National Events & Policy(133+1)Indian Geography(108+6)Biology & Health(88+16)Constitution & Amendments(71+32)Chemistry(73+9)Modern India & Freedom Struggle(65+9)Medieval India(62+7)Indian Economy & Planning(41+18)World Geography(49+4)Ancient India(35+18)International Affairs(48+2)Physical Geography(42+8)Physics(31+15)Parliament & Legislation(31+8)Social Sector & Welfare(32+3)Organisations & Institutions(20+1)Industry & Trade(11+6)Executive(14+3)Defence & Security(13+1)Agriculture & Rural(11+3)
Only in UPPSC Prelims
- Quantitative Aptitude
Only in UPSC Prelims
- Environment
- General