Post-Foundation · Advanced Program

Move from Good
to Exceptional.

Advance Batch 2.0 — Starting 25 June 2026

Built exclusively for aspirants who've completed Foundation Batch — this is where writing mastery, deep test practice, and personal mentorship converge to build a score of 300+.

📅 Starts 25 June 2026 ✍️ LAWNS — Jun to Feb 📋 YLTS — Sept to Feb 🔁 Hybrid Mode ✅ Valid till Mains 2027
⚡ Advanced Cohort · Limited Seats

Advance Batch 2.0
UPSC CSE 2027

📋 Prerequisite: Foundation Batch completed — minimum 6 of 8 modules done.
Starts 25 June 2026
LAWNS — Jun 2026 to Feb 2027
YLTS — Sept 2026 to Feb 2027
Offline tests & mentorship
Quantum ONE portal access
Valid through Mains 2027
1000+
Model Answers
40yr
PYQs Covered
300+
Target Score
Enroll in AB 2.0
✍️
1000+
Model Answers
📅
40yrs
PYQs Covered
🎯
300+
Target Score
🏆
10+
Years of Excellence
📋

Who Can Join Advance Batch 2.0?

AB 2.0 is a post-Foundation program. To enroll, you must have completed at least one Foundation Batch with a minimum of 6 out of 8 modules done. Haven't completed Foundation Batch yet? Start with Foundation Batch 5.0 first.

Any Foundation Batch completed
Minimum 6 of 8 modules done
Ready to target 300+
Committed to weekly writing & tests
Side by Side

Foundation Batch 5.0
vs Advance Batch 2.0

Understand exactly what each program covers — and choose the right one for where you are in your preparation.

Feature

Foundation Batch 5.0

Starts 8 June 2026

Advance Batch 2.0

Starts 25 June 2026

Eligibility & Basics
Who can join
Fresh starters & repeaters with 11–12 Physics base
FB alumni — min. 6 of 8 modules done
Start date
8 June 2026
25 June 2026
Validity
Till Mains 2027
Till Mains 2027
Teaching & Content
Live classes (Mon–Fri)
Full syllabus coverage
GPS — 2500+ numericals with solutions
Handwritten class notes
VAM — Value-Added Material
Writing & Testing
LAWNS — Live Answer Writing
LAWNS period
Alongside classes
Jun 2026 – Feb 2027
YLTS — Year-Long Test Series
YLTS period
Alongside classes
Sept 2026 – Feb 2027
Offline pen-and-paper tests
1000+ model answers
Mentorship & Tracking
Quantum ONE mentorship portal
Offline 1-on-1 mentorship (Shivam Sir)
Weekly performance tracking
Revision & Final Sprint
DRIP — Daily Revision Calendar (Jan–Feb)
Marathon Classes — 8 intensive days
Quantum Yodha — Final Phase
Target
Target score
300+
300+
Everything Included in AB 2.0

Advanced tools. Zero gaps.

AB 2.0 is built to convert a solid Foundation into a 300+ score — structured writing, intensive tests, deep mentorship, and a revision sprint.

📝
Core Feature

LAWNS — Live Answer Writing

Weekend answer writing from June 2026 through February 2027. Progressive sessions covering structure, UPSC format, intros, conclusions, derivations, graphs, and applications.

1000+ model answers. Mentor feedback every session.
📋
Core Feature

YLTS — Year-Long Test Series

Topic-wise sectional tests and full-length papers from September 2026 through February 2027 — each followed by model answer discussions, live reviews, and 1-on-1 copy feedback.

Structured to systematically push you towards 300+.
✏️

Offline Tests

Real pen-and-paper tests under actual exam conditions — evaluated, discussed, and reviewed. Every copy receives personal mentor feedback from Shivam Sir face to face.

🔷
New

Quantum ONE — Mentorship Portal

Your centralised dashboard tracking test scores, writing quality, revision progress, and mentor-assigned tasks — all in one place, updated in real time.

🤝

Offline Mentorship

Face-to-face strategy sessions and personal reviews with Shivam Sir. Structured, personal, and deeply involved — not just messages on a screen.

Marathon Classes — 8 Intensive Days

Eight 12-hour sessions to revise the complete UPSC Physics Optional syllabus. A high-intensity structured sprint when it matters most — before Mains.

📅

DRIP — Daily Revision Plan

Day-by-day revision calendar running January–February 2027 with checklists and short-answer practice to consolidate everything built during LAWNS and YLTS.

📚

VAM — Value-Added Material

Ready-made UPSC-optimised intros, conclusions, diagrams, and derivations for every major topic. Plug into any answer and stand out to the evaluator immediately.

Quality that would take a year to build on your own.
🔁

Hybrid Mode

Offline for tests and 1-on-1 mentorship. Online for LAWNS sessions, YLTS live reviews, Marathon Classes, DRIP calendar, and Quantum ONE portal — seamlessly combined.

Program Structure

Built to peak at
the right moment.

Every phase is timed precisely to your exam. Nothing is rushed, nothing wasted.

Phase 1
Jun – Aug 2026
✍️

LAWNS Begins — Answer Writing Foundation

Weekend live answer writing kicks off from 25 June. Building structure, intro-conclusion craft, derivation presentation, and full UPSC-format fluency from the ground up.

LAWNS ActiveOffline MentorshipQuantum ONE
Phase 2
Sept – Feb 2027
📋

YLTS + LAWNS Running in Parallel

Both LAWNS and YLTS active simultaneously — intensive weekend writing and topic-wise sectional tests with live reviews and 1-on-1 copy feedback. This is the core of AB 2.0.

LAWNS ActiveYLTS ActiveOffline Tests1-on-1 Reviews
Phase 3
Jan – Feb 2027
📅

DRIP — Daily Revision Plan

Day-by-day revision calendar with checklists and short-answer practice running alongside the final YLTS tests — consolidating everything built over the previous phases.

DRIP CalendarFinal YLTS
Phase 4
Mar – May 2027

Marathon Classes — 8 Intensive Days

Eight 12-hour sessions to revise the entire UPSC Physics Optional syllabus. A high-intensity structured sprint to consolidate and sharpen everything before Mains 2027.

8 Marathon DaysValid till Mains 2027
Mentorship

Not a feature.
A commitment.

"At the advanced level, the gap between 250 and 320 is not knowledge — it is execution, consistency, and mentorship. That's exactly what AB 2.0 is built for."

— Shivam Sir, Physics Optional Expert, 10+ Years of Experience

1-on-1 Sessions Weekly Tracking Quantum ONE Portal Direct Access

1-on-1 Strategy Sessions

Periodic deep-dives into your writing quality, test performance, and exam strategy with Shivam Sir — face to face.

Weekly Performance Tracking

Live dashboards via Quantum ONE covering test scores, writing quality, revision progress, and areas to work on.

Academic + Psychological Support

Managing exam pressure, staying consistent, avoiding burnout — the support goes well beyond Physics concepts.

Priority Direct Access

Priority doubt resolution and strategy adjustments through exclusive mentorship channels — never lost in the crowd.

Who It's For

Not everyone. The right ones.

AB 2.0 is for those who've built the conceptual base and are ready to convert it into a score that matters.

🎓

Foundation Batch Alumni

You've completed at least 6 of 8 Foundation modules and want a structured advanced system to carry you through to Mains 2027.

✍️

Writing Mastery Seekers

You know the concepts — now you need to translate them into UPSC-quality answers, week after week, under expert guidance.

📈

300+ Score Chasers

Committed to a top-bracket score and ready to show up for every writing session, test, and mentorship meeting without exception.

🔄

Focused Repeaters

You've attempted Mains before. You have the knowledge — now you need a sharper system and real accountability to stop the cycle.

🎯

Execution-Focused Students

You've moved past "what to study" — now you need "how to score." AB 2.0 is built for exactly that transition.

🤝

Mentorship-Ready Aspirants

You understand that a mentor tracks and pushes you — and you'll engage seriously with the Quantum ONE system every week.

Delivery Model

The best of both worlds.
Hybrid Mode.

One ecosystem, two delivery channels — designed so nothing falls through the cracks wherever you are.

Offline Mode

Face-to-Face Where it Counts

Pen-and-paper YLTS tests under real exam conditions
Personal mentorship sessions with Shivam Sir
Evaluated copies reviewed face-to-face
Strategy sessions — not messages on a screen
Online Mode

Everything Else, Anytime

LAWNS weekend answer writing sessions
YLTS live review discussions
Marathon Classes — 8 intensive sessions
Quantum ONE mentorship portal
DRIP calendar and VAM resources
At a Glance

Program details.

Starts
25 June 2026
LAWNS Period
Jun – Feb 2027
YLTS Period
Sept – Feb 2027
Offline
Tests & Mentorship
Language
English
Validity
Till Mains 2027
Prerequisite
FB — 6/8 Modules
Target Score
300+
Course Walkthrough

See exactly what
you're stepping into.

Watch Shivam Sir walk you through Advance Batch 2.0 — the structure, the expectations, and how this program converts good aspirants into toppers.

⚛️

Advance Batch 2.0
Complete Walkthrough

By Shivam Sir · Physics Optional Expert · 10+ Years of Experience

⏱ Full program overview 📋 LAWNS + YLTS structure 🎯 Scoring strategy 🧑‍🏫 Meet your mentor ❓ FB vs AB explained
Student Results

What the advanced
system produces.

These results come from aspirants who committed to LAWNS, YLTS, and mentorship — week after week, without exception.

"The LAWNS sessions transformed my answer writing. I went from vague answers to scoring 320+ in Physics Optional. The 1-on-1 mentorship kept me accountable every single week."

"I was a repeater who'd tried other institutes. Quantum IAS is different — the system doesn't let you fall behind. The Quantum ONE portal tracked everything and the marathon classes were incredible."

"The VAM material is like a cheat code — ready-made intros, conclusions, and derivations crafted exactly for UPSC. I plugged them into every answer and the evaluator noticed immediately."

"The offline tests were the closest thing to the actual UPSC exam hall. Writing under real conditions weekly removed all anxiety on D-Day. Feedback on every copy from Sir personally was unprecedented."

"LAWNS model answers gave me exactly what I needed — not just what to write, but how to write it for UPSC. The YLTS tests kept me sharp. The combination is unbeatable at this level."

"The DRIP calendar in Jan–Feb made revision feel manageable instead of overwhelming. Having a daily plan removed all the guesswork about what to do next. Structured exactly as it needs to be."

FAQ

Questions we get asked
all the time.

Everything you need to know before enrolling. If your question isn't here, reach out directly.

You must have completed at least one Foundation Batch with a minimum of 6 out of 8 modules done. AB 2.0 does not include daily live classes — full syllabus coverage is assumed. If you haven't completed Foundation Batch, enroll in Foundation Batch 5.0 first.
No. Daily live classes (Mon–Fri) are part of Foundation Batch only. AB 2.0 is entirely focused on writing (LAWNS), testing (YLTS), mentorship, Marathon Classes, and DRIP revision. If you need live daily teaching, enroll in Foundation Batch 5.0 instead.
No. Quantum Yodha is not included in Advance Batch 2.0. It is included in Foundation Batch 5.0. If you want Quantum Yodha access, Foundation Batch 5.0 is the right program for you.
LAWNS: Runs June 2026 through February 2027 — weekend sessions building from basic structure to full UPSC format. YLTS: Runs September 2026 through February 2027 — topic-wise sectional tests followed by full-length papers, with live discussions and 1-on-1 copy reviews each time.
Yes, provided you have strong command of the complete UPSC Physics Optional syllabus — both numericals and theory. AB 2.0 assumes full coverage. If gaps exist, we recommend Foundation Batch 5.0 first, or speaking with Shivam Sir before enrolling.
Yes — AB 2.0 is specifically built for repeaters who have a solid conceptual base but need structured accountability to convert it into a top score. The weekly LAWNS + YLTS combination, Quantum ONE tracking, and face-to-face strategy sessions are precisely what repeaters need.
AB 2.0 is Hybrid. Offline attendance is required only for pen-and-paper tests and face-to-face mentorship sessions with Shivam Sir. Everything else — LAWNS, YLTS live reviews, Marathon Classes, DRIP, VAM, and Quantum ONE — is fully online.
Ready to Advance?

The gap between good
and great is a system.

You have the foundation. Now get the structure, accountability, and mentorship to score 300+.
Seats are limited. Commitment is required.

Enroll in AB 2.0 →

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