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Campus AI · For civil services aspirants
UPSC / Civil Services with AI. Plan, practise and revise with AI.
Rooman's UPSC / Civil Services with AI is a 50-hour, 10-week online course for UPSC, state civil services and other competitive exam aspirants. You learn to use AI for current affairs, Prelims practice, Mains essays, GS answer writing, optional subjects, interview preparation and study planning, then run a documented preparation routine in a capstone and earn the Rooman Campus AI Certificate.
50 hours10 modulesWeekly live cohortCapstone project
What you'll be able to do
Bring AI into your preparation, sensibly.
UPSC and state civil services preparation takes long, sustained effort. This course is built around the UPSC syllabus: Prelims, the Mains essay and GS papers, optional subjects and the interview. You learn where AI helps you plan, research, practise and revise, and where it does not.
Practise
Practise with structure and feedback.
Analyse previous years' questions, practise MCQs, outline essays and get AI feedback on your GS answers.
Plan
Pace a long preparation.
Build daily and weekly plans with AI, revise with spaced repetition, and set a pace you can keep without burning out.
Skills covered
- UPSC landscape and the AI opportunity
- Current affairs research with AI
- Prelims preparation with AI
- Mains essay structuring with AI
- GS paper answer writing
- Optional subject preparation
- Interview prep with AI
- Time management and study planning
Who it's for
Built for civil services aspirants.
The course is for UPSC aspirants on a first or repeat attempt, state civil services aspirants and candidates for other competitive exams. It suits anyone committed to active exam preparation who wants to use AI to plan, research and practise, with realistic expectations of what it can do.
Who takes this course
- UPSC aspirants: first attempt
- UPSC aspirants: repeat attempts
- State civil services aspirants
- Other competitive exam aspirants
Entry requirements.
- A current college student or recent graduate preparing for UPSC, state civil services or another competitive exam
- A commitment to active exam preparation
- Completion of AI for ALL
New to AI? Start with AI for ALL, Rooman's 20-hour, 9-module foundation course. Not sure which course fits? Take the 10-minute career assessment.
50 hours · 10 modules
A curriculum built around the UPSC syllabus.
The modules follow the exam from current affairs and Prelims to Mains, optional subjects and the interview, then help you plan and pace the whole preparation.
01UPSC landscape and the AI opportunity3 hrs
What AI can and cannot do for your preparation, with realistic expectations.
Topics covered
- The exam stages: Prelims, Mains and the interview
- What AI can and cannot do for your preparation
- Setting realistic expectations
You produce: a clear plan for where AI fits in your preparation.
02Current affairs research with AI6 hrs
Daily synthesis with Perplexity and monthly compilations in NotebookLM.
Topics covered
- Daily current affairs synthesis with Perplexity
- Monthly compilations in NotebookLM
- Checking AI summaries against the original source
- Linking current affairs to the syllabus
You produce: a month of compiled current affairs notes.
03Prelims preparation with AI6 hrs
PYQ analysis, MCQ practice and finding your weak areas.
Topics covered
- Analysing previous years' questions (PYQs)
- MCQ practice with AI-generated questions
- Finding and tracking your weak areas
- Revising with AnkiDroid and spaced repetition
You produce: a PYQ analysis and weak-area tracker.
04Mains essay structuring with AI7 hrs
Idea generation, outline building and counter-arguments for Mains essays.
Topics covered
- Generating ideas for an essay topic
- Building an essay outline
- Generating counter-arguments to balance your essay
- Writing the essay yourself, then reviewing it
You produce: essay outlines with counter-arguments.
05GS paper answer writing7 hrs
Answer structure, value-add, examples and AI-assisted feedback loops.
Topics covered
- Structuring a GS answer: introduction, body and conclusion
- Adding value with examples and relevant facts
- AI-assisted feedback on your practice answers
- A regular answer-writing and feedback loop
You produce: practice GS answers with feedback.
06Optional subject preparation5 hrs
Deep research, source mapping and revision sets for your optional subject.
Topics covered
- Deep research on your optional subject
- Mapping your sources to the syllabus
- Building revision sets
You produce: a source map and revision set for your optional.
07Interview prep with AI4 hrs
Mock interviews, DAF-based questions and personality polish.
Topics covered
- Mock interviews with AI
- Preparing for questions from your DAF (Detailed Application Form)
- Refining how you present your views
You produce: a DAF-based question bank and mock interview notes.
08Time management and study planning3 hrs
Daily and weekly planning with AI, and staying accountable.
Topics covered
- Daily and weekly study plans with AI
- Tracking progress and staying accountable
- Adjusting your plan when you fall behind
You produce: a daily and weekly study plan.
09Mental-health and pacing3 hrs
How to avoid burnout across a long preparation cycle.
Topics covered
- Pacing yourself across a long preparation cycle
- Spotting the early signs of burnout and adjusting your routine
- Building rest days and lighter revision weeks into your plan
You produce: a sustainable weekly routine.
10Capstone6 hrs
Run an AI-supported preparation routine for six weeks and track it with metrics.
Topics covered
- Running an AI-supported preparation routine for six weeks
- Tracking answer-writing speed, current-affairs retention or essay quality
- Documenting the routine and what your measurements show
You produce: your documented six-week preparation routine.
Tools covered
The tools you'll work with.
Every tool is used hands-on in cohort labs, on your own preparation material.
| Tool group | Tools | What you use them for |
|---|---|---|
| AI assistants | ChatGPT, Claude | Outline essays, generate counter-arguments and get feedback on answers |
| Research | Perplexity, NotebookLM | Synthesise current affairs and compile monthly notes |
| Revision | AnkiDroid and other spaced-repetition tools | Revise facts at spaced intervals |
| Practice | PYQ databases | Analyse previous years' questions |
Capstone
Your routine. Your metrics.
Keep an AI-supported preparation routine for six weeks and track it with metrics: answer-writing speed, current-affairs retention or essay quality. Document the routine and what your measurements show.
Along the way you complete hands-on lab exercises in every module.
Your capstone portfolio.
- A month of compiled current affairs notes
- A PYQ analysis and weak-area tracker
- Essay outlines and practice GS answers with feedback
- A daily and weekly study plan
- Your capstone: a documented six-week preparation routine
Your credential
Rooman Campus AI Certificate.
A skill certificate with a completion record. It is not a degree. It records the course you completed and the capstone you built.
Your capstone portfolio shows what you can do with AI, which is what employers, clients and interviewers ask to see.
What's included
Everything you need to finish.
- Certified industry-expert trainers
- Weekly live cohort sessions online
- AI-powered LMS with 1-year access
- Hands-on lab exercises and a capstone project
- Résumé, LinkedIn and portfolio workshop
- Help with internship matching
Who is this course for?
The course is for UPSC aspirants on a first or repeat attempt, state civil services aspirants and candidates for other competitive exams. It suits anyone committed to active exam preparation who wants to use AI to plan, research and practise, with realistic expectations of what it can do.
What do I need before I start?
You need to have completed AI for ALL, Rooman's 20-hour foundation course, and be committed to active exam preparation. The capstone asks you to keep a documented preparation routine for six weeks, so plan the course alongside your study time.
Will this course help me clear the UPSC exam?
No course can promise selection. This course teaches you to use AI to plan, research, practise and revise; your results depend on your own preparation. Module 1 sets realistic expectations of what AI can and cannot do.
Can AI write my Mains answers for me?
No. You write your own answers. AI helps you generate ideas, build outlines and counter-arguments, and get feedback on your practice answers.
Is it only for UPSC?
The course is built around the UPSC syllabus, but state civil services and other competitive exam aspirants are part of its audience too.
How much time does it take?
50 hours over 10 weeks, combining self-paced lessons with one live cohort session each week.
Is it online or classroom?
It is taught online, with self-paced lessons and a weekly live cohort session, so it fits around college or work. Ask a counsellor about classroom batches.
Will I get hands-on with real tools?
Yes. Every tool listed on this page is used hands-on in cohort labs.
What is the capstone?
Keep an AI-supported preparation routine for six weeks and track it with metrics: answer-writing speed, current-affairs retention or essay quality. Document the routine and what your measurements show.
What can I do after this course?
Aspirants who want to go further into governance can take Public Policy, Governance & Digital India. If you are also preparing for railway, SSC or banking exams, look at AI for Government Exam Prep (RRB / SSC / Banking).
Is this course AICTE or UGC approved?
It is a skill course from Rooman, not a UGC-approved degree. You receive the Rooman Campus AI Certificate and a completion record.
Will my college recognise this?
Rooman's partner colleges may count it as a skill credit. Check with your college's placement officer.
Does the course include placement support?
Yes: a résumé and LinkedIn workshop, and help with internship matching. It is not one of Rooman's job-guaranteed programmes.
Which certificate will I receive?
The Rooman Campus AI Certificate, with a record of the course you completed.
How do I find out fees and batch dates?
Talk to a Rooman counsellor on 080 6945 1000 or WhatsApp +91 97390 86029. They will share current fees, payment options and upcoming batch dates.
Can my college run this course for a whole batch?
Yes. Colleges can bring Campus AI courses to their students through Rooman's university partnerships. Placement or training officers can call 080 6945 1000.
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Tell us your course and year, and a counsellor will call you with batch dates, fees and payment options.
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Course details reviewed on 25 September 2026.