STEP-UP Free Prelims Test Series 2026 – CSAT TEST 1 Details | Offline & Online Instructions
Kartavya Desk Staff
STEP-UP Prelims Test Series 2026 – CSAT TEST 1 Important Instructions
Dear Aspirant,
We are excited to see the overwhelming response for our STEP-UP Prelims Test Series 2026 – Free All India Prelims Test Series. This article provides important information regarding CSAT TEST 1 for both online and offline participants.
For Offline Converted Students (Delhi & Bengaluru Centres)
We’ve already sent a separate email with venue details for Delhi and Bengaluru centres converted students. Please find the venue information for each location:
Delhi Test Centre
Akali Baba Phoola Singh Khalsa Senior Secondary School Near Karol Bagh Metro Station, Rajinder Nagar, New Delhi – 110060
Google Maps Link: Google Maps Link
Bengaluru Test Centre
Classroom: OGP 2, 2nd and 3rd Floor
Google Maps Link: Google Maps Link
Time Slots for Delhi Offline Students
• Slot 1: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM (Delhi)
• Slot 2: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Delhi)
• Slot 3: 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM (Delhi)
• Slot 4: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Delhi)
For Bengaluru Centre, the slots are
• Slot 1: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Slot 2: 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Mangalore Test Centre
Venue: St Aloysius Gonzaga School PB No 720, KSR Road, Kodailbail, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575003.
Google Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/yyiupeFpXSm2aJiq5
Seating Capacity: 100.
Timings: 11 AM – 1 PM;
Davanagere Test Centre
Insights IAS, Jadhava complex, 1092, Ring Rd, opposite Edu Asia school, Nijalingappa Layout, Davanagere, Karnataka 577006.
Google map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/c9LsdtruP6b7KfEn8
Timings: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM;
Please make sure to attend the test at your converted time slot.
For Online Students
The online mode for CSAT TEST 1 will be available starting 12:00 AM on the scheduled date. You can take the test at any time that is convenient for you.
How to Attend the Test Online:
• Login to your dashboard using this link: User Login
• Click on My Courses.
• Select STEP UP PRELIMS 2026 – Free All India Prelims TS and click Go to Dashboard.
• Click on View Prelims Tests.
• Click on View Details of CSAT TEST 1.
• Then click Take Test Online.
The online portal will be available until the UPSC Prelims 2026 exam, giving you ample time to take the test at your convenience.
Important Instructions for All Students (Online & Offline)
• Arrive 15 minutes early (Offline students) to ensure smooth check-in.
• Clearly fill and bubble your Name and Roll Number on the OMR sheet (Offline students).
• To find your Roll Number, log in to instacourses.insightsonindia.com, go to the STEP-UP Prelims 2026 course dashboard, and find your Roll Number there.
• OMRs without Roll Number will not receive results.
• Approach this mock exam as seriously as the UPSC CSE Prelims itself.
We wish you the best of luck with your preparation, and we look forward to seeing your performance!
Best regards, InsightsIAS Team