BPSC & State PSC Coaching
in Bettiah
BPSC asks a lot about Bihar: its history, rivers, administration and state schemes. We teach that portion in full, from Bihar sources.
About the exam
Why BPSC needs Bihar-specific preparation
Every BPSC paper asks about Bihar. That means its history, including 1857 and the Champaran Satyagraha. It also means its rivers, its farming economy, how the state is run, and its current schemes. The standard UPSC books do not cover this part.
We teach it in full, from Bihar sources, next to the national general studies. Students from West Champaran have one advantage here. The Champaran Satyagraha is on the syllabus, and it happened in this district.
Bihar-specific parts
What a BPSC student needs beyond national GS
We teach the national general studies core, as any civil services course does. These are the parts a BPSC student needs in addition.
Bihar history, geography, economy and polity
The 1857 uprising in Bihar, the Champaran Satyagraha, the rivers and the floods, the farming economy, how the state is run, and its current schemes. We teach these as full topics, from Bihar sources.
marks of General Hindi
You need 30% to qualify, and the marks are not added to merit. We teach the essay, grammar and précis parts in class.
Bihar current affairs, compiled monthly
Every month we collect the state schemes, budget news, appointments and other developments. Then we test you on them.
Prepared in West Champaran
You do not need to move to Patna or pay for a hostel. The Champaran history on your syllabus is the history of this district.
National GS shared with UPSC
If you are sitting both exams, you study the national GS once. BPSC adds the state portion and General Hindi. UPSC adds CSAT and a longer Mains.
Syllabus
What we teach for BPSC
Prelims, General Studies
- Indian history with strong emphasis on Bihar and the Champaran movement
- Geography of India and Bihar: rivers, agriculture, minerals, disasters
- Indian polity, economy and Bihar’s administrative structure
- General science, current affairs, and Bihar-specific current events
Mains, General Studies I & II
- Modern Indian history and the national movement, Bihar’s role within it
- Indian polity, governance and social justice
- Bihar economy, agriculture, industry and development schemes
- Statistical analysis, diagrams and data interpretation
General Hindi & Essay
- General Hindi, a qualifying paper: essay, grammar, sentence structure and précis
- Essay paper: structure and building an argument
- Practice essays on Bihar development and national policy themes
- Timed writing practice under exam conditions
Optional & Interview
- Optional subject, a 100-mark objective paper that is qualifying only: choice and syllabus guidance
- Previous year paper analysis across BPSC cycles
- Mock interviews with questions on Bihar administration
- Help with the detailed application form
Exam pattern
BPSC Combined Competitive Exam: stages and marks
| Stage | Paper | Marks | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prelims | General Studies (objective) | 150 | Screening |
| Mains | General Hindi | 100 | Qualifying (30%) |
| Mains | General Studies I | 300 | Merit |
| Mains | General Studies II | 300 | Merit |
| Mains | Essay | 300 | Merit |
| Mains | Optional subject (objective) | 100 | Qualifying |
| Interview | Personality Test | 120 | Merit |
This is the structure BPSC has used in its recent cycles. Prelims has 150 objective questions in 2 hours, and one third of a mark is cut for a wrong answer. Prelims marks are not added to merit. The final merit list is made from 1,020 marks: 900 in Mains and 120 in the interview. Read the notice for your own exam year on bpsc.bihar.gov.in.
Steps in the course
- 01 Foundation The full syllabus listed first
- 02 Bihar GS History, geography, economy
- 03 National GS Shared with UPSC prep
- 04 Answer Writing BPSC pattern, marked weekly
- 05 Prelims Tests Full-length, with ranking
- 06 Interview Prep Mock interviews on Bihar
- BPSC Ready
What we work towards
What the BPSC batch aims for
- To clear Prelims with a strong hold on the Bihar portion
- Mains answers written and marked every week, well before the exam
- A general studies base you can also use for other state PSC exams
- A shared base with UPSC for students attempting both
BPSC
Questions students ask about BPSC coaching
Can I prepare for BPSC and UPSC together?
Yes, and it saves time. Most of the national general studies is the same for both. For BPSC you add the Bihar portion and the General Hindi paper. For UPSC you add CSAT, two optional papers that count for merit, and a longer Mains. Most students put one exam first and keep the other as a second choice.
Is the General Hindi paper difficult to clear?
You need 30% to clear it, and its marks are not added to merit. Most candidates who read and write Hindi every day clear it. It still needs practice, because a candidate who fails it is out of that attempt. The paper has an essay, grammar, sentence structure and précis. We teach all four in class.
Do you teach in Hindi or English?
It depends on the programme. Class 6 to 10 and CBSE Class 11 and 12 are taught in English. Bihar Board I.Sc. (Class 11 and 12) has a Hindi medium batch and an English medium batch. The entrance and government-exam batches run as the page for each one says. You get study material in the medium you enrol in.
Can I attend a demo class before enrolling?
Yes. You can book a free demo class for any programme. You sit in a normal class with the batch you would join. Call 92881 10034 to reserve a seat.
Which other state PSC exams does this programme cover?
The general studies base, the answer-writing practice and the current affairs work fit most state PSC exams. The state module we teach is Bihar. If you are sitting another state’s exam, we will point you to the right material for that state.
Where is Knox Learning Academy located?
We are in Bettiah, West Champaran, Bihar. Students come to our classes from Bettiah, Narkatiaganj, Bagaha, Ramnagar, Chanpatia and nearby parts of West Champaran. Call 92881 10034 for directions or to book a campus visit.
Is there a scholarship or fee concession available?
Yes. Any applicant can sit our scholarship test. It gives fee waivers on merit. We also give concessions to siblings and to students from economically weaker families. Talk to the admissions desk about your case.
Admissions desk
Have a question? Call us.
The admissions desk at the Bettiah campus answers this number. You can also send a WhatsApp message.
Batch timingsWhich batches are open for your class or exam.
Fees and scholarshipThe fee, and the date of the next scholarship test.
Medium of teachingWhich medium your batch is taught in.
Free demo classA day and time to sit in a class.
Admissions Open 2026–27
Sit in a free demo class first
Come to one class with the batch you would join. It is free. Call the admissions desk to check which batches are open for your class or exam.