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KoachGS1 · GS2 · GS3 · GS4 · Essay
Write. Submit. Get marked — like UPSC would.
Koach evaluates your UPSC Mains answers against a rubric — marks awarded, section-by-section feedback, and specific suggestions on structure, content, and examples. Timed mode included.
Rubric-based marks
Handwritten & diagrams
Timed mode
15 marks 12 min
Examine the role of civil society organisations in strengthening grassroots democracy in India. (15 marks)
AI Evaluation
12 / 15
Introduction3/3
Clear framing with constitutional context. Good.
Body & Structure7/9
Covers key examples but lacks recent data points. Add Gram Sabha case studies.
Conclusion2/3
Adequate but could propose a stronger forward-looking recommendation.
Features
Everything you need to improve your Mains writing
Custom question mode
Paste any UPSC question from a test series, past paper, or coaching material and get it evaluated immediately.
Rubric-based scoring
Marks are awarded based on introduction, body structure, factual accuracy, examples, and conclusion — matching UPSC's actual evaluation criteria.
Timed mode
Set a timer to simulate real exam conditions — 7 minutes for 10 marks, 12 for 15 marks. Builds the habit of writing under pressure.
Structure & presentation feedback
Get specific feedback on paragraph breaks, headings, use of bullet points, intro-body-conclusion flow, and legibility cues.
Handwritten answers & diagrams
Upload a photo of your handwritten answer or a diagram and Koach evaluates it just like a typed answer — structure, content, and marks. Available on Sankalp and Shikhar plans.
History saved
All evaluated answers are saved to your Koach profile so you can track improvement in scores and writing quality over time.
How it works
Write, submit, improve
01
Pick a paper and marks
Select GS1–GS4 or Essay, choose 10, 15, or 20 marks, and optionally enter a topic — or paste your own question.
02
Write your answer
Type your answer in the editor. Enable timed mode to simulate exam pressure with a countdown timer.
03
Get AI evaluation
Koach evaluates against a rubric — marks awarded, section-by-section feedback, strong points, and specific improvement areas.
Plan limits
What's included on each plan
| Feature | Prayas (Free) | Sankalp | Shikhar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typed answer evaluations / day | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| Handwritten answer upload / day | — | 3 | 7 |
| Diagram upload / day | — | 3 | 7 |
| Papers covered | All (GS1–4, Essay) | All | All |
| Timed mode | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Answer history | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Handwritten answer and diagram evaluation requires a photo upload and uses the image (OCR) evaluation quota.
FAQ
Stop guessing. Start getting marked.
Write a practice answer, get rubric-based marks and feedback, and know exactly what to improve before the real exam.