Is the masterclass free?

Yes — the Ethics Masterclass is completely free to attend. Just register and reserve your seat.

When and where is it held?

It is live online on 30 June 2026 at 10:00 AM IST, as part of our Masterclass series for UPSC Mains.

How do I join after registering?

Once you register, our team will send the joining link and session details to the email and phone number you provide.

Who is this masterclass for?

Anyone serious about GS Paper IV — first-timers and repeaters alike. No prior preparation is needed; you'll leave with a clear method to apply immediately.

It is led by Rohan Dange Sir, chief mentor at Roundtable IAS, who has guided toppers through Ethics and Mains answer writing.

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Masterclass on Ethics

Ethics is not a written paper — it is a written interview. It tests your mental calculus and your value framework. The paper has no syllabus and yet demands the most structured preparation — learn to write sharp, incisive answers and take the lead in Mains.

Live on 30 June 202610:00 AM ISTOnline

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By Rohan Dange Sir
GS Paper IV

Roundtable IAS Masterclass on Ethics for UPSC Mains GS Paper IV

Ethics: Your Best Chance to Take the Lead

It is a test of your mental calculus and an assessment of your value framework — a paper with no syllabus that still rewards the most structured preparation.

GS Paper IV is where well-prepared aspirants quietly build a decisive lead. Public service orientation, complemented by the ability to be socially sensitive, is what is really being tested. This masterclass shows you how to convert your values into cogent, examiner-ready answers — and why 140+ is well within reach with the right guidance and sincere feedback. Pair it with our Ethics course for a full GS-IV programme with evaluated practice.

What You'll Learn in This Masterclass

7 takeaways you can apply to your very next answer.

A Basket of Ideas

Build a ready basket of ideas, thinkers, and frameworks for writing cogent ethics answers.

Perception vs. Public Service

Learn to balance popular perception with the ethic of public service in every answer.

Case Studies, Live

Solve and dissect case studies live with chief mentor Rohan Dange Sir.

Examples & Use Cases

Discover examples and use cases that fortify your answers and make them memorable.

Ethics as a Mindset

Internalise ethics as a mindset, not a set of definitions to be mugged up.

The 140+ Method

See why scoring 140+ is achievable with the right guidance and sincere, honest feedback.

Trust with the Examiner

Build trust with the examiner through the integrity and clarity of your answers.

Meet Your Mentor

Rohan Dange Sir — Founder & Chief Mentor

Founder & Chief Mentor

Rohan Dange Sir

Rohan Dange Sir is the Founder of Roundtable IAS and a Distinguished Fellow at the Forum for Global Studies, New Delhi, where his work engages deeply with global affairs, security studies, and India's evolving strategic and foreign policy landscape.

With over 15 years of experience in UPSC coaching, Rohan has mentored civil services aspirants across international relations, economy, world history, essay, and political science. His teaching philosophy rejects rote learning in favour of structured dialogue and analytical rigour — translating complex policy and defence concepts into accessible, exam-ready frameworks.

Under his leadership, Roundtable IAS prioritises substance over spectacle — fostering collaborations with institutions, experts, and stakeholders committed to strengthening India's strategic discourse through knowledge and informed engagement.

“The UPSC doesn't test what you know — it tests how you think about what you know. Our job is to build that thinking muscle.”

Serious aspirants who want GS-IV to become a scoring paper, not a gamble
Anyone preparing for — or about to start — UPSC Mains Ethics (GS Paper IV)
Repeaters whose ethics marks don't reflect their understanding
Aspirants who struggle to convert values and theory into examiner-ready answers

Learn to write sharp and incisive answers with Rohan Dange Sir. Our chief mentor has guided toppers through GS-IV — come treat ethics as the opportunity it truly is.

Free · Live on 30 June 2026

Reserve your seat for the Ethics for UPSC Mains (GS-IV) masterclass

Seats are limited. Register now and we'll send you the joining link for 30 June 2026 at 10:00 AM IST.