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CSS & PMS preparation in Islamabad. Your gateway to Pakistan's civil services.

CSS Preparations and PMS Preparations in Islamabad. Since 2007, Nova has guided aspirants through CSS and PMS with personalised mentorship, updated study material and a disciplined on-campus system in G-10/1.

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19Years of excellence
1,050+Successful officers
38Specialised subjects
5,000+Students trained
Six CSS qualifiers with their commemorative shields at Nova's Celebration of Success A lecture in progress at Nova Preparations's campus in Islamabad A guest speaker presenting at the Nova podium while students watch A former student presents Director Mazhar Saeed with a cake Two invited officers attending a session at Nova
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Why choose Nova

The oldest CSS academy in Islamabad, still the most focused

Nova is the first teaching school in the capital territory to offer exclusive classes for Pakistan's competitive examinations. Everything here is built for one result: your name on the FPSC list.

Expert mentors for CSS & PMS

Subject specialists who follow the latest FPSC and PPSC trends and know what examiners reward.

Complete preparation

Written papers and the interview, covered in one system from orientation to the viva voce.

Weekly tests & performance tracking

Weekly quizzes, monthly mock exams and a full mock series before your attempt, all in FPSC format.

Updated study material

Topic-wise handouts, solved past papers and model answers, revised with every change in the exam pattern.

Personalised guidance

Counselling on optional subjects, age limits and exam rules, matched to your academic background.

Special sessions with CSP officers

Serving officers and Nova alumni share how they prepared, wrote and faced the panel.

Hostels only for Novians

Separate boys' and girls' hostels, supervised by the academy and within walking distance of campus.

On-campus, with a safety net

Fully on-campus classes for discipline and interaction. Temporary online classes when you can't attend.

Message from the Director

"Competitive examinations are not just tests of knowledge; they are tests of expression, critical thinking and intellectual maturity."

Mazhar SaeedFounder & CEO · MPhil English · Teaching since 1996

It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to our academy, an institution I have been proudly running since 2007 with the aim of preparing aspirants for Pakistan's competitive examinations with clarity, discipline and purpose.

With an MPhil in English and teaching experience dating back to 1996, I have dedicated my career to helping students master essay writing, précis and current affairs, the core components that define success in CSS and PMS exams.

My approach in the classroom is built around mentorship, structured guidance and continuous improvement, so that every serious student develops the confidence and analytical depth required to stand out. I warmly invite you to join us on this journey, where commitment meets direction and success becomes attainable.

Courses offered

Eight programs, one disciplined system

Join the full CSS or PMS preparation, or take the subjects where you need the most help. Every course is taught on campus at G-10/1 in the evening session.

CSS Full Preparation

All six compulsory papers plus your 600 marks of optional subjects, with weekly tests and a full mock series.

PMS Full Preparation

Complete preparation for the Provincial Management Service under PPSC, with the same mentors and test system.

Compulsory Subjects

English Essay, Précis, General Science & Ability, Current Affairs, Pakistan Affairs and Islamic Studies.

Optional Subjects

Counselling on a scoring combination, then subject classes across FPSC Groups 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7.

English Essay & Précis

Where most candidates fail. Outlining, argument and expression taught by the Director himself.

General Knowledge & Current Affairs

Daily news analysis, Pakistan's foreign policy, and the issues the paper setters are following.

Interview & Psychological Assessment

Mock interviews by mentors and former civil servants, personality grooming and communication practice.

Test Series & Past-Paper Practice

Weekly quizzes, monthly mocks and solved past papers to master timing and answer structure.

CSS compulsory subjects

Six papers, 600 marks. Every candidate sits these.

  • English Essay
  • English Précis & Composition
  • General Science & Ability
  • Current Affairs
  • Pakistan Affairs
  • Islamic Studies

CSS optional subjects taught at Nova

Only one subject may be selected from each group, as set by the FPSC.

Group 1

  • Accountancy & Auditing
  • Computer Science
  • International Relations

Group 3

  • Business Administration
  • Public Administration
  • Governance & Public Policies

Group 4

  • History of USA
  • Islamic History & Culture
  • Indo-Pak History
  • European History

Group 5

  • Gender Studies
  • Environmental Sciences
  • English Literature
  • Urdu Literature

Group 6

  • Constitutional Law
  • Muslim Law & Jurisprudence
  • International Law
  • Criminology
  • Philosophy

Group 7

  • Journalism & Mass Communication
  • Sociology
  • Psychology
  • Geography
  • Anthropology
  • Sindhi
  • Punjabi
  • Pushto

An optional class starts once a minimum number of students enrol. Ask admissions about your combination when you apply.

Schedule

A new session starts every month

Attend four free orientation classes first, then join the regular evening session. The course runs four months, so working graduates can prepare without leaving their jobs.

Free orientation25th – 28th

Of every calendar month, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. No fee, no commitment. Regular classes begin on the 29th.

Regular session6:00 – 9:30 pm

Monday to Saturday for four months. Three periods of about 70 minutes each. In Ramadan, 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

Duration4 – 6 months

Depending on the batch. Fast-track batches are available for candidates who need an accelerated schedule.

Fee structure

Transparent fees, on campus

Pay for the full course in three instalments, save with a lump-sum payment, or take only the subjects you need.

Subject-wise fee

Pakistani rupees, per course
Subject / packageFee
English (Essay & Précis)Minimum requirement for admission40,000
General Science & Ability10,000
Pakistan Affairs7,000
Current Affairs7,000
Islamic Studies6,000
All compulsory subjects60,000
All optional subjectsSix papers, 600 marks45,000
Interview & Psychological Assessment45,000
Specialised notes, all subjectsOptional purchase10,000

Full course

Rs 100,000in instalments
  • Rs 40,000 by the 1st of the first month
  • Rs 40,000 by the 1st of the second month
  • Rs 20,000 by the 1st of the third month
  • All compulsory and optional subjects
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15%off the full course when paid in a lump sum at admission. Also 15% off for all new admissions this session.

Hostels exclusively for Novians

Nova runs its own boys' and girls' hostels in separate buildings, supervised by the academy and open only to Nova students preparing for CSS and PMS. Charges include three meals a day, internet, a study table and chair, and no transport is needed to reach the campus.

Three-sharing room, per person per monthRs 25,000
Two-bed room, per monthRs 36,000
Refundable security depositRs 10,000

Fees are as published by the academy and may be revised at the start of a session. Screening-test (MPT) preparation is charged separately. Confirm the current tariff with admissions before paying.

Shining stars of Nova

Students who turned ambition into allocation

Since May 2007, Nova has turned out hundreds of officers for the Central Superior Services, and many more alumni now hold careers in government and beyond.

A former student presents Director Mazhar Saeed with a cake reading 'Teacher' while faculty look on
A former student honours the Director at a campus celebration
PASSarah RehmanPakistan Administrative Service · 2014
PASCaptain Shoaib AliPakistan Administrative Service · 2011
PASMuhammad Ali AsgharPakistan Administrative Service · 2010
PSPMuhammad AfzalPolice Service of Pakistan · 2011
IRSShariq TanveerInland Revenue Service · 2011
PAASMuhammad UmarAudit & Accounts Service · 2009
Waheed Aslam Khoso receiving a commemorative shield from Mazhar Saeed, and presenting him a Sindhi Ajrak and turban
Alumni story

Waheed Aslam Khoso came back to Nova as an Assistant Commissioner

About ten years ago, Waheed walked into Nova with a determination to serve Pakistan. There were setbacks and failures, and moments when giving up seemed easier than moving forward. He chose perseverance, and cleared the PMS Sindh Examination.

On his return to the campus, CEO Mazhar Saeed welcomed him with a commemorative shield. Waheed, in turn, honoured his mentor with a Sindhi Ajrak and a traditional turban.

Delayed success is never denied success.

Among Nova's CSP alumni: Kamran Mumtaz, Maryam Mumtaz, Syed Muhammad Bilal, Muhammad Riaz, Adeela Hafeez, Bisma Nasir, Ahsan Saifullah, Mir Reza Ozgen, Marya Jabeen, Hassam Bin Iqbal, Shoaib Mubarak, Waqas Latif Mughal, Shana Shakir, Waqas Ali Khan, Sheharyar Arif Khan, Dr. Aneela Javed Gondal, Najeeb Arjamand, Asma Sanaullah, Sidra Shafiq, Zain ul Abdin, Touheed Rehman Memon, Amna Rafiq and Hafiz Junaid Ameer Sial.

Celebration of Success

A memorable evening for our shining stars.

Nova Preparations proudly congratulates all the successful qualifiers on their remarkable accomplishment in the CSS examination. Their dedication, perseverance and commitment have made us all proud.

Thank you to every qualifier who joined us at the Celebration of Success and made the evening special. Your journey continues to inspire future aspirants to dream bigger and aim higher.

What students say

Rated by the people who sat the exam

180 Google reviews
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"Nova Academy is truly one of the best places for competitive exam preparation, and my experience has been exceptional, largely because of Sir Mazhar. He is not only a highly experienced teacher but also one of the best English instructors in Pakistan, teaching English, essay, précis and current affairs with remarkable clarity and depth."

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"Best academy for competitive exams preparation. Sir Mazhar Saeed is the best mentor for English Essay in Islamabad."

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"His guidance, dedication and unique teaching style make complex topics easy to understand and help students build real confidence in their writing and analytical skills. Anyone looking for quality education and genuine mentorship should definitely consider Nova Academy."

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Nova Preparations app

Your preparation, in your pocket

Practise MCQs on the commute, revise past papers at night and join your batch's online class from anywhere. Free on Android, with iPhone coming soon.

  • Online examsTimed MCQ sets with results and answers
  • Past papersCSS papers organised by year and subject
  • Online classesLive and recorded lectures for your batch
  • VocabularyWord sets built for essay and précis
  • News & articlesCurrent affairs picked for the exam
  • ResultsTrack your test scores over time
Get it onGoogle Play Download on theApp Store

iPhone version coming soon to the App Store.

Students attending a class at Nova Preparations
2007Established
About Nova

Islamabad's first institute for CSS exam preparation

Nova Preparations is the first teaching school in the capital territory to offer exclusive classes to candidates for the competitive examination of Pakistan. Since its inception in May 2007, Nova has turned out hundreds of bureaucrats who became members of the Central Superior Services, and a much higher number of alumni who built careers in government, semi-government and non-government organisations.

Nova is widely credited with making the twin cities the second largest hub of CSS aspirants after Lahore, as the number of candidates here grew from around a hundred in 2007 to more than three thousand today.

Classes are fully on campus to keep learning disciplined and interactive. When a student cannot attend in person, the academy provides temporary online classes so preparation continues without interruption.

Exam-focused facultySubject specialists who follow FPSC and PPSC trends
Checked practiceWeekly quizzes, monthly mocks, written feedback
A place to stayAcademy-run hostels a short walk from class
Life at Nova

Evening lectures, weekly written tests and guest sessions with serving officers, all in the Nova hall at G-10/1.

Director Mazhar Saeed speaking at the Nova Preparations podium in front of a full hall
The Director addresses a session in the Nova hall
A guest speaker presenting at the Nova Preparations podium while students watch
Guest seminar for aspirants
Students writing a test in the Nova classroom
Weekly written test in progress
Two invited officers in suits attending a session at Nova
Special session with visiting officers
A teacher writing grammar rules on the whiteboard and a full classroom of students
English grammar and précis class
Students in the Nova lecture hall following a slide presentation
Evening lecture in the main hall
A lecture at the Nova campus
Guest lecture, Nova campus
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Frequently asked questions

Before you apply

What courses does Nova Preparations offer?
Complete preparation for both CSS and PMS, covering all compulsory and optional subjects required by FPSC and PPSC: English Essay, Précis & Composition, Current Affairs, Pakistan Affairs, Islamic Studies and a wide selection of optional subjects. Alongside subject classes, the academy runs essay-writing workshops, answer-structuring classes, past-paper discussions, mock tests and interview preparation.
Who is eligible to join?
Any student who meets the FPSC or PPSC eligibility criteria. A bachelor's degree from a recognised university is required for both exams. Nova welcomes fresh graduates, repeat candidates and working professionals, and guides each student on optional subjects, exam rules and age limits.
How long is the course?
The regular course lasts four to six months depending on the batch. Nova offers an evening session for regular students and fast-track batches for those who need an accelerated approach, with time for full syllabus coverage, revision and frequent assessments.
Are classes online or on campus?
Primarily on campus, for a focused environment and direct interaction with mentors. In cases of urgency, such as travel, health or schedule disruptions, the academy provides online classes as a temporary alternative so preparation continues.
Are notes and study materials provided?
All enrolled students receive updated study material prepared by subject specialists: topic-wise handouts, solved past papers, model answers, summaries of important areas and writing practice material, revised in line with recent changes in exam patterns. A specialised notes pack for all subjects is also available for Rs 10,000.
Do you conduct mock exams and interview preparation?
Yes. Students take weekly quizzes, monthly mock exams and a full mock examination series before the final attempt, all in actual FPSC and PPSC format. For the interview, mentors and former civil servants conduct mock interviews and coach personality grooming, communication skills and the psychological assessment.
When is the CSS exam held?
The FPSC usually invites applications in October and holds the written examination in mid-February. Candidates get three attempts before the upper age limit. Always confirm dates, fee and rules on fpsc.gov.pk.
How do I enrol?
Visit the academy during office hours, send the application form on this page, or contact admissions by phone or WhatsApp. After registration you receive an orientation covering subject selection, batch timing, course outline and access to digital and physical learning resources.
Admissions

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Send us your details and the admissions desk will call you back about orientation dates, batch timings and the right course for you.

  1. Send your applicationFill in the form. It takes about a minute.
  2. Attend free orientationFour free classes from the 25th to the 28th of the month, 5–7 pm.
  3. Join the regular sessionClasses begin on the 29th. Dues are payable by the 1st of the following month.

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Contact

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Campus

House 308, Main Sawan Road, Sector G-10/1, Islamabad

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Academy hoursMonday to Friday, 10:00 am – 9:00 pm. Office closed Saturday and Sunday. Evening classes run 6:00 – 9:30 pm, Monday to Saturday.

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