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GS Optional Foundation

Build optional subject mastery for UPPSC Mains with concept-driven bilingual classes, PYQ analysis, and structured answer-writing practice.

₹11,999 ₹19,999 40% OFF

≈ ₹667/month effective

Validity
18 months
Language
Bilingual
Starts
July 15, 2026
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Easy instalments available — ask your mentor

Everything in this batch

220+

hours of live classes

180+

hours of recorded lectures

30

tests with solutions & ranks

120+

notes, PDFs & PYQ booklets

Personal mentorship included

  • Concept-first lectures across both papers
  • PYQ-driven coverage with answer-writing practice
  • 30 sectional + full-length optional tests
  • Mentor support and monthly progress reviews

Syllabus & coverage

  • Understanding UPPSC Mains optional paper structure and marking scheme
  • Previous-year trend analysis and high-weightage topic identification
  • How to build a personalised study plan for the optional subject
  • Answer-writing expectations: format, length, and presentation norms
  • Core theories, definitions, and conceptual frameworks of the optional subject
  • Building a strong vocabulary and terminology base
  • Connecting foundational concepts to contemporary issues
  • Introduction to standard reference books and supplementary resources
  • In-depth coverage of first half of the optional syllabus
  • Topic-wise concept maps and inter-linkages
  • UP-Special context: regional examples and state-level data integration
  • Practice questions after each theme with model answers
  • In-depth coverage of second half of the optional syllabus
  • Critical analysis of debated and evolving topics
  • Comparative study: national vs. UP-specific dimensions
  • Guided note-making techniques for revision efficiency
  • Year-wise and topic-wise PYQ mapping for UPPSC optional papers
  • Identifying recurring themes and examiner preferences
  • Decoding high-scoring answers from past toppers
  • Practice: rewriting PYQs under timed conditions
  • Structuring introductions, body paragraphs, and conclusions effectively
  • Using diagrams, flowcharts, and bullet points appropriately
  • Incorporating UP-specific examples to add local relevance
  • Peer review and mentor feedback on written answers
  • Linking static optional content with recent national and UP-level developments
  • Monthly current affairs capsules relevant to the optional subject
  • Practice: writing contemporary-angle answers for traditional topics
  • Revision strategy for dynamic portions before the exam
  • Full optional paper mock tests under UPPSC exam conditions
  • Comprehensive revision of all modules with condensed notes
  • Performance analysis and personalised improvement plan
  • Final doubt-clearing and exam-day strategy session

Weekly schedule

Tue/Thu/Sat Live classes · 6:00–8:30 PM
Fortnightly Sectional test + evaluated copies
Monthly Mentor review & plan correction

Your mentors

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Saurabh Tripathi

Mentor — History, Art & Culture

10+ yrs teaching · History · Art & Culture · Essay

Makes culture and history stick with story-first teaching. Has mentored aspirants through every stage of the UPPSC cycle, including interview boards.

RS

Richa Srivastava

Mentor — Economy & Current Affairs

9+ yrs teaching · Economy · Current Affairs · UP Budget

Known for decoding budgets and surveys into one-page exam notes. Leads the daily current-affairs desk and the prelims test-design team.

Batch FAQs

This course is designed for UPPSC/UPPCS aspirants who are preparing for the Mains examination and want to build a strong, structured foundation in their chosen optional subject. It is equally suitable for first-time aspirants and those who are repeating the exam and wish to overhaul their optional preparation.
The course is fully bilingual — classes, study material, and doubt sessions are conducted in both Hindi and English. This ensures that aspirants from all linguistic backgrounds can grasp concepts clearly and write answers confidently in their preferred medium.
Throughout the course, UP-specific examples, state-level data, regional case studies, and Uttar Pradesh government schemes are integrated into relevant topics. This helps aspirants write answers that reflect local context, which is highly valued by UPPSC evaluators.
Yes. The course includes structured answer-writing practice sessions with mentor feedback. Your answers are reviewed for content accuracy, structure, presentation, and alignment with UPPSC evaluation standards, helping you improve systematically over time.
Previous-year UPPSC optional questions are analysed topic-wise and year-wise to identify recurring themes and examiner preferences. Aspirants also practise rewriting these questions under timed conditions to build speed and accuracy.
The course is structured with flexibility in mind. The bilingual format, recorded resources, and modular design allow working professionals and college students to pace their learning without compromising on depth or quality of preparation.
The Foundation course prioritises conceptual clarity and long-term understanding from the ground up, making it ideal for aspirants who want to build a strong base before moving to intensive mains-level practice. It covers the entire optional syllabus systematically rather than focusing only on high-probability topics.

₹11,999

₹19,999 · 18 months