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Empower your UPSC Mains preparation with the right UPSC Optional Subjects at AKS IAS Academy. Choose wisely and achieve success in your dream career.
UPSC is one of India’s most prestigious recruitment bodies, selecting candidates for top civil services like IAS, IPS, and IFS. Once you begin your UPSC preparation, one of the most important steps is choosing the right optional subject for the Mains exam. Your optional plays a major role in boosting your total score even 1 mark can change your rank.
The UPSC optional consists of two papers of 250 marks each. Aspirants can choose from 48 optional choices, which include:
25 General Optional Subjects such as Anthropology, Geography, Sociology, History, Public Administration, Political Science & IR, Psychology, Economics, Law, Management, etc.
23 Literature Optionals including Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Urdu, Bengali, Marathi, Sanskrit, English, and many more.
Selecting an optional that aligns with your interest, background, and scoring potential is key to performing well. For detailed syllabi of all 48 optionals, candidates can visit the official UPSC website.
Choosing the right optional subject can significantly boost your UPSC Mains score. Here are the key factors to consider
Pick a subject you genuinely enjoy and can study consistently.
Subjects related to graduation like Psychology, Engineering, or Commerce are easier to master.
Options like History, Geography, PSIR, Sociology, and Law help in both Prelims and Mains.
Make sure you understand the depth of the subject before choosing it.
Opt for subjects with reliable books, guidance, and coaching support.
Look at previous years’ high-scoring optionals and see what aligns with your strengths.
Choosing an optional based on interest, scoring potential, and availability of resources ensures better results. A well-planned choice can give you a strong edge in the UPSC Mains.
At AKS IAS, we understand the importance of practice and preparation for your optional subjects in the UPSC Civil Services Examination. That’s why we conduct our tests with utmost care and accuracy to simulate the actual exam experience.
Our tests are conducted online, giving you the flexibility to take them from anywhere at any time. They are designed and curated by experienced subject matter experts, ensuring that they cover all the relevant topics and provide a comprehensive evaluation of your knowledge. We also offer detailed feedback and analysis to help you identify your strengths and weaknesses and improve your performance in each subject. With AKS IAS, you can be confident that you are preparing for your optional subjects as efficiently and effectively as possible.
The Foundation Course at AKS IAS is designed to give students a solid understanding of basic concepts and fundamentals required for the civil services examination. It covers all major subjects such as history, geography, polity, economics, and current affairs. On the other hand, the UPSC Optional course focuses on in-depth preparation of a particular subject chosen by the student for their mains exam. Our expert faculty tailors the curriculum according to the specific requirements of each optional subject. So while the Foundation Course provides a strong base, the Optional Subject course helps students specialize in their chosen subject and score higher marks in their main exam.
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