Optional Foundation & Advance Courses

Optional Foundation Courses

NEXT IAS Optional Foundation Courses are meticulously designed to comprehensively cover the syllabus for the Optional Paper of the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Exam (UPSC Mains). From laying a strong foundation to developing an in-depth understanding, analytical thinking ability, and effective answer-writing skills, they serve as a complete roadmap for preparing the UPSC Mains Optional Paper holistically.

Carrying 500 marks out of a total of 1750 marks in Mains and with a fixed nature of the syllabus, Optional Paper plays a crucial role in deciding one’s selection in the UPSC CSE. Therefore, preparing the UPSC Mains Optional Paper thoroughly and holistically is indispensable for realizing the UPSC dream. NEXT IAS Optional Foundation Courses help aspirants prepare this crucial section of the UPSC Mains Syllabus in a systematic and comprehensive manner.

Overview of Optional Foundation Courses

As of now, NEXT IAS offers the following Optional Foundation Courses:

• Economics Optional Foundation Course with Test Series
• Geography Optional Foundation Course with Test Series
• History Optional Foundation Course
• Sociology Optional Foundation Course with Test Series
• Mathematics Optional Foundation Course with Test Series
• Anthropology Optional Foundation Course with Test Series
• Political Science and International Relations (PSIR) Optional Foundation Course with Test Series

Optional Advance Courses

NEXT IAS Optional Advance Courses are meant for focused and intensive preparation for the Optional Paper of the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination (UPSC Mains). Through in-depth discussions of Optional Previous Year Questions (PYQs) and an integrated Optional Test Series, they aim to provide conceptual clarity on key topics along with the skills of interlinking concepts and writing effective answers.

Performing well in Mains Optional Paper is indispensable for one’s selection in the UPSC CSE. This, in turn, requires a thorough understanding of the subject and proficient answer-writing skills. NEXT IAS Optional Advance Courses are aimed to help aspirants toward this by strengthening their grasp on the optional subject and developing a strategic approach to maximize their score in the same.

Overview of Optional Advance Courses

As of now, NEXT IAS offers the following Optional Advance Courses:

• Economics Optional Advance Course
• Sociology Optional Advance Course
• Anthropology Optional Advance Course
• Political Science and International Relations (PSIR) Optional Advance Course
• Civil Engineering Optional Advance Course
• Electrical Engineering Optional Advance Course
• Mechanical Engineering Optional Advance Course
• Mathematics Optional Advance Course

Other Courses:

• GS Foundation Courses
• Interview Guidance Program
• Postal Courses
• Prelims Revision & Practice Course
• GS Advance Courses
• Live/Online Course