Economics Optional Coaching: Course for UPSC CSE

The Economics Optional is one of the highly rationale & scoring subject in the UPSC Civil Services Exam. The two papers of the Economics Optional comprise Paper-I (The core theoretical concepts) & Paper-II (The dynamic Indian Economy section ). The subject has a huge overlap with GS Paper III (Indian Economy) and also significant portion in the Prelims and Interview.

In the past 5 years, the Economics optional subject has given an average success ratio of around 11-13%. At Next IAS, the Economics Optional Foundation Course under the expert guidance of Vibhas Jha Sir who is highly respected faculty (Alumni of Delhi School of Economics) with more than 25 years of teaching experience.

The offline classes for Economics Optional Coaching in Delhi are conducted at our Old Rajinder Nagar Centre. Recently selected All India Rank-4 (UPSC CSE 2025) Raghav Jhunjhunwala was the classroom student of Economics Optional Course at NEXT IAS.

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Batch Details of Economics Optional Foundation Course

Offline Batch

A1: Economics Optional Foundation Course for CSE 2027

Regular

Batch Date

Jul 25, 2026

Batch Time

3:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Venue

Old Rajendra Nagar

₹ 55,084.75 + GST

Live-Online Batch

L1: Economics Optional Foundation Course for CSE 2027 (Live-Online)

Online

Batch Date

Jul 25, 2026

Batch Time

3:00 PM - 5:30 PM

₹ 55,084.75 + GST

Quality teaching focusing on conceptual clarity by Vibhas Jha Sir.
Comprehensive coverage of UPSC CSE Economics (Optional) and Indian Economy (GS) syllabus.
Individual attention with personalized guidance and support.
Well-researched study material covering the entire syllabus.

Inclusion of IES and RBI Grade B/DEPR exam coverage at no extra cost.
Additional 60 hours of teaching for IES and RBI Grade B (DR) DEPR exam aspirants.
GS and English will also be taught to IES and RBI Grade B (DR) DEPR students.
Test series with 8 tests (4 sectionals and 4 full-length).

Download Economics Optional Syllabus

Why to Choose Economics as an Optional Subject?

Selecting the right optional subject is very important to secure good marks in UPSC CSE Mains examination. Factors like subject’s overlap with GS Papers (both Prelims and Mains) and availability of basic resources should be considered before selecting the optional subject for UPSC CSE.

Economics as an optional subject is relevant to administrative roles and governance.
It offers scoring potential in the UPSC examination.
It has overlap with various General Studies (GS) papers, providing a comprehensive understanding of multiple subjects.
It allows analysis of real-world applications and socio-economic challenges.
Vibhas Jha Sir's guidance enhances conceptual clarity and his individual attention towards aspirants contributes to their success.

Access and Support:

Students attending offline classes will get 72-hours access to the recorded lecture. If today is the class, they can attend it offline and will be able to access the recording for the next 72 hours (3 days).
Online students can watch the lecture live on the app and will get access to the recorded lecture for the next 72 hours (3 days).

Revision Backup:

All students (offline & online) will get 15 days access after course completion and 30 days of access after Prelims for revision (in June).

NEXT IAS conducts "Economics Through Questions” designed exclusively for students who have a basic understanding of the fundamental concepts of Economics. The course aims to cover the syllabus comprehensively through questions thus helping aspirants in the application of concepts.

Quick and complete revision of entire syllabus.
Discussion videos on PYQs from 2013-2024.
Important topics adhering strictly with UPSC/CSE Syllabus.
Interlinking and building thoughts on various topics.

Test series available both in ONLINE and OFFLINE mode (for Economics advance course with test series only).
Regular doubt sessions with Vibhas Jha Sir.
Personalised Mentorship.
Recorded lectures will be available till CSE Mains 2026.