Anthropology Optional Foundation Course with Test Series for CSE 2025 and 2026

Why Anthropology as an Optional?

• Interesting: It is very interesting, as it revolves around ourselves (humans) and we can learn a lot of interesting things about ourselves.
• Short Syllabus: It is very easy, short and crisp, which can be easily covered holistically in 3 months.
• High Scoring: It is very scoring due to relative objectivity in syllabus and scientific nature.
• Static Syllabus: Its static nature, which means we hardly have to update it with too many current affairs, so it will save time here too.
• Straightforward Questions: The nature of questions asked in the examination are direct, so it becomes easy for the students.
• Interdisciplinary: Anthropology uniquely blends sciences with the social sciences and humanities so its equally suitable for aspirants from all backgrounds-whether they are from arts or humanities or engineering or medical.
• Overlap with GS: It overlaps with all papers in GS including essay and will be instrumental interview.

About the Faculty:

• Dr Sudhir Kumar is a distinguished faculty and mentor for Anthropology at NEXT IAS.
• He has a keen academic understanding, with a unique pedagogic approach. He had been guiding and mentoring the students for Civil services since 2014, while working with various Institutions. Dr. Sudhir had appeared 5 TIMES for the Civil Services INTERVIEW. A person of such a huge and commendable experience with this examination is rare to find.
• Dr. Sudhir had a distinguished service with CRPF, as Assistant Commandant for more than 4 years which gave him immense exposure to understand various national and international issues.
• He is an excellent teacher for Anthropology Optional with 8 years of teaching experience.

Key Features:

• Complete and comprehensive coverage of entire syllabus.
• Updated study material along with recent case studies.
• Innovative methodology and interlinking of Paper I and II.
• Learn the art of writing wonderful answers thorough daily assignments.
• Special emphasis on paper II and Tribal India (Which is rarely taught elsewhere)
• Discussion on Previous Year Questions as well as expected Questions
• Access to a dedicated test series allows students to practice and refine their exam-taking skills.
• Test series with 8 tests (4 sectionals and 4 full-length)
• Personalized Mentorship

Access and Support:

• Access for offline students will be provided on-demand via email, considering exam schedules or medical conditions.
• They can access up to a maximum of 20 days throughout the course, either intermittently or consecutively, upon submission of relevant supporting documents.
• Missed class backup will be available for offline students, with systems designated for viewing 1 or 2 missed lectures in the institute. Students can book slots to watch missed lecture videos in the institute.

Revision Backup:

• 30 days access post-course completion or 30 days access after prelims for both offline and online batches.

Note : For any query please contact at +91-8081300200