History Optional Foundation Course for CSE 2025 and 2026

Choosing the right optional subject for UPSC preparation plays a major role. It can help increase the chances of success for an aspirant in the UPSC Civil Services Examination. The optional subject must be carefully picked on the basis of several aspects such as.

  • Genuine interest in the subject.
  • Recent scoring patterns and trends.
  • The time needed for comprehensive coverage of the syllabus.
  • Contribution of the subject while covering the General Studies Paper.
  • Availability of proper guidance of the concerned subject.

About the Faculty:

  • Hemant Jha Sir is one of the most experienced and renowned faculty of History Optional.
  • He is a well-known academician for Civil Services Examination with unflinching credentials.
  • Under his guidance and teaching, many students have secured top ranks in the last decade in CSE.
  • Known for highly focused approach and scientific way of teaching through sketches, diagrams, timelines, etc.
  • He is the leading faculty of History with 25 years of his teaching experience.

Why History as an Optional?

  • Entire syllabus of History optional subject overlaps with GS (Ancient-Medieval-Modern-Post-1947 Indian History, Indian Art & Culture and World History).
  • About 20 questions in GS Prelims Exam and about 10 questions in Mains Exam.
  • Evergreen subject & consistent in terms of popularity and result.
  • Knowledge of History helps in personality building and is also helpful for Personality Test.

Key Features:

  • Quality Teaching with focus on conceptual clarity.
  • Comprehensive coverage of the syllabus.
  • Basics to advance level based on current trend of the questions.
  • Coverage of theories/topics in general not taught elsewhere (such as early medieval period, micro issues, non-conventional issues, important statements, etc.) but are highly relevant for the examination.
  • Separate Classes on Map related questions.
  • Regular Answer-writing sessions.
  • Discussion on previous years' relevant questions.
  • Complete coverage of themes and topics in general.
  • Discussion on inter-connection between History optional & GS History.
  • Focus on Individual Attention.
  • Thoroughly researched and well-designed Study Material.

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

Batch Details

History Optional Foundation Course for CSE 2025 and 2026

Mode Venue Start Date Time Duration Fee
Offline ORN 24th June, 2024 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM 6 months
(6 days a week)
Rs. 50,847 + GST Enroll Now
Online - 24th June, 2024 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM 6 months
(6 days a week)
Rs. 50,847 + GST Enroll Now
Online - 5th February, 2024 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM 6 months
(5 to 7 days in a week)
Rs. 55,000 Incl. GST Admissions Closed
Offline ORN 5th February, 2024 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM 6 months
(5 to 7 days in a week)
Rs. 60,000 Incl. GST Admissions Closed

Note 1: Discount for Ex-NEXT IAS GS Foundation course students.

Note 2: For Detailed Admission Procedure Click Here

Note 3: Venue: Old Rajinder Nagar, New Delhi.

Note 4: All Live/Online courses are available on Windows, Android Phone, Apple iOS and IPad. However, it must be noted that they are not available on Apple MacBook.

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