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

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Anthropology has always been a preferred optional subject in UPSC Civil Services Examination. With no special knowledge or specific academic background required for the preparation of Anthropology as an optional subject, students have been obtaining high scores in the UPSC Main examination.

All a student needs is the basic understanding of the topics and its interlinkages. Students may score high provided they are guided in the right direction.

NEXT IAS launches “Anthropology Optional Foundation Course” under the expert guidance of Sudhir Kumar Sir.

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.

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  • 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 mediacal.
  • Overlap with GS: It overlaps with all papers in GS including essay and will be instrumental interview.

Course Features

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    Complete and comprehensive coverage of entire syllabus.

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    Updated study material along with recent case studies.

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    Innovative methodology and interlinking of Paper I and II.

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    Learn the art of writing wonderful answers thorough daily assignments.

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    Special emphasis on paper II and Tribal India (Which is rarely taught elsewhere)

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    Discussion on Previous Year Questions as well as expected Questions

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    Access to a dedicated test series allows students to practice and refine their exam-taking skills.

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    Test series with 8 tests (4 sectionals and 4 full-length)

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    Personalized Mentorship

Course Features

Offline Economics Optional Course

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    Quality teaching focusing on conceptual clarity by Vibhas Jha Sir.

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    Comprehensive coverage of UPSC CSE Economics (Optional) and Indian Economy (GS) syllabus

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    Individual attention with personalized guidance and support.

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    Test series with 8 tests (4 sectionals and 4 fulllength) and 6 practice tests.

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    Inclusion of IES and RBI Grade B/DEPR exam coverage at no extra cost.

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    Additional 60 hours of teaching for IES and RBI Grade B (DR) DEPR exam aspirants.

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    GS and English will also be taught to IES and RBI Grade B (DR) DEPR students.

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    Test series with 8 tests (4 sectionals and 4 full-length).

Online Economics Optional Course

  1.  

    Quality teaching focusing on conceptual clarity by Vibhas Jha Sir.

  2.  

    Comprehensive coverage of UPSC CSE Economics (Optional) and Indian Economy (GS) syllabus

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    Individual attention with personalized guidance and support.

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    Test series with 8 tests (4 sectionals and 4 fulllength) and 6 practice tests.

  5.  

    Inclusion of IES and RBI Grade B/DEPR exam coverage at no extra cost.

  6.  

    Additional 60 hours of teaching for IES and RBI Grade B (DR) DEPR exam aspirants.

  7.  

    GS and English will also be taught to IES and RBI Grade B (DR) DEPR students.

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    Test series with 8 tests (4 sectionals and 4 full-length).

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.

About the Faculty

  • Mr. Vibhas Jha is an eminent faculty of Economics (Optional) and Indian Economy (GS) for UPSC preparation.
  • He has been teaching and guiding many UPSC CSE aspirants for the past 23 years. Toppers like Vidushi Singh (AIR-13, 2022), Ayush Goel & (AIR-171,2022) and many others have gained forn his guidance.
  • He holds a Ph.D. in Economics & Research Head (India) from MIT Sloan School.
  • He has been an Assistant Professor at Delhi School of Economics (2001-2004).
  • He has published his works in Indian Economic Review, Harvard Economic Review, MIT Review etc.

Batch Details

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

Batch Venue Start Date Time Duration Fee  
Offline ORN 25th November, 2024 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
(6 Days a week)
4.5-5 months Rs. 46,610 + GST Enroll Now
Online - 25th November, 2024 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
(6 Days a week)
4.5-5 months Rs. 46,610 + GST Enroll Now
Offline ORN 29th July, 2024 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM
(6 Days a week)
4.5-5 months Rs. 46,610 + GST Admissions Closed
Online - 29th July, 2024 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM
(6 Days a week)
4.5-5 months Rs. 46,610 + GST Admissions Closed
  • *We will start with Anthropological Theories.
Note:
  • Discount for Ex-NEXT IAS GS Foundation course students.
  • For Detailed Admission Procedure Click Here
  • Venue: Old Rajinder Nagar, New Delhi.
  • All Live/Online courses are available on Windows, Android Phone, Apple iOS, Apple MacBook and iPad.
  • Students are allowed to access the live/online course on a maximum of two devices. Any attempt to use more than two devices will result in restricted access.
  • For any query please contact at +91-8081300200
 

An understanding of economy is a prerequisite for an Indian Administrative Officer (IAS officer). Economics is an inherent part of governance and policy planning. Studying Economics as an optional subject for UPSC CSE diversifies the perspective of aspirants for all the stages of the exam.

All the concepts of Economics as an optional subject will be simplified by the best faculty for the subject - Vibhas Jha Sir in the Economics Optional Foundation Course offered by NEXT IAS. All the concepts of Economics as an optional subject will be simplified by the best faculty for the subject - Vibhas Jha Sir in the Economics Optional Foundation Course offered by NEXT IAS.

All the concepts of Economics as an optional subject will be simplified by the best faculty for the subject - Vibhas Jha Sir in the Economics Optional Foundation Course offered by NEXT IAS. All the concepts of Economics as an optional subject will be simplified by the best faculty for the subject - Vibhas Jha Sir in the Economics Optional Foundation Course offered by NEXT IAS.

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