Geography Optional Foundation Course with Test Series
for CSE 2026
Geography Optional Foundation course under the expert guidance of Alok Ranjan Sir imparts his rich teaching prowess catering to the subject with the exclusive features of this course in a magnificent manner. Thereby, choosing it can significantly escalate one's chances of success in the UPSC examination.
Geography is among the most preferable and marks-catchy optional in the UPSC CSE examination. Besides this, it is also a fascinating subject to study as it perfectly complements General Studies papers of the Mains Examination owing to its interdisciplinary nature that connects with subjects like History, Economics, Environment, and International Relations.
Since Geography is intricately linked with current affairs, it helps enhance the understanding of contemporary issues as well.
It enriches conceptual clarity by providing a solid foundation for physical, social, and economic aspects of the world.
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Why Geography as an Optional?
Choosing Geography as an optional subject offers logical and analytical development, consistent results, high weightage in General Studies, essay paper relevance, coverage of pertinent topics, and a comprehensive understanding of various subjects.
- Consistent Results: Geography has produced the highest number of successful candidates, including top rankers, in the last decade.
- High Weightage in General Studies: Geography has a significant number of questions (35-40) in the General Studies paper.
- Essay Paper Relevance: Geography covers two topics in the Essay paper, eliminating the need for additional preparation.
- Pertinent and Enduring Topics: Geography covers relevant subjects like sustainable development, climate change, and wildlife conservation.
- Wide Coverage: Geography spans topics such as geopolitics, resource management, and biodiversity.
- Choosing Geography as an optional subject offers logical and analytical development, consistent results, high weightage in General Studies, essay paper relevance, coverage of pertinent topics, and a comprehensive understanding of various subjects.
Course Features
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Comprehensive coverage of traditional and contemporary syllabus.
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Updated booklets, handouts, and current events.
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Current Affairs booklet on Geography and Environment.
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Discussion on previous year questions and expected questions.
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Regular classroom tests and doubt sessions.
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Additional 32 videos for concept building.
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Every class is followed by 30 – 35 minutes discussion session.
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Test series with 8 tests (4 sectionals and 4 full-length)
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
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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).
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).
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
Geography Optional Foundation Course with Test Series for CSE 2026
Batch | Venue | Start Date | Time | Duration | Fee | |
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Offline | ORN | 5th May, 2025 | 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM (6 Days a week) |
5 months | Rs. 50,847 + GST | Enroll Now |
Online | - | 5th May, 2025 | 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM (6 Days a week) |
5 months | Rs. 50,847 + GST | Enroll Now |
- 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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