History Optional Foundation Course
for CSE 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.
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.
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Course Features
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Quality Teaching with focus on conceptual clarity.
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Comprehensive coverage of the syllabus.
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Basics to advance level based on current trend of the questions.
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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.
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Separate Classes on Map related questions.
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Regular Answer-writing sessions.
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Discussion on previous years' relevant questions.
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Complete coverage of themes and topics in general.
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Discussion on inter-connection between History optional & GS History.
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Focus on Individual Attention.
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Thoroughly researched and well-designed Study Material.
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 fullength) 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
History Optional Foundation Course for CSE 2026
| Batch | Venue | Start Date | Time | Duration | Fee | |
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| Offline | ORN | 5th June, 2025 | 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM (6 Days a week) |
6 months |
Rs. 50,847 + GST | Enroll Now |
| Online | - | 5th June, 2025 | 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM (6 Days a week) |
6 months (6 days a week) |
Rs. 50,847 + GST | Enroll Now |
- *We will start with World History.
- 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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