Sociology Optional Foundation Course with Test Series
for CSE 2025 and 2026
Sociology has long been a popular choice as an optional subject in the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Its appeal stems from the fact that no specialized knowledge or specific academic background is required for its preparation, yet students consistently achieve high scores in the UPSC Mains.
With a basic understanding of the subject and its interlinkages, students can excel if guided in the right direction. In line with this, NEXT IAS conducts "Sociology Optional Foundation Course", led by the experienced guidance of Raj Rai Sir.
The course aims to provide comprehensive preparation for Sociology optional, ensuring students are well-equipped to succeed in the examination.
Why Sociology as an Optional?
Choosing Sociology as an optional subject offers scoring potential, interdisciplinary understanding, relevance to current affairs, ease of preparation, resource availability, expert guidance and answer writing skills.
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- Scoring Potential: Sociology has a reputation for high scores in the UPSC Mains.
- Interdisciplinary Nature: Sociology connects with various subjects, providing a broader understanding of society.
- Relevance to Current Affairs: Sociology helps analyze social issues and societal changes, enhancing comprehension of contemporary matters.
- Ease of Preparation: No specialized knowledge or academic background is required for Sociology preparation
- Availability of Resources: Abundance of books and study materials simplifies access to relevant resources.
- Expert Guidance: Experienced faculty members, like Raj Rai Sir, offer valuable insights and study strategies.
- Answer Writing Skills: Sociology fosters critical thinking and analytical skills for well-structured answers.
- Personal Interest: Sociology appeals to those genuinely interested in understanding human behavior and social issues.
Course Features
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Comprehensive coverage of the sociology optional syllabus.
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We emphasize an integrated approach to answer writing, enhancing students' writing skills.
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Students receive meticulously researched study material to deepen their understanding of sociological concepts.
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Our classes foster interactive learning environments, encouraging active engagement with the subject matter.
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Each student receives personalized guidance tailored to their individual learning needs and goals.
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Current affairs are integrated into our curriculum to keep students updated on relevant sociological developments.
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Regular revision and doubt-clearing sessions reinforce learning and address students' queries and concerns.
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Past years' sociology optional questions are analyzed to provide insights into exam patterns and aid strategic preparation.
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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)
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:
- 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
Sociology Optional Foundation Course with Test Series for CSE 2025 and 2026
| Batch | Venue | Start Date | Time | Duration | Fee | |
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| Offline | ORN | 16th December, 2024 | 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM (6 Days a week) |
4.5-5 months | Rs. 50,847 + GST | Enroll Now |
| Online | - | 16th December, 2024 | 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM (6 Days a week) |
4.5-5 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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