Political Science Optional Foundation Course 2023 online

 

 

• Approximate 5 months of Classes
• Inclusive Basics Coverage
• Emphasis on Contemporary trends and examples
• Integrated Previous Year Questions discussions
• Special Sessions for Interlinking of PSIR Paper 1 and Paper 2
• Content Enrichment in the form of diagrams, flowcharts and other exam relevant material
• Answer Writing Decoding Sessions
• Sectional + Full-length Tests with Detailed Evaluation
• Doorstep Delivery of Hard Copy of Study Material

Foreword

 

You are definitely here to know more about what this course has to offer to make you score 300+ in your Optional. As you have chosen Political Science and International Relations as your optional or about to choose, you must also know what PSIR as an Optional has to offer you in your UPSC Journey as well.

 

PSIR Convergence

 

The second most important criteria while selecting optionals in UPSC CSE after interest, is the convergence that particular optional subject offers with GS. This reduces the extra time otherwise required for preparing a different subject.

 

While preparing for optional you also somewhere get prepared for that portion of your GS and while revising for GS you somewhere revise the key points for your optional.

 

Let us have a look at PSIR similarities-

 

• For GS-I, it covers significant topics like Post-Independence Consolidation, Ideologies and social issues.

 

• It covers the entire syllabus of GS-II

 

• In GS-III, topics like Internal Security and environmental issues in IR overlap with this subject.

 

• Even in GS-IV, some major philosophical thinkers/leaders like Plato, Aristotle, Kautilya, Gandhi, Ambedkar, etc. already get covered in paper-I of PSIR.

 

• Some theories of IR and Political thought constitute the static part and hence, helps either way.

 

• We also witness some essay topics directly related almost every year.

 

• Questions about Polity and International Relations in Interviews are easier for such candidates, as they already have deep understanding.

 

But even after this, the answer writing strategy and the deeper analytics required for the optional is different from that of GS, and this makes proper planned strategy for optional to fetch maximum marks possible and inch closer to the desired result and rank, all the more important.

So, now let us have a look at what solution our course brings to this aspect.

 

Features

 

• An approximate 5 months of classes to cover the comprehensive syllabus for UPSC CSE PSIR Optional.

 

• Inclusive coverage of Basics of the subject because nothing would be of much use or understandable if you don’t get your basics right.

 

• Integrated PYQ discussions will guide us through the uncertainties attached with the examination and let us be better prepared.

 

• Answer Writing Decoding Sessions to make you recollect and write effectively according to the demand of the examination.

 

• Evaluation of all 4 Sectional Tests and 2 Full-length Tests to measure your performance and get the guidance you need further.

 

• Personalized Mentorship for right and timely guidance because this is the aspect which rules the core of this course. Without guidance everything will just be a waste of time, energy and resources.

 

Extras but Essentials

 

• Topics not mentioned directly in the syllabus but hold significance to the understanding of the subject, will be well emphasized in lectures.

 

• Innovative methodology for application of different approaches mentioned in the syllabus.

 

• Interlinks between the GS Papers and PSIR along with the Interlinks between both PSIR papers are well inducted into the lecture series.

 

• Content Enrichment is complemented with the course in the form of diagrams, flowcharts, and some relevant class notes which will eventually help you in illustrating your answers well and fetching some extra marks.

 

• Emphasis on Contemporary trends and examples so as to help you retain and connect better than before.

 

Mode

 

This program will be run in Online mode.

 

Eligibility

 

• An aspirant who wants to opt for PSIR as optional but has no academic background in the subject.

 

• An aspirant who has studied it before but needs help regarding integration and application as per UPSC demands.

 

• An aspirant who is well-versed with the subject but wants to improve answer writing skills as well.

 

• An aspirant who is serious about 2023 attempt and wants to be prepared for Mains with optional beforehand.

 

• A Working candidate because you can watch the lectures at your own time and schedule

 

• Female candidates who are housewives and have other responsibilities to cater to can efficiently utilize these lectures at their own pace.

 

Relevance/Need

 

• Optional plays a make and break deal in getting your name in the holy PDF.

 

• Mentorship helps you navigate in your optional journey; it helps you sail through the vast ocean of materials and books, guides you about the skills that can make your answer sheet distinguished and makes you familiar with survival skills when difficult questions are asked.

 

• But choosing the right mentorship is not an easy task either. Hence, we here at ONLY IAS, have brought you the solution along with the quality and trustworthy course.

 

Performance Modulator

 

There will be proper scheduled tests to keep a track and improve on your performance.

 

Doubt Resolution

 

• Aspirants can ask their doubts anytime in the discussion box/email id [email protected] which will be answered by the faculty.

 

• Aspirants can interact with faculty through phone/WhatsApp/Telegram,if required.

 

Study Material

 

• Doorstep Delivery will be attempted for Hard Copy of Study Material so as to make it available to you for anytime reference and effective revision.

 

• The ppts and other related material will be provided in a soft copy.

 

Concluding Note

 

Remember one cannot fully prepare for this exam, because the unexpected is bound to happen but we are determined to make you armed enough to maintain your calm while the unexpected makes appearances and henceforth, fathom your knowledge basket to deal with them.

 

Related Dates

 

• Announcement: 30 August

 

• Admission schedule: 1 September

 

• Orientation Session: 12 September

 

• Commencement of Program: 13 September

 

How to Join?

 

Step 1: Go to https://video.onlyias.in/

Step 2: Sign up if new or Login with your details

Step 3: Go to the course link

Step 4: Click on Buy Option

Step 5: Fill in required details and make payment

 

Platform

 

Students can access our program in two ways-

 

• App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=in.onlyias.video

 

• Website: video.onlyias.in

 

Validity

 

All the classes would remain available on your account till September 2023.

 

Technical support

 

• Contact: +91-7007 931 912 (Call / Whatsapp / Telegram)

 

• Mail: [email protected]