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Topper's Mindset: Do's & Dont's for Sociology Optional | Nitisha Thakwani AIR 133
What makes a Sociology Optional strategy truly effective in UPSC CSE? Nitisha Thakwani (AIR 133, UPSC 2024) shares the key do’s and don’ts that shaped her journey and helped her make Sociology one of her strongest assets in Mains.
From smart booklist selection to note-making, conceptual clarity to answer writing, Nitisha reveals the exact mindset, habits, and strategies that worked—and the common mistakes every aspirant must avoid.
In this video, you’ll learn:
The right way to approach Sociology thinkers and theories How to interlink Paper I & II Avoiding rote learning and focusing on analysis Writing answers that reflect sociological depth Balancing Sociology with GS preparation
If you're planning to take Sociology Optional for UPSC 2026, this video is a goldmine of practical insights from a topper who’s been there and done that.