IAS 2026-27: Geography Optional Foundation

4.5 Months Comprehensive Programme to cover complete optional syllabus

Mode: Offline & Online
Batch Starts: 14th February
Batch Timing : 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM
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The Geography Optional Foundation program spans 4.5 months, offering a comprehensive classroom curriculum covering the entirety of the UPSC Geography syllabus. It fosters diverse perspectives crucial for General Studies Paper I. From fundamental to advanced levels, the course accommodates aspirants without prior Geography background, ensuring accessibility. Every topic is introduced from the ground up, assuming no prior knowledge, thereby facilitating a thorough understanding for all aspirants.

Key Feature of this Course

Comprehensive Syllabus Coverage:

Time-bound coverage of the complete syllabus of Paper 1 and Paper 2

Coverage of Applied Geography

Extensive coverage of Applied Geography topics mainly related to Indian Geography and Geography of the World.

Effective Note-taking with Class Dictation:

Class Dictation to organize most important topics

Answer Writing Skill Development:

Regular Answer Writing Practice to make you exam ready

Study Material:

Concise, Well-researched and Exam ready study material on each and every topic

PYQs Analysis:

Discussion of Previous Year Questions (PYQs) to understand the trend of Geography.

Comprehensive Test Series:

Complete Test Series will be provided which will include Sectional and Mock Tests

Personalised Mentorship:

Regular Mentorship Session with the faculty

What will you Learn?/Course Outcome

From basic concepts to complex topics, build a solid foundation and master advanced topics.

Develop strong expressive writing capabilities, essential for effectively conveying your ideas in answer writing.

Acquire the confidence to apply geographical knowledge across various sections of the UPSC exam, including essay writing and current affairs analysis.

Cultivate sharp analytical skills and foster critical thinking, vital for fetching good marks.

Experience improved performance in both Geography optional and other GS papers with a solid foundation and comprehensive understanding of relevant topics.

Exam Readiness Confidence Building Techniques Strong Writing Skills Enhanced Analytical Abilities Integration of Current and Static Elements Utility to Exam Continuous Assessment and Improvement Timely Course Completion

Course Delivery

1. Concept Building Classes

It will lay a solid foundation of concepts and will help in developing the perspective & approach needed for the preparation.
Along with the understanding of the syllabus, elaborated and detailed classes will be provided covering the entire UPSC Geography syllabus.
Through these classes students will be equipped with critical thinking skills along with the skills for analysis and problem solving.

2. Answer Writing Skill Development & Test Series

Topic wise answer writing sessions will be conducted in a time bound manner.
A Comprehensive Test Series of 12 Tests will be provided which will include 8 Sectional Tests and 4 Mock Tests.
Through each sectional test, a part of the syllabus will be covered.

3. Geography Advance Classes

After Prelims Examination, 75+ hours of the advance classes are provided.
In these classes, the prospective evaluation of issues and topics is done, which have higher frequency of being asked in the papers.

4. Personalised Mentoring

In addition to regular classes, regular One-on-One doubt clearing sessions will be conducted to identify areas for improvement and accordingly provide our students personalised recommendations to improve one’s chances of success.

5. Study Material

Well-designed, exhaustive and updated study material will be provided which are self-explanatory.
It includes study notes of Paper 1 (Section A & B) and Paper 2 (Section A & B).