UPSC IAS (Mains) Economics Optional Live 2026 (Comprehensive) Sampoorna Batch
Mode of Learning:Online
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Batch Starting on 17th March 2025 | Class Timing -1:00 PM
For further queries please call on - 76-4000-3000
Features of the Platinum course -
• One to one Mentorship
• Regular answer writing sessions with evaluation
• Mains Test Series (Sectional & Full Length Test)
• Optional Gyan Bhandar
• Weekly doubt clearing sessions with faculty
• 400+ hours of live lectures spread over 6 months
• Live doubt clearing sessions with faculty
• Recorded lectures & hand written notes and crux
• Comprehensive coverage of every topic with PYQ discussion
• Current affairs to keep the aspirants updated
Advantages of Economics as an Optional Subject
1. Overlap with General Studies (GS) Papers:
• Economics covers about 60% of the GS Paper III syllabus, i.e, 120-125 marks. This significant overlap can save you time and effort in preparation.
• GS Paper II: Economics can be helpful for understanding topics like governance, development, and international relations.
• In the prelims paper, at least 30-50 marks can be covered by this subject.
2. Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills:
• Economics fosters analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities, which are crucial for a civil servant.
• It helps you analyse complex issues, evaluate policies, and make informed decisions.
3. Scoring Potential:
• Economics is considered a logical and rational subject, making it generally scoring if you have a good understanding of the concepts.
• Candidates with a good grasp of graphs and data interpretation can score high marks in the economics papers.
4. Success Rate:
• Economics has a consistent success rate among candidates.
• Constantly performs as Top 5 success rate.
• For instance, in the Civil Service Exam of 2013, the first rank holder, Gaurav Agrawal, had economics as his optional subject.
• At least 1 rank in top 10 and 4 in top 50 constantly for the last 5-6 years.
5. Relevance to Current Affairs:
• Economics is highly relevant to current affairs, which is a crucial part of then UPSC syllabus. This relevance helps in both the prelims and mains exams.
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The course will be completed in 5 to 6 months
The validity of the course will be 18 months
Batch timings are from 12pm
Yes, the classes will be in both Hindi & English
No, the Content will be provided only in English
There is no one-to-one mentorship, however the faculties conducts doubt sessions on a regular basis.