Course Details

History has emerged as a popular Optional Subject among UPSC Aspirants due to its significant overlap with the General Studies Paper I syllabus and easy access to study materials. Apart from that, the subject also helps you develop a lot of soft skills - a solid conceptual foundation for other Humanities subjects along with giving a competitive edge in Proverbial Essays.

In his 30+ years of experience, Manikant Sir has made the subject extremely simple and accessible for the average aspirant. With a proven track record of producing numerous successful civil servants, our institution stands as a beacon of excellence in History Optional preparation.

Features of the History Optional Subject Course:

  • Lectures are conducted in both Online and Offline Modes, and are Available in both English and Hindi Medium.
  • A unique pedagogical approach based on ‘changes’ and ‘interlinkages’ which helps the Aspirants understand the Subject in an analytical manner and stay away from Rote learning.
  • The course encompasses the entire breadth of the UPSC History Optional Syllabus, spanning Art & Culture, Ancient, Medieval, Modern Indian History, and World History.
  • The complete Course and all the dimensions including Maps and Answer Writing will be covered by Manikant Sir himself.
  • Access to a wide range of study materials, including standard reference books, additional notes, and previous year question papers.
  • The course is structured in a scientific and extremely basic manner, which doesn’t require any prior knowledge of history.
  • Answer writing practice in class, based on Previous Year Questions.
  • Personalised Guidance by Manikant Sir along with full-time handholding by mentors.

What mistakes should be avoided by the aspirants to score high in History Optional?

History is an interesting and simple subject but due to not studying it properly, many students don’t score good marks in the exam. Common mistakes which are faced by the students while studying History Optional Subject:

  • Studying events in isolation, without understanding the underlying circumstances and chronological sequence, can lead to a fragmented and incomplete understanding.
  • Merely accumulating data, events, names, or organisations without delving into the underlying pattern of ‘changes’ and ‘evolution’ can hinder a holistic grasp of history.
  • Not incorporating the knowledge of Historiography and sources, in your answers.
  • Overlooking important aspects or selectively studying certain topics can lead to gaps in understanding and potential examination pitfalls.

How will this course help you to score high in the History Optional?

Our meticulously designed History Optional Course is tailored to provide aspirants with a comprehensive and immersive learning experience, and help them score 280+ in the exam:

  • Develop a comprehensive understanding of the entire syllabus in a highly engaging way
  • Eliminate the need to memorise facts and data
  • Hone answer writing skills based on the pattern of questions asked in exam.
  • Develop an organic sense of historiography to score better
  • Cover a substantial portion of General Studies Paper I and a competitive advantage in Preliminary Examination.
  • Personalised attention and guidance tailored to their specific needs.
  • Highly up to date course with contemporary developments and research.
  • Both online and hybrid mode available with the same benefits as offline classes.