How to choose an optional subject for UPSC IAS Mains

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How to choose an optional subject for UPSC Everyone who takes the UPSC exams will be aware of the fact that they must choose an optional paper very selectively, this process is very crucial as it helps in boosting the score of individual. 'Which optional subject to choose for IAS?' is a question that lingers in every candidates mind. The below-mentioned guidelines will help a candidate in How to select Optional Subjects in UPSC/PCS exam.  The volume of the syllabus: One of the toughest constraints is time. Hence it is important to pick a subject wherein there is comparatively less syllabus to cover. The subject may be related and hopefully, overlap with the main G.S paper.  Availability of reliable coaching and guidance: One cant cover the whole syllabus in little time hence they must enroll themselves in a coaching center. The candidate must find out if there are any coaching centers for the optional one has choosen for upsc exam. If there is no guidance available it is not recommended to pick that optional. These centers will also guide a candidate on How to Score maximum in IAS Mains exam.  Success rate: Another most important area is the success rate of the optional subject. If the subject has low success and selection rate that paper might not be recommended. One can look at previous trends to see if the results have been consistent  Availability of authentic material: One must also be assured that study material for the optional subject is available and the same must use for studying.  Interest and background: For a person to choose an optional he/she must have an interest in that optional, to know if that person has any interest they must go through some topic of the syllabus.If a person finds any overlap between the syllabus and his past academic syllabus they can very well go for the paper as the preparation time is reduced considerably. Sapiens IAS has been the most sought-after coaching institution when it comes to UPSC anthropology Coaching as they have been at this for more than 10 years and have produced hundreds of successful candidates in the past 10 years.

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