Course Overview:
This PSIR (optional) Comprehensive Foundation Course covers basics from NCERT level (class 6 to 12) to advanced level. The course is designed under the guidance of senior faculties of IQRA IAS to clear the fundamental concepts and to build up the understanding for advanced levels.
This course has been designed in such a way that students having no to a very basic academic background in Polity will also be able to understand the subject which will help them score good marks.
Special Discounted Fee Offer 40,000/- 25,000/- INR for First 50 Students. Register Today!
With 2 Easy Instalment Options: Rs.12,500/- + GST at Registration and the Remaining amount of 12,500/- by 15 March 2023
Batch Starting: 30th Jan 2023
Use Code PSIR10OFF to Get an Additional 10% Off on One Time Fees of 25,000/-
Features of this Programme:
- Approximately 330 Hours of Classes (Intensive Classroom Programme)
- Regular Classes from Monday till Friday
- PSIR Test Series: Includes 8 Tests (Sectional & Comprehensive)
- Course Mode: Offline/Live Class (Hybrid)
- Doubt Sessions: 2 to 3 Days of Offline Discussion and Doubt Sessions every Month at Kanpur & Pune Centre
- Batch Starts: 30th Jan 2023
- Course Language: English Medium
- Class Format:
- First 2 Months (5+1) Classes
- After 2 Months (5+2) Classes
- Daily Class Duration: 2.5 hours
- Regular and Weekly Current Class Timings: 11:00 am to 1:30 pm
- Explanation and Dictation (Classroom Material)
- Material with thorough Analysis and Recent updates
- Answer Writing Practice included at the end of every unit
- One Contemporary Lecture every Week about Political & International Developments
- Notes on Current Development will be Provided
- Current Development Classes on Saturdays
Faculty

Irshad Khan Sir has Teaching Experience of 7+ years in the field of Polity, Governance, and Social Justice and with the Optional Subject of Political Science and International Relations (PSIR).
Sir has completed a Graduation in Management Studies from Mumbai University and Masters from Jamia Millia Islamia University, Delhi.
Course Schedule:
- Batch 2 Starts: on 30th Jan 2023 and will continue till 31 July 2023
- Class Timings: 11:00 am – 1:30 pm (Mon – Friday). Special Current Development Classes on Saturdays
Course Validity:
- One Year from the Date of the Start of the Batch. (Video lectures will be available to view for one year from the date of the start of the batch)
- For Undergraduate Student
- Course Valid till the First appearance in Exam with the condition, no discount on Fees (40,000/- INR, Course Fees)
- First Two Months (5+1) Classes
- After Two Months (5+2) Classes
Course Fees:
Batch 2
- Regular Fees:
40,000/– - Discounted Fees 25,000/- (for First 50 Students only). Subscribe Now to avail of this benefit
- Additional 18% GST applicable on the above fees
- Instalment Option: Pay 12,500/- + GST, at the time of Registration and the Remaining 12,500/- + GST by 15th March 2023
Use Code PSIR10OFF to Get an Additional 10% Off on the One Time Fees of 25,000/-
PSIR Optional: Frequently Asked Questions
There are many ways to clear this exam with PSIR Optional but so far most common and effective ways are mentioned below:
- Properly analysing the content of the optional syllabus and comparing the subject with the GS Mains syllabus.
- Then, start your optional preparation in such a way that by reading optional you will able to cover GS Mains topics which are in common. So that you can gain extra time for other GS topics and Essays.
- With completing each topic, you should focus on writing answers, you should never wait on completing the syllabus and then begin your answer writing.
There are many sources available in the market. But at IQRA IAS we provide comprehensive notes in 4 layers:
- Updated printed notes
- Easy and lucid language dictated class notes
- Most essential Value-Added materials
- PSIR Optional related current affairs compilation
It is not an institute or teachers who is best but that one mentor who can teach and guide you best to score the highest marks in the optional paper which a specific strategy.
IQRA IAS Institute is the best institute for PSIR Optional because at this institute there is a unique blend of Faculty like:
Irshad khan Sir is well endowed with the contemporary aspect of PSIR, which students considered a nightmare because of its dynamism, but his teaching style and prepared notes facilitate students like magic in scoring good marks.
It depends how do we read the syllabus and prepare it for exam.
If any students start preparation without understanding the overlap in the given subject, then it is very lengthy. One should focus on linking one topic to another and then prepare it accordingly.
Every coaching institute takes approximately 5 -6 months to complete the syllabus.
Yes you can prepare but you need teacher or Mentor to make you understand the demand of the exam and how to approach it.
One should begin with Class 11th NCERT POLITICAL THEORY and CONSTITUTION AT WORK. If after this student is comfortable understanding this basic, they should proceed with BA IGNOU NOTES, followed by a reference Booklist provided on IQRA Website.
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Yes, in the recent time it is quite popular subject among UPSC aspirants because of its coverage in GS MAINS Syllabus.
Take Advantage and Register for Batch 2 Now (Limited Time Discounted Fee Offer) ⤵
- Register via the Instalment Option
- 1st Instalment: 12,500/- INR + 18% GST
- 2nd Instalment: 12,500/- INR + 18% GST, or
- One-Time Payment Option: 25,000/- + 18% GST (If you Register before 30 Jan 2023)
Use Code PSIR10OFF to Get an Additional 10% Off on the One Time Fees of 25,000/-
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Live Classes
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Course Schedule
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Recorded Classes
- Class 1: 30 Jan 2023
- Class 2: 31 Jan 2023
- Class 3: 1 Feb 2023
- Class 4: 2 Feb 2023
- Class 5: 4 Feb 2023
- Class 6: 6 Feb 2023
- Class 7: 7 Feb 2023
- Class 8: 11 Feb 2023
- Class 9: 12 Feb 2023
- Class 10: 13 Feb 2023
- Class 11: 14 Feb 2023
- Class 12: 15 Feb 2023
- Class 13: 16 Feb 2023
- Class 14: 20 Feb 2023
- Class 15: 21 Feb 2023
- Class 16: 22 Feb 2023
- Class 17: 24 Feb 2023
- Class 18: 26 Feb 2023
- Class 19: 28 Feb 2023
- Class 20: 1 Mar 2023
- Class 21: 2 March 2023
- Class 22: 3 March 2023
- Class 23: 8 March 2023
- Class 24: 9 March 2023
- Class 25: 10 March 2023
- Class 26: 14 March 2023
- Class 27: 15 March 2023
- Class 28: 16 March 2023
- Class 29: 18 March 2023
- Class 30: 19 March 2023
- Class 31: 22 March 2023
- Class 32: 23 March 2023
- Class 33: 25 March 2023
- Class 34: 27 March 2023
- Class 35: 28 March 2023
- Class 36: 30 March 2023
- Class 37: 1 April 2023
- Class 38: 3 April 2023
- Class 38: 3 April 2023
- Class 39: 5 April 2023
- Class 40: 6 April 2023
- Class 41: 8 April 2023
- Class 42: 11 April 2023
- Class 43: 15 April 2023
- Class 44: 17 April 2023
- Class 45: 18 April 2023
- Class 46: 19 April 2023
- Class 47: 24 April 2023
- Class 48: 25 April 2023
- Class 49: 27 April 2023
- Class 50: 27 April 2023
- Class 51: 28 April 2023
- Class 52: 29 April 2023
- Class 53: 2 May 2023
- Class 54 : 4 May 2023
- Class 55: 6 May 2023
- Class 56: 9 May 2023
- Class 57: 10 May 2023
- Class 58: 11 May 2023
- Class 59: 13 May 2023
- Class 60: 15 May 2023
- Class 61: 16 May 2023
- Class 62: 17 May 2023
- Class 63: 19 May 2023
- Class 64: 20 May 2023
- Class 65: 22 May 2023
- Class 66: 24 May 2023
- Class 67: 27 May 2023
- Class 68: 30 May 2023
- Class 69: 31 May 2023
- Class 70: 1 June 2023