HISTORY

OPTIONAL
FOUNDATION
COURSE

UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF : VIKAS AHLAWAT SIR

( FORMER CIVIL SERVANT)
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strive to help you achieve your dreams of becoming a civil
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challenges and importance of this career path.

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-VIKAS AHLAWAT
(Former Civil Servant & Founder,
Prepcareer)
 INDEX

1. How to choose the Optional ?

2. History Optional Syllabus and Analysis
3. Why Prepcareer ?
4. Course Structure
5. Course Delieverables
6. Class Framework
7. Faculty
8. Testimonials

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Optional and its role.

Choosing
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Right Optional
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Mentorship can upgrade
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exam. It can also help you
build perspective and
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Trends and
Performance
The trends and performance
Syllabus of of optional subjects in UPSC
Interest in the
CSE impact the overall
results by influencing scores
the Subject Optional as well as candidate rankings
and the allotment of services
after the final selection.
Choose a subject that If your optional subject
aligns with your has substantial overlap
strengths and interests, with the General Studies
as it will make studying syllabus, it can save your
and preparing for the time and effort in
exam more enjoyable preparation.
and motivating.

The Syllabus for History Optional can be Scan Here to Download

broadly divided into four themes : Syllabus of History Optional

1. Ancient India
2. Medieval India
3. Modern India
4. Modern World
We have attached UPSC History Optional
Syllabus. You can download it by scanning
here
 01 Thoroughly
enumerated
History Optional has a
well structured syllabus
which is divided into
History of Ancient,
Medieval, Modern India
and World History.
03 Quantitative
Advantage
History Optional offers a
unique advantage as it
overlaps with Prelims as
well as General Studies
Syllabus.

Enhanced Essay Empowering

02 and Ethics
History syllabus offers
benefits in Essay and Ethics
papers, enabling
candidates to use real-life
examples in ethical
discussions and effectively
tackle philosophical essay
topics.
04 Perspectives
History as an optional
subject fosters
understanding of current
events, enhances analytical
skills, and cultivates cultural
awareness which helps in
building well rounded
personality.

Paper 1 Prelims 40+MARKS

General Studies Paper 1 100+ MARKS

General Studies Paper 2 50+ MARKS

General Studies Paper 3 25+

MARKS

0 25 50 75 100

History's Contribution in terms of marks in different papers.

 Ranks
The table presented below
showcases the top performers in The Students of History
Optional have got Top Ranks.
History Optional for their respective
Shruti Sharma got Rank 1 in
years. This serves as a compelling CSE 2021.
testament to the remarkable scoring
potential of History as an Optional
subject. Notably, Shruti Sharma, the Score
UPSC CSE 2021 topper, achieved an
The scoring potential is
impressive score of 306 marks in illustrated by top scores of
History Optional, ultimately securing different candidates. Some of
Rank 1 in the Civil Services Exam in the top scores are 324, 316,306.
2021. It is worth mentioning that
Shruti Sharma is a student of Vikas
Ahlawat Sir.
Leverage
History Optional provides
unique leverage by preparing
for 4 papers: GS Paper 1
Prelims, GS Paper 1 Mains,
History Optional papers.

NOTABLE TOP SCORES Year of

VIKAS AHLAWAT 2018-324 Total Marks ( Out of 500)
Passing
SHRUTI SHARMA 2021-306
MUKUL JAMLOKI 2022-295
CSE 2017 316

Marks CSE 2018 324

400

300 CSE 2019 300

200
CSE 2020 301
100

0 CSE 2021 306

2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022

CSE 2022 295

How is
Our
Course Structure ?
 Establish a strong foundation and
comprehensive understanding of the subject
Basic Framework and
through concept-building classes,
guaranteeing a firm grasp of fundamental
concepts. These classes cover essential
topics from History NCERTs, including
understanding via
Concept Building
Classes
1
periodization and other crucial historical
knowledge.

Direct your attention to the map section,

aiming to secure the highest marks and

2
improve overall performance. By prioritizing
Targeting 50 this area, you can avoid missing out on easy
Marks via Map
but often ignored section in History
Section
Optional.

Embark on an immersive journey through

core concept classes to establish a robust
knowledge foundation. Explore key topics,

3
historiography, high-end concepts, and Building Knowledge
analysis, fostering a comprehensive and
base via Core
well-rounded perspective crucial for
Concept Classes
achieving success in History Optional.

Engage in a rigorous assessment and

evaluation process with our foundation test
Continuous

4
series, offering invaluable feedback and
Assessment and pinpointing areas for improvement to
evaluation Via Test optimize your preparation. The test series
Series program, an integral part of the Foundation
course, provides a convenient and
comprehensive solution for students, all in
one place.

Benefit from continuous mentorship support

by a team of experienced mentors and
academic experts, dedicated to guiding and

5
assisting you towards overall success. Our
Holistic Mentorship
comprehensive mentorship extends beyond
Support for overall
success
History Optional, covering the entire UPSC
CSE exam, ensuring necessary guidance
throughout your journey.
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the different stages in
details.

What is
Our
Class Framework ?
 IEA Approach :
Introduce, Examine and
Explain,and Application
In our History Optional foundation course, we focus
on building supreme concepts using the IEA
approach. We introduce the topic, examine
different historian views, and delve into the details
through various historical sources. Finally, we
emphasize the application of these concepts in the
exam through practice questions. Join our
foundation course to become a part of this
comprehensive learning journey.
Engagement Based
Answer Writing
The third significant aspect of our foundation course
is engagement-based answer writing. In this
approach, students are given questions and
provided sufficient time to write their answers. We
prioritize creativity and encourage students to share
their unique introductions and structural ideas. By
covering all important points and fostering
connections between different concepts, we have
achieved remarkable results, including producing
toppers, including rank one. Join our foundation
course to benefit from this distinctive learning
experience.
Complete Success Principle
Situational based
learning methods
One of the key aspects of our foundation course is
the utilization of situational-based learning
methods. This approach tackles the challenge of
understanding complex topics, such as the
writings of foreign travelers about India. By
putting ourselves in their shoes, we gain a deeper
perspective and generate unique insights. This
method encourages critical thinking and enables
students to develop a comprehensive
understanding, resulting in the ability to generate
valuable points beyond what is mentioned in the
books.
Exam Oriented
Handouts
The fourth prominent feature of our foundation
course is the provision of exam-oriented
handouts. Unlike other institutes, our handouts
address the common problems faced by
students. They are concise, comprehensive, and
synchronized with practice questions, eliminating
the need for additional books or sources. By
following our handouts and class discussions, you
can develop a strong understanding and achieve
success in UPSC with over 300 marks. Join our
foundation course to experience this valuable
resource.
120+ 10
INTERACTIVE EVALUATION TESTS
LEARNING SESSIONS

90+
CORE CONCEPT
35+
VALUE ADD
CLASSES INCLUDING DOCUMENTS
MAP CLASSES

40+ 80+
PREVIOUS YEAR CRISP HANDOUTS
QUESTIONS
DISCUSSION

10+ 10+
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RESULTS FROM PREVIOUS YEARS

RANK 1- UPSC CSE 2021

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RANK 248 - 2021 CSE RANK 295- 2019 CSE RANK 1 - 63 BPSC 2019

ISHAN AJIT AMIT KUMAR SHREYANSH

SHRUTI SHARMA TIPNIS CHATURVEDI TIWARI
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