Master Sociology Optional
UPSC CSE Prelims 2025/26
Course Features
- Duration: 4-4.5 Months (250 hours)
- Mode: Online & Offline
- App Access: 1 Year
- Daily Answer Writing Practice
- 1000+ Model Answers
- Best Books in the Market
- Case Studies Modules
- Test Series Included
Batch Starts From
21st April 2025
Fee Details
Online Fee: 44,500/-
Offline Fee: 49,500/-
Why Choose Sociology as an Optional for UPSC?
Sociology is usually a popular choice for UPSC Mains because of its high scoring potential, an interdisciplinary approach and relevance to current affairs. It is the simplest training course, with ample resources and, in addition, it cultivates answer-writing skills.
Reasons to Choose Sociology:
- High Scoring Subject – Sociology has been one of the main good-scoring subjects in UPSC Mains so far.
- Interdisciplinary Nature – Sociology is the confluence of various disciplines, thereby it offers a deeper insight into society.
- Relevant to Current Affairs – Help analyze social issues and trends for your UPSC preparation.
- Easy to Prepare – No specialized background is required, making it accessible to all.
- Abundant Study Material – Plenty of books and online resources are available.
- Expert Guidance – Vishnu Vardhan Reddy Sir and top faculty will provide trained instruction to make you well-prepared for this exam.
- Enhances Answer Writing – Encourages the development of different solution making and analytical skills for better-structured answers.
- Personal Interest – Welcome to the learners, who are related to this kind of course, coping with human behavior and social dynamics
Frequently Asked Questions
Sociology’s short syllabus and relevance to current affairs make it a popular choice. It also aids in understanding societal issues, benefiting General Studies and interviews.
Sociology is not inherently difficult and is considered easier than technical subjects. Its conceptual nature and overlap with General Studies make it accessible with proper study.
The Sociology syllabus covers Paper 1 (fundamentals, thinkers, and social processes) and Paper 2 (Indian society, social structure, and changes). It blends theory with practical applications relevant to India.
Yes, Sociology is regarded as a scoring optional due to its concise syllabus and relatable topics. With good preparation, candidates can consistently score above 300 marks.
The UPSC Sociology paper consists of two papers (Paper 1 and Paper 2), each carrying 250 marks with descriptive questions on sociological theories and Indian society. Candidates must attempt five out of eight questions, including compulsory ones from each section.
With focused study, Sociology can be prepared in 4-6 months. Its crisp syllabus allows efficient coverage alongside General Studies preparation.
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