Optional subject
is a game-changer!
Along with Ethics and Essays, you can score high marks in Optional subject in UPSC Mains Exam easily. It can potentially decide your ‘Rank’ in final merit list.
Choose a subject
There are a total 46 Optional Subjects (including Literature) for UPSC Mains Exam. Directly jump on the subject of your choice, using tags given below.
#Medicine
Medical Science ↗
#Engineering
Civil Engineering ↗
Electrical Engineering ↗
Mechanical Engineering ↗
#Literature
There are 23 Literature Subject that an UPSC Aspirants can choose as their Optional subject in UPSC Mains Exam.
We provide
1. Syllabus
Get official syllabus of all optional subjects.
2. PYQs
Previous Year Question (PYQs) Papers from 2014 till date!
3. Booklist
A curated list of topics and booklist based on official syllabus.
4. Topper’s Insights
You will get a subject specific toppers strategy, notes.
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How to choose Optional subjects?
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