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History Test Series 2025

History is optional that is opted by many of the aspirants in Civil Services Exam owing to its scientific orientation and overlapping nature with General Study’s papers. Since the past few years, this optional has seen a phenomenal success rate in UPSC Exam. Test series remains a vital component for the preparation of this optional as it helps you to consolidate your learning and secure better marks. The exclusive features like after-test discussion, one on one discussion with equal emphasis on contemporary issues.

Batch Details

Batch Starts:
Schedule:
Mode: Available both ONLINE & OFFLINE (Registration link is same)
Number of Total Tests: 16 (12 Part Length & 4 Full Length)

Components:

Choose History Optional?

  1. Scientific Approach: History encourages a structured and analytical way of studying the past, a valuable skill applicable to other UPSC sections.
  2. Overlap with GS Papers: Significant overlap exists between History and General Studies, particularly GS Paper I. This allows for efficient preparation for both sections simultaneously.
  3. Success Rate: History boasts a good success rate in recent years, making it an attractive option for aspirants.

Importance of Test Series

Test series play a crucial role in History preparation by offering:

  1. Consolidation of Learning: Tests help solidify your knowledge by requiring you to recall and apply information in an exam-like setting.
  2. Improved Scores: Test series familiarize you with UPSC’s question format and evaluation methods, allowing you to identify areas needing improvement and potentially increase your score.

Additional Features

  1. Post-test Discussions: These sessions help you understand how to approach different questions and learn from mistakes.
  2. One-on-One Discussions: Personalized guidance from experienced faculty can address specific weaknesses and tailor your preparation.
  3. Focus on Contemporary Issues: Linking historical events to their contemporary relevance strengthens your answers and demonstrates a well-rounded understanding
  4. Importance of History Optional: The first part highlights how scoring well in History Optional (Paper I & Paper II) can significantly improve your chances in the UPSC CSE Main Exam by boosting your score and securing a place in the Personality Test.
  5. Tips for Success: It suggests ways to enhance your performance in History Optional, including refining your writing skills, expanding your knowledge base, structuring your answers effectively, and managing time efficiently during the exam.
  6. Test Series Program: It mentions a specific resource – The History Optional Test Series Programme for 2024-2025 – which offers both full-length and sectional tests to aid students in their preparation for the UPSC CSE Main Exam 2024-2025 

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    Features

    Content and Difficulty Level:

    1. Duration: 6 Months
    2. No of tests: 16 total tests comprising 12 sectional tests and 04 full length tests
    3. Questions: based on UPSC CSE pattern for full test and curated by highly qualified and experienced faculty
    4. Evaluation: Evaluation process focuses on assessing the answers on three dimensions.
    5. Conceptual clarity
    6. Structure and presentation
    7. Geographical inputs (maps, E.g., etc.)
    8. Mode: both online and offline modes will be available
    9. Exam will be held on Wednesdays.
    10. An extensive model answer Key document will be provided for each test.
    11. Test Discussion by History Optional faculty as recorded videos.
    12. Students can write the exam up to one week from the scheduled date.
    13. Answer paper feedback will be provided within the timeline of maximum of 10 days from the date of your submission.
    14. Date of commencement:
    15. Fee structure: 6999 + (GST@18%)

    Programme Components:

    1. Part 1: Answer Writing – 12 Sectional + 4 Full Length Test (Offline and Online)
    2. Part 2: Discussion and Doubt Clearing Sessions: Through weekly Zoom Session
    3. Part 3: Model Answers: No Synopsis but complete Answers within word limit will be provided.
    4. Part 4: SAMBHAV IAS Special Geography PYQ book (10 year solved) will be provided.
    5. Online: Sambhav IAS provides INDIA’s best Online Experience for MAINS Test Series.
    6. Offline Centers: DELHI, JAIPUR & PRAYAGRAJ
    7. Handwritten model answers will be provided for all tests to enrich your preparation for HISTORY OPTIONAL.
    8. All tests followed by test discussion by faculty, and analysis of similar PYQ questions thematically.24/7
    9. Mentor support on call and in Person at offline centres.
    10. Evaluation: Timely & Multi-layered evaluation. We take proud atSAMBHAV IAS in giving highly customised, detailed evaluation with in time (3-5 Days)
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    Prices These are launch offer Prices

    Mode Regular Price Sale price
    Offline (Rs 16000/-) (Rs 9999/-)
    Online (Rs 16000/-) (Rs 6999/-)