History Optional Coaching - Mock Test, History Optional Classes, Online Courses & More!

History Optional Coaching - Testbook provides the best coaching for history optional for aspirants who have opted for history as their optional subject in the IAS Exam. Our History optional coaching program is not only focussed on optional preparation, but we also provide guidance and support for prelims and mains papers as the history syllabus overlap with the syllabus of Prelims GS Paper 1 and also in the Mains GS Paper 1.

History Optional Coaching - Importance Of History in UPSC Exam

History is one of the most important subjects when it comes to UPSC exam preparation. So much so that History is 50% of the GS paper 1 of UPSC mains. Apart from it being a subject in the General Studies paper, History is also one of the popular optional subjects in the mains exam.

After evaluation of the recent trends of the UPSC examination, it is found that History is one of the scoring subjects.
On average, there are around 12-15 questions asked per year in the UPSC prelims exam, which accounts for around 24-30 marks. So one needs to study the History subject for a healthy score to make it through the exam.

To help thousands of UPSC aspirants aiming to achieve their dreams, we have launched our very own History optional coaching program. In our UPSC CSE Coaching program, we offer quality education by means of history optional classes and courses that covers basic to advanced history topics.

History Optional Online Courses For UPSC

Testbook Super coaching offers History optional courses & classes for UPSC IAS Examination. The History Optional Online Course provides a set of video lectures, mock tests, live discussions and much more!

In addition, Testbook History Optional Coaching provides students with a supportive learning environment and allows them to interact with the community of other UPSC aspirants.

Have a look at our range of history optional online courses below:

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Features Of History Optional Coaching For UPSC

Let's take a quick look at the features of Testbook's History Optional Coaching & Online Classes For UPSC.

Analysis of the Official History Syllabus for UPSC.
Access To History Online Courses For UPSC Prelims, Mains & Optional Paper.
Learn with Pre-recorded Videos and Live Sessions.
Get question banks and other study material for history optional subject.
Access to the industry's best UPSC Mock Tests.
Personalized Doubt Solving Sessions.
Get a conceptual understanding of each history topic.

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History Optional Coaching - Medieval, Ancient, Modern & World History Courses For UPSC

The subject of History is a part of UPSC GS paper 1 and Optional. Testbook Super Coaching is a platform that provides pre-recorded video lectures and live sessions, and profound analysis of history subject from the Prelims and Mains perspective, These online courses can be accessed from anywhere with a good smartphone or laptop with a speedy internet connection.

Testbook provides the following history online courses for UPSC Prelims and Mains Exam.

Foundation Courses For History
- GS By Lukmaan IAS (NCERT Classes, History & Culture)
- GS Course For Dikshant IAS (Hindi
UPSC Optional Courses For History
- History Optional Full Course for UPSC By Ojaank IAS
- History Optional Course By Sriram IAS

History Optional Online Coaching - Faculty

The following are our esteemed Testbook Super Teachers (faculty) for History Optional Coaching. These faculty members are subject matter experts that excel in providing the right guidance and clarity towards the subject with notes and personalized doubt-solving sessions.

Prince Luthra: An eminent faculty member of Testbook. He is an expert in History and Current affairs coaching and has helped more than 50+ people in clearing the exam. He can curate the most difficult concept in an easy language, right from how to prepare history for the UPSC exam, to the best History books for UPSC and guidance for clearing the exam.
Anish Mohan: Founder of the ExamQuest academy, with more than 3+ years of experience in teaching, has guided more than 100+ students in clearing the exam. He is an expert in Current Affairs, General Studies, Polity and History coaching, with Lucid History notes for UPSC.
Anil Kumar Singh Director of GS Galaxy Academy, with more than 8+ years of experience in History coaching for UPSC and various other government exams. He has guided over 600+ students in clearing the exam and is an expert in History, Polity and International Relations.
Sumit Konde A distinguished faculty member of the UPS GUIDE academy, with more than 9+ years of experience in teaching and has guided over 400+ students in clearing the exam. He covers every topic from the UPSC History syllabus with a conceptual understanding and holistic approach for the exam.
Sumanth Gandela: A notable faculty member of the UPSC GUIDE with more than 6+ years of experience in teaching and has guided more than 200+ students to clear the exam, providing the Best UPSC History coaching.

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Why Join History Optional Coaching Classes?

To make your UPSC Exam experience memorable, we at Testbook offer exceptional History optional classes & courses to our applicants.

Our approach focuses on identifying applicants' primary strengths and weaknesses, as well as correcting errors through continual monitoring and review.

Some of the key reasons to join the Testbook History Optional Coaching are:

Affordable Fees: The fee structure provided by Testbook is affordable so that candidates from any economic background can take benefit of the History Optional courses.
Expert Guidance: You will be learning from a group of teachers who are experts in their fields. Some of the country's best thinkers, with demonstrated credentials and a passion for teaching. They will assist you in learning not just for exams, but also for life.
Convenience: Testbook has designed courses that fit the need of all aspirants whether they are working professionals or students. Aspirants can see recorded History lectures anytime and get benefited from this course at their convenience.

Who Should Join This Course?

The candidates who can join Testbook’s History Optional Coaching & Courses are as follows:

Candidates who have qualified for the Prelims and who will appear for the Mains exam.
Candidates who have started their preparation and have chosen this optional.

History Optional Coaching Fees

Testbook is one of the popular online coaching institutes that offer affordable fees for UPSC History Optional Online Coaching which includes various courses by reputed coaching institutes to cater for the need of aspirants. The course fee for History Optional Coaching is reasonable, and flexible payment options are available for students.

For Fees re information, head on to - UPSC CSE Coaching Plans

How To Register For UPSC History Online Coaching?

There are two ways to register for History Optional Coaching by Testbook:

UPSC aspirants can apply to the History optional courses by registering on the Testbook website.
To register for History Optional Coaching by Testbook, you can download the Testbook App from the Google Play Store.

History Optional Coaching - Syllabus Covered

The UPSC Civil Services Examination includes History as an optional subject in the mains exam, and the UPSC history syllabus also overlaps in the Prelims & Mains GS Paper 1. Have a look at the important topics as per the official syllabus covered in our History Optional Course for the UPSC exam.

UPSC Prelims Syllabus For History

History of India and Indian National Movement.

UPSC Mains Syllabus For History (GS Paper 1)

Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, and issues.
The Freedom Struggle - its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country.
Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country.
History of the world will include events from 18th century such as industrial revolution, world wars, redrawal of national boundaries, colonization, decolonization, political philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism etc. - their forms and effect on the society.

UPSC Optional Syllabus For (History Optional Paper 1)

Pre-History and Proto-History
Indus Valley Civilization
Megalithic Cultures
Aryans and Vedic Period
Period of Mahajanapadas
Mauryan Empire
Post-Mauryan Period (Indo-Greeks, Sakas, Kushanas, Western Kshatrapas)
Early State and Society in Eastern India, Deccan and South India
Guptas, Vakatakas and Vardhanas
Regional States during Gupta Era
Themes in Early Indian Cultural History
Early Medieval India, 750-1200
Cultural Traditions in India, 750-1200
The Thirteenth Century
The Fourteenth Century
Society, Culture and Economy in the Thirteenth and Fourteenth Centuries
The Fifteenth and Early Sixteenth Century-Political Developments and Economy
The Fifteenth and Early Sixteenth Century- Society and culture
Akbar
Mughal Empire in the Seventeenth Century
Economy and society, in the 16th and 17th Centuries
Culture during Mughal Empire
The Eighteenth Century

UPSC Optional Syllabus For (History Optional Paper 2)

European Penetration into India
British Expansion in India
Early Structure of the British Raj
Economic Impact of British Colonial Rule
Social and Cultural Developments
Social and Religious Reform Movements in Bengal and Other Areas
Indian Response to British Rule
Enlightenment and Modern ideas
Origins of Modern Politics
Industrialization
Nation-State System
Imperialism and Colonialism
Revolution and Counter-Revolution
World Wars
The World after World War II
Liberation from Colonial Rule
Decolonization and Underdevelopment
Unification of Europe
Disintegration of Soviet Union and the Rise of the Unipolar World

UPSC History Coaching - Recommended Books

Along with History coaching for UPSC exam, we also recommend the following booklist for UPSC to help you prepare for the History Subject with respect to the UPSC prelims and mains exam.

Ancient India Books For UPSC
Name of the Book	Author
Ncert std 11 (Ancient India)	R . S. Sharma
Std 11 History	Tamil Nadu Board
Indian art and culture	Nitin Singhania
Medieval India Books For UPSC
Name of the Book	Author
Ncert std 12 (Medieval India)	Satish Chandra
Modern India Books For UPSC
Name of the Book	Author
History of Modern India	Bipan Chandra
A Brief History of Modern India	Spectrum Publications
India’s struggle for independence	Bipan Chandra
India since independence	Bipan Chandra
World History Books For UPSC
Name of the Book	Author
Mastering Modern World History	Norman Lowe
History Of The Modern World	Dr. HC Jain & Dr. K.C Mathur
World History – A Comprehensive Study of Modern World	McGraw Hill
Age of Revolution	Eric Hobsbawm

*Refer to more History books for UPSC with the attached link here.

Stay tuned to the Testbook App for more updates and topics related to History online coaching. Also, start practising with the available test series to examine your knowledge regarding the IAS exam.

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UPSC History Online Coaching - FAQs

How to make History Notes for UPSC IAS?

One can start preparing History notes for UPSC IAS, by starting with NCERTs and advanced reference books.

What are the 5 compulsory subjects in UPSC?

UPSC has the following papers: Paper (A) Paper (B)- any language paper, GS paper 1, 2, 3 and 4 (subject papers) and optional papers (paper 1 and paper 2).

How do I prepare for GS 1?

One can prepare for UPSC GS paper 1 from the courses provided by “Testbook Super coaching” and get an in-depth analysis of every subject provided by the “Supercoaching” courses.

Are these UPSC History Supercoaching live classes or video classes?

Super coaching does include live classes on a daily basis and also provides access to video classes or pre recorded lectures for candidates to prepare for the exam at their comfortable pace.

How can I purchase the course?

Login at testbook→ click on “enroll/buy now” → sign up using your name, id, password and a valid mobile number → select the method of payment → once the transaction is completed you will receive a confirmation and the course will be added in your account. For any assistance contact our toll-free number 1800 8330 800 (between 10 am to 6 pm).

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