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PSIR Optional Coaching - Prepare With PSIR Optional Course, Live Classes & More!

Are you looking for PSIR Optional Coaching For UPSC? Look no further! Testbook's UPSC Online Coaching program is here to provide you with the best PSIR Optional Course, Classes, Study material, and all the support you need to succeed in the UPSC IAS Exam.

Political Science and International Relations (PSIR) is one of the 48 UPSC optional subjects a candidate can choose for the mains optional papers 1 & 2. The PSIR subject also covers a significant part of the UPSC GS Paper 1 Syllabus of the mains exam. It is vital for a USPC aspirant, as it helps in understanding the state and systems of the government and also the relations of India with other countries. Our experienced faculty of PSIR Coaching will take you through the entire PSIR syllabus, covering everything from current events to the intricacies of political theory, and help you prepare for the IAS exam in a systematic and effective manner.

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PSIR Optional Course - With an increasing demand in the number of candidates appearing for the UPSC exam, searching for the PSIR optional coaching for UPSC can become challenging. To sort the same, Testbook has collaborated with the top faculty members to provide the Best PSIR Coaching Online at affordable fees which covers all the topics & sub-topics as per the latest and officially released syllabus and UPSC exam pattern.

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Features Of PSIR Optional Coaching

Let us take a brief look at the features provided by Testbook's PSIR Optional Coaching:

  • Get PSIR Live Classes and high-quality video lectures in our PSIR Coaching program.
  • In-Depth analysis of every topic under the UPSC PSIR syllabus.
  • Learn from UPSC PSIR coaching with updated current affairs from genuine resources.
  • Quick doubt resolution for every PSIR topic.
  • Practice tests and mock sessions with multiple revision sessions.
  • Analysis of PSIR Previous Year papers.

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Why Join PSIR Coaching By Testbook?

Testbook’s PSIR Optional Coaching & Course can help candidate ease their preparation and score good marks in the mains exam. Some of the main reasons to join this course are

  • Affordable Fees - Testbook provides PSIR Optional Coaching at affordable fees. It also gives demo classes prior to joining the PSIR optional course.
  • Expert Guidance - The PSIR optional courses are designed by UPSC experts. The content and the courses are updated as per the recent UPSC standards. The courses are created in such a way that students with any educational background can easily understand them.
  • Convenience - The PSIR online courses are created based on the convenience of the candidate. The aspirant can also watch recorded videos of PSIR lectures.

Who Should Join This Course?

Aspirants preparing for the UPSC exam can join the PSIR Optional Course for UPSC provided by the Testbook. Aspirants can join this course or PSIR Coaching in two scenarios:

  • A candidate who has just started their exam preparation and wants to cover the PSIR syllabus comprehensively.
  • A candidate who has passed the preliminary exam and is preparing for the mains examination. 

PSIR Online Coaching - Fees

PSIR Optional Coaching by Testbook is offered at cost-effective rates. The fee for the UPSC online course for 12 months + 4 months is ₹25599* (Prices may vary as per offer). Various exciting discount offers and plans are also available. Unlike many UPSC coaching institutes, there is no need to purchase a separate exam series; instead, you can download the pre-recorded lectures and understand them at your own pace.

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Best PSIR Optional Coaching - How To Register?

In order to register for PSIR Optional Online Coaching by Testbook you need to download Testbook App available on Google Play Store and follow the steps mentioned below:

  • Download the Testbook App. 
  • Select your preferred language in the App.
  • Verify your mobile number.
  • Select your exam goal “UPSC CSE” and enroll.
  • Get started with daily live classes, tests, and much more.

This is also applicable to the web version!

PSIR Optional Coaching - Recommended Books

PSIR subject covers a wide range of topics like Political Theory, Indian Foreign Policy, Indian Polity, International Organisation and more. To read these important topics, candidates need to have the right resources of books so that they get authentic information. You can have a look at the best PSIR book list in the table below.

Name of the Book 

Author / Publications 

  • Political ideologies 

O.P. Gauba

  • PSIR Notes 
  • Indian Political Thought Notes 
  • Western Political Thought 

Shubhra Ranjan 

  • Indian Political Thought 
  • Indian Political Thought 

V R Mehta 

M.P Singh and Himanshu Roy 

  • Western Political Thought 

Brian Nelson

  • Political Theory 

Andrew Heywood

  • A History of Political Thought 

S Mukherjee 

  • Introduction to Indian Constitution 

D D Basu

  • Indian Polity 

M Laxmikant 

Other than this, you can also refer to the subject wise detailed booklist on the below linked articles.

Get a Detailed Booklist here
Political Science Books For UPSC International Relations Books For UPSC

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PSIR Optional Course - FAQs

Yes, the UPSC PSIR syllabus is comparatively lengthy, but it overlaps with the UPSC GS paper 1, which makes it easier to manage the subject.

A candidate must choose the Optional subject based on their interest in a particular subject since it requires intensive study and in-depth knowledge of the same.

Once you log in, access the UPSC CSE goal page under super coaching and you will be able to discover various Optional subject courses.

Supercoaching 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.

Upon active subscription for UPSC supercoaching one can easily download the PSIR notes.

Testbook Supercoaching platform provides the best PSIR Optional Coaching & Courses for UPSC. Upon enrolling, candidates can get access to live classes, test series, and more!

Coaching is actually not necessary for PSIR optional and candidates can choose to study on their own. But, if candidates join Coaching for PSIR Optional, they have the benefit of getting expert guidance, access to test series and more!

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