Tathastu ICS has noted the misrepresentation of our founder and credentials by some media outlets and print publications. Tanu Jain, the Founder of Tathastu ICS is a former Civil Servant (AFHQ) and IAS topper from 2015 batch who possesses extensive experience teaching UPSC optional subjects in an exam-oriented approach with great student satisfaction.
Why Choose Philosophy Optional?
Philosophy and geography have quickly become popular optional subjects among Civil Services aspirants over time, offering distinct advantages for candidates taking their exam. With proper guidance and comprehensive preparation, students can ace both optional papers while excelling across other areas of examination.
Philosophy is often chosen by candidates as it does not require prior academic engagement, making it suitable for candidates from diverse backgrounds. Furthermore, one of its shortest syllabuses among all UPSC Optional Subject options allows aspirants to maximize their preparation time.
Philosophy concepts and theories resonate strongly with topics covered by the Ethics Paper in the Main examination, while its analytical mindset aids essay writing skills that can significantly boost candidate scores overall. With proper preparation, candidates can score well on Philosophy exams easily and become successful civil servants; its focus on rational development translates well during interviews too, helping candidates to stand out amongst their competition.
High-Scoring Optional Subject
Aspiring students must carefully consider both their academic strengths and interests when selecting subjects for exams. Furthermore, factors like scoring potential and available study materials must also be taken into account to maximize exam preparation and improve chances of success.
Philosophy is an ideal subject for those interested in exploring questions that transcend scientific or other areas of study, providing them an opportunity to craft logically rigorous arguments while critically evaluating other viewpoints – skills which are invaluable across industries.
The syllabus covers topics from both Western and Indian philosophical traditions, with regular answer-writing practice helping students express ideas more eloquently and organize answers logically.
Geography remains one of the highest-scoring optional subjects for the Civil Services Examination. With its manageable syllabus and abundant study resources, its concepts are easy to grasp. Furthermore, Geography keeps aspirants engaged through engaging maps and landscapes throughout their preparation period. Furthermore, its overlap with General Studies papers and essays gives aspirants an additional edge as they reduce effort while increasing mark gains; plus it strengthens interview readiness through an in-depth knowledge of world cultures and histories.
Accessibility
Philosophy is one of the more accessible of UPSC Optional Subjects, making it accessible for students of various academic backgrounds to pursue it. Furthermore, Philosophy boasts one of the shortest syllabuses compared to all UPSC Optional Subjects allowing easier preparation with less burdensome preparation needed compared to its peers. Finally, Philosophy’s interview-friendly nature proves its worth as many toppers have scored highly on Philosophy exams during Civil Services Interviews.
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Concise Syllabus
Philosophy Optional has an extremely manageable syllabus, enabling an intensive preparation. This allows aspirants from diverse academic backgrounds to score well on Prelims and Mains without becoming overburdened with preparation. Furthermore, aspirants gain a thorough knowledge of philosophical concepts that help develop critical thinking abilities–essential for succeeding at interview stage of Civil Services exam.
Tathastu ICS conducts mock interviews under the supervision of former Civil Servant Dr. Tanu Jain to reduce stress levels and familiarize applicants with the rigorous process.
Interview-Friendly Optional Subject
Philosophy is an exceptionally interview-friendly topic, featuring topics which span other GS papers while developing candidates’ analytical capabilities and foster clarity of thought, which is necessary when answering ethical and morality-related queries.
Philosophy can be covered quickly due to its straightforward syllabus, allowing aspirants more time for other preparations while still developing an in-depth knowledge of this optional subject.
Geography Optional at Tathastu ICS under the instruction of Sharad Mani Thakur Sir provides a complete overview of both physical and human geography, providing aspirants with a full view of both subjects. Ideal for aspirants who enjoy maps and landscapes while providing strategic advantages through overlap with GS paper; in addition, its practice develops analytical skills as well as answer writing abilities – making this subject suitable for UPSC aspirants looking to increase marks in optional subject.