Personalized Optional Mentorship Program (POMP) For UPSC CSE
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In UPSC CSE, Optional Papers are a deciding factor for getting selected with a good rank and desired Service. With POMP, Prepp IAS offers an “Optional Expert”- Interview Appeared Mentor to streamline your Optional Preparation through guided Syllabus Coverage, giving required amount of time for Revision and Answer Writing to become Mains Ready before the Prelims Examination itself.
Subjects Offered:
- Sociology
- Anthropology
- Political Science and International Relations (PSIR)
- Geography
- Psychology
Core Objectives- POMP: One-to-One Personalized Optional Mentorship Program for UPSC CSE
“If performance in Optionals is the gateway to a top rank, then understanding of Previous Year Questions (PYQs) trends and analyses are the key to that gate.”
POMP focuses on completing the syllabus from the best resources (both online and offline), targeting PYQs within a limited time frame, under the guidance of an Optional Expert-Interview Appeared Mentor.
However, we understand that requirements and challenges of every Aspirant are different, so we have formulated a list of parameters on how our Optional Expert-Interview Appeared Mentor will guide you throughout your Journey:
| Challenges in Optional Preparation | Your Mentor has a solution |
| What are the Best resources? | Gives Topic wise Toppers' suggested Resource list |
| How to manage time, lectures and available resources? | Alignment of lectures with Plan. |
| How to complete Optional before prelims? | Strategizes a Macro Plan for syllabus coverage and ensuring accountability through regular sessions. |
| How to make effective Notes and integrate current affairs? And refine already made notes? | Explains the step by step process of crisp Note making and Value addition. |
| How to analyze PYQs and do PYQ-based preparation? | Integrate Topicwise PYQs in Daily Targets and conduct detailed assessment during sessions. |
| How to strategize and plan with Daily Targets? | Makes Microplan covering the entire syllabus along with Performance tracking. |
| How to do detailed post-test-analysis of UPSC Papers, different Test Series etc.? | Post-test detailed one to one discussion for understanding nuances of answer writing. |
| How to analyze Toppers copies ? | Mentor Demonstrates optimum utilization of Toppers copies through detailed Sessions |
Versions and Features - POMP: One-to-One Personalized Optional Mentorship Program for UPSC CSE
| POMP - ENABLER |
| 1. A Five Month Program designed to enable you to enter the RIGHT MODE of Preparation for your Optional Papers. |
| 2. One-to-One interactions with an “Optional Expert”- Interview Appeared Mentor on Syllabus Understanding, Approach and Target Planning. |
| 3. Identifying popular trends through PYQ analyses, focusing more on high Priority topics for both the Papers. |
| 4. Answer Writing Practice through last 10 year PYQs with detailed discussions during sessions. |
| 5. Aligning best resources- Lectures, Notes, Test Series etc. in your preparation. |
| 6. Detailed feedback in subsequent interactions through Assessment Sheets for progress tracking and improvement. |
| 7. Regular Whatsapp Connectivity and Support by Mentors during Working Hours. |
| POMP - Destinator Includes all features of Enabler version with: |
| 8. Multiple rounds of revision and PYQ based Answer Writing for both Optional Papers. |
| 9. Post - Prelims Support: to plan, strategise and refine your answers for final exams. |
| 10. Value addition to notes through different resources, PYQs throughout the exam cycle, helping students to make crisp and quality notes, in line with exam requirements. |
| 11. Time allotment and management of Optional Papers with respect to GS papers for a structured preparation throughout the cycle. |
| 12. Upon clearing the Mains Exam, Mentor's support for the Interview Round from Optional - Subject's perspective will also be provided. |
Comparison chart:
| Program Version | ENABLER | DESTINATOR |
|---|---|---|
| Program Length | 4-5 Months | One Exam Cycle (till Mains) |
| Resource selection and Optimisation | Done in Initial Sessions | Apart from initial suggestions, value added resources will be suggested throughout the Exam Cycle. |
| Session Frequency | Once every 8 to 12 days | Once every 8 to 12 days |
| Session Duration | 40-45 Minutes | 40-45 Minutes |
| Answer Writing through PYQs | Yes | Yes |
| Answer Analyses (PYQs) during Sessions | Yes | Yes |
| Multiple Revision Plans with follow ups | No | Yes |
| Post Prelims Support | No | Yes |
| Ideal for |
| Everyone who needs hand holding for optional guidance till Mains 2025 with multiple rounds of Revision with PYQ coverage. |
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Comparison chart:
| Program Commitments | Timeline |
|---|---|
| Mentor Allotment | Within 24 working hours of enrollment |
| First Session | Within 48 working hours of Mentor Allotment |
| Session Records | Discussion sheet to be given post every session |
| One-to-One PYQ Analysis by Mentor | During every session as per targets given |
| Program Mode | Online/Offline/Hybrid |
| Content and Tests Support | Suggestions and compilation from different sources |
| Validity | As per Program Version |
Why Prepp IAS's POMP: One-to-One Personalized Optional Mentorship Program for UPSC CSE?
| Requirement Parameter | Other Institutes | PREPP IAS |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Mentor | No Dedicated Mentor | Dedicated Mentor throughout the course |
| Mentor's Experience | Not Disclosed | Interview Appeared Mentors |
| Communication Medium | Audio calls | Video Sessions |
| Mentorship Focus | As complementary General Doubts-resolution | As Main Component Target Planningand accountability |
| Existing course Integration | Limited to Their own courses | Help Integrate Lectures and Mock Tests taken from Anywhere |
| Progress Tracking | Lacks such Mechanism | Discussion and follow up sheets during every session |
| Course Flexibility | Not Extendable | Different Versions available |
| Answer writing and note making | General group based guidance or recordings | Live Discussion during Sessions |
| Length of Discussion | Short interactions | 40-45 min detailed Sessions |
Team Mentors: POMP: One-to-One Personalized Optional Mentorship Program for UPSC CSE
Our 'Optional Expert' Interview-Appeared Mentors Team consists of highly trained, qualified, and experienced individuals who have guided thousands of UPSC aspirants to achieve high scores over the years. Moreover, these mentors have appeared in multiple Mains examinations with their respective optional subjects, excelling in the Optional papers and establishing the requisite credibility.
Sample Student Assessment sheets:
Optional papers not only help you clear the Mains exam, but they also play a huge role in determining your rank. With Prepp IAS's Personalized Optional Mentorship Program, elevate your preparation to gain mastery over the subject and achieve the highest possible scores in both papers.
Don't let this opportunity slip away. Join Prepp IAS and take the right path to mastering your Optional Subject.
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Meet Your Faculty
He is a young and dynamic faculty in UPSC CSE field who has himself appeared in UPSC Interview and scored 120+ consecutively 3 times in UPSC Prelims. Overall he has appeared for 4 Mains and 1 Interview in UPSC CSE. He has also cleared various other competitive exams like IBPS PO (Selected as PO and worked there for more than 2 years), UPSC EPFO (reserve list) etc. This experience makes him understand the challenges and limitations that aspirants face in preparing for UPSC CSE.
Sourabh possesses the distinguishing feature of qualifying for Personality Test (Interview) of UPSC CSE in both of his attempts. Along with this, he has also scored 285+ score in Public Administration optional in both of his attempts. His expertise lies in giving right and honest guidance to aspirants and in the span of last 1.5 years, he has mentored 1000+ students across the country. Before joining Prepp IAS, he had been associated with Vision IAS as a guest faculty.
Senior Faculty in UPSC CSE field with experience of teaching multiple subjects in multiple leading civil services coaching institutes. He has appeared for 4 mains and 2 interviews in UPSC CSE, with two 140+ scores in Prelims. His exam-oriented teaching jazzed up with wit makes classes interactive and interesting which can surely help students in solving questions.
He is a teacher by passion and has experience of more than 5 years in teaching and guiding UPSC CSE Aspirants. He has taught in many reputed offline and online institutes like VISION IAS, Dheya IAS, Future IAS, residential coaching of Haj Committee of India etc. He himself has appeared for Personality Test (Interview) for UPSC and understands the demand of the exam. He has guided thousands of UPSC Aspirants across India in past 5 years.
He is a young and dynamic faculty in UPSC CSE field who has himself appeared in UPSC Interview and scored 120+ consecutively 3 times in UPSC Prelims. Overall he has appeared for 4 Mains and 1 Interview in UPSC CSE. He has also cleared various other competitive exams like IBPS PO (Selected as PO and worked there for more than 2 years), UPSC EPFO (reserve list) etc. This experience makes him understand the challenges and limitations that aspirants face in preparing for UPSC CSE.
Sourabh possesses the distinguishing feature of qualifying for Personality Test (Interview) of UPSC CSE in both of his attempts. Along with this, he has also scored 285+ score in Public Administration optional in both of his attempts. His expertise lies in giving right and honest guidance to aspirants and in the span of last 1.5 years, he has mentored 1000+ students across the country. Before joining Prepp IAS, he had been associated with Vision IAS as a guest faculty.
Senior Faculty in UPSC CSE field with experience of teaching multiple subjects in multiple leading civil services coaching institutes. He has appeared for 4 mains and 2 interviews in UPSC CSE, with two 140+ scores in Prelims. His exam-oriented teaching jazzed up with wit makes classes interactive and interesting which can surely help students in solving questions.
He is a teacher by passion and has experience of more than 5 years in teaching and guiding UPSC CSE Aspirants. He has taught in many reputed offline and online institutes like VISION IAS, Dheya IAS, Future IAS, residential coaching of Haj Committee of India etc. He himself has appeared for Personality Test (Interview) for UPSC and understands the demand of the exam. He has guided thousands of UPSC Aspirants across India in past 5 years.
He is B. Tech in Electronics and Communication and teaching CSAT from 2017 . He has worked with many reputed institutes in the field of UPSC like SRIAS, ALS and many others. Prior to that he has taught aptitude and reasoning under campus placement drive in different reputed universities like Banasthali University, Mody University.
She has over 5 years of expertise in teaching Ethics for UPSC CSE. She has scored 130 marks on the Ethics paper herself and understands the intricacies of the subject matter. Her teaching methodology involves a balanced approach between theoretical concepts and practical application, which helps students grasp the subject matter in a comprehensive manner.
She is a dedicated educator for past 6 years who believes in the concept of Learner’s First. She has taught in many reputed offline and online institutes like Edukemy and Edge IAS. She herself wrote 02 UPSC CSE Mains and appreared in State PSC interview twice.
She holds a B.Tech in Computer Science from UIET, Panjab University, Chandigarh, and an MBA in Finance from UBS, Panjab University. Additionally, they have earned a Post Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology from the State University of South Florida, Tampa, USA. With 5 UPSC attempts, 4 Mains qualifications, and 2 interviews (2013, 2017), she brings a wealth of experience and insights into the Civil Services Examination. Having worked with prominent institutions like Study IQ, Career Launcher, Unacademy, GS Score, Analog IAS, Insight, Drishti IAS, KSG, and Tathastu, she has been instrumental in guiding aspirants toward success.
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“It was a very well-planned elaborate course. It was really very helpful as it gave a taste of how the real exam would be. Also Known”
“The course was really helpful. It was a whole package of learning on how to go for answer writing in UPSC. The faculty members were really supportive and very active in clearing our doubts. I got to know where i am lacking, what are my weaknesses and faults and what improvements i need in the journey of UPSC. Overall i can say it was a fruitful output with minimum input. Looking forward for further courses as well. Thankyou.”
“Very detailed feedback on answers were provided which made me aware of the lacunae in my preparation and helped to further rectify it.”
“Helped me a lot to improve my writing skills. When started I was not confident, but now I'm able to deal with the questions confidently. Special thanks to sourabh sir.”
“Thanks to prepp ias team special thank to Siddharth sir n Saurabh sir this course is very helpful to me, apke daily guidence bht helpful hai.this is the best platform for the upsc aspirant”
“I started my preparation 3 months ago with prepp IAS daily guidance UPSC 2022, this course helped to understand what exactly answer writing means before this i was not sure where to start, how to start, what to write to practice answer writing but after this course i m at least sure about this if i have enough content i can write answer and i Really want to keep practising answer writing with prepp IAS Team, Looking forward for another series”
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