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Complete coverage of Paper I & Paper II, taught from fundamentals with an exam-oriented approach.
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Foundation Course (Recorded)
Build Psychology Optional from the fundamentals to Mains-level answer writing.
About the programme
Complete preparation. One structured programme.
Complete preparation for Psychology Optional — Paper I and Paper II, from the fundamentals to Mains-level answer writing.
Recorded Classes • Complete Notes • 8 Tests • Recorded Answer Writing • Current Affairs • 2-Year Validity
What you get
Everything required for Psychology Optional
Complete Notes
Structured notes with concepts, thinkers, research, diagrams, Indian examples and evaluation.
8-Test Series
A structured series of 8 evaluated tests to build consistency, revision and answer-writing ability.
Recorded Answer-Writing Sessions
Learn how to approach 10- and 15-mark questions, structure answers and use value addition effectively.
Current Affairs Magazine
Psychology-focused research, reports, Indian examples and contemporary applications relevant for Paper II and answer enrichment.
2-Year Validity
Access the course and revise at your own pace across the preparation cycle.
How we teach
Understand first. Write better.
Our teaching follows one consistent framework, so that every topic eventually translates into a better UPSC answer.
- 01Concept
- 02Thinker
- 03Evidence
- 04Diagram
- 05Indian Example
- 06Evaluation
Complete syllabus
Paper I + Paper II
Complete coverage of the UPSC Psychology Optional syllabus, including:
Foundations of Psychology
Research methods, learning, memory, perception, motivation, intelligence and personality.
Social & Individual Behaviour
Attitudes, values, communication, group processes and social influence.
Applied Psychology
Education, organisations, health, environment, rehabilitation, community and social issues.
Contemporary Applications
Research, Indian studies and current examples linked with the syllabus.
Answer writing
Knowing Psychology is not enough. You must learn to write it.
Dedicated recorded sessions focus on:
Question Demand
What exactly is UPSC asking?
Structure
How should a 10- or 15-marker be organised?
Evidence
Where should thinkers, studies and examples be used?
Evaluation
How do you move beyond a descriptive answer?
8 Evaluated TestsPractice, receive feedback and improve progressively.
- Learn
- Write
- Evaluate
- Improve
Notes & value addition
One organised source for preparation and revision
Complete Course Notes
Paper I and Paper II notes designed for both concept building and final revision.
Current Affairs Magazine
Relevant Psychology research, Indian developments and contemporary examples — selected specifically for answer writing.
Experience the teaching
Watch before you decide.
Explore a few sample classes to understand the teaching style, conceptual depth and answer-writing approach followed in the Foundation Programme.
Demo Video 1Humanistic Psychology Explained | Abraham Maslow Theory | Major Schools of Psychology
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Demo Video 2Gestalt Psychology Explained | Schools of Psychology UPSC | Wertheimer, Köhler & Koffka
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Demo Video 3Early Behaviourism Explained | John Watson | Classical vs Operant Conditioning
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Demo Video 4Structuralism vs Functionalism | Early Schools of Psychology Explained | Wundt vs James
Watch demoStrengthen Your Psychology Optional Preparation
Build understanding, practise consistently and improve through focused guidance.
- Mode
- Recorded Online Access
- Coverage
- Complete Paper I & Paper II
- Tests
- 8 Evaluated Tests
- Answer Writing
- Recorded Sessions Included
- Notes
- Complete Course Notes
- Current Affairs
- Psychology Magazine Included
- Validity
- 2 Years
