How to Choose the Right Optional Subject for UPSC

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How to Choose the Right Optional Subject for UPSC
Exams

• In the UPSC Civil Services Exam (CSE), the
  optional is the only type of subject that you can
  choose. The optional papers carry total 500 marks
  out of the 2025 marks in the UPSC Mains exam. So,
  the right optional subject selected for the UPSC
  mains exam is very important and impacts your
  performance and ranking.

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How to Choose the Right Optional Subject for the
UPSC IAS Mains Exam?

• There is no straight formula on how to choose
  right optional subject for UPSC mains exam, it is
  totally depends on your subject preference and
  interest. 
• When you choose an optional paper for UPSC IAS
  mains exam you have to consider some factors
  like
• Your academic background and personal interest.
• Scoring potential of the optional subject.
• Availability of quality study materials and
  resources.
• Availability of coaching institutes and guidance.
• Analyze the performance of candidates in previous
  years.
• Any overlap with the general studies (GS) papers.
• How much time is required to prepare for the
  optional subject.
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• Always remember that not to choose an optional
  subject simply because it is popular or scored by
  others. Select an optional subject based on your
  own interests, strengths, and aptitude. What
  works for others may not necessarily work for you
  so choose wisely and focus on your own interests
  and capabilities, this will help you to increase
  your chances of scoring well in optional papers. 
• If you have any doubt on how to choose an
  optional subject for the UPSC exams or What is
  the best optional subject for the UPSC mains?
  then I will suggest contact Ashutosh Sir in
  ProdEgyIAS coaching in Delhi. He has years of
  experience in guiding UPSC CSE aspirants. 
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