Optional is 500 Mains marks. FIRST IAS INSTITUTE publishes a with-Optional fee line for 1 / 2 / 3 year — named faculty (PSIR, Law, Geography/Pub Ad and others), batch size 35, weekly GS mocks still included.
The UPSC Course with Optional at FIRST IAS INSTITUTE is the published with Optional programme: Prelims, Mains GS/Essay, CSAT and Optional papers (500 marks). Classroom payable fees (2026): 1 year ₹1,97,500, 2 year ₹2,67,500, 3 year ₹3,21,500. Batch size 35.
Without Optional is cheaper and is the integrated GS track. Pick Optional only after background and GS overlap — not because a friend picked it.
A proven academic architecture designed for structured, high-probability UPSC CSE success.
Individual teacher attention & daily answer evaluation without overcrowded lecture halls.
Flagship offline centres at Hauz Khas (Delhi) and Sector 14 (Gurgaon), plus online live nationwide.
Rigorous answer writing evaluation covering GS Papers 1 to 4, Essay, and Optional subjects.
Curated by a 15+ member dedicated research team; delivered directly to your doorstep.
Regular fresh batch rollouts for 1-Year, 2-Year, and 3-Year UPSC foundation programs.
17+ years of consistent civil service results with top ranks in IAS, IPS, IFS, and State PCS.
47/1, Second Floor, Kalu Sarai, Hauz Khas, New Delhi 110016
Nearest Metro: Hauz Khas (Exit No. 4)M-26, Ground Floor, Old DLF Colony, Sector 14, Gurgaon 122001
Prime Location near Old DLF ColonyTransparent fee structures, strict batch limits, and comprehensive Prelims-cum-Mains tracks.
| Course Program | Duration | Batch Limit | Learning Mode | Tuition Fee | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Year UPSC CSE Course Pre + Mains + CSAT (GS Foundation) | 12 Months | 35 Students Max | Offline & Online Live | ₹2,27,500 ₹1,71,500 | View Details |
| 1-Year Integrated with Optional Pre + Mains + CSAT + 500-Mark Optional | 12 Months | 35 Students Max | Offline & Online Live | ₹2,77,500 ₹2,21,500 | View Details |
| 2-Year UPSC Foundation Course Ideal for college students & first-time starters | 24 Months | 35 Students Max | Offline & Online Live | ₹3,47,500 ₹2,97,500 | View Details |
| 3-Year Degree-Integrated Batch Targeting CSE 2028/2029 with NCERT foundation | 36 Months | 35 Students Max | Offline & Online Live | ₹4,07,500 ₹3,46,500 | View Details |
| UPSC CSAT Intensive Programme Quantitative, Reasoning & Comprehension Mastery | 3–4 Months | 35 Students Max | Offline & Online Live | Custom Intake | View Details |
Published examples: Ravi Pathak — PSIR; Puneet Sharma — Law; Hansraj Kumawat — Geography / Public Administration. Confirm the current Optional list on Our Faculty and how to choose Optional.
Optional answers are still evaluated in a 35-student batch. A 200-seat GS hall that outsources Optional PDFs is not this model.
Offline: 1 year, 2 year, 3 year. Online live: 1 year, 2 year, 3 year.
Separate Optional-only admission form exists at take-admission-optional if counselling says you already have GS. Most first-timers should take the full with-Optional CSE line, not Optional in isolation.
Beginners, after-12th and early college often start foundation without Optional, then upgrade. Repeaters who already have GS but a weak Optional belong on this page immediately.
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Classroom 2026: ₹1,97,500 (1 year), ₹2,67,500 (2 year), ₹3,21,500 (3 year). Online live payable amounts are on the same Fees 2026 grid.
Named faculty pages currently list PSIR, Law, Geography, Public Administration and others. Confirm availability in counselling before you pay.
Yes in principle — start without Optional (integrated Pre+Mains) if GS is new. Changing mid-year is a counselling and fee-adjustment question, not a website toggle.
Tell us your graduation subject and shortlisted Optional. Counselling checks faculty availability.
Free counselling — our team replies within 24 hours
FIRST IAS INSTITUTE has classroom centres in Delhi (Hauz Khas) and Gurgaon (Sector 14), plus live online classes nationwide. Established in 2009.
