Comprehensive, Focused, Powerful—more than 500 Questions to Master History Optional!
The HOT 500 program is an intensive course designed to help aspirants thoroughly cover the entire History Optional syllabus for UPSC CSE. Through 500+ questions and expert mentorship from Nikhil Sir and Vishal Sir, aspirants will master answer writing, tackle updated historiographical debates, and enhance their chances of scoring high.
>500 Questions, 80 Lectures—Your Complete History Optional Solution!
The HOT 500 program is an intensive course designed to help aspirants thoroughly cover the entire History Optional syllabus for UPSC CSE. Through 500+ questions and expert mentorship from Nikhil Sir and Vishal Sir, aspirants will master answer writing, tackle updated historiographical debates, and enhance their chances of scoring high.
500 Questions, 80 Lectures—Your Complete History Optional Solution!
Comprehensive, Focused, Powerful—500 Questions to Master History Optional!
- Validity: 120 Days from the day of enrolment
- Delivery Mode: Only Recorded
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- Supporting Devices: Android, Windows, iOS (excluding MAC)
Course Fee
Recorded Mode: ₹ 20,000 + GST
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Program Details
- Start Date: 13th October 2025
- Batch Timing: 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
- Validity: 120 days from the date of enrollment
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- Supporting Devices: Android, Windows, iOS, macOS
Delivery Modes
- Online (Live & Recorded)
- Offline
Course Fee
Offline/Online Mode: ₹ 20,000 + GST
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HOT 500 : An Advanced Course for History Optional
History Optional Coverage in Q&A Format
- Comprehensive syllabus coverage
- Live answer writing in classroom
- Extra focus on Historiography
Exhaustive, Structured and Exam-Focussed Study Material & Notes
- Class notes of entire foundation batch (PDF)
- PYQ booklet (PDF)
- Printed mapping book
Every Question Aligned with PYQs and UPSC Trends
- Questions meticulously selected and handcrafted- Includes PYQs and new questions reflecting UPSC trends
- Prepares for shifting exam patterns
Active Practice for History Optional Mastery in a Time-bound Manner
- Engaging in Q&A format allows for active recall, reinforcing key concepts and facts
- Live answer writing to improve retention, and prepare aspirants for the exam
Efficient Revision and Learning
- The program cuts down unnecessary study material, helping aspirants focus on the most important aspects of their preparation, saving valuable time
- The Q&A format makes it easy to revisit and revise key concepts quickly without overwhelming an aspirant
Builds Critical Thinking and Analytical Skills
- Encourages critical analysis of topics from multiple perspectives
- Enhances problem-solving abilities for complex questions
6 Sectional Tests + 2 Full Length Tests for Practice
- Covers key sections: Ancient, Early Medieval, Medieval, Modern, Post Independence India & World History
- Build exam-ready writing skills
Dedicated Mapping Module
- Printed mapping book with 45+ maps
- Content divided in 4 Sections: Prehistory, Proto-history, Historic era, Thematic maps
- Solved PYQs and practice maps
- Recorded lectures
Dedicated Historiography Module
- Identifying the most important debates through PYQs analysis
- Coverage of all important debates in History Optional
- Detailed notes and more than 15 videos on these debates
Dedicated Mapping Module
- Printed mapping book with 45+ maps
- Content divided in 4 Sections: Prehistory, Proto-history, Historic era, Thematic maps
- Solved PYQs and practice maps
- Recorded lectures
WHY LEVELUP IAS FOR HISTORY OPTIONAL?
Innovative Two Faculty System
Highest quality LIVE Lectures (180+) FREE
Personalized Mentorship
Sunday LIVE & Weekly Strategy sessions
PYQ Analysis and Discussion
Updated Historiography and Debates
Conceptual Clarity & Progressive Learning
Dedicated Mapping Sessions
Why is the 500-Question Approach Effective for History Optional?
- Comprehensive History Optional Syllabus Coverage in structured manner
- 500+ questions covering Paper 1 and Paper 2.
- Thematic and topic-wise approach.
- Detailed model answers provided to help students refine their answer-writing technique.
- Master the Art of Answer Writing for History Optional
- Each question aimed at improving the structure, coherence, and depth of the answers
- Builds answer-writing skills critical for 300+ score in History Optional.
- Structured and analytical model answers for better presentation.
- Every Question Aligned with PYQs and UPSC Trends
- Questions meticulously selected and handcrafted- Includes PYQs and new questions reflecting UPSC trends.
- Prepares for shifting exam patterns.
- Active Practice for History Optional Mastery in a Time-bound Manner
- Engaging in Q&A format allows for active recall, reinforcing key concepts and facts, improving retention, and preparing aspirants for the exam.
- Each question serves as a checkpoint in the preparation, helping students assess their knowledge, identify gaps, and ensure they are fully prepared for every part of the syllabus.
- Efficient Revision and Learning
- The program cuts down unnecessary study material, helping aspirants focus on the most important aspects of their preparation, saving valuable time.
- The Q&A format makes it easy to revisit and revise key concepts quickly without overwhelming an aspirant.
- Builds Critical Thinking and Analytical Skills
- Encourages critical analysis of topics from multiple perspectives.
- Enhances problem-solving abilities for complex questions.
Comprehensive, Focused, Powerful—500 Questions to Master History Optional!
You should enroll for this program if?
- You have completed the syllabus already or have written mains but get stuck in 220-240s marks range.
- You are preparing History Optional through self-study and want to start History Optional answer writing.
- You want to attain conceptual clarity and fill critical gaps and learn skills to apply knowledge effectively.
- If you want to score 300+ in History Optional.
What can you expect at the end of this program?
- Mastery of History Optional syllabus through 500+ strategically chosen questions.
- Enhanced answer-writing skills, ensuring aspirants are fully prepared for the mains exam.
- A thorough understanding of historiographical trends and how to incorporate them into answers.
- Confidence to tackle all sections of the History Optional syllabus with precision and clarity.
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