Since 2007 — 19+ Years of Excellence

HISTORY OPTIONAL
by VINEET PUSHPAK

Scored 1001 Marks in CSE Mains 2007 • MA & LL.B. (Delhi University)
Guiding UPSC aspirants with a proven track record

130+Selections
19+Years Exp
30-50Batch Size
24/7Mentorship

WHY SANCHETNA IAS?

What sets us apart from other coaching institutes

Small Batch Size (30-50)

Personal attention & closer supervision for every student

Original Textbooks Focus

No excessive notes – build conceptual clarity from the source

Experienced Faculty

Retired bureaucrats & subject matter experts

Weekly Test Series

Prelims & Mains tests with same-day discussion

24×7 Chak De! Mentorship

Personal guidance by Vineet Pushpak Sir

Gurukul Tradition

Honesty, simplicity & strong mentor-student bond

PROGRAMS AT SANCHETNA IAS

Comprehensive courses designed for UPSC Civil Services success

HISTORY OPTIONAL
  • History Optional Foundation Course
  • History Optional Crash Course
  • History Optional Test Series (Premium & Gateway Batch)
  • History + Art Culture GS Course
  • History Prelims Course
GENERAL STUDIES
  • GS Foundation Course
  • GS Module Course
  • GS Mains Test Series (Premium & Gateway)
  • Essay Test Course
  • CSAT Course
  • Prelims Test Series
  • Mock Interview

Chak De! 24×7 faculties driven mentorship program

OUR EXPERT FACULTY

Learn from the best minds in UPSC preparation

SS
Satyam Sharma
Economics

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M.Tech in AI
VP
Vineet Pushpak
History, Art & Culture

Founder & Director. Expert in History Optional with a proven track record of producing top ranker...

M.A., Delhi University LL.B., Delhi University
JS
JKP Singh
Polity & Governance

Former bureaucrat bringing real-world governance insights to classroom.

Ex Bureaucrat Decades of Administrative Experience
DR
Dr. Rajan Sharma
Economics & International Relations

Expert in Indian Economy and International Relations with deep analytical approach.

Ph.D. in Economics Subject Matter Expert
PA
Prof. Anita Verma
Geography & Environment

Specializes in Physical & Human Geography with focus on map-based questions.

M.Sc. Geography Senior Faculty
DS
Dr. Suresh Kumar
Science & Technology

Makes complex scientific concepts accessible for UPSC aspirants.

Ph.D. in Physics Former DRDO Scientist
PM
Prof. Meera Joshi
Ethics & Essay

Guides students in developing strong ethical frameworks and essay writing skills.

M.Phil. Philosophy Ethics & Integrity Expert
SR
Shri R.K. Mishra
CSAT & Aptitude

Simplifies mathematical concepts and reasoning for CSAT preparation.

B.Tech IIT Delhi Quantitative Reasoning Expert
DP
Dr. Pooja Singh
Sociology & Social Issues

Provides deep understanding of Indian society and social dynamics.

Ph.D. Sociology JNU Alumnus

VIDEO LECTURES & INSIGHTS

Watch our latest lectures, tips, and guidance on YouTube

History Optional Strategy by Vineet Pushpak Sir
UPSC CSE 2025 Preparation Tips
How to Score 300+ in History Optional

HISTORY OPTIONAL

The most relevant & safest optional in the new pattern

Why Choose History?
  • Most relevant & safest optional in new pattern
  • More than 50 Marks overlap in GS Prelims & 175+ in GS Mains Paper-1
  • Simple & static syllabus, analytical in nature
  • No need of any specific academic background
  • Proven success: Ansuya Prasad (363), Nisha Gupta (331)
5-6 months comprehensive course by Vineet Pushpak Sir with 3 hours daily sessions.

Test Series at SANCHETNA IAS

  • Premium & Gateway Batches
  • Weekly tests + same-day discussion
  • Model answers & personalized feedback
  • Answer writing improvement focus

Chak De! 24×7 Mentorship

Led by Vineet Pushpak Sir with complete faculty support. Daily targets, answer writing practice, emotional support, and continuous motivation.

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Contact Information

Address
Old Rajinder Nagar, Delhi
Phone
+91-XXXXXXXXXX
Email
info@sanchetna-ias.com
Office Hours
Mon-Sat: 9 AM - 7 PM