Sleepy Classes’ Sociology Foundation Programs offer an exam-oriented practical roadmap to ensure thorough preparation for UPSC aspirants. Our Sociology Optional Classes have produced several top-scoring UPSC rank holders, like Animesh Pradhan (Rank 2, UPSC CSE 2023), Medha Anand (Rank 13, UPSC CSE 2023), Arnav Mishra (Rank 56, UPSC CSE 2022), and many more. Our Sociology Courses provides in-depth syllabus clarity, extensive coverage of current affairs, regular answer writing, and mentorship, ensuring a complete understanding of all aspects of the Sociology Optional, making 300+ marks achievable.
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Sociology Optional UPSC Foundation Programs For UPSC 2026
About the Programs
How Our Programs Have Helped UPSC Sociology Optional Toppers
Our Sociology Optional Courses have helped Toppers like Medha Anand (AIR 13 – 310 Marks), Arnav Mishra (AIR 56– 285 Marks), Komal Aggarwal (AIR 303 –315 Marks) and Srushti Deshmukh (AIR 5 – 312 Marks)
Why Should You Join Our Sociology Foundation Programs?
Since the inception of our Sociology Optional Coaching Program, we have guided students toward top marks in the subject. Along with our Sociology Foundation Courses, our FREE Sociology Playlists on YouTube have also produced Hundreds of Rank holders since 2017.
Understanding the ever-changing demands of the UPSC examination, our Sociology course is designed to minimize the efforts and time you spend and maximize your output. Comprehensive lectures by the faculty, current affairs coverage lectures to cope with the dynamism of the exam, and a closely guided answer writing program all ensure 360-degree preparation for you.
To ensure top-quality coverage and delivery, our entire module for the Sociology Optional is delivered by a single teacher, our Co-Founder and Sociology Expert – Shekhar Dutt (Sociology Sir). This ensures that students can trust the depth and level of research that goes into bringing you our Sociology coaching programs.
We also understand the hand-holding required by students during UPSC preparation. To ensure you never feel a lack of support, our students are provided complete supervision and doubt resolution by Shekhar Sir through regular live Zoom sessions, a dedicated academic mentor in a private Telegram group, as well as by a selected UPSC officers via calls.
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Program Inclusions | Sociology Master Batch | Sociology Mentorship | Sociology With Evaluation | Sociology Without Evaluation |
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Comprehensive Current Affairs Coverage | ||||
Weekly Answer Writing Practice | LIVE | |||
4 Half-Length Tests, 2 Full-Length Tests & 22 Chapter-wise Tests | ||||
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One-to-One Personal Strategic Mentorship | ||||
Answer Evaluation & Detailed Feedback |
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Model Answers & Video Solutions | ||||
Routine LIVE Sessions with Faculty | ||||
Dedicated Telegram Group for Support & Doubts | ||||
Interview Guidance & Mock Sessions | ||||
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Meet Your Teacher
Shekhar Dutt
- Coming from an engineering background, Shekhar Dutt became a keen learner of the subject, and there started his attempt to self-teach himself this body of knowledge called Sociology.
- In turn, he proceeded through various texts and works on the subject, attempting to simplify concepts and ideas for himself.
- This, successively, is now helping his students learn the subject fluidly and vividly, using everyday affairs as examples.
- He’s happy to be a part of the successful journey of various UPSC aspirants who have gone on to secure Top Ranks like AIR 2, AIR 5, AIR 13, and have been Top scorers of the subject across the years.
- Reading (and then teaching) Sociology for more than 16 years now has been a life-changing experience for him.
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UPSC CSE 2026
Sociology Foundation Paper-2 Only UPSC 2026 – Indian Society
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Program Features:
100% Live Classes by Shekhar Sir – No pre-recorded content, only real-time learning
Frequent PYQ Discussions – Helps in Understand Trends from Past Years Papers
Framework-led Notes with Mind maps – Structured & Keywords Based
Keyword-based Quick Revision Plan – Revise smartly
Answer Writing Practice – Helps in Building Answer Templates
Monthly Current Affairs – Compiled Sociology-related issues From News across the World
Strategy Sessions Every Two Months – Stay on track with expert guidance
Program Fee: ₹17,999/-
Program Fee: ₹17,999/- ₹22,440/-
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Sociology Foundation Course for UPSC 2026 – Master Batch
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Program Features:
Complete Video Content – Paper 1 & Paper 2
Comprehensive Current Affairs Coverage
22 Chapter-wise Tests
4 Half-Length Tests
2 Full-Length Tests
LIVE Answer Writing After Completion of Each Chapter
Evaluation & Detailed Feedback
Strategic Mentorship by Selected Officers
Weekly LIVE Answer Writing Practice
Model Answers & Video Solutions
Routine LIVE Sessions with Faculty
Interview Guidance and Mock Sessions
Program Fee: ₹35,000/-
Program Fee: ₹35,000/- ₹29,750/-
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Sociology Foundation Course for UPSC 2026 – Mentorship
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Stay updated and enhance your UPSC preparation with our specialized Sociology Mentorship Course. Tailored for aspiring civil servants, our course ensures you are well-equipped to tackle contemporary issues in the exam.
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Program Features:
Complete Video Content – Paper 1 & Paper 2
Comprehensive Current Affairs Coverage
Weekly Answer Writing Practice
22 Chapter-wise Tests
4 Half-Length Tests
2 Full-Length Tests
Evaluation & Detailed Feedback
Strategic Mentorship by Selected Officers
Model Answers & Video Solutions
Routine LIVE Sessions with Faculty
Interview Guidance and Mock Sessions
Program Fee: ₹26,400/-
Program Fee: ₹26,400/- ₹22,440/-
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Sociology Foundation Course for UPSC 2026 – With Evaluation
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Stay updated and enhance your UPSC preparation with our specialized Sociology With Evaluation Course. Tailored for aspiring civil servants, our course ensures you are well-equipped to tackle contemporary issues in the exam, with answer evaluation included.
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Program Features:
Complete Video Content – Paper 1 & Paper 2
Comprehensive Current Affairs Coverage
Weekly Answer Writing Practice
22 Chapter-wise Tests
4 Half-Length Tests
2 Full-Length Tests
Evaluation & Detailed Feedback
Model Answers & Video Solutions
Routine LIVE Sessions with Faculty
Interview Guidance and Mock Sessions
Program Fee: ₹21,600/-
Program Fee: ₹21,600/- ₹18,360/-
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Sociology Foundation Course for UPSC 2026 – Without Evaluation
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Stay updated and enhance your UPSC preparation with our specialized Sociology Without Evaluation Course. Tailored for aspiring civil servants, this course ensures you are well-equipped to tackle contemporary issues in the exam with comprehensive study materials, expert guidance, and up-to-date content.
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Program Features:
Complete Video Content – Paper 1 & Paper 2
Comprehensive Current Affairs Coverage
Weekly Answer Writing Practice
22 Chapter-wise Tests
4 Half-Length Tests
2 Full-Length Tests
Model Answers & Video Solutions
Routine LIVE Sessions with Faculty
Interview Guidance and Mock Sessions
Program Fee: ₹14,400/-
Program Fee: ₹14,400/- ₹12,240/-
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Sociology Current Affairs for UPSC 2026
Stay updated and enhance your UPSC preparation with our specialized Sociology Current Affairs Course. Tailored for aspiring civil servants, our course ensures you are well-equipped to tackle contemporary issues in the exam.
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Program Features:
Comprehensive Video Content: Learn with extensive video lectures for Sociology current affairs. Enjoy engaging and simplified explanations by expert faculty. Study at your own pace with downloadable content.
Examples to Make Answers Relevant & Unique: Use real-world examples to make your answers stand out. Learn how to integrate current events into your sociology answers effectively. Enhance the relevance and uniqueness of your responses.
Capability to Tackle Contemporary Issues Related Questions: Gain the skills to address questions on contemporary issues with confidence. Stay updated with the latest trends and topics relevant to sociology. Learn techniques to link current affairs with static topics.
Increase Marks Based on Improved Understanding of the Static Topics: Improve your understanding of static sociology topics with current affairs integration. Enhance your answers by providing well-rounded perspectives. Boost your marks with a deeper and broader understanding of the subject.
Concise and Retainable Summaries of Current Events: Access concise and retainable summaries of current events in both PDF and video formats. Stay organized and keep track of important happenings easily. Review and revise efficiently with well-structured summaries.
Program Fee: ₹6,000/-
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is the online class different from offline ones?
There were lots of limitations in offline classes like limited time for every class like an hour, which gets compromised during question-answer sessions, as a result, the content gets affected. A teacher too cannot look into the doubts of thousands of students in offline classes but is possible in online mode. You can read extra books, ask doubts in the telegram group where a community has been made. In recent times we all are getting comfortable studying online.
How many calls will a student get in the mentorship course?
The content provided along with the videos is so enriching and has been taught in a very simplified way. Still, if doubts arise you all have been given access to Telegram groups where mentors are there to address your doubts. Even then if you have doubts which you want to understand over a call, Mentors will arrange for that once you inform them of the same. You can still reach us through e-mail or the Telegram group if your doubt remains.
How will answer writing be done in Sociology Mentorship Course?
You take the printout of that PDF and write your answer in the space provided or you can write it on a separate blank sheet and send it to us through the portal provided by scanning it. At the end of 5Chapters, when half of your Paper 1 Syllabus is over you will get a bigger test named Half Length Test (HLT). Effectively you will get 20 small tests and 4 big tests. This will be HLT 1, at the end of the 10Th Chapter you will get HLT2. you will get 2 Questions at the end of it. We need to understand the syllabus first for that. There are 10 Chapters in Paper1, once it is covered through videos, PDFs, books, etc.
Is this course sufficient enough to clear the paper?
We too have designed all our courses in such a way, whether it’s Sociology, GS, PSIR, etc. that they are content-rich so that we can build a certain level that we can tackle questions that we have not seen before. UPSC is ever-evolving and it comes up with something new from time to time which we need to prepare on the spot. We prepare our students in such a way that they can tackle questions asked by UPSC on the spot.
What are the study materials for Sociology? Will we get study materials from your side? Which books should we follow?
You will be given topic-wise tests, where topics will be listed first. Once you cover these topics first, a test can be attempted. To improve your answers, you will first get a model answer PDF and a video solution too will be available explaining the same. Apart from all this, the detailed evaluation will be presented to you for a personalized approach so that your mistakes can be corrected.
How to prepare current affairs in Sociology? Will it be covered in the course?
This is one of the common issues faced by most of the students that how they can tackle current affair topics in all kinds of subjects. Subjects like Sociology are full of theory and UPSC asks like that. The majority of the Answers can be found in the content, but to make it more facts based on recent updates we add Contemporary examples as well from time to time. Current affairs are used to give recent examples and make your answers more factual.
What if the student wants to talk to you, Shekhar Sir?
The whole content has been made by Shekhar Sir, and he tries his best to deliver to you the best quality content so that everything is crystal clear to you but still some issues remain, so if there are some complicated doubts, then students can contact Shekhar Sir. We try our best that your doubts get resolved parallel through the Telegram group.
Will the video be live or pre-recorded? What will be the timings of the Lectures?
All the videos will be pre-recorded which will be recorded recently from time to time and include current affairs, recent UPSC questions. These videos will be made available to you at 9 am and can be viewed whenever you want as per your comfort. It will be recommended that you prepare a proper schedule of your own.
Sociology Optional UPSC Mains 2026 Programs
About the Programs
Scoring 300+ marks in Sociology Optional is possible with our highly recommended Sociology Mains Crash Course and Test Series Program. The success rate of candidates with Sociology Optional is over 12%, making it one of the most scoring subjects in the UPSC exam. Toppers have noted that Sociology is relatively static, easy to understand, and requires less time to cover the syllabus.
However, success demands a clear grasp of the syllabus, sharp answer writing skills, and the ability to link topics with current events and sociological theories. Our affordable, result-oriented & quality-driven courses focus on these essentials, ensuring you excel in the UPSC exam with top ranks.
The Sociology Crash Courses and Test series are designed keeping in mind:
- Tackle Complex Questions in exam.
- Ensuring Conceptual understanding in Sociology optional papers.
- Understanding repeated themes and interlinkage between Paper 1 and Paper 2.
- Substantiation of static topics with current affairs and scholarly updates.
- Understanding Sociology frameworks for answer writing.
- Including Multidimensional perspectives in Sociology answers.
- Efficient time management and keywords inclusive answer writing
How Our Programs Have Helped UPSC Sociology Optional Toppers
Our Sociology Crash Courses and Test Series have helped Toppers like Medha Anand (AIR 13 – 310 Marks), Arnav Mishra (AIR 56– 285 Marks), Komal Aggarwal (AIR 303 –315 Marks) and Srushti Deshmukh (AIR 5 – 312 Marks)
Why Should You Join Our Sociology Mains Programs?
Hear From Our Program Head
Meet Your Teacher
Shekhar Dutt
- Coming from an engineering background, Shekhar Dutt became a keen learner of the subject, and there started his attempt to self-teach himself this body of knowledge called Sociology.
- In turn, he proceeded through various texts and works on the subject, attempting to simplify concepts and ideas for himself.
- This, successively, is now helping his students learn the subject fluidly and vividly, using everyday affairs as examples.
- He’s happy to be a part of the successful journey of various UPSC aspirants who have gone on to secure Top Ranks like AIR 2, AIR 5, AIR 13, and have been Top scorers of the subject across the years.
- Reading (and then teaching) Sociology for more than 16 years now has been a life-changing experience for him.
Our Sociology Mains Programs
Note: Please check Refund and Cancellation Policy before purchasing any course.
Sociology Year Long Test Series for Mains 2026
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Program Features:
8 Sectional Test: Each test includes 5 questions
4 Half-Length Tests: Each test includes 10 questions.
4 Full-Length Tests: Covering the Complete Syllabus of Both Paper 1 & Paper 2.
Detailed Evaluation with Improvement-Oriented Feedback
Model Answers and Video Solutions focused on understanding the question and structuring effective responses
Program Fee: ₹10,999/- ₹8,999/-
Sociology – 40 Difficult PYQs Solved for UPSC Mains (Paper-1 & Paper-2)
Looking to brush up on Sociology PYQs for your UPSC Mains attempt? With the continuously increasing importance of PYQs in the UPSC Mains, there’s no better way to master UPSC Sociology PYQs than with our program with a detailed analysis and solutions of 40 most difficult past year questions from Sociology Mains Paper-1 and Sociology Mains Paper-2 (sold as separate modules).
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Program Features:
Detailed Analysis of 40 Most Difficult Past Year Sociology Paper-1/Paper-2 Questions (PYQs): The Analysis of 40 Most Important PYQs from Sociology Paper-1/Paper-2 by Shekhar Sir helps you stay ahead of the curve with your preparation.
Get Insights into Recurring Themes, Key Concepts, and Examiner Expectations: These are vital to performing exceptionally during answer writing. Get an insightful look at recurring themes and key concepts from the PYQs, and learn how to understand the Examiner’s expectations from you.
Refine Your Understanding, Identify Answer Trends, and Boost your Confidence: Our Program helps you hone your understanding, identifying what answers have performed well over the years, and get yourself a confidence boost.
Target 300+ Marks: The Program leaves you with every bit of vital information you need to fulfil your dream – scoring 300+ marks in Sociology like past UPSC Toppers.
Program Fee: ₹499/- Per Module (Paper 1 & Paper 2)
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Start Your UPSC Mains Essay CoachingLooking for State PCS Courses?
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UPSC Sociology SyllabusPlatform for Course Delivery
The course will be delivered through our web platform at courses.sleepyclasses.com
You can also access all the courses via our iOS and Android Mobile Apps
Toppers Say
Free Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the online class different from offline ones?
There were lots of limitations in offline classes like limited time for every class like an hour, which gets compromised during question-answer sessions, as a result, the content gets affected. A teacher too cannot look into the doubts of thousands of students in offline classes but is possible in online mode. You can read extra books, ask doubts in the telegram group where a community has been made. In recent times we all are getting comfortable studying online.
How many calls will a student get in the mentorship course?
The content provided along with the videos is so enriching and has been taught in a very simplified way. Still, if doubts arise you all have been given access to Telegram groups where mentors are there to address your doubts. Even then if you have doubts which you want to understand over a call, Mentors will arrange for that once you inform them of the same. You can still reach us through e-mail or the Telegram group if your doubt remains.
How will answer writing be done in Sociology Mentorship Course?
You take the printout of that PDF and write your answer in the space provided or you can write it on a separate blank sheet and send it to us through the portal provided by scanning it. At the end of 5Chapters, when half of your Paper 1 Syllabus is over you will get a bigger test named Half Length Test (HLT). Effectively you will get 20 small tests and 4 big tests. This will be HLT 1, at the end of the 10Th Chapter you will get HLT2. you will get 2 Questions at the end of it. We need to understand the syllabus first for that. There are 10 Chapters in Paper1, once it is covered through videos, PDFs, books, etc.
Is this course sufficient enough to clear the paper?
We too have designed all our courses in such a way, whether it’s Sociology, GS, PSIR, etc. that they are content-rich so that we can build a certain level that we can tackle questions that we have not seen before. UPSC is ever-evolving and it comes up with something new from time to time which we need to prepare on the spot. We prepare our students in such a way that they can tackle questions asked by UPSC on the spot.
What are the study materials for Sociology? Will we get study materials from your side? Which books should we follow?
You will be given topic-wise tests, where topics will be listed first. Once you cover these topics first, a test can be attempted. To improve your answers, you will first get a model answer PDF and a video solution too will be available explaining the same. Apart from all this, the detailed evaluation will be presented to you for a personalized approach so that your mistakes can be corrected.
How to prepare current affairs in Sociology? Will it be covered in the course?
This is one of the common issues faced by most of the students that how they can tackle current affair topics in all kinds of subjects. Subjects like Sociology are full of theory and UPSC asks like that. The majority of the Answers can be found in the content, but to make it more facts based on recent updates we add Contemporary examples as well from time to time. Current affairs are used to give recent examples and make your answers more factual.
What if the student wants to talk to you, Shekhar Sir?
The whole content has been made by Shekhar Sir, and he tries his best to deliver to you the best quality content so that everything is crystal clear to you but still some issues remain, so if there are some complicated doubts, then students can contact Shekhar Sir. We try our best that your doubts get resolved parallel through the Telegram group.
Will the video be live or pre-recorded? What will be the timings of the Lectures?
All the videos will be pre-recorded which will be recorded recently from time to time and include current affairs, recent UPSC questions. These videos will be made available to you at 9 am and can be viewed whenever you want as per your comfort. It will be recommended that you prepare a proper schedule of your own.