Get the Most Comprehensive Online UPSC Mains Coaching Programs for UPSC CSE 2026. Master the Art of Answer Writing & Get a Grip on Content with Sleepy Classes IAS' UPSC Mains Programs
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At Sleepy Classes, Our UPSC Mains Coaching Programs have been able to Produce Single Digit Rank Holders, based on a simple idea – which is to Cover Both General Studies and Optional subjects Rapidly and Deeply.
In UPSC Mains, we have been able to deliver Comprehensive and Strategic Guidance to aspirants, helping them Achieve Greater Marks and Success in the GS Mains Papers. We are Committed to Extensively Cover Modules mentioned in the Syllabus along with Detailed Explanations and Contemporary Examples.
We have been offering Specialised Programs in Sociology, PSIR Optionals along with our GS Mains Coaching Programs.
Our Courses emphasise on Analytical Skills and Answer Writing, Supported by Video Lectures, Doubt-Clearing Sessions, and Continuous Assessments. Join Us, for a Learning Experience that Combines Expert Knowledge, Flexible Learning Options, and Produces Single Digit Rank Holders from across the country.
How Our Programs Have Helped UPSC GS & Optional Toppers
At Sleepy Classes, we’ve played a Pivotal Role in the Success Stories of Countless UPSC Toppers and Students.
Our Programs are crafted to provide not just information, but a Strategic Understanding that Aligns with the Demands of the Exam. Each of our Course Offers In-Depth Teaching, Study Material, and Interactive Learning Sessions that have Proven Successful for Past UPSC Toppers.
For instance, Medha Anand (AIR 13, UPSC CSE 2023) found our Sociology Mains Course instrumental in her preparation and helped her improve her rank to get into the IAS.
Why Should You Join Our GS Mains Programs?
Why Should You Choose Our Programs? We Offer a Closely Curated Study Plan, Continuous Mentorship, Consistently Updated Content that Caters to the Dynamic Nature of the UPSC Exam.
We are committed to your success, and this reflects in our Flexible Learning Options, Supportive Community, and the Hands-On Guidance that helps Our Students excel in the exam. Let Sleepy Classes help you gain access to the tools and support you need to become the next UPSC topper.
Let’s Figure Out Which of Our GS Mains Coaching Programs is your Perfect Tool for Preparation:
➔ COMPLETE MAINS MENTORSHIP BATCH FOR UPSC 2025:
The General Studies Complete Mains Mentorship Batch for 2025, is a comprehensive program meticulously crafted to guide aspirants through the UPSC Mains journey. This mentorship offers a balanced combination of test practice, personalized mentoring, and detailed guidance to help candidates sharpen their answer-writing skills. The course includes 4 full-length tests, ensuring holistic preparation across all General Studies papers. To build consistency, aspirants are encouraged to practice with 2 questions a day over 48 days, keeping them engaged and continuously improving.
In addition to regular practice, participants benefit from weekly live discussion and mentoring sessions, which provide insights into effective answer-writing techniques and strategies. The Mains Program Manager plays a crucial role in offering one-on-one progress evaluations and detailed, personalized feedback through holistic answer evaluation. Furthermore, specialized classes on key areas such as answer structure, value addition, directives, and keywords equip aspirants with the necessary tools to excel in Mains.
➔ GS MAINS PYQS FOR UPSC MAINS 2025:
This Program will get you to Master the Art of Writing Perfect Answers with our Comprehensive Videos Covering PYQs from 2013 to 2023. We also include Theme-Wise Framework Discussions in the program, and Training to Frame Answers using Multiple Dimensions. Benefit from Mentorship by Selected Candidates and Detailed PDFs of Model Answers.
Meet Your Teachers
Manmeet Kaur (Environment and DM) – Academically a Doctor. Her experience of 3 Interviews has enabled her to appreciate the importance of inter-linking both the static concepts with the ever-evolving, dynamic world of Environment related Current Affairs, leading to a high relevance of her class lectures, and a greater accuracy of students in the exam.
Shekhar Dutt (Economy) – A seasoned mentor with a proven track record, has guided over 500 candidates to success in UPSC and State PCS exams, including numerous single-digit rank holders.His expertise in Economy provides clear, concise, and exam-relevant instruction, simplifying complex concepts to help you achieve your goals.
Kuber Singh (International Relations) – He has been Mentoring UPSC Aspirants from the Last 5 Years. He Believes that International relations is a REFLECTION of Human Thought, Emotions & Behaviour. His passionate and energetic approach of Teaching International Relations is Very Practical & Human Behaviour Oriented Shradha Ganjoo (Geography) – Her engineering background gives her the leverage to complete enormous tasks with ease and her experiments with law allows her to understand the essence of diversity. She will make every complex topic simpler. Her approach is rank oriented.
Ayush Raina (Polity and Governance) – Civil Engineer by Profession. He has qualified Punjab PCS. His experience of UPSC interview taught him that “Learning Never Stops”. He believes that the best way to defeat your opponent is to know each and every detail about it and his teaching will provide adequate ammo to you guys to conquer your enemy (figuratively).. UPSC CSE exam.
Dharminder Singh (Science & Tech) – With a strong medical background, he possesses a deep understanding of how Science and technology can be effectively used in both UPSC and everyday life. His ability to connect difficult concepts with real life examples is a testament to his teaching prowess. Moreover, his unwavering dedication towards fostering a positive and engaging classroom environment encourages critical thinking, creativity and passion for learning. Through his well researched content, he ensures that his students stay ahead of the curve.
Sonpriya Meena (History) – With over five years of experience teaching History to UPSC CSE aspirants, She’s developed a passion for making the subject easier to understand and more engaging. As someone who’s appeared for 5 UPSC Mains and reached the interview in 2018, she understands the demands of the exam.
Her teaching style focuses on simplifying complex events, connecting historical dots, and encouraging deeper critical thinking. Whether you’re tackling ancient or modern history, her aim is to make learning enjoyable and insightful, helping you confidently navigate the UPSC journey and excel in your exams.
Mains Oriented Content for Each GS Subject Sectional + Full Length Tests with Detailed Feedback One to One Mentorship and Performance Analysis All Relevant Frameworks, Keywords, Templates for Each GS Subject One Live Answer Writing Session Per Month (till February 2026)
The 100 Days Answer Writing Bootcamp 2026 Includes:
Daily Answer Writing as per Schedule 100+ Most Important Themes Coverage One to One Mentorship Detailed Evaluation and Feedback Live Discussion and Doubt session after Every GS Module Subject Wise Strategy Videos Handholding to ensure Answer Building Approach and Framework Telegram Group
You can also access all the courses via our iOS and Android Mobile Apps
Sociology Optional Programs for UPSC Mains 2026
About the Programs
Scoring 300+ marks in Sociology Optional is possible with our highly recommended Sociology Optional UPSC Mains Coaching Programs – like the 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 upsc mains 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 Optional UPSC Mains Coaching Programs?
Complete Syllabus Coverage in QnA Format – Keeping Exam like mindset
Sociology specific current affairs analysis of past one year
Chapter wise Rattafication Notes for Last Minute Revision
Learning from Previous 12 years Sociology Mains Questions to understand demands of UPSC
Chapter Wise summaries and Frameworks for quick revision
Weekly UPSC Modelled Sectional Tests, Half-Length Tests and Full-Length Tests
Stage-wise (Course Progress) live session and guidance under Shekhar Dutt Sir
Our comprehensive notes with QnA video lectures, supplemented with current affairs module will help Sociology students stay updated and ensure interlinkages in answers. This will include simplified and summarised analysis of important magazines and periodicals like Economic and Political Weekly, The Sociological Review, The Hindu, The Indian Express and more.
Let’s Figure Out Which of Our Sociology Mains Programs Fits You the Best:
➔ SOCIOLOGY FOUNDATION TEST SERIES FOR UPSC MAINS 2025:
The Sociology Foundation Test Series, an initiative by Sleepy Classes, is designed to provide aspirants with a comprehensive and structured approach to mastering the Sociology syllabus for UPSC CSE. Under the expert guidance of our experienced faculty, this program is carefully crafted to help you gain a strategic understanding of Sociology and build the skills needed to excel in the subject.
This rigorous test series offers 22 chapter-wise tests that cover the entire Sociology syllabus in a topic-wise format, ensuring you grasp each concept thoroughly. These chapter-wise tests are designed to build your foundation, allowing you to systematically tackle the subject. In addition, the test series includes 4 half-length tests that provide a midway check of your preparation. These tests are designed to assess your progress and help you apply your knowledge in a simulated environment, sharpening your ability to perform under time constraints.
To prepare you for the final stages of your preparation, the Sociology Foundation Test Series also includes 2 full-length tests that mimic the actual exam experience. These tests are critical for building your exam strategy, improving your time management, and gauging your overall readiness for the Sociology paper in the UPSC exam. Each test is accompanied by model answers and video solutions, providing you with detailed explanations and guidanceonstructuring your responses effectively.
Additionally, our program includes detailed evaluations for each test, with improvement-oriented feedback aimed at refining your answer-writing skills. The feedback is personalized, allowing you to focus on areas where you can improve and giving you a clear pathway to enhance your performance. This program ensures that you receive continuous guidance from our expert faculty, helping you build confidence in your preparation and perform your best on exam day.
➔ SOCIOLOGY – 40 MOST DIFFICULT PYQs SOLVED FOR UPSC MAINS:
This program provides a detailed analysis of the 40 Most Difficult Past Year Sociology Paper-1/Paper-2 Questions (PYQs). Gain insights into Recurring Themes, Key Concepts, and Examiner Expectations. Refine your Understanding, Identify Answer Trends, and Boost your Confidence. The program also includes vital information to help you target 300+ marks.
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.
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
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).
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Manmeet Kaur (Environment and DM) – Academically a Doctor. Her experience of 3 Interviews has enabled her to appreciate the importance of inter-linking both the static concepts with the ever-evolving, dynamic world of Environment related Current Affairs, leading to a high relevance of her class lectures, and a greater accuracy of students in the exam.
Mains Oriented Content for Each GS Subject
