400+ Hours of Lectures
More than 400 hours of running live and recorded lectures across the entire PSIR syllabus.
First in India — a PSIR course with certification
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PSIR Campaign 2027 · UPSC Mains Optional
Ace PSIR, Ace Mains — Target 280
At Roundtable IAS, PSIR is not just an optional subject — it is a future-failproof strategy and an insurance policy for your civil services journey. 400+ hours of lectures, one-on-one mentorship by Rohan Dange, and India's first think-tank certifications — built to take you to a 280+ optional score.
- Hours of lectures
- 400+Hours of lectures
- Certifications
- 5Certifications
- Sectional & full tests
- 4 + 4Sectional & full tests
- Mentorship
- 1-on-1Mentorship
₹21,999₹18,699Save 15%
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PSIR as Your Insurance Policy
Most aspirants pick an optional. The smartest pick a strategy that pays off whether or not any single attempt goes their way.
PSIR overlaps heavily with GS Paper 2, the Essay, and the interview — so the depth you build here compounds across the entire Mains. Treated well, it becomes a dependable, high-scoring anchor that de-risks your rank. This programme is built to make PSIR exactly that: a failproof, future-ready advantage rather than a gamble. Already preparing PSIR? Pair this with our PSIR optional coaching and Mains Answer Writing Program.
First in India
Certifications from a Leading Delhi Think Tank
On completing the syllabus, every aspirant is awarded certifications from a leading Delhi-based think tank — learning from and interacting with experts and seasoned professionals across five future-defining domains.
AI & Data Sovereignty
Certificate awarded on completion
AI & Public Policy
Certificate awarded on completion
Ethics in AI
Certificate awarded on completion
Critical Minerals & Energy Transition
Certificate awarded on completion
War Economy & the Military-Industrial Complex
Certificate awarded on completion
All five certifications awarded to every enrolled aspirant
Everything Inside the Programme
A complete, end-to-end PSIR system — from 400+ hours of lectures to evaluated answer writing and physical material at your door.
Comprehensive Study Material
Complete, exam-ready study material — no scattered sources, no gaps to fill on your own.
Weekly Strategy Call
One call every week with chief mentor Rohan Dange to design your strategy and execute it.
One-on-One Mentorship
Individual, personal mentorship — your preparation tracked, guided, and course-corrected.
Audiocasts for 10+ Books
Audiocasts of 10+ key reference books, so you can revise on the move, well beyond the lectures.
Booklets — All 4 Sections
Course booklets covering all four sections across Paper 1 and Paper 2 of the PSIR syllabus.
Answer-Writing Bootcamps
Bootcamps for each pillar of the syllabus, conducted across 15 dedicated lectures.
72-Hour Evaluation
Every answer copy comprehensively evaluated and returned within 72 hours of submission.
Test Series — 4 + 4
4 sectional tests and 4 full-length tests, modelled on the UPSC Mains pattern.
Sessions by Experts & Veterans
Special sessions by geopolitical experts, retired diplomats, and army veterans.
Hard + Soft Copy Material
Notes, booklets, and study material delivered in both hard copy and soft copy.
Weekly Newsletter
Free access to our weekly newsletter for current affairs, analysis, and revision prompts.
Complete Coverage — Paper 1 & Paper 2
Course booklets and lectures span all four sections of the PSIR syllabus.
Paper 1 — Political Theory & Indian Politics
- • Political theory and Western & Indian political thought
- • Indian government, politics, and the Constitution
Paper 2 — Comparative Politics & IR
- • Comparative politics and political analysis
- • International relations and India's foreign policy
Each pillar is reinforced by answer-writing bootcamps across 15 lectures, with every copy evaluated within 72 hours — so theory is converted into exam-grade answers, not left on the page.
Meet Your Mentor
Rohan Dange — Founder & Chief Mentor
Founder & Chief Mentor
Rohan Dange
Rohan Dange is the Founder of Roundtable IAS and a Distinguished Fellow at the Forum for Global Studies, New Delhi, where his work engages deeply with global affairs, security studies, and India's evolving strategic and foreign policy landscape.
With over 15 years of experience in UPSC coaching, Rohan has mentored civil services aspirants across international relations, economy, world history, essay, and political science. His teaching philosophy rejects rote learning in favour of structured dialogue and analytical rigour — translating complex policy and defence concepts into accessible, exam-ready frameworks.
Under his leadership, Roundtable IAS prioritises substance over spectacle — fostering collaborations with institutions, experts, and stakeholders committed to strengthening India's strategic discourse through knowledge and informed engagement.
Read More“The UPSC doesn't test what you know — it tests how you think about what you know. Our job is to build that thinking muscle.”
Who This Programme Is For
- Aspirants choosing PSIR who want a complete, certified, end-to-end programme
- Those who see PSIR as a high-scoring, failproof optional and a long-term knowledge asset
- Working professionals who need the flexibility of live and recorded sessions
- Anyone — from any graduation background — ready to think and write, not just memorise
What You'll Walk Away With
The programme is engineered around one number: 280+.
- 1Command both PSIR papers with conceptual depth and current-affairs integration.
- 2Convert theory into 280-level answers through 15 bootcamps and 72-hour evaluation.
- 3Cover GS Paper 2 overlap — polity, governance, and international relations — in the same effort.
- 4Graduate certified in five future-facing policy domains — an edge in Mains, the interview, and beyond.
Early-bird offer — ends 30 June 2026
₹18,699₹21,99915% OFF
All inclusive. Enroll on or before 30 June 2026 to lock in the early-bird fee — and claim the first-mover advantage of India's first certified PSIR programme.
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- 400+ hours of lectures + one-on-one mentorship
- 5 think-tank certifications on completion
- 4 sectional + 4 full-length tests · 72-hr evaluation
- Hard + soft copy material & audiocasts for 10+ books
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Ace PSIR, Ace Mains — the PSIR 2027 campaign.
Start early. Start now. Gain the first-mover advantage.
India's first certified PSIR optional programme — only with Roundtable IAS. ₹18,699 all-inclusive (15% off ₹21,999) when you enroll by 30 June 2026.
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