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First in India — a PSIR course with certification
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PSIR Campaign 2027 · UPSC Mains Optional
PSIR Optional
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. The most comprehensive PSIR course in India, with one-on-one mentorship by Rohan Dange Sir, and 3 formal certifications — built to take you to a top-tier optional score.
- Questions Discussed
- 200+Questions Discussed
- Certifications
- 3Certifications
- Copy Evaluation
- 3-DayCopy Evaluation
- Weekly Mentorship
- 1:1Weekly Mentorship
₹45,000₹38,000Inclusive of taxesSame fee for Online and Hybrid.
Orientation · 18 August 2026Evening Batch — Online or Hybrid
Why PSIR Optional
Choosing an optional is the single biggest strategic decision of your Mains — and PSIR is the choice that keeps giving.
Its syllabus overlaps heavily with General Studies, so a large share of what you study for the optional counts twice. Its reach doesn't stop there. The dynamic and cross-sectional nature of PSIR builds mental muscle for the Essay paper, while its grounding in ethics and governance feeds directly into GS Paper IV. One optional, working across your whole Mains.
Beyond the Syllabus
Three Certifications That Set You Apart
This programme does more than prepare you for the paper. Alongside your PSIR preparation, you earn three formal certifications in the fields PSIR, Essay and GS Paper IV reward most.
AI & Ethics
The ethical questions at the frontier of technology, society and the state.
AI, Governance & Public Policy
How governments are regulating — and being reshaped by — artificial intelligence.
Middle East Studies
Deep regional grounding for geopolitics and the international-relations half of PSIR.
These are not token add-ons. Each certificate deepens a theme examiners reward across the Essay, GS Paper IV and the IR half of your optional — and signals expertise that reaches well beyond the exam hall.
Everything Inside the Programme
India's most comprehensive PSIR course — teaching, mentorship and relentless, evaluated practice.
Self-Paced Learning
Move through it at your own pace.
Answer-Writing Sessions
Structured, dedicated writing practice.
Current Affairs Integration
Static syllabus tied to the news.
Comprehensive Study Material
Case studies on thinkers, IR & governance.
Infographics & Visual Aids
Complex ideas made memorable.
Weekly 1:1 with Rohan Sir
A personal call every single week.
Special PYQ Sessions
Decode previous years' papers.
Doubt-Clearing Sessions
Dedicated sessions for your queries.
Model Answers
For every topic and question.
Book Reviews
Ten books, with relevant synopsis.
200+ Questions Discussed
In class, and all evaluated.
3-Day Copy Evaluation
Every copy within three days.
Sectional Tests
After each section completes.
4 Full-Length Tests
At the completion of the course.
Testing & Evaluation
Sectional tests after each section, and 4 full-length tests at the end with 3-Day Evaluation of every copy.
Each pillar is reinforced by 200+ questions written, discussed and evaluated, with every copy evaluated within 3 days — so theory is converted into exam-grade answers, not left on the page.
Meet Your Mentor
Rohan Dange Sir — Founder & Chief Mentor
Founder & Chief Mentor
Rohan Dange Sir
Rohan Dange Sir 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 as their optional who want the most thorough grounding available.
- Repeaters who need a more comprehensive, mentored and rigorously evaluated PSIR approach.
- GS-focused aspirants who want an optional that also lifts their Essay and GS Paper IV scores.
- Working professionals who need the flexibility of live and recorded sessions with real feedback.
What You'll Walk Away With
An Optional That Works Everywhere.
- 1Command the syllabus: A confident grasp of the full PSIR syllabus — thinkers, political theory, IR and governance.
- 2Answer-writing that scores: 200+ questions written, discussed and evaluated, with model answers for every one.
- 3Cross-paper leverage: An optional that simultaneously strengthens your Essay and GS Paper IV performance.
- 4Credentials & currency: Three formal certifications, and current affairs woven through every topic.
Complete course fee
₹38,000₹45,000Inclusive of taxesSame fee for Online and Hybrid.
Orientation is on 18 August 2026. Reserve your seat and claim the first-mover advantage of India's first certified PSIR programme.
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- Recordings of every session, yours to revisit anytime
- 3 formal certifications on completion
- Sectional + 4 full-length tests · 3-Day evaluation
- 200+ questions discussed and evaluated
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the PSIR Optional.
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