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A Library of Thoughts
How to assemble a library of thoughts and material to construct any essay.
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Masterclass on Essay
Essay is the make-or-break paper of UPSC Mains — the punch that could land you a spot in the interview. To do an essay right is to think like a thought leader. Philosophical essays have a practical baseline; abstract essays have a clear objective. It is a puzzle waiting to be unlocked.
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The Make-or-Break Paper
Essay is the punch that could land you a spot in the interview. To do it right is to excel as a thought leader and brainstorm consistently.
A 360-degree view is the only strategy that reliably scores 140+. Philosophy-based essays have a practical baseline; abstract essays have a very clear objective — once you learn to see it, the essay becomes a puzzle waiting to be unlocked. This masterclass shows you how to assemble a library of thoughts, develop intersectionality across domains, and select and structure the right essay under exam pressure. Pair it with our Essay Mentorship programme for one-on-one evaluated essay practice with Rohan Dange Sir.
What You'll Learn in This Masterclass
7 takeaways you can apply to your very next answer.
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The 360° View
Why a 360-degree view is the only strategy that scores 140+ — learn it from the master himself.
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Intersectionality of Thought
How to develop intersectionality of thought across domains and disciplines.
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Decoding Past Essays
A guided discussion on previous years' essays and what set the best apart.
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A Plan & Model
A clear plan and model for essay preparation you can start the same day.
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Central Theme Mastery
Build the skill to identify and demonstrate the central theme in every essay asked.
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Selecting the Right Essay
Learn to select the right essay — the single decision that often decides your score.
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 Should Attend
- Aspirants who want the Essay paper to become a reliable 140+ scorer
- Anyone preparing for — or nervous about — the UPSC Essay paper
- Repeaters whose essay marks don't match their writing ability
- Aspirants who freeze on essay selection and structure under exam pressure
Come join this brigade with Rohan Dange Sir. This is a masterclass worth every minute of your preparation — learn to unlock the essay as the puzzle it really is.
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