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Anthropology Optional 2027 (Offline)
Limited to 200 Seats₹48,000 + 18% GST
Anthropology Optional 2027 (Online)
₹43,000 + 18% GST
Note: Student can watch each recorded lecture a maximum of two times within 72 hours from the time it is uploaded on the portal.
Note: No Hybrid access mode available.
Karandeep Singh Sir - the name in Anthropology Optional
Anthropology Foundation Batch 2027
Learn from the best!
As results have proven, again and again, Anthropology remains one of the most successful optionals. It has a small and well-defined syllabus, is easy to understand, and has high scoring potential. The element that gives you the perfect combination for an All India Rank is the right guidance.
Karandeep Singh Sir, at LevelUp IAS, is that element. With a record-breaking result of teaching and mentoring 250+ rankers over the years, he is the one-stop solution for Anthropology Optional. His classes are interactive, his teaching style simple and engaging, and the syllabus is completed in an exam-oriented manner.
The study material is up-to-date and answer-writing is taught alongside the course. Learning from Karandeep Sir also helps students develop the analytical approach needed for the changing pattern of UPSC CSE Mains questions.
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Who Should Join the Anthropology Foundation 2027-28?
Students who want to complete the entire syllabus in a comprehensive and well-designed manner.
Students appearing for UPSC CSE 2027-28.
Students who want to get a decisive edge in the competition.
Anthropology Optional CLASS
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Program Details
- Start Date: 3rd August 2026
- Batch Timing: 11:15 AM - 1:45 PM
- Class Schedule: 5 Days/Week (Monday to Friday)
- Duration: 6 Months
- Doubt Session: Weekly (Online Students)
- Validity: 31st January 2027
Delivery Modes
- OFFLINE or ONLINE (LIVE)
Note: Student can watch each recorded lecture a maximum of two times within 72 hours from the time it is uploaded on the portal.
Note: No Hybrid access mode available.
- Offline (Limited to 200 Seats)
Programme fee
Total payable ₹50,740 – ₹56,640 incl. GST
Anthropology Foundation Batch 2027
Course Fee
Offline Mode: ₹ 48,000 + GST
Online Mode: ₹ 43,000 + GST
Anthropology Foundation Batch + GS Foundation Batch 2028
Course Fee
Offline Mode: ₹ 2,40,000 + GST
Online Mode: ₹ 1,90,000 + GST
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- Comprehensive coverage of the whole syllabus on time
- Interactive discussions to build theoretical and conceptual understanding
- Relevant examples and case studies from everyday life
- Focus on developing an anthropological perspective
- Simultaneous discussion of previous year questions in the class
- Inputs for answer writing
- Personalized attention and mentoring
- Well curated class-material
- Total 6 tests: 4 sectional + 2 full length tests
- Live Class Timings: Monday to Friday – 11:15 AM - 1:45 PM PM
- Offline/Classroom students will “NOT” have access to Online Recorded classes.
- Handouts – Hard Copy for Offline students and Soft Copy for Online Students.
- Students will get Karandeep Sir’s contact number too for doubt clearing.
- The course will be valid till the validity of last lecture.
- The course validity end date, will be same for all the students, irrespective of their admission date.
- Online students can watch each class video a maximum of three times (1 Live + 2 Times Recorded).
- Each recorded class video will be available on the same day evening.
- The recorded class will be available for 72 Hours after the LIVE Class is completed.
All our lectures are under the license of copyright protection, under the Copyright Act 1957 (the Act), supported by the Copyright Rules 1958 (the Rules), International Copyright Order, 1999 and Copyright Act in 2012. So copying our videos, illegal piracy, downloads, sharing, distribution etc. are strictly not allowed. We will take strict legal action against people doing so.
We have embedded tracking of video usage with the location, IP and we collect data on the video usage to check if there are any suspicious downloads of video happening with some third-party software. In such cases, the culprits will not be given any warning from our end; instead, strict legal action will be enforced.
Sharing of the user’s login and password is strictly prohibited. If any student is found doing so, his account would be suspended, and we will file a legal case of data theft and piracy against the student. Please do not share logins with your friends; else you will be in deep trouble.
There is access limit for each student – based on the course validity (date mentioned in the course features) and the total duration for which a student can watch any particular video (two times of the length of the video). Under no circumstance requests to extend the validity or increase the view duration will be entertained.
You may be mandatorily required to register the device from which you will be permitted to access the student portal to consume the online services. LevelUP IAS withholds the right to keep the number of devices registered limited.
Students are advised to have minimum internet speed of 2 Mbps for smooth experience. For mobile, videos run efficiently on 4G networks.
A: For Offline/Online Courses (Validity More Than 100 Days)
| Time Frame | Deduction Percentage | Processing Time | Request Method | Refund Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 0 to Day 7 | 10% deduction | Processed within 30 working days | Only via email to support@levelupias.com | Same bank account used for payment |
| Day 8 to Day 30 | 50% deduction | Processed within 30 working days | Only via email to support@levelupias.com | Same bank account used for payment |
| After Day 30 | No refund applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
B: For Recorded Modules / Courses, Crash Courses, Test Series, and Short-Duration Courses (Validity Less Than 100 Days)
| Time Frame | Deduction Percentage | Processing Time | Request Method | Refund Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 0 to Day 7 | 20% deduction | Processed within 30 working days | Only via email to support@levelupias.com | Same bank account used for payment |
| On or After Day 8 | No refund applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
NOTE: The deduction is based on the course fee, not the amount paid.
NOTE: If a student transfers from one course to another, they will not be eligible for a refund.
Procedure to Request a Refund
All refund requests must be submitted via email to support@levelupias.com with the following details:
- Student’s Full Name
- Course Name
- Date of Enrolment
- Reason for Requesting a Refund
- Supporting Documents (if required)
NOTE 1: Refund requests made verbally, over the phone, on any social media or in person will NOT be valid or accepted.
NOTE 2: The refund request date will be considered as the date when all required documents are received by the Institute. Approved refunds will be processed within 30 working days after that.
NOTE 3: Only bonafide refund requests will be accepted. If any course material (videos, handouts, etc.) is accessed or downloaded with malafide intent, the refund request will be strictly denied.
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FAQs
Compilation of the List of FAQs on Anthropology Optional
Yes, Anthropology is a scoring optional in UPSC. It has a balance of static and dynamic topics, science and humanities, facts and application. The subject is easy to understand, and many questions repeat year on year. This makes Anthropology a safe and reliable optional compared to others.
The Anthropology optional syllabus is short and well-defined. Unlike other optionals where topics spill over, here everything is clearly listed. Past year UPSC papers show frequent repetition of topics. That makes the syllabus easier to cover and revise quickly.
Yes. Anthropology can be completed in 6 months with classes, tests, and at least two revisions. This makes it one of the fastest to complete optional subjects.
No. Anthropology optional does not need any prior background. Many toppers have been from engineering, arts, and commerce backgrounds. The subject is general in nature and can be understood easily with the help of base knowledge that you have developed reading NCERTs in 9th and 10th standard, especially the biology part (remember the chapter, Heredity and Evolution?)
Is the “high scoring” tag still valid?
Yes, Anthropology is still a high-scoring optional in UPSC. On average, students score between 240-280 marks with decent preparation. Strong writing, relevant examples, and diagrams push scores higher.
Keep your Anthropology booklist small. Standard books + class notes + PYQs are enough. From our end we suggest you go for Karandeep sir’s class notes and study material. Go through toppers copies available on our website. Don’t overload, stick to your base notes and revise them multiple times. Utilise the extra time in writing PYQs.
Keep it simple. Start with class notes + handouts. Then, add PYQs, diagrams, and current examples. From our end we ask you to not get into collecting content. The class notes provided are enough. Any further reading can be done from the handouts which have content from all the major sources like basic texts, IGNOU, and epg-Pathshala.
Diagrams and flowcharts make your answer quick and clear. Case studies add depth. Even simple flowcharts can add dynamism to your monotonous answers.
PYQs are gold for Anthropology. Nearly 60–70% of questions are repeated in some form. Analyse them topic-wise, mark recurring themes, and practice writing those answers multiple times. This will help you prioritise what to study and what to skip. Refer to the booklet on our website.
Pick the most relevant current affairs areas—tribal policy, health, environment, governance. Collate data on FRA patta allocations, PESA, NHFS data, recent schemes, and committee reports. These would come in handy, especially in Paper 2. Even one current example per answer makes it stand out.
Keep a daily slot for optional, even during GS-heavy phases. For example, 3 hours Anthropology + 6 hours GS. At the beginning, give more time to optional, since it is a fairly new subject for you to study, later maintain a balance between both.