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PSIR Optional Foundation Batch 2027 by Chandan Kumar Sir

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Start Date 7th June 2026
Batch Timing 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Class Schedule 5 Days (Monday to Friday)
Duration 7 Months
Validity 7 Months
Doubt Session Weekly (Online Students)
Sectional Tests 6
Full Length Tests 2

PSIR Optional 2027 (Offline)

Limited to 200 Seats

₹56,640 incl. GST

₹47,040

Early Bird price · incl. GST

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PSIR Optional 2027 (Online)

Live & Recorded

₹50,740 incl. GST

₹42,140

Early Bird price · incl. GST

Enrol Now

Note: Important: No Hybrid Access Mode Available.

Note: Student can watch each recorded lecture a maximum of two times within 48 hours from the time it is uploaded on the portal.

By Chandan Kumar Sir

PSIR Optional Foundation Batch 2027

Political Science & International Relations (PSIR) is one of the most preferred optional subjects in UPSC due to its overlap with General Studies, relevance in current affairs, and scoring potential.

Success in PSIR depends on conceptual clarity, linking static topics with contemporary issues, and effective answer writing. The PSIR Optional Foundation 2027 at LevelUp IAS is designed to help aspirants build a strong, exam-oriented foundation with a structured and focused approach.

Chandan Kumar Sir brings a method that emphasizes time-bound syllabus coverage, interactive discussions, integration of current affairs, PYQs, answer writing practice, weekly doubt solving, mentoring sessions, and concise printed notes.

Why PSIR Optional Under The Guidance of Chandan Sir?

Comprehensive Syllabus Coverage

Time-Bound Completion of Course

Interactive discussions for conceptual clarity.

Linking topics with contemporary national and global issues

In-class PYQ discussion and Answer-Writing

Well curated test series (Total 8 Tests)

Regular Doubt Sessions

Updated class notes

Sample: Perspective on National Movement [Paper 1(B)]

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Program Details

  • Start Date: 7th June 2026
  • Batch Timing: 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM
  • Class Schedule: 5 Days (Monday to Friday)
  • Duration: 7 Months
  • Validity: 7 Months
  • Doubt Session: Weekly (Online Students)
  • Sectional Tests: 6
  • Full Length Tests: 2

Delivery Modes

  • Online (Live & Recorded)

Important: No Hybrid Access Mode Available.

Note: Student can watch each recorded lecture a maximum of two times within 48 hours from the time it is uploaded on the portal.

  • Offline (Limited to 200 Seats)

Programme fee

From ₹42,140 incl. GST

Early Bird total payable ₹42,140 – ₹47,040 incl. GST

Offline

PSIR Optional 2027 (Offline)

₹47,040 incl. GST

₹56,640 incl. GST

Early Bird discount after GST: −₹9,600 Enrol

Online

PSIR Optional 2027 (Online)

₹42,140 incl. GST

₹50,740 incl. GST

Early Bird discount after GST: −₹8,600 Enrol

Combo options

PSIR Optional + GS Foundation 2027 (Offline)

₹1,90,000 + GST

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PSIR Optional + GS Foundation 2027 (Online)

₹1,50,000 + GST

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Early Bird offer — discount applied after GST: Online total payable ₹42,140; Offline total payable ₹47,040. The discount is applied automatically at checkout; no coupon code is required.

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Chandan Sir's CLASS

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Lectures at 02:00 PM

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Simultaneous upload of study material

3

Attend the lectures, take running notes and dictation

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PYQ based answer writing

5

Clear your doubts in the weekly doubt session

Why you must join the PSIR Foundation 2027 program by LevelUp IAS?

Structured and Time-Bound Syllabus Coverage

Complete coverage of the PSIR Paper 1 and Paper 2 syllabus in a systematic and timely manner, with clearly defined lecture plans.

High-Quality Study Material by Faculty

All notes and handouts are prepared by the faculty himself, curated specifically for UPSC CSE. The material is concise, updated, and aligned with PYQ trends.

Emphasis on Conceptual Clarity and Contemporary Relevance

Classes are interactive, with focus on understanding core political theories, thinkers, and international dynamics — along with linkages to current national and global developments.

Integration of Current Affairs with Static Content

Learn how to incorporate relevant examples and contemporary events into your PSIR answers — a key scoring differentiator in Mains.

PYQ Discussions and Daily Answer Writing

Dedicated sessions for discussing Previous Year Questions (2013–2025). Focus on understanding question demands and structuring high-quality answers.

Regular Testing and Evaluation

8 Tests: 6 Sectional + 2 Full-Length. Tests evaluated by the faculty himself. 1-on-1 discussion after each evaluation to help improve performance.

Weekly Doubt Resolution Sessions

Live doubt-clearing sessions every Saturday from 2:00-3:00 PM (online) to help clarify concepts and refine understanding.

Personalized Mentorship

Students can schedule one-to-one sessions with the faculty by appointment to discuss preparation progress, strategy, and challenges.

Early Bird Offer — Discount Applied After GST

Online total payable: ₹42,140. Offline total payable: ₹47,040. Applied automatically after GST at checkout; no coupon code required.

Early Bird Offer — Discount Applied After GST

Online total payable: ₹42,140 · Offline total payable: ₹47,040. Discount applied automatically after GST at checkout — no coupon code required.

Who Should Join the PSIR Foundation 2027-28?

1

Students who want complete PSIR syllabus coverage

⏩ Students who want to complete the entire syllabus in a comprehensive and well-designed manner.

2

Students appearing for UPSC CSE 2027-28

⏩ Students appearing for UPSC CSE 2027-28.

3

Students who want a decisive edge

⏩ Students who want to get a decisive edge in the competition.

Programme details

Features, notes and policies

  • Complete coverage of PSIR Paper 1 and Paper 2 syllabus.
  • High-quality class notes and handouts prepared by the faculty.
  • Interactive and concept-driven classroom sessions.
  • Integration of static topics with contemporary issues.
  • Detailed discussions on 13+ years of previous year questions (2013–2025).
  • Daily and weekly answer writing practice.
  • 8 Tests: 6 sectional and 2 full-length tests.
  • Individual test evaluation and 1-on-1 feedback after each test.
  • Weekly online doubt-clearing sessions (every Saturday).
  • Personalized mentorship sessions by appointment.
  • Flexible online access for remote learners.
  • Limited-time 20% fee waiver for early enrollees.
  • Live Class Timings: Monday to Friday – 11:00 AM to 01:30 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 Chandan 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 48 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 FrameDeduction PercentageProcessing TimeRequest MethodRefund Mode
Day 0 to Day 710% deductionProcessed within 30 working daysOnly via email to support@levelupias.comSame bank account used for payment
Day 8 to Day 3050% deductionProcessed within 30 working daysOnly via email to support@levelupias.comSame bank account used for payment
After Day 30No refund applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicable

B: For Recorded Modules / Courses, Crash Courses, Test Series, and Short-Duration Courses (Validity Less Than 100 Days)

Time FrameDeduction PercentageProcessing TimeRequest MethodRefund Mode
Day 0 to Day 720% deductionProcessed within 30 working daysOnly via email to support@levelupias.comSame bank account used for payment
On or After Day 8No refund applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot 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:

  1. Student’s Full Name
  2. Course Name
  3. Date of Enrolment
  4. Reason for Requesting a Refund
  5. 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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Static + contemporary integration, PYQ-anchored answer writing, 8 evaluated tests, and weekly doubt support.