History Optional HOT 500 2027
Programme Options
HOT 500+ 2027 Hybrid
Concept Building Classes + Mini Tests + FLTs + Mapping
Recommended / Complete Program₹30,000 + GST
₹24,000 + 18% GST
HOT 500 2027 Hybrid
Concept Building Classes + Mini Tests
For concept + continuous writing practice₹20,000 + GST
₹16,000 + 18% GST
Test Series+ 2027 Hybrid
Mini Tests + FLTs
For students who have covered concepts and need intensive testing₹20,000 + GST
₹16,000 + 18% GST
Test Series 2027 Hybrid
FLTs only
For full-length exam simulation and evaluation₹11,000 + GST
₹8,800 + 18% GST
Mapping Module Recorded
Mapping only
For focused History Optional mapping preparation₹5,000 + GST
₹4,000 + 18% GST
HOT 500 – An Advanced Course for History Optional Aspirants
Designed for aspirants who have already covered the syllabus, the course helps consolidate preparation through intensive question-based learning and answer writing. Built around 500+ strategically selected questions aligned with PYQs and evolving UPSC trends, it helps revisit the syllabus, address conceptual gaps, strengthen analytical and historiographical understanding, and improve answer application. It is particularly designed for aspirants stuck in the 220–240 marks range and looking to break that barrier and score higher in UPSC History Optional.
Program Details
- Start:
- 12 October 2026
- Validity:
- 31 August 2027
- Mode:
- Hybrid
- Class Days:
- 2 days a week
- Timing:
- 5:00–7:30 PM
- Lecture View:
- Total 3 views (2 times in recorded mode + Live lectures)
- Mini Tests Submission:
- From 5:00 PM on the scheduled test day until 11:59 PM the following day.
- Mini Test Evaluation:
- Within 48 hours after the official submission window closes
- FLTs Schedule:
- • 4 Sectional Tests + 2 FLTs: Scheduled till Jan'27 | Submit till Feb'27 • Rest 2 FLTs: Scheduled between Prelims & Mains 2027
- FLTs Evaluation:
- Within 1 week of test submission.
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Please note
Students will also receive comprehensive notes of the History Optional Foundation Course (2023) (in PDF format), associated with the video lectures uploaded to our YouTube channel dedicated to History Optional. (Notes will be provided to all except mapping module students.)
Plan Comparison
| Plan | Concept Classes | 38 Mini Tests | 8 FLTs | Mapping Module | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOT 500+ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ₹30,000 + GST |
| HOT 500 | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ₹20,000 + GST |
| Test Series+ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ₹20,000 + GST |
| Test Series | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ | ₹11,000 + GST |
| Mapping Module | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ | ₹5,000 + GST |
Programme depth
Inclusions, schedule, syllabus and policies.
- Concept Building Classes
- 2 classes/week
- Includes Concepts + historiography + Q&A
- 38 Mini Tests
- One test per class (5 Questions/Test)
- Time-bound submission and evaluation.
- You can submit the Mini Tests within 24 hours of the class.
- You will get the evaluated copy within 48 hours of submission.
- 8 Full-Length Tests
- 8 FLTs: 4 sectional and 4 comprehensive, with model answers and evaluation.
- Mapping Module
- 10–12 recorded lectures format
- Mapping Book
- Validity: 2 months
- PYQ Question Booklet (in PDF format)
- Long Course Access
- Main course validity up to 31 August 2027
- Total 3 views (2 times in recorded Mode + Live lectures)
The detailed HOT 500+ schedule is available to download.
Main course validity: 31 August 2027. PYQ Question Booklet provided to everyone in PDF format.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
HOT 500+ includes Concept Building Classes, Mini Tests, FLTs and Mapping; HOT 500 includes Concept Building Classes + Mini Tests only.
Use the plan comparison: Test Series+ if you need Mini Tests + FLTs; Test Series if you need FLTs only; Mapping Module if you need only mapping.
38 mini tests, with 5 questions per test, one test per class; total 190 questions with model answers.
8 FLTs: 4 sectional and 4 comprehensive.
Yes. Mini tests include time-bound submission and evaluation; FLTs include model answers and evaluation.
Yes, one-to-one discussion is included with FLT evaluation.
Recorded format, Mapping Book and 10–12 lectures. Mapping validity is 2 months.
Main course validity is 31 August 2027. Lecture view: total 3 views (2 in recorded mode + live lectures).
12 October 2026.
Yes. All students receive the PYQ Question Booklet in PDF format.
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