Attending the Classroom Program and the Test Series for Essay is up to the candidate. A candidate can choose to attend both the courses as it would have a better result or they can choose to attend either.

One of the best online courses for Geography Optional is the Integrated Course with Test Series for Geography. This focuses on an in-depth understanding of conceptual information, along with sectional and comprehensive tests, thereby making this the best choice for an aspirant who has chosen Geography Optional.

It is not mandatory for a candidate to attend GS bridge, but it is recommended because it will strengthen your base and enhance your overall subject understanding; it will also help with scoring high marks.

The validity of the recorded sessions is one year, until the main UPSC exam of that particular academic year.

The Prelims consists of two objective-type papers, namely, General Studies Paper- 1 and General Studies Paper - 2. The papers are of 100 questions and 80 questions, respectively. The duration for both the papers is two hours, each. The General Studies paper- 2 is qualifying in nature only.

The current affairs of 2 years prior to the Prelims, is advised.

No, the Prelims is meant as a screening process. Once cleared, the marks scored in the Prelims do not affect the Mains Examination.