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Political Science & International Relations (PSIR) Optional Foundation Programme

Western Political Thought, Indian Politics & Global Geopolitics Mastery

Duration:
5 Months (Comprehensive)
Pedagogy Mode:
Offline Classroom (Delhi) + Live Online Stream
Batch Starts:
Jul 22, 2026
Daily Timings:
Daily Batch: 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Political Science & International Relations (PSIR) Optional Foundation Programme
Limited to 60 Seats / Batch
₹36,999 ₹54,000 SAVE 31%
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Academic Overview

About This Program

PSIR is renowned for its vast overlap with General Studies Paper 2, Paper 4 (Ethics), and Essay. Our pedagogical approach emphasizes linking foundational political theories to contemporary geopolitical developments such as Indo-Pacific security, QUAD, BRICS, and multilateralism.

Key Program Deliverables

1-on-1 Bureaucrat Mentorship Serving IAS/IPS strategic feedback.
Daily Answer Writing 2 questions evaluated every 48 hours.
Delivered Study Kit Curated printed reference modules dispatched home.
Mock Test Series Full Prelims & Mains simulated simulator.
24/7 LMS Portal Class recordings and daily lecture PDFs.
Weekly Doubt Clinics Live face-to-face faculty clarification.
Structured Pedagogy

Detailed Syllabus & Lecture Plan

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2 Modules • 3 Lectures
Paper 1: Political Theory and Indian Politics
2 Lectures
  • Plato's Republic: Theory of Forms, Philosopher King & Justice
    70 mins FREE PREVIEW
  • John Rawls: Theory of Justice & Original Position behind the Veil of Ignorance
    75 mins FREE PREVIEW
Paper 2: Comparative Politics and International Relations
1 Lectures
  • Theories of IR: Classical Realism (Morgenthau) vs Structural Realism (Waltz)
    70 mins

Why Aspirants Choose Photons IAS

  • 1-on-1 Bureaucrat Mentorship: Direct strategic inputs from serving IAS/IPS officers.
  • Daily Answer Writing: 2 questions evaluated daily with 48h turnaround.
  • UPSC Test Series: Full access to 35 Prelims and 20 Mains simulated mocks.
  • Delivered Study Kit: High-yield NCERT and standard reference booklets dispatched to your home.

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