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UPSC Optional Subjects Syllabus 2025

Choose your optional subject wisely as it contributes significantly to your UPSC CSE score. Each subject carries 500 marks (250 marks per paper) in the Mains examination.

Sciences

Agriculture

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Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science

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Botany

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Chemistry

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Geology

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Mathematics

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Medical Science

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Physics

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Statistics

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Zoology

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Engineering

Civil Engineering

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Electrical Engineering

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Mechanical Engineering

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Humanities

Anthropology

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Economics

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Geography

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History

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Law

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Philosophy

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Political Science and International Relations

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Psychology

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Public Administration

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Sociology

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Commerce & Management

Commerce & Accountancy

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Management

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Literature

Assamese Literature

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Bengali Literature

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Bodo Literature

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Dogri Literature

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English Literature

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Gujarati Literature

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Hindi Literature

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Kannada Literature

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Kashmiri Literature

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Konkani Literature

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Maithili Literature

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Malayalam Literature

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Manipuri Literature

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Marathi Literature

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Nepali Literature

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Odia Literature

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Punjabi Literature

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Sanskrit Literature

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Santhali Literature

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Sindhi Literature

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Tamil Literature

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Telugu Literature

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Urdu Literature

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