OGP - 2026 (Optional Guidance Program) Batch 2 Starting from 5th October 2025 |ForumIAS

Dear Students,

This is to inform you that Batch-2 of Optional Guidance Program (OGP) 2026 will start from 5th October 2025 in Online & Offline both mode.

OGP is an Answer Writing Based Mentorship Program to Cover your Optional preparation through 600+ Questions & Answers.

Optional program available at ForumIAS:

To know more about OGP and registration, visit: https://academy.forumias.com/ogp

Deliverables in Optional Guidance Program (OGP) 2026:

Study Modules: Topic wise concise notes with self-assessment worksheets covering entire syllabus of Optional.
AWSM Classes: Worksheet based classes converts topics into probable UPSC Questions and teach step by step answer writing with answer scripts. Personalized mentorship on each worksheet.
DAWT Mini Tests: 30-35 Mini Tests with evaluation, discussion & model answers to build exam speed writing & consolidate what was learned in classes and worksheets.
Sectional & Full-Length Tests: 4 Sectional Tests & 4 Full Length Tests assess cumulative understanding and simulate actual UPSC pattern, includes evaluation, discussion, model answers.
PYQ Integration: Previous Year Questions are discussed in class, appear across worksheets and mini-tests with detailed model answers.
Personalised Mentorship: Directly led by Faculty, worksheet and evaluation-based mentorship with doubt sessions-delivering actionable feedback, answer improvement, strategies, note making guidance and addressing conceptual gaps.

Below is the Details of OGP – 2026 (Optional Guidance Program) upcoming batches.