New Delhi [India], April 25: IAS Gurukul, a reputed coaching institute for UPSC Sociology Optional preparation, has once again demonstrated its excellence by producing outstanding results in the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2024. Guided by the expertise of renowned faculty Pranay Aggarwal, many of the institute’s students have secured top ranks this year.

The list of successful candidates trained at IAS Gurukul includes:

• Lavanya Gaur (AIR 57)

• Neelesh Goyal (AIR 77)

• Reenu Anna Mathew (AIR 81)

• Prastuti Upadhaya (AIR 84)

• Abhinav Sharma (AIR 130)

• Divyanshi Agrawal (AIR 249)

• Parul Chauhan (AIR 434)

• Indu Bala (AIR 541)

• Srishti Gupta (AIR 728)

• Ashwini Dubey (AIR 760)

• Mayank Bhushan Singh (AIR 804)

• Seema Kumari (AIR 823)

• Siddharth Rao Gautam (AIR 898)

• Gaurav Sabharwal (AIR 914)

• Gopinath Sahoo (AIR 971)

A spokesperson for IAS Gurukul commented that these consistent results are a reflection of the institute’s student-focused teaching methods, academic excellence, and exam-oriented strategies.

Pranay Aggarwal’s Academic Leadership

Pranay Aggarwal, the academic head and senior Sociology faculty at IAS Gurukul, has played a crucial role in helping students achieve success. His structured curriculum, dynamic classroom engagement, and personalized mentoring have been pivotal in developing students’ command over Sociology and enhancing their answer-writing abilities for UPSC Mains.

“To excel in Sociology Optional, a candidate must have conceptual clarity, link theory to contemporary issues, and write with a sociological perspective. IAS Gurukul is built to train students exactly in these areas,” said Aggarwal.

Highlights of IAS Gurukul’s Sociology Optional Programme

• Complete coverage of both Paper I and Paper II with strong conceptual integration

• Focused study of key thinkers, theories, and their relevance to modern society

• Regular answer writing drills with personalized reviews and actionable feedback

• Real-time linking of Sociology content with important current affairs topics

• Accessibility through both offline classrooms and online live classes

• Personal mentoring that addresses individual strengths, challenges, and goals

IAS Gurukul also provides students free access to a rich collection of resources including mock interviews, success strategies by past toppers, and Sociology lectures via its official YouTube Channel: Subscribe – IAS GURUKUL YouTube Channel.

Students’ Testimonials and Experiences

Students from IAS Gurukul who succeeded in UPSC 2024 have shared extremely positive feedback. They highlighted the quality of the classroom sessions, excellent study material, and continuous performance assessments as major factors that strengthened their preparation.

“IAS Gurukul’s structured approach helped me transform Sociology from a vast subject into manageable, exam-ready content. The consistent feedback on my tests played a huge role in my improvement,” shared one of the successful candidates.

Admissions Open for Sociology Optional 2025–26 Batches

IAS Gurukul has announced admissions for its Sociology Optional batches targeting UPSC 2025 and 2026. New batches — available through both offline and online modes — will start from 2 June 2025, continuing to offer students a flexible, effective preparation experience.

For more information about batch timings, fees, and course structure, aspirants can visit the official website: www.iasgurukul.com

About IAS Gurukul

IAS Gurukul is one of India’s premier coaching institutes for Sociology Optional preparation, known for combining academic depth with practical, exam-focused training. Over the years, it has built a strong reputation for consistent success in UPSC results.

Under the leadership of Pranay Aggarwal, IAS Gurukul focuses on academic excellence, continuous mentorship, and strategic preparation, empowering aspirants across diverse backgrounds to secure top ranks in the UPSC Civil Services Examination with Sociology Optional.

IAS Gurukul Sociology Optional by Pranay Aggarwal
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