
How to Increase Marks in Anthropology Optional Paper – The Proven Strategy from Toppers and Mains Test Series 2025
Cracking the UPSC Civil Services Examination requires more than just hard work—it demands smart strategy, especially when it comes to optional subjects. Anthropology has emerged as one of the most high-scoring and student-friendly optional subjects in recent years. If you're aiming to maximize your score in the Anthropology optional paper, you’ve landed at the right place.
At Vijetha IAS Academy, we specialise in guiding aspirants to boost their marks through well-designed programs, personalised mentorship, and systematic test series. In this blog, we delve deep into how to increase your marks in Anthropology Optional Paper with actionable strategies, topper’s testimonials, and an overview of our Anthropology Optional Test Series, including the 60 Days Mentorship Program, and our 6-Test, 8-Test, and 12-Test Mains Test Series.
How to Increase Marks in Anthropology Optional – A Toppers' Guide
Here are the strategies that have helped hundreds of our students increase their marks in Anthropology Optional:
1. Master the Syllabus and Previous Year Questions
Go through the UPSC syllabus line by line. At Vijetha IAS Academy, our mentors help you break the syllabus into micro-topics and assign PYQs (Previous Year Questions) to each.
We recommend solving UPSC Mains question papers from the last 5 years to understand trends and important topics. Our Anthropology course UPSC module includes this as an integrated part of classroom and online coaching.
2. Join a Structured Test Series Program
Nothing replaces rigorous writing practice. Our three flagship Anthropology Optional Test Series formats are:
🔸 6-Test Series – Ideal for Revision
- Covers entire syllabus
- Suitable for those with time constraints
- Best for refining already-prepared content
🔸 8-Test Series – Most Popular
- 6 sectionals + 2 full-length tests
- Feedback from N P Kishore Sir
- Perfect balance of depth and coverage
🔸 12-Test Series – Intensive Program
- 6 sectionals + 6 full-length mock tests
- Includes personalized feedback and improvement plan
- Recommended for first-time or second-attempt candidates
All test series are available both online and offline. Designed by top faculty, they are aligned with UPSC standard to mirror real exam pressure. The anthropology UPSC test series at Vijetha has been key in helping our.
3. Enroll in the 60 Days Personal Mentorship Program
Our unique 60 Days Personal Mentorship Program is a game-changer. Here’s what it includes:
- One-on-one mentorship and answer writing analysis
- Daily writing practice and micro-topic coverage
- Individual feedback with actionable improvements
- Integration of diagrams, anthropological terms, and PYQ-based preparation
This program is aligned with the best anthropology test series and is built specifically to help you boost scores quickly before Mains. Whether you're in Delhi or preparing remotely, our anthropology coaching online makes sure no aspirant is left behind.
4. Diagram-based and Value-Enriched Answers
Anthropology is a visual subject. Use flowcharts, diagrams, tribal maps, and classification trees.
We help you learn:
- How to draw diagrams quickly and neatly
- Where to place diagrams – beginning vs. middle vs. end
- How to label and explain them concisely
This is a core feature of our anthropology optional coaching in both online and classroom modes.
5. Sociological and Case-Based Examples
Always back your arguments with anthropological theories, tribal case studies (especially Indian tribes), and real-world examples. For example:
- Use Nayars while discussing matrilineal kinship
- Mention Baigas and Konds when discussing tribal development
- Use Verstehen (Weber) or Functionalism (Malinowski) for theoretical grounding
The faculty at Vijetha ensures that each student builds an internal database of examples and cases to quote in exams.
Testimonials from Toppers – Real Stories, Real Results and Click here for Videos Testimonials
Anju (AIR 60, UPSC 2024)
“The 8 test program gave me the structure I needed. Regular feedback, and test discussions helped me overcome my writing flaws. I highly recommend Vijetha IAS for Anthropology.”
Challa Pavan Kalyan (AIR 134, UPSC 2024)
“After joining the Anthropology optional classroom Program (Tier 1), I realized how structured evaluation helps. The personal mentorship from faculty identified my weak areas and helped me turn my performance around.”
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Gurkanwal Singh (AIR 353, UPSC 2024)
“My anthropology scores increased significantly after I enrolled in the 60 days mentorship Program. The detailed answer reviews were gold. I got to know exactly where I was losing marks.”
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Ronak Asharam Meena (AIR 478 UPSC 2024)
“ I have scored good Marks in Anthropology as optional Subject because I joined 40 test series program , The mentorship by N.P Kishore Sir explains my weak points and face to face evaluation helps me a lot and he always teaches how to improve answer writing and his constant support and dedication helps me to secure good Rank .
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Features of Vijetha IAS Academy’s Anthropology Program
- Best Anthropology Coaching in Delhi with physical and hybrid classroom facilities
- Anthropology coaching online with live and recorded classes
- Personalized attention through limited batch size
- Regular doubt-clearing sessions
- Expert-curated anthropology UPSC test series 2025
We have helped over 300+ students improve their anthropology scores and secure ranks in CSE over the past few years.
Final Strategy to Boost Your Marks in Anthropology
If you’re serious about scoring 280+ in Anthropology Optional, here’s your roadmap:
- Enroll in a structured Anthropology course UPSC aligned with syllabus and PYQs
- Take the 60-Day Mentorship Program to fine-tune your preparation
- Attempt weekly tests from the 6, 8, or 12-Test Mains Test Series
- Get evaluated and apply feedback by N.P Kishore Sir
- Revise with model answers, toppers' copies, and notes
- Practice diagrams and build a tribal case-study database
Ready to Join the Ranks of UPSC Toppers?
Boost your Anthropology Optional preparation with Vijetha IAS Academy, the trusted name in both offline and online anthropology coaching.
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