IAS Gurukul, a premier institute for UPSC Sociology Optional preparation, has once again proven its academic excellence with outstanding results in the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2024. Guided by the expert mentorship of renowned faculty Pranay Aggarwal, the institute’s students have secured top ranks in this year’s exam.
Among the achievers trained at IAS Gurukul, several have earned prestigious ranks, including:
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Lavanya Gaur (AIR 57)
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Neelesh Goyal (AIR 77)
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Reenu Anna Mathew (AIR 81)
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Prastuti Upadhaya (AIR 84)
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Abhinav Sharma (AIR 130)
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Divyanshi Agrawal (AIR 249)
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Parul Chauhan (AIR 434)
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Indu Bala (AIR 541)
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Srishti Gupta (AIR 728)
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Ashwini Dubey (AIR 760)
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Mayank Bhushan Singh (AIR 804)
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Seema Kumari (AIR 823)
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Siddharth Rao Gautam (AIR 898)
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Gaurav Sabharwal (AIR 914)
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Gopinath Sahoo (AIR 971)
A spokesperson for the institute noted that these consistent results reflect IAS Gurukul’s dedication to quality education, personalized mentorship, and exam-specific strategies.
Pranay Aggarwal’s Role in Student Success
Pranay Aggarwal, academic head and lead Sociology faculty at IAS Gurukul, has been instrumental in designing the curriculum, leading classes, and mentoring aspirants personally. His exam-oriented teaching style, deep sociological insights, and focus on answer writing techniques have helped hundreds of students master the subject.
“The secret to success in Sociology Optional lies in conceptual clarity, linking current affairs, and writing answers that reflect sociological thinking. At IAS Gurukul, we train students to develop exactly that,” said Aggarwal.
Key Features of IAS Gurukul’s Sociology Programme
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Expert-led classes integrating Paper I and Paper II
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Strong focus on concepts, key thinkers, and theories
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Rigorous test series with personalized feedback
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Emphasis on current affairs integration
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Online and offline batch options for flexible learning
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Individual mentorship based on each student’s strengths and weaknesses
The institute also provides free resources such as mock interviews, toppers’ strategies, and insightful sociology lectures available on the IAS Gurukul YouTube Channel.
Student Testimonials
Many successful candidates praised IAS Gurukul for its focused classes, interactive approach, and detailed feedback. From first-time aspirants to repeaters, students consistently highlighted the institute’s personal attention, quality study material, and exam-oriented strategies.
“IAS Gurukul gave me direction in a subject that felt vast at first. The classes were clear, interactive, and the test feedback helped me improve after every attempt,” shared one selected candidate.
Admissions Open for 2025–26 Batches
IAS Gurukul has announced that new Sociology Optional batches for UPSC 2025 and 2026 aspirants will begin on 2 June 2025. With both online and offline hybrid models, the institute continues to attract aspirants nationwide.
For details on admissions and programmes, visit www.iasgurukul.com.
About IAS Gurukul
IAS Gurukul is one of India’s leading coaching institutes for Sociology Optional in UPSC CSE. Founded with the vision of blending academic depth with practical exam strategies, it has built a strong reputation for producing consistent results.
Under the guidance of Pranay Aggarwal, the institute’s student-focused approach, high-quality pedagogy, and emphasis on answer writing have enabled aspirants from diverse backgrounds to achieve success in the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
Contact Details
IAS Gurukul – Sociology Optional by Pranay Aggarwal
New Delhi, India
WhatsApp: +91-9999693744
Website: www.iasgurukul.com
Email: mail@iasgurukul.com
