
AIR 9
299 in Pub Ad
Suman Saurav Mohanty
Build Public Administration Optional from the fundamentals with structured coverage of Paper I and Paper II, concept-based teaching, PYQ discussions, current affairs integration, and answer-writing guidance under Ashutosh Pandey Sir.
No prior Public Administration background required — the course begins with the fundamentals.
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The ProdEgyIAS Public Administration Foundation Course is designed for aspirants who want to build Public Administration Optional from the basics. This structured Public Ad course covers Paper I and Paper II through concept building, topic-wise classes, PYQs, and answer-writing application for UPSC Mains.
Unlike a Public Administration course focused only on syllabus completion, the preparation connects administrative concepts with Indian Administration, current affairs, and previous-year questions. The aim is to help students understand topics, revise them, and learn how to use relevant concepts and examples in Public Administration Optional answers.
The programme also integrates revision and answer writing through Saturday DRAW sessions. Students discuss roughly two questions with Ashutosh Pandey Sir, understand the approach and structure, write the answers by hand, submit scanned PDFs by email and receive personally evaluated feedback.
Each stage moves preparation from understanding a topic to using it in a Mains answer.
Repeat — every week, through all five months
Whether you are starting Pub Ad from scratch, moving from self-study to structured classes, or looking to strengthen Paper I, Paper II and answer writing, the Foundation Course gives you a clear preparation framework.
The Foundation Course begins with the fundamentals before progressing to Paper I, Paper II, PYQs, and Mains answer writing. No prior academic background in Public Administration is required.
See how ProdEgyIAS students have performed in UPSC with Public Administration Optional — from Top 50 All India Ranks to strong Pub Ad scores such as 312, 309, 302 and 299 marks. These results reflect the outcomes achieved by students who prepared and were mentored at ProdEgyIAS.

AIR 9
299 in Pub Ad
Suman Saurav Mohanty

AIR 14
265 in Pub Ad
Karishma Nair

AIR 18
312 in Pub Ad
Rishita Gupta

AIR 34
309 in Pub Ad
Ashwini Pandey

AIR 36
265 in Pub Ad
Mrunalee Joshi

AIR 41
265 in Pub Ad
Saurabh B · CSE 2024 Reserve List

AIR 42
302 in Pub Ad
Deepankar Chowdhary

AIR 48
309 in Pub Ad
Rizwan Basha Shaik

Rank 61
274 in Pub Ad
Khushali Solanki · CSE 2023

Rank 122
290 in Pub Ad
Deepesh Gaur · CSE 2023

AIR 180
286 in Pub Ad
Achyuth Ashok
1,500+
Successful selections
Including IAS, IPS and IFS
A Note on Results. These are individual student results from different UPSC CSE attempts and are shared as past performance, not as a promise of future rank or marks. Every aspirant's outcome depends on their preparation, consistency and exam performance. ProdEgyIAS provides the teaching, answer-writing practice, evaluation and mentorship to support that preparation.
This Public Administration Foundation Course brings together complete Paper I and Paper II coverage, Pub Ad answer-writing practice, personal evaluation, current affairs integration, study material and faculty guidance. Each part works together to build a structured Public Administration preparation system for UPSC Mains.
01 — Build Concepts
02 — Practise Answers
03 — Get Evaluated
04 — Stay Connected
05 — Connect with Mains
06 — Study & Revise
DRAW stands for Daily Revision and Answer Writing — ProdEgyIAS's structured Public Administration answer-writing practice built into the Foundation Course. Monday to Friday classes develop concepts across Public Administration Paper I and Paper II; Saturday then shifts the focus from learning to applying those concepts in UPSC Mains answers.
During the Saturday DRAW session, Ashutosh Pandey Sir takes around two questions and discusses how to understand the demand, build the answer structure, use relevant concepts and current affairs, and frame a suitable conclusion. Students then write the week's answers, scan them as PDFs, and submit them for personal answer evaluation and feedback by Ashutosh Sir.
One DRAW sheet. Two questions. Every week. Learn → Write → Get Evaluated → Improve.
Our Public Administration Optional Course covers the complete UPSC Public Administration Optional syllabus for Paper I and Paper II. Over five months, classes move from core administrative concepts and thinkers to Indian Administration, governance and Mains-oriented application, following a planned topic-by-topic progression.
Monday to Friday: Regular Public Administration classes from
11:30 AM–2:00 PM, available in classroom and Live Online mode. One morning batch keeps
the teaching sequence consistent throughout the programme.
Saturday: Dedicated to the DRAW answer-writing session and weekly
practice. Course assessment also includes four sectional tests and one full-length test
as preparation progresses.
The complete Public Administration Optional syllabus is taught through a concept-first, topic-by-topic approach, connecting Paper I and Paper II with PYQs, current affairs, governance examples and UPSC answer writing. Relevant topics are interlinked across both papers so students can understand concepts in context and apply them effectively in Mains answers.
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October 2026 batch starts · One morning batch, limited offline seats
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₹38,000+ GST
Current Batch: October 2026 · Morning Batch · 11:30 AM–2:00 PM
GST applicable on the course fee.
Mrs. Reena Pandey
Co-Founder · Admission Counsellor, ProdEgyIAS
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A 50% refund is available if a student withdraws within the first week of joining the programme. No refund is applicable after the first week from the date of admission.
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Explore Public Administration demo lectures, topic discussions and answer-writing sessions by Ashutosh Pandey Sir. See how concepts, PYQs and Mains-oriented answers are explained in class before choosing the Foundation Course.
When you choose a Public Administration Optional course, the faculty matters beyond the classroom. You need a Public Administration Optional faculty for UPSC who can teach you the subject, show you how to approach UPSC questions, review what you write and help you understand where your answers can improve. At ProdEgyIAS, Ashutosh Pandey Sir remains involved through each of these stages.

Founder & Lead Faculty · Public Administration Optional
With 14+ years of UPSC mentoring experience, Ashutosh Sir has taught Public Administration across Paper I and Paper II, from administrative thinkers and theories to Indian Administration and contemporary governance. His classroom approach focuses on understanding concepts first and then learning how to connect them with PYQs, current affairs, and Mains answer writing.
From understanding difficult concepts to improving their UPSC answer writing, students share what helped them during their Public Administration Optional preparation — classroom teaching, the DRAW Programme, regular evaluation and guidance from Ashutosh Sir.
Suman Saurav MohantyAIR 9 · Public Administration: 299 MarksIn their words
“What I valued most was Ashutosh Sir's way of making me think about Public Administration rather than simply memorise material. His discussions on concepts, PYQs and answer structure gave me much more clarity. Even outside regular teaching, I could approach him whenever I needed direction in my preparation.”
Karishma NairAIR 14 · Public Administration: 265 MarksIn their words
“Ashutosh Sir was always more than just a faculty member for me. There were stages in my preparation when I needed clarity not only about the subject, but also about how to manage the pressure and stay focused. His practical guidance during those phases helped me approach preparation with a calmer mind.”
Rishita GuptaAIR 18 · Public Administration: 312 MarksIn their words
“Scoring 312 in Public Administration was very special for me. What I remember most from my preparation is the depth with which Ashutosh Sir discussed the subject. He constantly pushed me to connect concepts, understand the demand of questions and think about how an argument would actually work in an answer.”
Ashwini PandeyAIR 34 · Public Administration: 309 MarksIn their words
“Answer writing was one area where I needed much more clarity. The discussions with Ashutosh Sir helped me understand that knowing a topic and writing a good UPSC answer are two different things. His emphasis on question demand, structure, interlinking and relevant content gradually changed the way I approached Public Administration answers.”
Mrunalee JoshiAIR 36 · Public Administration: 265 MarksIn their words
“One thing I really appreciated about Ashutosh Sir was that I could speak to him when I felt stuck in my preparation. He would listen to the actual problem before suggesting what to do next. That personal accessibility mattered a lot, especially during phases when preparation started feeling overwhelming.”
Saurabh BAIR 41 · Public Administration: 265 MarksIn their words
“Ashutosh Sir helped me look at Public Administration as a connected subject rather than a collection of separate topics. His way of linking theory, Indian Administration, PYQs and current issues made revision more meaningful. It also helped me understand how the same concept could be applied differently depending on the question.”
Deepankar ChowdharyAIR 42 · Public Administration: 302 MarksIn their words
“For me, one of the most useful parts of the preparation was discussing answers after understanding what the question actually demanded. Ashutosh Sir would focus on approach, structure and application rather than just adding more content. That helped me become much more conscious about what I was putting into an answer and why.”
Rizwan Basha ShaikAIR 48 · Public Administration: 309 MarksIn their words
“What stood out for me was the seriousness with which Ashutosh Sir taught Public Administration. Thinkers, administrative concepts and answer structure were not treated as isolated areas. The discussions helped me connect them while writing. Whenever I needed clarity about preparation or revision, I also had the opportunity to reach out and discuss it.”
Your Public Administration Optional Study material follows the syllabus across Paper I and Paper II, with printed booklets, PYQs, practice questions and current affairs support prepared to complement what you learn in class.
Handout — Paper IAdministrative Theory
Handout — Paper IIIndian Administration
Second ARCCommission reports, distilled
Question BankPractice questions by topic
Pub Ad PYQsModel answers to past papers
Bridge MagazineMonthly current affairsThese Public Administration Study materials are organised around the syllabus, so you can study concepts, thinkers, Indian Administration and their application without treating each area as a separate source.
The printed material is supported by class notes and relevant Public Administration current affairs. Important developments are connected with the topics being taught, so you can understand where contemporary examples fit into your answers.
Already covered the Public Administration syllabus, need focused GS Paper IV preparation, or want structured Mains mentorship? Explore the other ProdEgyIAS programmes designed for different stages of your UPSC preparation.
Mains Revision
Already completed the Optional syllabus once? This Public Administration Crash Course for UPSC Mains helps you revise Paper I and Paper II through organised modules, PYQs, topic interlinking and answer-writing orientation.
GS Paper IV · Ethics
Build your preparation for UPSC GS Paper IV — Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude through structured concept learning, ethical reasoning, answer-writing guidance and case-study application.
GS II + GS IV · Mentorship
Looking for guided preparation beyond regular classes? This UPSC Mains mentorship programme brings together Public Administration inputs for GS Paper II and Ethics inputs for GS Paper IV, with answer-writing and mentorship support.
Five months. Complete Paper I and Paper II. Weekly DRAW answer writing with answers checked personally by Ashutosh Pandey Sir. Six printed booklets, PDF class notes and current affairs material.
Contact Mrs. Reena Pandey: +91-9990757586 | info@prodegyias.com | www.prodegyias.com
From course structure and answer writing to online classes, Delhi classroom coaching, fees and faculty guidance, here are answers to the questions aspirants commonly ask before joining the Public Administration Foundation Course at ProdEgyIAS.
The five-month Public Administration Foundation Course covers the complete Optional syllabus across Paper I and Paper II. Preparation moves from fundamentals and concepts to application, PYQs, current affairs, and UPSC answer writing. Regular classes are supported by the Saturday DRAW Programme, tests, study material and academic guidance throughout the course.
Yes. You do not need to have studied Public Administration in college or university. The Foundation Course is designed to begin with the basics before moving into Paper I, Paper II, and answer application. Students from engineering, science, and other academic backgrounds can study Public Administration Optional.
Yes. Students outside Delhi can attend Public Administration Optional online coaching through Live Online classes. The online mode follows the same academic programme rather than being a separate Pub Ad course. This makes the Foundation Course accessible to UPSC aspirants preparing from different parts of India.
ProdEgyIAS conducts its Public Administration classroom coaching in Delhi, Karol Bagh. Students looking for Public Administration Optional coaching in Delhi can attend the Foundation Course offline at the Karol Bagh centre, while aspirants who cannot attend the classroom can choose the Live Online mode.
The learning mode changes, but the Foundation Course itself does not become a different syllabus for online students. Both modes are intended to cover the complete Public Administration Optional preparation. So you can choose between the Karol Bagh classroom and Live Online classes according to where you live and how you prefer to study.
DRAW stands for Daily Revision and Answer Writing. During the Saturday session, Ashutosh Sir generally discusses around two questions and explains how to approach, begin, structure, and conclude an answer, including current affairs where relevant. Students then receive a DRAW sheet containing two questions for writing practice.
Yes. Ashutosh Pandey Sir is the faculty for the Public Administration Optional programme and has 14+ years of UPSC mentoring experience. His role extends across subject teaching and preparation guidance, including the Saturday DRAW process. For students comparing Public Administration faculty for UPSC, this direct faculty involvement is an important part of the programme.
Yes. The Foundation Course covers the complete Public Administration Optional syllabus for Paper I and Paper II. The academic progression moves from fundamentals and administrative concepts towards application, PYQs and answer writing, rather than treating syllabus completion as the only objective. Together, Paper I and Paper II carry 500 marks in UPSC Mains.
Yes, 300+ scores have been achieved in Public Administration under the current 500-mark Optional format; external historical data includes several such scores. ProdEgyIAS's own historical records also include Public Administration scores such as 312, 309 and 302. These are past individual results, however, and no course can guarantee a particular mark.
Yes, there are useful areas of overlap. Public Administration has conceptual connections with GS Paper II through governance and polity, GS Paper III through public policy and administration, and GS Paper IV through ethics and integrity. Public administration and governance perspectives can also provide useful material for relevant Essay topics.
Foundation students receive six printed study booklets along with PDF class notes and current-affairs material. The material supports Paper I and Paper II preparation and is used alongside classroom teaching rather than as a substitute for it. DRAW sheets and other course-linked academic material support revision and answer-writing practice.
Answer writing is integrated into the course rather than being left until syllabus completion. The Saturday DRAW session discusses question demand, approach, introduction, body structure, conclusion, presentation and relevant current-affairs integration. Students then write the assigned questions, creating a regular connection between Public Administration classes and Mains answer-writing practice.
The current UPSC Public Administration Course fee is ₹38,000 + GST. An EMI facility is available, including a two-instalment option, while a three-instalment arrangement may be possible in some cases. Since payment arrangements can depend on the admission case, students should confirm the applicable EMI structure with the admission team before enrolling.
It can be, particularly for working aspirants who can manage the scheduled classes and their independent preparation time. The Live Online option allows students outside Delhi to attend remotely, and recorded access can support revision. However, a working professional should compare the actual class timing and weekly workload with their job schedule before enrolling.
Don't judge a Public Administration coaching institute only by the course name or advertised results. Check who actually teaches Paper I and Paper II, whether answer writing is built into the programme, who evaluates your work, how doubts are handled, what study material is provided, and whether online or offline learning suits you.
Start with your learning mode. For offline Public Administration coaching in Delhi, check the centre location, faculty involvement, class schedule and answer-writing system. For Public Administration online classes, also check how live teaching, recordings, doubt support and evaluation work. Then compare syllabus coverage, faculty access, study material, fees and mentorship before deciding.
Yes. You can begin Public Administration even if you have never studied the subject before. The Foundation Course starts with core concepts and gradually moves into administrative thinkers, theories, Indian Administration, PYQs and answer writing. Your graduation stream does not need to be Public Administration for you to start preparing for the Optional.
Yes. Recorded lecture access is available to support revision alongside the regular classes. It is especially useful when you need to revisit a difficult Public Administration topic or revise an earlier class. The Foundation Course, however, is structured around regular teaching, DRAW answer-writing practice, evaluation and mentorship rather than recorded videos alone.


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