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INSTITUTE OF MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES(IMS)
Best Civil Services Institute in India for Mathematics Optional
- About IMS
With the emerging opportunities in the field of science and Tech, the importance of mathematics has become indispensable. Now-a-days mathematics is in use some way or the other in almost all dimensions of the human creativity.
The increasing popularity of the said subject and its application has changed the system in manifold ways. Not with standing these positive aspects one thing that hampers the students which we call lack of guidance. The aspirants are the worst suffers of these short-comings.
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” OUR AIM IS TO TRAIN THE ASPIRANTS, RATHER THAN JUST EDUCATE “
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Director Message & Why IMS
Meet Your Mentor
After spending many years in the field of teaching to IAS aspirants, I have analyzed very minutely the pros and cons of the entire system and the strategy prerequisite for this coveted examination. The civil services examination, the crème de la crème of all exams, is known as the toughest and the longest examination of the world.
Therefore it becomes very important to share my own viewpoints for the bright future of the aspiring candidates. I have observed that the kind of phobia in the mindset of students for mathematics optional. I can broadly categorize all science students specially mathematics background students who are preparing for this exam into two main categories. First category is of those students who opt mathematics as their one of the optional in this prestigious examination and the second category is of those students who do not opt this subject. I don’t have to say much about the first category of students as they are self motivate aspirants and moreover they have penchant for this subject. In fact, they are passionate and devoted for this and they can’t give ever the second thought as it seems that mathematics is in their bones…. Read More>>
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Rank-126th (IAS-2016)
I am Mani Agarwal. I scored Rank 126 in CSE 2016 with Maths as my optional subject in my second attempt. I want to thank IMS Test Series for the high marks I scored as compared to t he first attempt. Although I have done my post graduation in Maths I scored low marks in Maths last time and missed the final cutoff by a few marks. Then I joined IMS test series and it helped me a lot in understanding my mistakes. Weekly tests and answers are posted online. This gives the aspirant some flexibility.
Rank-30th (IFoS-2016)
Hello Everyone I am Dipesh Malhotra. I have done my B.Tech in Civil Engineering from IIT Roorkee. I have given Civil Services Exam and Forest Service Exam, 2016. I have got AIR 30 in Indian Forest Service Exam and waiting for my final result of CSE, 2016. I have taken coaching through classroom programme of IMS under the guidance of K. Venkanna Sir.
Rank-194 (IAS-2015)
I am Padmanabh Baruah. I graduated in Mechanical Engineering from IIT Guwahati in 2013. I started working in an MNC after my graduation and worked there for about 5 months. After that I went home and stayed for 6 months. It was during this period that I started thinking about what career option I should undertake. After much thinking and deliberation, I came to the conclusion that I would try to get into the Indian Civil Services and it was from here that my journey for Civil Services start.
Rank-12 (IAS-2015)
I chose Mathematics because of two reasons. First, since childhood I have loved maths. Second, I did my BTech and masters in computer science but computer science is not an optional and the closest optional where I could use my knowledge of computer science was maths. Maths is a great optional and once you have covered syllabus decently, you can expect basic minimum marks of 220 which are not guaranteed in humanities optionals.
Rank-12 (IAS-2015)
Hello, My name is Prateek Jain. I would like to thank Venkanna sir for all the guidance he gave with regard to mathematics optional. The study material provided by IMS was very helpful to cover the syllabus thoroughly and to get a good conceptual clarity on the topics. Also, the test series conducted by IMS was very effective in covering all the sub topics of the syllabus and simulating exam like conditions.
Rank-3rd (IFoS-2016)
I am really thankful for providing me your valuable time. Because of that only I scored 409 marks in Mathematics. You helped me in covering the subject holistically. And your well prepared Notes and Test Series has given me a way to cover the entire syllabus in time bound fashion.
Rank: 497 (IAS - 2010 in 1st attempt)
I am really thankful for providing me your valuable time. Because of that only I scored 409 marks in Mathematics. You helped me in covering the subject holistically. And your well prepared Notes and Test Series has given me a way to cover the entire syllabus in time bound fashion.
Rank: 276 (IAS - 2010)
11th May 2011 , 3:17 pm, a click of mouse & life changed. And it changed drastically for betterment. Cracking the civil services is not easy. Being a Mechanical Engineer I was tempted towards these optionals but I faced difficulties in some of the areas of Mathematics like Modern Algebra among others, But with the kind guidance of Sri K. VENKANNA, Sir of the Institute of Mathematical Sciences it become a lot earlier and some sort of fun.
AIR-223 (IAS - 2010)
Mathematics has in recent years shown upward thrust in marks as compared to other optionals. With correct investment of time and energy, it can truly become flag-bearer of an aspirant’s Civil Services Preparation. I want to thank K .Venkanna Sir of IMS to give continuous support and guidance, Which helped me achieve excellent marks in Mathematics.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Check out the most popular frequently asked questions by our students
Candidates who have an interest in Maths and have studied it in their graduation can opt to take Maths as their optional subject. Only candidates that have some academic background in mathematics should consider choosing Maths as it is a technical subject. Most of the syllabus is static so you don’t have to link it with current affairs. Also, since it is objective in nature, it is extremely scoring.
Yes, UPSC maths allow optional calculator. you can carry your non-programable calculator inside examination for both paper 1 and paper 2.
yes we have step marking in maths optional. even if your not getting right answer and you have done it with decent procedure with proper steps then finally you can loose 1/2 or 1 marks depends of what kind of mistakes you have done it the Mains Maths Optional Paper inside examination hall. You can avoid these type of silly mistakes by practicing more questions on our upsc maths optional test series program.
It is not possible for student level until and unless you are continuously topper in IIT or Gold Medalist in M.Sc. Mathematics. Coaching is necessary as far as Maths Optional is concerned. If you have any plans for 4 to 5years then coaching is not necessary for Maths Optional. you can study on your own. But If you want to crack this exam with your 1 or 2 attempts then no vaible option left for you other than joining IMS UPSC Maths Optional Coaching.
Yes, We have Maths Optional in UPSC. Choosing Maths Optional in UPSC is one of the best decisions in our life. No doubt Maths Optional has been the highest-scoring optional in UPSC, IAS, and CSE-Civil Service Mains Examinations since its inception.
There are many rumors in the market related to UPSC Maths Optional. Also, no good teacher in the market can teach the whole 13 modules of UPSC Maths Optional Syllabus other than K Venkanna Sir.