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Structured programs tailored to your preparation stage — from foundation to final mastery.
Anthro 555 Foundation Course
Complete end-to-end program for beginners & first-time aspirants. UPSC CSE 2027.
- Complete syllabus coverage in 4 months
- 5 Module-wise tests
- Smart handouts & in-class value addition
- Personalised mentorship — Harsh Nehara (AIR 74)
- Proven system to score 300+ marks
Anthro 555 Crash Course
High-speed revision of the entire syllabus. For UPSC CSE 2026 aspirants.
- 20–25 concept enrichment classes
- Coverage of most repeated themes & high-priority areas
- Mentorship by Harsh Nehara (AIR-74)
- Handouts & one-pagers for revision
- 50% off for rank holders
Anthro 555 Crash Course + Test Series
Full crash revision combined with expert-evaluated mock tests. UPSC CSE 2026.
- 20–25 concept enrichment classes
- 5 sectional tests + 4 full-length tests
- Mentorship by Harsh Nehara (AIR-74)
- Test discussions (live or recorded)
- Timely evaluation & personalised feedback
Anthro 555 Test Series
Expert evaluation for self-studiers who need exam-level practice. UPSC CSE 2026.
- 5 sectional tests + 4 full-length tests
- Mentorship by Harsh Nehara (AIR-74)
- Test discussions (live or recorded)
- Timely evaluation & personalised feedback
- 50% off rank holders · 25% interview appeared
Anthro 555 Year Long Test Series
Year-round evaluation for sustained, deep performance improvement.
- 16 sectional + 4 full-length mock tests
- Detailed test discussions by Shiva Teja Sir
- Evaluation & feedback within 7 days
- 1:1 mentorship & doubt support throughout
- Score-boosting value addition resources
Anthro Rankers’ Kit
Your one-stop companion to write like a ranker — 5 structured phases, self-paced.
- Scholars & thinkers enrichment material
- Diagrams, examples & case studies
- PYQ integration & answer writing value addition
- Contemporary anthropology updates
- Revision-oriented content across all 5 phases
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Open Mock Test PaperYour 20-Week Transformation
A highly structured roadmap designed to build competence step-by-step.
Week 1–4
Foundation
Intro & Physical Anthropology basics
Week 5–8
Core Concepts
Social & Cultural Anthropology
Week 9–12
Advanced
Applied Anthropology & Tribal Studies
Week 13–16
Mastery
PYQ practice & Answer Writing
Week 17–20
Revision
Full syllabus & Test series
A Message from Our Director
“I’ve seen hundreds of students transform their Anthropology optional scores from 150 to 300+ with the right strategy and consistent practice. Ace With Ease IAS Academy is built on this exact proven methodology. Every lesson, every assignment, every mock test is designed with one goal — YOUR success in UPSC.”
Shiva Teja
Founder & Director, Ace With Ease IAS Academy
Frequently Asked Questions
Anthro 555 is the flagship Anthropology Optional program by Ace With Ease IAS Academy for UPSC CSE aspirants, designed for both beginners and intermediate students. It covers complete Paper 1 and Paper 2 with a focus on answer writing and PYQ-based practice.
Yes. Anthropology is one of the highest-scoring optionals in UPSC Mains with a well-defined static syllabus. Students regularly score 280–320+ out of 500 marks with the right guidance.
Our students consistently score 280–320+. With disciplined practice and mock tests, targeting 300+ out of 500 is realistic. Your final score depends on consistency and effort.
Yes, fully available online. Live classes via Zoom/Google Meet, recordings accessible for 12 months, and printed material couriered to you.
Complete Paper 1 & 2, printed + PDF notes, weekly answer writing with feedback, 12 mock tests, 1:1 mentorship, PYQ compilation, and 12-month lecture access.
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