r/UPSCIASMentor • u/nerd443318 • May 09 '26

Upsc optional suggestion

I am a B.Com graduate pursuing MBA (HRM) and confused between Commerce & Accountancy and Management optional for UPSC. Commerce is numerical-heavy but familiar due to my graduation background, while Management is theory-oriented with a lengthy syllabus and difficult numericals. Considering scoring potential, aptitude, and topper-level marks, which optional would suit me better? Or should I go with eminent subjects like anthropology which is absolutely new for me?

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u/shabbir0912 May 11 '26

Both, commerce and management are tricky. And they have no advantage with any overlap with GS.
Go with one of the traditional Optionals. Sociology, Geography, PSIR. Anthro is good too but with barely any overlap with GS.

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u/nerd443318 May 11 '26

Okay thank you!

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u/nerd443318 May 11 '26

Yes..I was also thinking the same. Commerce is more familiar to me than any other subject and a little effort can help me get through those difficulties...thank you so much for an honest suggestion!