UPSC Punjabi LiteratureOptional, Mastered.
A complete Mains optional programme for Punjabi Literature, built and taught by Dr. Jaspreet — structured test series across both papers, personal mentorship, and every reading you need in one place. Attend live at our Chandigarh centre, or join online from anywhere.
Dr. Jaspreet
- Author of 1,500+ Punjabi books used in PSEB, CBSE, Panjab University, and Punjabi University
- Creator of comprehensive solution guides widely used by students and educators
- Mentored numerous PCS (Punjab Civil Services) aspirants to success
- Recipient of the 'Daughter of Punjab' Award (2019) and Best Author Award
Every Paper. Every Section. Fully Covered.
The test series mirrors the actual Mains structure so you practice exactly the way you'll be examined.
Model Answers
Benchmark answers for every test to show you what a topper's script looks like.
1:1 Mentorship
Direct, personal guidance from Dr. Jaspreet through your preparation.
Complete Book Set
Paper I + Paper II study material by Dr. Jaspreet, including relevant PYQs.
Class Days
Monday – Wednesday
Timing
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Duration
21st July Onwards – 2.5 Months to Complete
Offline Centre (Only for Offline Course)
Sleepy Classes Offline Centre, Sector 25, Chandigarh
Punjab Kesari Group, 1st Floor, Sector 25 D, Chandigarh – 160014
Complete Programme
Both papers, all 20 tests, model answers, mentorship and the full Dr. Jaspreet book set. Choose to attend offline in Chandigarh or online LIVE.
Seats limited to ensure quality mentorship
Note: Access to recordings will be provided only on request to offline course students after the completion of classes.
Know Your Teacher
Dr. Jaspreet
Faculty — Punjabi Literature Optional (UPSC)
Sleepy Classes IAS
Dr. Jaspreet is the author of more than 1,500 Punjabi books, many of which are prescribed and widely used in PSEB and CBSE curricula, as well as at Panjab University and Punjabi University for Punjabi literature studies.
She has also authored comprehensive solution guides for Punjabi literature, which are extensively used by students and educators. Throughout her career, she has mentored and taught a large number of Punjab Civil Services (PCS) aspirants, helping them achieve success in competitive examinations.
In recognition of her outstanding contribution to education and Punjabi literature, she was honored with the prestigious "Daughter of Punjab" Award by the Education Minister of Punjab in 2019. She has also been conferred the Best Author Award for her exceptional contribution to Punjabi literature.
Punjabi Literature Optional — Syllabus & Pattern
The UPSC Mains syllabus for this optional, broken down section by section.
2
Papers
250
Marks Each
500
Total Marks
3 hrs
Duration Each
Section A — Language
- Origin, development and phonology of the Punjabi language
- Morphology: gender-number system, prefixes, affixes and postpositions
- Word formation, sentence structure, noun and verb phrases
- Dialects of Punjabi — Pothohari, Majhi, Doabi, Malwai, Powadhi
- Origin and development of the Gurmukhi script
- Classical background (Nath-Jogi literature) and medieval literature — Gurmat, Sufi, Kissa, Var, Janamsakhis
Section B — Literary History
- Modern trends: mystic, romantic, progressive, neo-mystic, experimentalist and neo-progressive poets
- Folk literature — epics, folk songs, tales, riddles and proverbs
- Drama, novel and short story traditions
- Socio-cultural and literary influences, including essay writing and literary criticism
Section A — Prose
- Sheikh Farid — complete Bani as included in the Adi Granth
- Guru Nanak — Japji, Barah Maha, Asa di Var
- Bulleh Shah — Kafian
- Waris Shah — Heer
Section B — Poetry & Prose Forms
- Shah Muhammad — Jangnama
- Dhani Ram Chatrik — selected poetry
- Nanak Singh — selected novels
- Gurbaksh Singh — selected essays
- Balraj Sahni — travelogues
- Balwant Gargi — selected plays
- Sant Singh Sekhon — literary criticism
Begin Your Punjabi Literature Journey
One month, two papers, twenty tests, and a mentor who's written the book on it.
Note: Access to recordings will be provided only on request to offline course students after the completion of classes.