WHY DO MOST OF THE ASPIRANTS FAIL IN THE IAS EXAMINATION?
WHY DO MOST OF THE ASPIRANTS FAIL IN THE IAS EXAMINATION?
Every year lakhs of candidates appear for the UPSC Civil Services exam but only few of them are able to qualify the exam. UPSC Civil Services exam is one of the toughest exams of the nation. Every year more than 80% of students fail in the IAS exam. Only few of the candidates are able to qualify the prelims and make it to mains and even after that very few are able to qualify the mains and appear for interview. Only a handful of them are able to qualify the interview.
In this article we will look at some major reasons which become the cause for the failure of candidates in the UPSC exam. Also our expert team has provided some detailed strategies you can follow for better preparations.
Reasons for failure in the UPSC Civil Services Exam-
Below discussed are some reasons which become the cause of failure in the IAS exam-
Not Understanding the Syllabus and Exam Pattern-
The biggest mistake is when candidates start preparing without analyzing the syllabus. A detailed analysis of syllabus before preparation is very necessary. You must stick to the syllabus and understand the exam pattern thoroughly.
Lack of effective and good strategy –
Most of the candidates do not make a proper strategy for the Civil Services exam and at the end many of them are not able to complete the syllabus or they do not get time for proper revision. A proper strategy making is very necessary before you start preparing for any exam not only for the Civil Services exam. If you lack a direction then it becomes difficult to qualify any exam. For every specific subject you require an effective strategy.
Lack of Revision-
Lack of revision is one of the biggest causes for the failure of so many candidates. The syllabus of the civil services exam is very vast; the syllabus of the prelims is endless. Candidates are not able to complete the syllabus and even if it’s completed they ignore the revision. If you keep learning new things and do not revise it then you will never come to know about your negative points. It is one of the biggest reasons for failure in IAS exams. It is impossible to remember everything if you don’t revise periodically.
Lack of Proper Guidance-
Along with self study it is necessary that you should have a right guidance. When you have someone to guide you, you realize your mistakes and improve them. You need someone who tells you the right thing so that you do not waste time on less important topics.
Choosing a Wrong Optional Subject-
Many IAS aspirants choose the wrong optional subject. Most of the aspirants follow a weird way to choose their optional subjects for Mains;they pick the subject which was chosen by the toppers of previous years’ as their optional subjects. Or they look at the statics and pick one of the most popular from them. They do not choose a subject of their interest.This ultimately leads to failure.
Avoiding Mock Tests-
These test series help you in testing your knowledge and level of preparations. Candidates start avoiding test series. These tests should not be ignored they help you in growing. They give you a clear view on your strong and weak topics. These test series also teach you time management.
Avoiding Notes Making-
Not making helps the aspirants in many ways; notes making helps them to enhance their pace of writing and enhance their writing skills and what they write is easy to remember for a long time and making short and crisp notes help you during revision process also. Only highlighting the facts will not work you need to remember and revise them and notes make this process easy.
Ignoring NCERT Books-
NCERT books are one of the most important books for any exams. They provide you all the basic conceptual knowledge. Other additional books enhance your knowledge but the base of your subject will be developed by NCERT books only. NCERT book should not be the only study material for your IAS preparation but yes, it must include them in your study material.
Writing Practice-
For the mains exam the aspirants need to write long essays. If you do not practice answer writing it will become very difficult on the day of examination. Practicing regularly will enhance your skills. But if you do not practice regularly it cannot be achieved on a day prior to examination.
Overconfidence-
Some aspirants get over confident and stop revising the topics. Ignoring a subject by thinking it easy can cause some bad results. Never ignore the topics by thinking that you have learnt them before. There are chances that you can forget them on the main exam day.
TIPS AND STRATEGY FOR BETTER PREPARATIONS-
Here are some steps and strategies you can follow to achieve your dreams-
Step 1- UPSC Exam Pattern-
One should go through and understand the syllabus in detail. All the compulsory subjects and optional subjects should be understood and then only the candidate must make the choice of the subject which are comparatively easy for the candidate and help in scoring better in the UPSC CSE exam.
The UPSC CSE exam is conducted in three phases:
1- THE PRELIMS- a preliminary examination which consists of two objective-type papers
2- MAINS- a main examination that consists of nine papers that include essay writing, in which two papers are qualifying and only marks of seven are counted
3- An interview round
STEP 2- Strictly Adhere to the Syllabus
The UPSC exam syllabus is tough and very lengthy. One must stick to the syllabus so that you can complete it on time and also get adequate time for revision. Make a list of important topics, difficult topics and topics you have completed so you know what to study next. Plan your schedule well so you can complete everything on time. Analyze the syllabus properly before starting the preparations.
For your convenience we have provided a general overview of the syllabus which will give you a basic idea of your strong and weak topics.
UPSC Prelims Exam Pattern
The candidates should understand the exam pattern of the UPSC Prelims, for better understanding a table is given below-
| Two Compulsory Papers | • General Studies Paper-I • General Studies Paper-II (CSAT) |
| Number of Questions asked in GS Paper-I | 100 |
| Number of Questions asked in CSAT | 80 |
| Total Number of Marks | 400 marks that means 200 marks each for every subject |
| Negative Marking | For every incorrect answer 1/3 of the marks are deducted from the allotted question |
| Time Allotted | Two hours each |
The subjects in Prelims are common and compulsory to all the students. But there are optional subjects in the mains exam.
Syllabus for Paper-1 (GS-1)
Listed below is the syllabus for GS-1 that is General Studies Paper -1
• Current events of national and international importance
• Current affairs
• Indian and World Geography – Physical, Social, and Economic Geography of India and the World
• Indian History
• Indian National Movement
• Economic & Social Development (Poverty, Demographics, Sustainable Development, Social Sector Initiatives)
• Biodiversity
• General Issues on Environmental Ecology
• Climate Change
• General Science
• International Relations
• Indian Polity
• Indian Governance
UPSC Prelims Syllabus Paper-2 (CSAT)
Listed below is the syllabus for GS-2 that is General Studies Paper -1 or CSAT- Civil Services Aptitude Test.
• Interpersonal skills including communication skills
• Comprehension
• Decision-making and problem-solving
• Logical reasoning and analytical ability
• General mental ability
• Basic numeracy (orders of magnitude, numbers and their relations & others)
• Data Interpretation (Charts, Tables, Graphs Data Sufficiency, etc. Class 10 level knowledge would be sufficient for these topics.
UPSC Mains Exam Pattern-
• After clearing the Prelims the candidate is eligible to appear for the main exam which is the second phase of the UPSC exam.
• The Mains examination constitutes of total 9 papers
• Two papers of language out of 9 are the qualifying papers of 300 marks each
• These two qualifying papers are English Language Papers and Any Indian Language
• The papers on General Studies, Essay and Optional Subjects of only those candidates are evaluated who get 25% marks in both language exam papers. If a candidate fails to do so the marks are not counted.
| Paper | Subject | Marks |
| Paper-I | Essay (can be written in the medium of the candidate’s choice) | 250 |
| Paper-II | General Studies – I (Indian Heritage & Culture, History & Geography of the World & Society) | 250 |
| Paper-III | General Studies – II (Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice & International Relations) | 250 |
| Paper-IV | General Studies – III (Technology, Economic Development, Biodiversity, Security & Disaster Management) | 250 |
| Paper-V | General Studies – IV (Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude) | 250 |
| Paper-VI | Optional Subject – Paper I | 250 |
| Paper-VII | Optional Subject – Paper II | 250 |
Paper 1-
Qualifying Papers on Indian Languages and English
Structure of the language papers:
The types of questions asked are –
1. Essay – 100 marks
2. Reading comprehension – 60 marks
3. Precise Writing – 60 marks
4. Translation:
• English to compulsory language (e.g. Hindi) – 20 marks
• Compulsory language to English – 20 marks
Grammar and basic language usage – 40 marks
The rest of the seven papers can be written in any of the languages mentioned under the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India or in English.
The pattern of the papers is as follows-
English Language:
• Comprehension of given passages.
• Precise Writing.
• Usage and Vocabulary.
• Short Essays.
Indian Languages:
• Comprehension of given passages.
• Precise Writing.
• Usage and Vocabulary.
• Short Essays.
Translation from English to the Indian Language and vice-versa.
II. Paper-I: Essay
Candidates may be required to write essays on multiple topics.
They will be expected to keep closely to the subject of the essay to arrange their ideas in orderly fashion, and to write concisely. The more exact and efficient the writing is the better you score.
General Studies -1 Syllabus
Also known as Paper-II of UPSC Mains. The syllabus here includes- Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society.
Let us have a look at the detailed syllabus of General Studies-1:
The topic Indian culture includes Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.
| • Modern Indian History |
| • The Medieval History |
| • The Indian Freedom Struggle, Freedom fighters and their contributions. |
| • India Post-independence |
| • History of the world will include events from 18th century such as industrial revolution, world wars, colonization, decolonization, political philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism etc. |
| • Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. |
| • Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues |
| • Poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies. |
| • Effects of globalization on Indian society. |
| • Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism. |
| • Salient features of world’s physical geography. |
| • Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian sub-continent); factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in various parts of the world (including India). |
| • Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone. etc., geographical features and their location-changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes. |
Mains GS-II (Paper III) Syllabus
| 1. Indian Constitution- a detailed study |
| 2. Federal Structure |
| 3. Distribution of Power |
| 4. Comparison between other nations and Indian Constitution |
| 5. Parliament and State legislatures |
| 6. Indian Executive and Indian Judiciary |
| 7. Representation of People’s Act. |
| 8. Responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies |
| 9. Various quasi-judicial bodies |
| Government policies and implementation |
| The role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders |
| Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections |
| Issues relating to the development and management of Social Sector S Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources |
| Issues relating to poverty and hunger |
| Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures |
| Role of civil services in a democracy |
| India and its neighbourhood- relations |
| Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests |
| Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests |
| Important International institutions and agencies. |
Mains GS-III (Paper IV) Syllabus
| 1. Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment |
| 2. Inclusive growth and issues arising from it |
| 3. Government Budgeting |
| 4. Major crops-cropping patterns in various parts of the country, – different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints; e-technology in the aid of farmers |
| 5. Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices; Public Distribution System- objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping; issues of buffer stocks and food security; Technology missions; economics of animal-rearing |
| 6. Food processing and related industries in India- scope and significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements, supply chain management |
| 7. Land reforms in India |
| 8. Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth |
| 9. Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways and others |
| Investment models |
| Science and technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life |
| Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and development of new technology. |
| Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual property rights |
| Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment |
| Disaster and disaster management |
| Linkages between the development and spread of extremism |
| Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security |
| Challenges to internal security through communication networks, the role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cyber security; money laundering and its prevention |
| Security challenges and their management in border areas – linkages of organized crime with terrorism |
| Various Security forces and agencies |
Mains GS-IV (Paper V) Syllabus
| 1. Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics – in private and public relationships. Human Values -lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; the role of family society and educational institutions in inculcating values |
| 2. Attitude: content, structure, function; its influence and relation with thought moral and political attitudes; social influence and persuasion |
| 3. Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service, integrity, impartiality and non-partisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker-sections |
| 4. Emotional intelligence concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and governance |
| 5. Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and the world |
| 6. Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability and ethical governance; strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance; ethical issues in international relations and funding; corporate governance |
| 7. Probity in Governance: Concept of public service; Philosophical basis of governance and probity; Information sharing and transparency in government, Right to Information, Codes of Ethics, Codes of Conduct, Citizen’s Charters, Work culture, Quality of service delivery, Utilization of public funds, challenges of corruption. |
Mains Optional Paper (VI & VII) Syllabus-
It is very necessary to choose an optional subject which is right for you and helps you score better marks. Many candidates do their graduation in fields that they wish to choose their optional subjects in the UPSC exam or even you can choose the subject which you are most familiar to. Choose a subject which you feel is easy for you and has less syllabus to cover. Many applicants adopt the overlapping technique, in which they select an optional subject that is also a significant component of General Studies. Optional choice should be made correctly as this can boost your marks in the final exam.
Here is a list of total 48 optional subjects in the UPSC Mains exam, which includes 25 core subjects and 22 Literature optional.
For a more detailed syllabus you can visit the official website of UPSC.
STEP 3– Choosing an Optional Subject
Once you have analyzed the syllabus rightly choose the optional subject before starting the preparations. It is very necessary to choose an optional subject which is right for you and helps you score better marks. Many candidates do their graduation in fields that they wish to choose their optional subjects in the UPSC exam or even you can choose the subject which you are most familiar to. Choose a subject which you feel is easy for you and has less syllabus to cover. Many applicants adopt the overlapping technique, in which they select an optional subject that is also a significant component of General Studies. Optional choice should be made correctly as this can boost your marks in the final exam.
STEP 4– Right guidance makes path easier
To succeed in an exam it is necessary that you are guided rightly so that you don’t waste time on unnecessary stuffs and topics. If you are not attending any coaching it is necessary that you find a right guidance whether it is a mentor or any you tube channel.
STEP 5– Making Strategies
Once you have read about the detailed syllabus, make strategies and plan on how to start and from where to start. Start finding the necessary reading material, books, newspaper reading should be made a habit, read the magazines for current affairs and general knowledge. The NCERT books should not be ignored. The notes made in Class 11, 12 and graduation level should also be used. Organize everything like books, notebooks, text books, magazines etc. so you they become easy to access.
STEP 6- Making a time table of the daily routine
UPSC exam is a tough exam and requires a great level of preparation. You should make a time table so you can make every day productive and don’t end up wasting your time. You can also make a to-do list for the next day before you go to sleep this will help you work in an organized pattern. Make a list of topics to be done on a particular week so at the end you know what is left and what is done. You can also work in a pattern like difficult topics first and easy topics later or vice- versa, whatever suits you.
Making a time table is not enough; you must adhere to the schedule you have made for yourself. It would certainly be difficult in the starting but once you do it on a regular basis it will become a habit and easy to follow.
Step 7- Make Notes
Making notes of the topics makes it easier to revise and memorize the important points. Make notes of the topics you find difficult so during revision you need not refer to many other books.
STEP 8– PYQs
Analyze PYQs, that is, Previous Year Questions. Analyze the previous year papers thoroughly, practice the questions, make a list of repeated topics or the topics which make the highest weightage and are repeated almost every time. This will help you mould your preparation in the right direction and will help you in working smartly.
STEP 9– Practicing Questions and Answer Writing
You should practice the questions from every topic you read. A proper time should be dedicated to practice the questions daily. This helps in clearing the confusing topics and memorizing important points.
You should analyze the exam writing pattern followed by UPSC. You must practice writing sample answers and try to use all the information you have gained to answer the questions in the most efficient manner.Compare your answers. Ask someone to judge them. Make improvements if needed. Practice more and more.
Step 10- Attempting Mock Tests
Mock tests are a very important factor that boosts your exam preparation. You can buy test series and mock tests from a renowned institute. Do not skip tests because they help you in analyzing your preparations. These tests help you in keeping a check about your progress. This also helps in limiting the negative marking.
STEP 11- Revision is the KEY
Revision is the key to success. Reading once and covering a topic is not enough until and unless you revise it again and again. The number of times you revise is important but at the same time how well you revise is the most important thing. Revision is the main thing that gives you success in a competitive exam. Make a weekly or daily schedule of topics that are to be revised. The difficult topics should be revised again and again. One must not ignore the easy topics as sometimes those easy topics get ignored and then they create problem while writing the exam. Revision should be done effectively and efficiently.
STEP 12– Interview Preparation
Once you clear the first two phases of the exam then you must start preparing for the last round that is the interview. Be prepared for questions related to your education, the optional subject that you chose. You can even join coaching classes for this as there they have experience panel and they create a perfect environment for practice. Do not take this round lightly. In the interview do not mention anything that you do not have enough information about. Be confident and prepared for each and every question that is asked.
Step13– Discipline and consistency is the Key
For qualifying a competitive exam and even for achieving anything in life discipline is must. One must remain consistent throughout the preparation period. The schedule should be followed in a disciplined manner.
We have also provided some top coaching institutes who proper guidance for the IAS exams. These institutes have been working in this sector for a number of years and give appreciable results every year. If you wish to join a coaching institute you can refer to the contact details provided.
Top coaching institutes for UPSC
Vision IAS | Best IAS Coaching
Vision IAS is one of the best IAS coaching in India. It was establishes in 1997. It has given a number of IAS to our nation. It is one of the most reputed coaching institutes for IAS in Delhi. Its amazing faculty is always present for helping students.
Vision IAS Academy often gives the Great Strategies to approach the IAS Prelims and Mains Question paper. They even provide free demo classes. Vision IAS Coaching Delhi is also best online IAS Coaching in India. They have a detailed study material, regular tests are conducted, and mock tests are provided for a better preparation. Every year Vision IAS provides appreciable results.
They have branches in pan India. Vision IAS has centers in the following cities-
• Ahmedabad
• Chandigarh
• Hyderabad
• Jaipur
• Lucknow
• Pune
• Delhi
• Guwahati
Detailed fee structure-
| Course Name | Fees (Offline) | Fees (Online) | Duration |
| IAS FOUNDATION COURSE (Pre & Mains) | Rs 1,90,000 | Rs 1,45,000 | 1 year |
| IAS FOUNDATION COURSE (Pre & Mains) | Rs 2,35,000 | Rs 1,85,000 | 2 year |
| IAS FOUNDATION COURSE (Pre & Mains) | Rs 2,80,000 | Rs 2,30,000 | 3 year |
| IAS FOUNDATION COURSE (Pre & Mains) Hindi Medium | Rs 1,50,000 | Rs 1,20,000 | 1 year |
| IAS FOUNDATION COURSE (Pre & Mains) Hindi Medium | Rs 1,80,000 | Rs 1,50,000 | 2 year |
| IAS FOUNDATION COURSE (Pre & Mains) Hindi Medium | Rs 2,00,000 | Rs 1,70,000 | 3 year |
| GS Pre Fast Track Online Course | – | Rs 20,000 | 75 Classes |
| GS Mains | Rs 23,000 | Rs 20,000 | – |
| ETHICS PROGRAMS | Rs 7,500 | Rs 5,000 | – |
| PT 65 | 6000 | 5000 | – |
Address and Contact Details-
Vision IAS| Best IAS Coaching Institute
| Address | 1st Floor, Apsara Arcade, Near Gate-7, Karol Bagh Metro Station, 1/8b, Pusa Road, Delhi, 110005 |
| Contact Number | 91-11-40505050 |
| Fee structure | GS-Rs-1,50,000 Gs + CSAT-Rs – 1,60,000 Optional-Rs-45,000 |
| Batch Strength | 200 |
| UPSC Class Notes | Study Material, Test Series, Mock Tests, Mentorship |
| IAS Faculties Name | Highly experienced and qualified faculty |
| Past Result | AIR 1 to AIR 100 in UPSC 2022 |
| website | visionias.in |
| Test Series | Offline as well as Online |
2- Vajiram and Ravi | Best IAS Coaching Institute
It was established in 1976. They have astonishing infrastructure. It has an experience of many decades. With good infrastructure they have skilled facilities. They have catchy notes and a study material that covers almost topics. Offline as well as online coaching programs are available. Vajiram and Ravi is also known for their Weekend Batches. It is one of the best online IAS coaching in India.
They have class timings which are convenient to the candidates. Their study package is highly effective.
Detailed Fee Structure-
| Courses | Fees | Duration |
| General Studies Classroom Coaching for UPSC Preparation | Rs.1,75,000/- | 10 months |
| General Studies Online Coaching for UPSC Preparation | Rs. 1,55,000/- | 10 months |
| CURRENT AFFAIRS MODULE (Offline) | Rs. 25,000/- | 5 month |
| Current Affairs Online Classes | Rs. 28,000/- | 1 year |
| G.S Main Exam crash course | Rs 18500/. | – |
| Optional Subject Coaching for UPSC Preparation (Online & Offline) | Rs.50,000/- | – |
| CSAT Classes for UPSC (Online & Offline) | Rs.18,000/- | 4 months |
| Main Exam Test Series fee | Rs. 12,500/- | – |
Address and Contact Details-
Vajiram and Ravi | Best IAS Coaching Institute
| Address | 17/18 Old Rajendra Nagar, Near Metro Station Gate No. 1, New Delhi, Delhi 110060 |
| Contact Number | 91-11-24644444 |
| Fee structure | GS-Rs-1,50,000 Gs + CSAT-Rs – 1,60,000 Optional-Rs-45,000 |
| Batch Strength | 200 |
| UPSC Class Notes | Study Material, Test Series, Mock Tests, Mentorship |
| IAS Faculties Name | Highly experienced, qualified and supportive faculty |
| Past Result | AIR 1 to AIR 100 in UPSC 2022 |
| website | vajiramandravi.com |
| Test Series | Available( offline as well as online) |
3- Khan Study Group |Best IAS Coaching Institute
Dr. Khan who is the founder of this institute has taught numerous candidates, present day IAS. In the past 3 years, the Khan Study circle is emerging as good coaching for IAS in Delhi. They have the best and very supportive faculty. They have given impressive results in last few years. They provide effective study material, lectures and mock tests. The batch size is also not very large. Their study material is updated on a regular basis in order to align with the changing pattern of IAS. They cover all the aspects of IAS from prelims to interview.
Detailed Fee Structure-
| Courses | Fees |
| Course I | |
| Foundation Course (9 Months Programme) | ₹ 1,57,000/-* |
| General Studies, CSAT, Essay, Test Series (P.T/Mains/Integrated)Plus FREE Pre Preparation Plan (for those who register early) | |
| Course II | |
| Advance Foundation Course (2 years Programme) | ₹ 2,25,000/- (Including GST) |
| Foundation and Basic of GS, Cognitive Development, Writing Skills Development & Personality DevelopmentFoundation Course: General Studies, CSAT, Essay, Test Series (P.T/Mains/Integrated)Plus FREE Pre Preparation Plan (for those who register early) | |
| Course III | |
| Foundation Course: Weekend | OFFLINE : ₹ 157,000/- + GST (FC) ONLINE : ₹ 1,00,000/- + GST (FC) |
| General Studies, CSAT, Essay, Test Series (P.T/Mains/Integrated)Plus FREE Pre Preparation Plan (for those who register early) | |
| Course IV: Optional Course | |
| PSIR / SOCIOLOGY | ₹ 40,000/-* + GST |
| History | ₹ 20,000/-*+ GST |
| Course V: Test Series | |
| P.T Test Series | ₹ 12,000/-* |
| Mains Test Series | ₹ 28,000/-* |
| Integrated Test Series (P.T & Mains) | ₹ 30,000/-* |
| Course VI: Distance Learning and Mentoring Programme (DLP) (General Studies) | ₹ 19,500/-* INCLUDING GST |
| Course VII: Viva Guidance Duration: One Week (After publication of the result of Mains Examination) | ₹ 2,000/-* |
| Course VIII: Essay Module (One Week) | ₹ 7,000/-* |
| Course IX: KSG Online Learning (KOL) | ₹ 1,00,000/-* + GST |
| Course X: KSG Online Learning (KOL) 2 Year Advance Foundation Course | ₹ 1,85,000/-* INCLUDING GST |
| Course XI: NEEV (NCERT Foundation Course) | ₹ 9,500/-* |
| Course XII: AWSDP+(Answer Writing Skill Development Program) | 1 Month : ₹ 2,500/-* 3 Months : ₹ 6,500/-* 6 Months : ₹ 9,500/-* 12 Months : ₹15,000/-* |
Address and Contact Details-
| Address | 56/4 Ground Floor & 32, Old Rajender Nagar, Bada Bazaar Road, Near Salwan Public School Gate No 2, Delhi 60 |
| Contact Number | 91-11-45552607 +91-11-47640303 +91-88605-88805, 9717380832 |
| Fee structure | GS-Rs-1,37,000 Gs + CSAT-Rs – 1,47,500 Optional-Public Administrator – Rs-45,000 |
| Batch Strength | 150 |
| UPSC Class Notes | Study Material, Test Series, Mock Tests |
| IAS Faculties Name | Not shared |
| Past Result | AIR 1 to AIR 10 as claimed in an advertisement for UPSC 2018 |
| Website | ksgindia.com |
| Test Series | Available |
4- Drishti IAS | Best IAS Coaching Institute
Drishti IAS is one of the most famous IAS coaching of India. It is one of the best Hindi medium coaching in Delhi. They provide best strategies and study material for IAS exam. They help in Solving Previous Year Question Papers which is very beneficial for every aspirant. They have one of the best faculties for IAS in India. If you want to take History as an Optional Subject in UPSC Mains then do consider Drishti IAS for History.
Drishti IAS is the best IAS coaching in Delhi if you want to boost your current affairs preparation. They provide daily current affair notes in PDF format. They have both online and offline batches which can be joined by candidates as per there comfort.
Detailed Fee Structure-
| Drishti IAS Course Name | Fee Structure With GST |
| General Studies Foundation (P+M) | ₹ 150,000 |
| CSAT | ₹ 25,000 |
| History / Geography/PSIR/ Sociology (Optional) | ₹ 55,000 |
| Essay | ₹ 22,000 |
| GS (P+M) + CSAT | ₹ 1,75,000 |
| GS (P+M) + CSAT + ESSAY | ₹ 1,97,000 |
| GS (P+M) + CSAT + ESSAY + TS (Pre) + TS-GS (Mains) | ₹ 2,25,000 |
| GS (P+M) + Hindi Literature (Optional) (Video Class) | ₹ 195,000 |
| GS (P+M) + History / Geography/PSIR/ Sociology (Optional) | ₹ 205,000 |
| GS (P+M) + Hindi Literature (Optional) (Video Class) + CSAT + Essay | ₹ 242,000 |
| GS (P+M) + History / Geography/PSIR/Sociology (Optional) + CSAT + Essay | ₹ 252,000 |
| GS (P+M) + Hindi Literature (Opt.) (Video Class) + CSAT + Essay + TS (Pre) + TS-GS (Mains) | ₹ 270,000 |
| GS (P+M) + History / Geography/PSIR/Sociology (Optional) + CSAT + Essay + TS (Pre) + TS-GS (Mains) | ₹ 280,000 |
| GS (P+M) + History / Geography (Optional) + CSAT + Essay | ₹ 252,000 |
| Prelims Test series | ₹ 10,000 |
| Main Test Series | ₹ 18,000 |
Drishti IAS Online Coaching Fees
| Course Name | Fees |
| GS Foundation Course (Prelims+Mains) | 100000 |
| Optional Subject | 40000 |
| NCERT Course | 12500 |
| CSAT Online Course | 20000 |
| BPSC Pre Online Course | 14000 |
| UPPSC Pre Online Course | 16000 |
| BPSC Mains Crash Course | 22000 |
| IAS GS Prelims 2023 | 20000 |
| Current Affairs Module (Prelims & Mains) for CSE 2023 | 23000 |
| Ethics (GS Paper-IV) | 25000 |
| RAS Prelims Live Online Course | 27000 |
| RAS Mains Live Online Course | 32000 |
Address and Contact Details:
| Mukherjee Nagar, Delhi (Main Branch) | 1st 641, opp. Signature View Apartment, Mukherjee Nagar, New Delhi, Delhi 110009 |
| Karol Bagh, Delhi | 21, Pusa Rd, Opposite Metro Pillar Number 98, Block 8, WEA, Karol Bagh, New Delhi, Delhi 110005 |
| Contact Number | 91-11-46511111 |
| Batch Strength | 150 |
| UPSC Class Notes | Study Material, Test Series, Mock Tests, Mentorship |
| IAS Faculties Name | Highly experienced and qualified faculty |
| Past Result | AIR 1 to AIR 100 in UPSC 2022 |
| Website | drishtiias.com |
5- Next IAS| Best IAS Coaching Institute
Next IAS is one of the best coaching centres in Delhi. They have highly experienced faculty members who provide a good guidance throughout the preparations. It offers a blend of classroom coaching and online resources, making it convenient for aspirants. The institute’s online platform provides access to study materials, mock tests, and interactive sessions. One of Next IAS’s unique features is its emphasis on mentorship. Aspirants are assigned mentors who provide personalized guidance and support throughout their preparation journey.
Detailed Fee Structure-
| Course | Features | Fees |
| UPSC Classroom Course | GS Pre Cum Main Foundation Course | Rs. 1,45,763/- + GST (offline) |
| Rs. 1,27,120/- + GST (online) | ||
| GS + CSAT Pre Cum Main Foundation Course | Rs. 1,57,627/- + GST (offline) | |
| Rs. 1,38,983/- + GST (online) | ||
| First Step – NCERT Based Course | Rs. 25,000/- + GST | |
| CSAT Regular Course for Prelims | Rs. 16,500/- | |
| Mains Advance Course | Rs. 10,000/- + GST | |
| Optional Foundation Courses | Rs. 49,153/- + GST | |
| Essay Course | Rs. 5,933/- + GST | |
| UPSC Test Series | Prelims Test Series – Offline | Rs. 5,000/- (10 Tests) |
| Rs. 10,000/- (30 Tests) | ||
| CSAT Test Series (10 Tests) | Rs. 5,000/- (offline) | |
| Prelims Test Series – Online | Rs. 1,500/- + GST (CSAT – 30 Tests) | |
| Rs. 3,000/- GST (GS – 60 Tests) | ||
| Rs. 3,500/- + GST (GS+CSAT – 90 Tests) | ||
| Mains/Optional Test Series | Rs. 10,000/- + GST | |
| ANUBHAV (All India Mock Tests) | ANUBHAV Prelims | To be notified |
| ANUBHAV Mains | Rs. 500/- | |
| UPSC Postal Study Course | GS + CSAT Pre Cum Main Postal Study Course | Rs. 10,000/- |
| GS Pre Cum Main Postal Study Course | Rs. 9,000/- | |
| CSAT Postal Study Course | Rs. 1,800/- |
Address and Contact Details-
| Next IAS | Best IAS Coaching in Delhi | |
| Address | 27-B, Pusa Road, Metro Pillar no. 118, Near Karol Bagh Metro, New Delhi-110060 |
| Contact Number | 91-11-45678901 |
| Fee structure | GS-Rs-1,40,000 Gs + CSAT-Rs – 1,50,000 Optional-Rs-45,000 |
| Batch Strength | 150 |
| UPSC Class Notes | Study Material, Test Series, Mock Tests, Mentorship |
| IAS Faculties Name | Highly experienced and qualified faculty |
| Past Result | AIR 1 to AIR 100 in UPSC 2022 |
| website | nextias.com |
| Test Series | Available |
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