ClearIAS UPSC Coaching is one of the best IAS coaching programs in India that provides end-to-end preparation for Prelims, Mains, and Interview.
ClearIAS UPSC Coaching Program includes 1000+ expert video lectures, 1,500+ topic‐wise PDFs, 100+ mock tests, performance analytics, and one-on-one mentorship to help aspirants secure top ranks.
This is a unique program designed by the expert civil service exam trainer, Mr. Alex Andrews George.
ClearIAS UPSC Coaching – Under India’s Best Mentor
At ClearIAS, we combine years of UPSC coaching expertise of our founder Mr. Alex Andrews George, with individual attention from the ClearIAS Team to help aspirants clear Prelims, Mains, and the Interview with excellence.
Our curriculum and approach are designed to ensure personalised guidance at every step.
Whether you’re seeking online UPSC coaching or offline UPSC coaching, ClearIAS is the only name you need.
Why Choose ClearIAS UPSC Coaching?
- Expert leadership: By Mr Alex Andrews George, the most sought-after civil service trainer and best-selling author.
- Great Results: ClearIAS teaching methods have produced exceptional results since 2012.
- Pan-India Learning Platform: The ClearIAS Website is visited by more than 10 lakh aspirants every month. 4 lakh+ aspirants follow ClearIAS on Facebook.
- Content-rich website and mobile apps: Learn from live classes or recorded classes – online or offline.
- Affordable Education: Better features at less than half of the fees charged by many traditional coaching institutes.
- ClearIAS Study Plan and 8-Step Learning Method: Our unique method covers the whole syllabus in a fast and efficient manner.
- Individual attention: Maximum 50 students in the offline batch.
- All-in-one Destination: One of the best Learning Management Systems in India, with well-organised classes covering the entire syllabus.
- Use of Technology: Smart classrooms and AI to aid preparation.
Quick Links: Join ClearIAS Online OR Offline UPSC Coaching
Our Course Offerings
1. UPSC Coaching: ClearIAS Unbeatable Batch (Recorded Classes + Guidance + a lot more benefits.)
- An all-in-one course that will help you systematically cover the entire syllabus of UPSC CSE Prelims and Mains.
- Instant access to the course upon payment of fees, even at midnight, so you can start learning right away!
- 500+ Expert Video Classes which help you master Prelims, Mains, and Interview Topics (in recorded format)
- Access to the latest current affairs classes and doubt-clearing sessions
- Access to recorded classes if you miss any live class
- 1500+ Topic-Wise Study Materials (PDF)
- Prelims Test Series (PTS)
- UPSC CSE Previous Year Questions Re-Take Exams
- Prelims Marks Booster (PMB)
- Intelligent Elimination Techniques (IET)
- CSAT Classes
- Current Affairs Classes
- Essay Classes
- Interview Marks Booster (IMB)
- Personal Mentorship to crack UPSC CSE
2. UPSC Coaching: ClearIAS Ultimate Batch (Live Online Classes + Recorded Classes + Guidance + a lot more benefits)
- An all-in-one course that will help you systematically cover the entire syllabus of UPSC CSE Prelims and Mains.
- Instant access to the course upon payment of fees, even at midnight, so you can start learning right away!
- 500+ Expert Video Classes which help you master Prelims, Mains, and Interview Topics (in recorded format)
- Access to the latest current affairs classes and doubt-clearing sessions
- Access to recorded classes if you miss any live class
- 1500+ Topic-Wise Study Materials (PDF)
- Prelims Test Series (PTS)
- UPSC CSE Previous Year Questions Re-Take Exams
- Prelims Marks Booster (PMB)
- Intelligent Elimination Techniques (IET)
- CSAT Classes
- Current Affairs Classes
- Essay Classes
- Interview Marks Booster (IMB)
- Personal Mentorship to crack UPSC CSE
3. UPSC Coaching: ClearIAS Topmost Batch (Live Offline Classes + Recorded Classes + Guidance + a lot more benefits)
- An all-in-one course that will help you systematically cover the entire syllabus of UPSC CSE Prelims and Mains.
- Instant access to the course upon payment of fees, even at midnight, so you can start learning right away!
- 500+ Expert Video Classes which help you master Prelims, Mains, and Interview Topics (in recorded format)
- Access to the latest current affairs classes and doubt-clearing sessions
- Access to recorded classes if you miss any live class
- 1500+ Topic-Wise Study Materials (PDF)
- Prelims Test Series (PTS)
- UPSC CSE Previous Year Questions Re-Take Exams
- Prelims Marks Booster (PMB)
- Intelligent Elimination Techniques (IET)
- CSAT Classes
- Current Affairs Classes
- Essay Classes
- Interview Marks Booster (IMB)
- Personal Mentorship to crack UPSC CSE
4. Modular Options
Not ready for the full package? Choose standalone modules or mix & match:
- Prelims Test Series Only
- Mains Answer Writing Test Series Only
- Interview Preparation Module Only
- Optional Courses
ClearIAS Approach for UPSC Preparation
ClearIAS has a unique 8-layer concentric circle approach for UPSC CSE Preparation.
Daily General Studies Classes (Monday-Friday)
ClearIAS conducts General Studies classes Monday-Friday.
There will be multiple batches. Students can join either the 10 AM – 12 PM batch OR the 7 PM – 9 PM batch.
Weekly Current Affairs Class (Saturday)
Every Saturday, there will be a Current Affairs class – usually from 10 AM to 1 PM.
Weekly Practice of Mock Exams
ClearIAS conducts online mock exams every Sunday to provide sufficient practice.
Focus on Self-Made Notes
While watching videos, we encourage all students to make their own handwritten notes for each topic.
Helps you finish the UPSC Syllabus in the shortest possible time
ClearIAS videos are crisp and are designed in a way to finish the UPSC CSE syllabus in the shortest possible time.
If a student can devote 8 hours to learn per day from ClearIAS, he can cover the UPSC CSE GS syllabus in 3 months and devote the additional time to multiple revisions.
Faculty & Mentorship
At ClearIAS, we believe great results come from great teachers. Our faculty team consists of:
Mr. Alex Andrews George (Indian Polity, Indian Economy, Ethics)
- Founder and Director of ClearIAS
- Wrote five UPSC CSE Mains and attended three UPSC interviews.
- Author of “Important Judgments that Transformed India” and “Important Acts that Transformed India”.
- 15+ Years of Teaching Experience
Mr. Nikhil Balan (Indian Polity)
- LLB. LLM First Rank. NET Qualified. Currently pursuing a PhD in Law.
- Wrote two UPSC CSE Mains and attended two UPSC interviews.
- 10+ Years of Teaching experience.
Mr. Sundar Ganesh (Geography)
- B.Tech from NIT plus double post-graduation.
- 10+ years of coaching experience.
Mr. Mohammed Shemil (Indian Economy)
- Doing a Ph.D. in Economics
- 5+ Years of teaching experience.
Dr. Rajeev Kumarkandath (Indian Society)
- Phd in Sociology
- Recipient of two international fellowships.
Dr. Shyaru (Science and Technology)
- Medical background
- 4+ Years of teaching experience.
Pricing & Enrollment
| Course | Duration | Price (₹) | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unbeatable 2026 | ≈1.5 Years | 39,999 | UPSC CSE 2026 |
| Unbeatable 2027 | ≈2.5 Years | 49,999 | UPSC CSE 2027 |
| Unbeatable 2028 | ≈3.5 Years | 59,999 | UPSC CSE 2028 |
Early Bird Offer: Enroll before June 30, 2025 and get extra 5% off on the Complete Packages!
Success Stories & Testimonials
“AIR 2 in UPSC CSE” – Akshat Jain IAS
“Dear Sir, I have used the ClearIAS platform to refer to GS topics. I used to go through the daily MCQ that you sent via mail. I had also taken free mock exam papers by ClearIAS. I am thankful to you and the entire ClearIAS team.”
“AIR 3 in UPSC CSE” – Gamini Singla IAS
“I have referred to the ClearIAS website for getting insights into current affairs. I feel the platform helped me to get a gist of some important topics in a concise manner. Thank you, ClearIAS team for the free materials.”
“AIR 6 in UPSC CSE” – Meera K IAS
“The ClearIAS platform is highly user-friendly. I practised and revised ClearIAS online mock exams from my mobile whenever I got time. It really helped me in my prelims preparation. Thank you ClearIAS!”
Is UPSC Coaching Necessary to become IAS/IPS/IFS officers?
Is Coaching necessary to top the UPSC Civil Services Examination?
We don’t want to be diplomatic here.
Analysing the background of candidates selected in tough competitive exams like JEE, NEET, UPSC CSE, etc, it can be seen that a majority of the successful candidates take some form of coaching.
It may be online coaching or offline coaching. However, there is a positive influence of coaching on success.
Nevertheless, let’s delve into this intricate debate and explore both sides of the argument.
The Case for UPSC Coaching:
Most of the successful candidates in their journey to become IAS, IPS, or IFS officers join either online or offline coaching programs to crack UPSC CSE.
The prominent reasons why candidates take coaching are:
- Self-Study is time-consuming: Self-study takes a lot of time. Candidates who value time as the most crucial resource in their lives think smart to prepare most efficiently.
- Structured Guidance: UPSC exams encompass a vast syllabus, including subjects like history, geography, polity, economics, and about ten others. Professional UPSC coaching institutes provide a structured approach to cover this extensive content, aiding candidates in staying organised and focused.
- Avoid Mistakes: Those who do not seek guidance are more likely to make a lot of mistakes. Experts will help you avoid costly mistakes and save precious youth years.
- Experienced Faculty: UPSC Coaching centres often employ subject-matter experts and retired civil servants who possess in-depth knowledge about the exam pattern, question trends, and effective study strategies. Their guidance can be invaluable in understanding the nuances of the examination.
- Mock Tests and Practice: Regular mock tests and practice sessions are crucial components of UPSC preparation. UPSC Coaching institutes simulate the exam environment and provide candidates with performance evaluations, enabling them to identify strengths and areas that need improvement.
- Peer Interaction: Joining a coaching program allows aspirants to interact with fellow UPSC candidates. Sharing ideas, discussing current affairs, and collaborative learning can foster a conducive study atmosphere and enhance knowledge retention.
The Case Against UPSC Coaching:
- Self-Study Potential: Some successful candidates have cracked UPSC exams solely through self-study. With the abundance of resources available, including textbooks, online materials, and previous years’ question papers, determined individuals, even though exceptional, can devise their study plans.
- Personalised Approach: Every aspirant’s learning style and pace vary. UPSC Coaching classes might adopt a one-size-fits-all approach, which might not cater to individual needs. Self-studying allows candidates to tailor their study techniques to suit their strengths.
- Financial Aspect: Joining a UPSC coaching institute can be expensive, encompassing fees, accommodation, and other associated costs. For candidates with financial constraints, this could become a major hurdle.
- Time Management: Some individuals might have prior commitments like jobs or family responsibilities, making it challenging to attend regular UPSC coaching classes. Self-study offers the flexibility to manage one’s own time.
The Middle Ground:
While the coaching vs. self-study debate rages on, there’s merit in finding a balanced approach.
In general, we can say that ‘it takes two hands to clap’.
Without the effort of candidates, coaching alone cannot do any magic. No coaching can make a lazy candidate an IAS/IPS/IFS officer.
Aspirants can consider combining the benefits of UPSC coaching with self-study. Utilise coaching to gain a strong foundation, understand exam patterns, and access expert guidance. Simultaneously, personalise your study schedule to accommodate self-study, focusing on revision, practice, and current affairs updates.
Whether coaching is necessary for UPSC preparation depends on various factors, including an individual’s learning style, resources, and circumstances.
However, aspirants should also note that no singular path can guarantee success.
What matters most is dedication, consistency, and a deep understanding of the exam’s demands.
Whether you opt for coaching or decide to tread the self-study path, remember that UPSC success is born from a combination of rigorous effort, strategic planning, and a passion for public service.
Why do sportspeople take the help of a coach?
Before answering the ‘whether coaching is necessary for UPSC’ question, let us rephrase the same question in another way.
Is coaching/guidance/practice helpful or not?
In general, they are helpful. Aren’t they?
Now, whether coaching/guidance/practice is necessary to top a highly competitive field?
In general, an expert coach or mentor provides a great advantage over others in every competitive field, like exams or sports.
Even Sachin Tendulkar had a coach. Do you remember Ramakant Achrekar, who won the Dronacharya Award in 1990 and Padma Shri in 2010?
In general, coaching/guidance/practice is treated as necessary to get an edge in most competitive fields.
There can be a few exceptions for candidates who succeeded without coaching. However, those are exceptions. Exceptions cannot be generalised.
To conclude, an expert coach, guide, or mentor is a great aid to achieving more things in life!
Do you wish to cover the entire UPSC CSE Prelims and Mains syllabus in a few months? If yes, join UPSC Coaching by ClearIAS!
Do you dream of becoming an IAS/IPS/IFS officer?
Video Classes and expert guidance by the ClearIAS Team can help you reach your goals faster.
The 8-Step Success Formula of ClearIAS helps to maximise your chances of success in UPSC CSE. There is no doubt about that.
Join ClearIAS UPSC Online OR Offline Coaching. Learn fast and focus.
- UPSC Online Coaching
- UPSC Offline Coaching
- UPSC Prelims Coaching
- UPSC Mains Coaching
- UPSC Interview Coaching
Highly Suitable for Working Professionals, College Students, and Full-Time Aspirants!
As you might have already noticed, ClearIAS offers expert UPSC Online Coaching Classes at less than half of the fees of many traditional coaching institutes.
Further, you get instant access to the uploaded classes, so you can start learning right away!
If you are a working professional, a college student, or a full-time aspirant looking for recorded classes and a smart work approach to crack the IAS/IPS exam, look nowhere else!
Join the ClearIAS Prelims cum Mains (PCM) Course now!
Are you struggling to finish the vast UPSC CSE syllabus by self-study? Do smart-study!
ClearIAS website and app act as the mentor or coach for lakhs of aspirants in India.
Right from the basics to advanced topics, ClearIAS supports IAS/IPS/IFS aspirants through our free resources and premium resources.
We support the self-study of lakhs of aspirants who cannot afford classroom UPSC coaching.
1 million aspirants learn for free from ClearIAS study materials!
However, self-study should be complemented with expert guidance/mentorship/practice for better results.
ClearIAS provides quality guidance/mentorship/practice/classes/study materials at an affordable cost.
Many students take admissions in the personal guidance program of ClearIAS – online and offline.
A much more accurate way to express our mission is that ClearIAS supports smart study!
Yes, “Clear IAS by Smart-Study” was the tagline of ClearIAS for many years!
What matters is – success in your endeavours.
It does not matter if you go to any extent to achieve your dreams as long as your means are ethical.
ClearIAS UPSC Coaching: Learn online or offline!
| Sl No. | Course | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Civil Service Foundation Course (Junior) | Online |
| 2 | NCERT Foundation Course (Senior) | Online |
| 3 | Prelims cum Mains – Target 2026 (Unbeatable Batch) | Online |
| 4 | Prelims cum Mains – Target 2026 (Ultimate Batch) | Online |
| 5 | Prelims cum Mains – Target 2027 (Unbeatable Batch) | Online |
| 6 | Prelims cum Mains – Target 2027 (Ultimate Batch) | Online |
| 7 | Prelims cum Mains – Super50 (Merit Scholarship) | Hybrid |
| 8 | Prelims cum Mains – Offline Coaching | Offline |
| 9 | CSAT Course | Online |
| 10 | Current Affairs Course | Online |
| 11 | Prelims Test Series | Online |
| 12 | CSAT Test Series | Online |
| 13 | GS Paper-I PYQ Re-Take Exams | Online |
| 14 | GS Paper-II PYQ Re-Take Exams | Online |
| 15 | Prelims Marks Booster | Online |
| 16 | Prelims Marks Booster | Online |
| 17 | Fight Back Program – Repeater’s Course | Online |
| 18 | Prelims Personal Mentorship | Online |
| 19 | Essay Course | Online |
| 20 | Ethics Course | Online |
| 21 | Mains Test Series | Online |
| 22 | Mains Mentorship | Online |
| 23 | Interview Marks Booster | Online |
| 24 | Interview Personal Mentorship | Online |
What will you get once you join ClearIAS Self-Paced Prelims cum Mains (PCM) Course (Recorded Classes)?
Once you join the ClearIAS Prelims cum Mains Foundation Course, you will get:
- Instant access to 500+ Subject-Wise Expert Classes (video lectures) which cover the entire UPSC CSE GS syllabus of Prelims and Mains
- Additional access to the latest current affairs classes (live/recorded)
- Instant Access to 1500+ topic-wise study materials (PDF) which cover the entire UPSC CSE GS syllabus of Prelims and Mains
- Prelims Test Series (45 mock exams)
- Previous Year Question Paper Re-Take Tests (20+ mock exams)
- Personal Mentorship
- Doubt Clearance Facility
- Interview guidance
- A lot more additional benefits like holistic development of personality.
Join the ClearIAS PCM Program today!
Frequently Asked Questions
Does ClearIAS provide offline classes?
Yes, ClearIAS offers offline coaching centres in Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala). You can reserve your seat by contacting +91-9605741000.
Can I purchase only the test series?
Absolutely. Our Prelims and Mains Test Series are available as standalone products. Visit the Test Series section to enroll.
How does the ClearIAS study plan work?
ClearIAS curriculum is based on a proven study plan.
What is the refund policy?
ClearIAS provides demo classes for students to know the quality of our classes before they join. Once a program or course is purchased, no refunds will be issued under any circumstances. We seek only serious candidates.
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Contact & Location
Have questions? Reach out to us:
Phone: +91-9605741000
Email: [email protected]
Office Address: A Street, Kanaka Nagar, Opposite Raj Bhavan, Kowdiar P.O, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, 695003
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