Trust me, if you are thinking of getting registered with the best IAS institute of Guwahati for UPSC, APSC or other government exam preparation you are almost halfway to victory. A serious preparation starts with a professional environment meant for civil service exam preparation which is no joke!
Gone are the days when people needed to relocate to Delhi, Patna or other places for the best UPSC coaching! With numbers of good institutes and increased numbers of aspirants, Guwahati is now well equipped to train their own lads into future civil servants.
If you’re at some point confused about which institute to go for, the best thing you can do is to visit the places personally and enroll with the demo classes provided by all the top IAS coaching classes of Guwahati. Below is the list of Top 5 IAS institutes of Guwahati for the best APSC and UPSC preparation you can check out:
1. Borthakur’s IAS Academy:
Incepted in 2014 this institute has all the qualities you are looking for. They have faculties inclusively from the allied genre only. Most of them are UPSC, APSC or other government exam qualified, appeared and so. Apart from their regular faculties, the institute has formal tie-ups with India famous UPSC mentors like Avadh Ojha and Ganesha Subramanian. The academy arranges time-to-time seminars and workshops with these mentors who even supervise the study materials and test series for them. Further, Borthakur’s IAS has a good success record of APSC selection throughout these years.
Courses they provide:
- APSC & UPSC Foundation Course- 2 years
- UPSC Regular Course-10 months
- APSC Regular 10 months
- Meghalaya, Arunachal, Nagaland & Other State PSC (Civil Service) 10 months
- UPSC & APSC any Optionals
- Assam govt exams 3 months
Fees Structure:
- APSC & UPSC Foundation Course- 2 lakh
- UPSC Regular Course- 75k
- APSC Regular 10 months-60k
- Nagaland, Meghalaya, Arunachal & Other State PSC (Civil Service) 10 months- 55k
- Assam govt exams 3 month- 12k
- UPSC & APSC any optional- 30k
The institute is recently providing exclusive coaching for Assam Police recruitment.
Materials: Latest Study materials with combined 9 papers Rs 8,000
Highlights:
- 24*7 Online & Offline Support
- Highly experienced faculties
- Live and recorded classes for Online mode
- Regular doubt clearing sessions for both the modes
- Mock tests, Mock Viva & Interview preparations
- Monthly current affairs magazine with Assam specific
- All optional subjects available
- Multiple centres accross the state
- Mobile App
Official Website: borthakursiasacademy.com
2. Gradient IPS
In less than five years of operation, this institute is known for its good quality materials which is available both offline and online. Backed by a good team of faculties Gradient is bestowing with at least two to three successful contenders every year.
Courses they provide:
- APSC GS Mains (Offline)
- Ethics – General Studies IV (Offline)
- PSIR Optional APSC/UPSC (Offline)
- Anthropology Optional APSC/UPSC (Offline)
- Anthropology Optional APSC/UPSC (Online)
Study Materials:
- Assam Budget 2020-21
- Indian Polity
- Current Affairs
- Economics
- Geography
Highlights
- High-quality study materials
- Current Affairs (online purchase available at Rs 35)
- Well-structured course modules
Official Website: gradientias.com
3. SPM IAS Academy
Founded by three engineers Satyajit Kumar (IIT Roorkee), Mridul Mishra (IIT Kanpur), Chinmoy Bordoloi (Jorhat Engineering College) this institute also focuses on providing offline and online civil service coaching in Guwahati.
This institute has a strong youtube presence where free current affairs are accessible free of cost.
Courses they provide & Fees Structure:
- APSC Mains (2021) – Rs 19,500
- Foundation Course (APSC) – Rs 39,500
- Foundation Course (UPSC) – Rs 49,500
- Assam Topic (Only for students who have cleared Prelims) – Rs 1,500
- Online Classes for APSC
- Crash Course (APSC)
- Crash Course UPSC
Faculties:
- Satyajit Kumar (IIT Roorkee)
- Mridul Mishra (IIT Kanpur)
- Chinmoy Bordoloi (Jorhat Engineering College)
Materials:
- APSC Mains 21 Test Series Price-Rs 8000
- Study Materials (included with course)
- Current Affairs
Highlights:
- Faculties from IIT background
- Well-structured courses
- Online & Offline Support
- Library
- Free Current Affairs
- Mobile App
Official Website: spmiasacademy.com
4. Bhadra IAS Academy
Bhadra IAS Academy has been located in Maligaon, Guwahati. They are providing both APSC and UPSC with optionals- History, Geography, Economics, Political Science.
Courses:
- Offline 8-9 months Prelims Mains viva (APSC/UPSC)- Rs 60,000
Includes: Current affairs monthly magazine, Study Materials Assam paper (GS-5) included.
- Optional Papers: History, Geography, Political Science Rs. 20k
- Test series: Rs. 2000/-
Faculty: Guwahati based faculties
Official Website: bhadraiasacademy.in
5. Chanakya IAS Academy
Chanakya IAS Academy is one of the known names in civil service preparation in our country. This 26-year-old institute is based in Delhi and has multiple centres across India. The Guwahati centre is located at Silpukhuri. The Guwahati centre was inoperational throughout the year 2021 due to COVID-19 and has recently begun with its classes.
Courses:
- Online-cum-Offline Hybrid Classes
- Mains special course
- Essay
- Optional
- Foundation course with optional
- GS prelims cum Mains ( including CSAT)
- GS Prelims cum Mains
- Pre special course
Fees Structure:
- 10 Months APSC Rs 75,000 (Online)
- 10 Months APSC Rs. 1,10,000 (Offline)
Materials: Provides test series for both Prelims and Mains
Highlights: Quality study material from the Delhi centre.
Official Website: chanakyaiasacademy.com
There are people who might advise you to stick to self-study only, but trust me you need, professional guidance to crack UPSC or APSC.
While you are scanning all these institutes in search of the best UPSC and APSC coaching providers, remember to look for experienced faculty members, updated study materials, highly interactive classes, and mock interview sessions. You may join their demo classes and assess your own requirements and expectations. Check their official website for more information and testimonials of their successful contenders for a fair idea.