coaching helped Topper of civil services 2016

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Nov 15 • General, IAS, UPSC syllabus • 1519 Views • 3 Comments on coaching helped Topper of civil services 2016

Is coaching really essential for cracking the IAS exam? Well, it certainly played a key role for Nandini K R, the topper of the Civil Services Exam 2016—results announced on May 31, 2017. On her fourth attempt, this Karnataka native openly shared that she relied on guidance from multiple coaching centers, and her journey didn’t confine itself to one city alone.
In a candid NDTV interview that same day, Nandini revealed she’d prepared not just in Delhi but also in Bangalore, drawing insights from both hubs. UPSC toppers often face the spotlight from media and eager aspirants alike, and we’ve heard varied takes on their success—some swear by structured coaching, others highlight self-study. Yet, in today’s digital era, it’s clear: with dedication and smart online resources, any committed candidate can indeed conquer the IAS without stepping into a classroom.

With time we will keep bringing list of coachings which helped toppers to achieve and this will help in determining best UPSC coaching of Delhi and Best UPSC coaching of Bangalore

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Upon checking the profiles of candidates who cleared IAS, we can also see that there are candidates who cleared with coaching, without coaching, left the job for self-preparation, who cleared the exam while working and so on.

And that itself gives the answer to this question “Can I Clear IAS Exam Without Coaching Classes?” – It can be a YES or NO – It all depends on the person.

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Having said that, we didn’t mean that in order to succeed in IAS exam you need to attend coaching institutes the way you attended school. This not necessary. And this is not a must. Why because, you are already graduates!  Apart from optional subjects, none of the questions asked in the examination requires specialized study. If your optional is not your subject of graduation, you might need coaching for that, else it is not a necessity.

Coaching is necessary for IAS exam or not will remain an un answered question but here we are trying to know current Toppers learning secrets

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