upsc preparation Archives - RAHUL SIR'S IAS ACADEMY

Rahul Tajnekar
October 14, 2026

Best Age to Start UPSC Preparation? What Every Aspirant Should Know

One student comes to me after completing Class 12 and says, “Sir, I want to become an IAS officer. Should I start preparing for UPSC right now?” Another approaches...

Rahul Tajnekar
October 14, 2026

Do Top UPSC Rankers Use Coaching or Self-Study?

If you look at the preparation journeys of UPSC toppers, you will notice something interesting. Not everyone follows the same path. Some join coaching institutes. Some prepare largely on...

Rahul Tajnekar
October 14, 2026

How to Choose Between UPSC Mentorship Programs and Regular Coaching?

A student once asks me, “Sir, should I join a regular UPSC coaching class or take a mentorship programme? I am confused about which one will help me more.”...

Rahul Tajnekar
October 10, 2026

Best UPSC Coaching Institutes: How to Choose the Right One for You?

Whenever students and parents meet me to discuss UPSC preparation, one question comes up sooner or later: “Sir, which is the best coaching institute for UPSC?” Having spent over...

Rahul Tajnekar
October 9, 2026

What’s the Average Cost of UPSC Coaching in India? A Mentor’s Honest Answer

One of the first questions students and parents ask me is, “Sir, how much money will we need to spend on UPSC coaching?” It is a fair question. Preparing...

Rahul Tajnekar
October 9, 2026

Should I Join Online or Offline UPSC Coaching? A Mentor’s Honest Answer

“Sir, should I join online coaching or offline coaching for UPSC?” This sounds like a simple question. It isn’t. I have had this conversation with many aspirants, and the...