IAS / UPSC Coaching Centre in Coimbatore
Shanmugam IAS Academy has coached students for the UPSC Civil Services Examination (IAS, IPS, IFS) in Coimbatore since 2006. Our centre is opposite the Town Bus Stand in Gandhipuram, with classroom and online batches in Tamil and English.
2006 முதல் கோயம்புத்தூர் காந்திபுரத்தில் UPSC குடிமைப் பணித் தேர்வுக்கு (IAS, IPS, IFS) பயிற்சி அளித்து வருகிறோம். முதல்நிலை, முதன்மை, நேர்காணல் என மூன்று நிலைகளுக்கும் தமிழ், ஆங்கில வழியில் வகுப்பறை மற்றும் ஆன்லைன் பயிற்சி.
What our UPSC coaching covers
Prelims
General Studies Paper I (History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Environment, Science and Technology, current affairs) and CSAT Paper II (comprehension, reasoning, basic numeracy).
Mains
Essay, General Studies I–IV and answer writing practice with evaluation and feedback. Guidance for the optional subject, including Tamil Literature.
Interview
Personality test guidance and mock interviews for candidates who clear the Mains.
UPSC Civil Services exam pattern
| Stage | Papers | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Prelims (objective) | GS Paper I – 100 questions; CSAT Paper II – 80 questions (qualifying, 33%) | 200 + 200; only Paper I counts for the cut-off |
| Mains (written) | Essay, GS I–IV, Optional Paper I and II; plus two qualifying language papers (Indian language, English) | 1,750 for merit |
| Interview | Personality test | 275 |
Final merit = Mains 1,750 + Interview 275 = 2,025 marks. Prelims has negative marking (one-third of the marks for a question). Always check the latest UPSC notification.
How we prepare you
- Subject-wise classes that complete the full syllabus – the course is not limited to a fixed number of months.
- Daily current affairs for UPSC in English and Tamil, with a daily quiz.
- Answer writing practice for the Mains, with evaluation.
- Test series for Prelims and Mains in the real exam pattern.
- Study materials included in the fee.
Fee and batch timings
| Course | Fee (incl. GST) |
|---|---|
| UPSC Civil Services (IAS, IPS, IFS) – Prelims + Mains, current affairs, answer writing, test series, interview guidance | ₹1,00,000 |
The fee includes study materials and the test series. The full fee is paid at admission (no instalments). Madurai branch fees are different. All fees: fees and admission.
| Batch | Days | Class time |
|---|---|---|
| Morning – காலை | Monday – Friday | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
| Afternoon – மதியம் | Monday – Friday | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
| Evening – மாலை | Monday – Friday | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| Weekend – வார இறுதி | Saturday & Sunday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Free help for UPSC aspirants
- Daily current affairs in Tamil and English, with a free daily quiz.
- Free online quizzes – thousands of practice questions with the correct answer and a one-line explanation.
- Free TNPSC notes on Tamil Nadu leaders and key topics.
- Free counselling: meet our counsellor at the centre before you join.
- Our own books and PDF study materials for every unit of the syllabus.
Our achievers
Since 2006, our students have joined government service through UPSC, TNPSC, bank, SSC, police and teacher recruitment exams. See our UPSC achievers and all achievers with names and photos.
Where to join
Coimbatore (main centre)
550/3, Dr Nanjappa Road, Opposite Town Bus Stand, Gandhipuram, Coimbatore – 641012
📞 99941 46662 · 99944 27714
Office: Monday – Saturday 9 AM – 8 PM, Sunday 10 AM – 3 PM
Next to the Gandhipuram Town Bus Stand, so it is easy to reach from every part of Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Pollachi, Mettupalayam and Erode by bus.
Madurai branch
339, 80 Feet Road (above Trends), Anna Nagar, Madurai – 625020
📞 73059 47122 · Madurai branch details
Online batches are open to students anywhere in Tamil Nadu.
Ask for the next UPSC batch – classroom or online
Frequently asked questions
Which is a good IAS academy in Coimbatore?
Choose an academy that teaches the complete syllabus, gives regular answer writing practice and test series, and has a record of results. Shanmugam IAS Academy, opposite the Town Bus Stand in Gandhipuram, has coached UPSC aspirants since 2006, in Tamil and English, in classroom and online batches. You are welcome to visit and meet our counsellor before you join.
What is the fee for UPSC coaching at Shanmugam IAS Academy?
The UPSC Civil Services course fee at our Coimbatore centre is ₹1,00,000 including GST, study materials and the test series. The full fee is paid at admission. See all fees.
Is there free UPSC coaching in Coimbatore?
Our daily current affairs, daily quizzes, online practice questions and TNPSC notes are free for everyone on this website, and counselling at the centre is free. The full classroom course is paid.
Can I write the UPSC exam in Tamil?
Yes for the Mains: the Mains papers and the interview can be taken in Tamil (an Eighth Schedule language), and Tamil Literature is available as an optional subject. The Prelims question paper is in English and Hindi only. Check the latest UPSC notification.
Can I crack IAS in 3 months?
The UPSC syllabus is very large, and most successful candidates prepare for a year or more. A short period can be used for revision and test practice if you have already studied the syllabus. Our counsellor can suggest a realistic plan for your situation.
Do you have online UPSC classes?
Yes. Classroom batches run at Coimbatore and Madurai, and online batches are open to students anywhere in Tamil Nadu.
Also see: TNPSC coaching in Coimbatore · UPSC course · Madurai branch · exam guides
