Vajiram and Ravi is one of India’s oldest and most established UPSC coaching institutes, founded in 1976 in New Delhi. Located in Karol Bagh, the institute has guided thousands of candidates to become IAS, IPS, and IFS officers over five decades of operation.
For UPSC aspirants beginning their preparation in 2026, understanding what Vajiram and Ravi offers — and where its limitations lie — is important before making a significant financial and time commitment.
The institute offers a GS Foundation Course that covers the complete UPSC Preliminary and Mains syllabus, typically spanning 12 to 18 months. The printed study material provided by Vajiram is considered among the best in the industry, and is widely used even by self-study candidates who do not enrol in formal classes.
Faculty at Vajiram and Ravi are experienced and subject-specific. Many teachers have guided students across multiple UPSC exam cycles, giving them in-depth knowledge of question patterns and examiner expectations. The institute also offers optional subject coaching for Sociology, History, Political Science, Geography, and Public Administration among others.
One commonly cited criticism is large batch sizes, which can limit individual attention from faculty. The institute’s online programme, launched and expanded in recent years, has partly addressed accessibility concerns for candidates outside Delhi.
Fees for the complete GS Foundation programme are typically in the range of Rs. 1.4 lakh to Rs. 1.8 lakh, placing Vajiram and Ravi in the mid-to-premium segment of UPSC coaching in Delhi.
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