Drishti IAS vs Shankar IAS Academy
Both coach for UPSC CSE. An honest, cited side-by-side — ratings, fees and what real students say. Neither is ranked by what we earn.
By the numbers
Shankar IAS Academy has the higher verified rating (4.13★ vs 3.83★). Only Drishti IAS has a listed/reported fee (₹500,000); the other doesn't publish one. Drishti IAS has the larger review base (326 vs 34). Neither is universally “better” — read the real feedback below and pick on fit.
₹500,000 reported by students
Liked
- “Amazing app for learning Drishti app is amazing to use and easy to access recorded video class and online classes.” iOS App Store ↗
- “My commerce faculty Rahul sir is really good teacher and his teaching style is commendable.” Play Store ↗
Flagged
- “The app feels poorly optimized and below average compared to the quality of the content it’s meant to support.” iOS App Store ↗
- “after 20 days still classes are not there nor are they refunding the amount i paid for course absolute waste of students money and time.” Play Store ↗
Fees not publicly listed
Liked
- “And thanks to Shankar IAS Academy for providing needy materials.” Play Store ↗
- “Great app 👌 very useful for civil services aspirants.” Play Store ↗
Flagged
- “When I am opening the app it's just loading nd not working” Play Store ↗
- “Not good app..i cant login ..just showing the title page only” Play Store ↗
Where they compete
FAQ
Is Drishti IAS better than Shankar IAS Academy?
There's no universal winner — it depends on your budget and needs. <strong>Shankar IAS Academy</strong> has the higher verified rating (4.13★ vs 3.83★). Only Drishti IAS has a listed/reported fee (₹500,000); the other doesn't publish one. Drishti IAS has the larger review base (326 vs 34). Compare the cited student feedback above and decide on evidence.
Drishti IAS vs Shankar IAS Academy — which is cheaper?
Only Drishti IAS has a listed/reported price (₹500,000); the other doesn't publish fees openly (priced on enquiry).