Drishti IAS vs Vajiram & Ravi
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
Vajiram & Ravi has the higher verified rating (4.20★ vs 3.83★). Fees: Drishti IAS ₹500,000 vs Vajiram & Ravi ₹145,000. Drishti IAS has the larger review base (326 vs 104). 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 ↗
₹145,000 reported by students
Liked
- “The content on the app is good but the interface itself is so frustrating.” Play Store ↗
- “This has been much better than other apps , I highly recommend for those willing to be upsc aspirant...it is a must..😊😊😊 Quite helpful..” Play Store ↗
Flagged
- “They mixed up all the lecture i get afraid to find any recorded lecture ( although these recordings are not from my batch) terrible experience.” Play Store ↗
- “Worst app I tried to get admission to may 2021 online GS course on 30/04/21 and I made fee payment 1,45,000 rupees through this app.” Play Store ↗
Where they compete
FAQ
Is Drishti IAS better than Vajiram & Ravi?
There's no universal winner — it depends on your budget and needs. <strong>Vajiram & Ravi</strong> has the higher verified rating (4.20★ vs 3.83★). Fees: Drishti IAS ₹500,000 vs Vajiram & Ravi ₹145,000. Drishti IAS has the larger review base (326 vs 104). Compare the cited student feedback above and decide on evidence.
Drishti IAS vs Vajiram & Ravi — which is cheaper?
Drishti IAS is listed at ₹500,000 and Vajiram & Ravi at ₹145,000 (published or student-reported — see each page). Prices change, so verify on the official sites.