Next 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 3.81★). Only Next IAS has a listed/reported fee (₹5,000); the other doesn't publish one. Next IAS has the larger review base (274 vs 34). Neither is universally “better” — read the real feedback below and pick on fit.
₹5,000 reported by students
Liked
- “Atish Mathur sir teaches polity in a logical way which I can’t imagine Science and tech makes the subject so interesting and guides us ver well Geoogeaphy sir…” iOS App Store ↗
- “The faculty is experienced, supportive, and always ready to clear doubts, both in-person and through the app.” Play Store ↗
Flagged
- “best faculty (exception is always there), but but worst interface for online classes not recommended, despite full fee, no investment on good mic, need to…” Play Store ↗
- “The application is not allowing to login and I am not able to watch the content.” 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 Next 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 3.81★). Only Next IAS has a listed/reported fee (₹5,000); the other doesn't publish one. Next IAS has the larger review base (274 vs 34). Compare the cited student feedback above and decide on evidence.
Next IAS vs Shankar IAS Academy — which is cheaper?
Only Next IAS has a listed/reported price (₹5,000); the other doesn't publish fees openly (priced on enquiry).