Next IAS vs Unacademy
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
Unacademy has the higher verified rating (4.13★ vs 3.81★). Fees: Next IAS ₹5,000 vs Unacademy ₹5,500–₹50,000. Unacademy has the larger review base (461 vs 274). 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 ↗
₹5,500–₹50,000 reported by students
Liked
- “Whatsapp groups of Nilanjan sir’s for doubt clearing and LIVE classes from time to time are also very helpful.” Quora ↗
- “One of the best features of the app is the availability of live classes and recorded sessions.” Play Store ↗
Flagged
- “…2 years of subscription…!!worst of the worst 1)Really bad service in doubt section employees copy the internet solution write it as it is expectionally a few…” iOS App Store ↗
- “A scam I bought I course which was of class 11th and 12th but when I purchased it did not show on the app for 2 months, I contacted customer support every day…” iOS App Store ↗
Where they compete
FAQ
Is Next IAS better than Unacademy?
There's no universal winner — it depends on your budget and needs. <strong>Unacademy</strong> has the higher verified rating (4.13★ vs 3.81★). Fees: Next IAS ₹5,000 vs Unacademy ₹5,500–₹50,000. Unacademy has the larger review base (461 vs 274). Compare the cited student feedback above and decide on evidence.
Next IAS vs Unacademy — which is cheaper?
Next IAS is listed at ₹5,000 and Unacademy at ₹5,500–₹50,000 (published or student-reported — see each page). Prices change, so verify on the official sites.