Next 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 3.81★). Fees: Next IAS ₹5,000 vs Vajiram & Ravi ₹145,000. Next IAS has the larger review base (274 vs 104). 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 ↗
₹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 Next 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 3.81★). Fees: Next IAS ₹5,000 vs Vajiram & Ravi ₹145,000. Next IAS has the larger review base (274 vs 104). Compare the cited student feedback above and decide on evidence.
Next IAS vs Vajiram & Ravi — which is cheaper?
Next IAS is listed at ₹5,000 and Vajiram & Ravi at ₹145,000 (published or student-reported — see each page). Prices change, so verify on the official sites.