Shankar IAS Academy 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 4.13★). Only Vajiram & Ravi has a listed/reported fee (₹145,000); the other doesn't publish one. Vajiram & Ravi has the larger review base (104 vs 34). Neither is universally “better” — read the real feedback below and pick on fit.
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 ↗
₹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 Shankar IAS Academy 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 4.13★). Only Vajiram & Ravi has a listed/reported fee (₹145,000); the other doesn't publish one. Vajiram & Ravi has the larger review base (104 vs 34). Compare the cited student feedback above and decide on evidence.
Shankar IAS Academy vs Vajiram & Ravi — which is cheaper?
Only Vajiram & Ravi has a listed/reported price (₹145,000); the other doesn't publish fees openly (priced on enquiry).