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Faculty / Teachers At FIRST IAS INSTITUTE
Full classroom roster below. For documented profiles (subjects, experience and photos), see Our Faculty. Faculties listed here teach UPSC CSE subjects across the Delhi and Gurgaon centres and online live batches.
| S.NO | Name | Designation | Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prof. Rahul Tayal | Expert - History HOD | 11 Years |
| 2 | Prof. Ashish Aggarwal | Expert - Economics HOD | 10 Years |
| 3 | Prof. Manikuntala Ghosh | Expert - History & Polity HOD | 8 Years |
| 4 | Prof. Vedika Sharma | Expert - Ancient and Medieval History | 7 Years |
| 5 | Prof. Vikas Bhardwaj | Expert - Internal Security | 11 Years |
| 6 | Prof. Vikas Nagar | Expert - Current Affairs | 12 Years |
| 7 | Prof. Lalit Chauhan | Expert - Arithmetic Maths - CSAT | 8 Years |
| 8 | Prof. Naman Jain | Expert - Advance Maths - CSAT | 7 Years |
| 9 | Prof. Deepak Gupta | Expert - Geography | 10 Years |
| 10 | Prof. Abhishek Chauhan | Expert - Data Interpretation | 8 Years |
| 11 | Prof. Apala Singh | Expert - General Studies HOD | 12 Years |
| 12 | Prof. Surbhi Bansal | Expert - Geography | 7 Years |
| 13 | Prof. Anupama Gupta | Expert - Civil Law | 13 Years |
| 14 | Prof. Kini Saxena | Expert - International Relation and Current Affairs | 10 Years |
| 15 | Prof. Pallavi Kodan | Expert - Ethics and Integrity | 11 Years |
| 16 | Prof. Ruchika Dhingra | Expert - English CSAT | 13 Years |
| 17 | Prof. Richa Thakur | Expert - Mock Test Analyst | 8 Years |
| 18 | Prof. Om Narayan | Expert - Senior Mock Test Analyst | 9 Years |
| 19 | Prof. Om Bikash | Expert - Science and Technology | 22 Years |
| 20 | Prof. Arushi Jain | Expert - Senior Mock Test Analyst | 7 Years |
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Classroom Programs
Courses at FIRST IAS INSTITUTE
Pick the UPSC CSE classroom timeline that fits you — clear batch details, fees, strength, and course features.
1 Year
1 Year UPSC CSE Classroom Prog.
Focused one-year classroom program covering Prelims & Mains with structured batches, curated material, and mentor support.
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2 Years
2 Year UPSC CSE Classroom Prog.
Two-year guided preparation for working and college aspirants — deeper coverage, revisions, and answer-writing practice.
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3 Years
3-Year UPSC CSE Foundation Prog.
Foundation pathway for early starters — concept building, NCERT-to-advanced flow, and steady exam readiness over three years.
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Our Strengths
Why Choose Us?
Published facts about FIRST IAS INSTITUTE — UPSC CSE coaching in Delhi, Gurgaon and Online
Trusted Since 2009
FIRST IAS INSTITUTE is one of the oldest UPSC CSE coaching In India located in Delhi (Hauz Khas) & Gurgaon (Sector 14)
Experienced Faculty
FIRST IAS INSTITUTE publishes documented faculty profiles for UPSC subjects. See Our Faculty for names, subjects and experience.
Research and Authentic Study material
FIRST IAS INSTITUTE provides well-structured and updated study materials that cover the entire UPSC syllabus, helping students to prepare systematically
Offline Classroom Learning
FIRST IAS INSTITUTE provides offline classroom lectures, so that students can have a great student - teacher interaction for better understanding and analyzing answer writing skills in depth and work on the core structure of the syllabus.
Results & Archives
FIRST IAS INSTITUTE hosts official UPSC / State PCS result PDF archives and student stories with only published fields shown. See Results and Success Stories.
Personalized Guidance
FIRST IAS INSTITUTE Individual attention and personalized guidance from mentors / teachers can greatly enhance a student's understanding and performance. This includes doubt-clearing sessions and feedback on mock tests.
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Mission - FIRST IAS INSTITUTE
The mission of FIRST IAS INSTITUTE is to provide an affordable quality education while equipping students with knowledge and skills in their chosen field, instilling values, identifying hidden talents. Further, to provide opportunities for students to realize their full potential, thereby shaping them into future leaders, entrepreneurs, and, most importantly, good human beings.
Create a space for students to explore their creative potential while encouraging entrepreneurship and critical thinking. Provide high-quality education by integrating traditional and innovative practices into value-based holistic teaching and learning.
Vision - FIRST IAS INSTITUTE
The vision of FIRST IAS INSTITUTE is to bring forward the brightest minds in the country with the best qualities of becoming a great leader. The IAS examination is one of the most difficult and has a shallow success rate. Thousands of students study for IAS all over India. FIRST IAS is an excellent choice for students looking for the best Academy for IAS preparation. Our vision also implies making education inclusive by making it available to all segments of society.
To maintain and promote governance quality, transparency, compliance, and sustainability. In addition, provide students with the skills they need to adapt to a changing global scenario.
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Frequently Asked Questions( FAQ'S )
FIRST IAS INSTITUTE was established in the year 2009.
Batches start every 15 days. Call for the current intake. Connect at
+91-9990228268
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+91-9990228245.
Yes. Enrolled students receive Printed books couriered + monthly current affairs PDF, prepared with a 15+ member research team.
Two classroom branches: Delhi (Hauz Khas) and Gurgaon (Sector 14). Live online classes are available nationwide.
₹1,47,500 for the 12-month UPSC CSE programme without Optional (Pre + Mains + CSAT).
Full 1 / 2 / 3 year grid (with and without Optional): FIRST IAS INSTITUTE'S FEES 2026.
See published results on the Results and Success Stories pages.
GS Foundation batches: 35 students. Optional subject batches: 40 students.
No. Book a counselling appointment first by calling
+91-9990228268
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+91-9990228245.
Documented UPSC faculty profiles are on Our Faculty
(Ravi Pathak, Manikuntala Ghosh, Hansraj Kumawat, Brijesh Kumar Bind, Lalit Kumar, Puneet Sharma, Ruchika Dhingra).
Subject specialists also include Rahul Tayal, Ashish Aggarwal, Vedika Sharma, Deepak Gupta, Vikas Nagar, Richa Thakur, Abhishek Chauhan and Apala Singh.
47/1, Second Floor, Kalu Sarai, Hauz Khas, New Delhi 110016. If you are travelling by metro:
- De-board at HAUZ KHAS Metro station (Exit No 4).
- Enter Kalu Sarai.
- Come to Vijay Mandal Enclave Gate No 1 (2–3 min walk from the metro station).
- The institute is on the right-hand side.
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