1. What is the best IAS coaching in Delhi? Compare faculty access, batch size (~35), evaluated writing and weekly Prelims + Mains tests — not hall size. FIRST IAS INSTITUTE in Hauz Khas is built around that checklist.
2. Is FIRST IAS Institute good for UPSC preparation? Yes if you want small batches, printed material, daily copy check and weekly mocks — the model the institute has used since 2009.
3. What are the fees of FIRST IAS Institute? Full 2026 grid: 1 / 2 / 3 year, with and without Optional. Example: ₹1,47,500 for 12 months without Optional; ₹1,97,500 with Optional.
4. How to take UPSC coaching admission at FIRST IAS? Call counselling, pick 2026 or 2027 attempt and 1/2/3-year line, then submit Take Admission (photo + Aadhaar). Batches start about every 15 days; cap is 35.
5. What is the batch size at FIRST IAS Institute? 35 students per batch to maintain personalized attention — so daily copies and weekly tests can be checked, unlike halls of 150–200.
6. Who are the faculty members at FIRST IAS Institute? Named senior faculty include Ravi Pathak, Manikuntala Ghosh, Hansraj Kumawat, Brijesh Kumar Bind, Lalit Kumar, Puneet Sharma and Ruchika Dhingra — full profiles on Our Faculty.
7. Does FIRST IAS provide personal mentorship? Yes. Daily writing is checked by Lead Mentors (headed by Manikuntala Ghosh Mam); batch size ~35 makes one-to-one feedback possible.
8. Does FIRST IAS provide online UPSC classes? Yes — live online 1/2/3-year courses (with or without Optional) and a recorded Pre+Mains batch for flexible hours.
9. Is FIRST IAS suitable for beginners? Yes. Batches start with NCERT foundation, then printed books — designed for first-time UPSC aspirants, not only repeaters.
10. Which UPSC course should a beginner choose? College-goers often need 2- or 3-year; graduates targeting the next CSE usually take 1-year. Optional vs without-Optional is a counselling call.
11. Is FIRST IAS suitable for working professionals? Yes — online live classes and a recorded Pre+Mains batch exist for people who cannot sit a full weekday classroom.
12. Does FIRST IAS provide Hindi-medium coaching? Yes. Dedicated Hindi-medium landing pages exist for Delhi, South Delhi, Gurgaon, Karol Bagh, Mukherjee Nagar and India-wide enquiry.
13. Does FIRST IAS provide English-medium coaching? Yes. English is the default classroom language at Hauz Khas and Sector 14, plus online live — with dedicated English-medium pages for Delhi, South Delhi, Gurgaon and India.
14. Which UPSC programme at FIRST IAS fits me? Match the landing to your stage: beginners, college, after 12th, final year, after graduation, job, repeater, Optional, CSAT, integrated Pre+Mains, Mains tests, or revision — not a 30-day crash from zero.
15. What is the difference between Prelims and Mains preparation? Prelims is objective GS+CSAT (elimination, accuracy). Mains is nine written papers (expression, structure, Optional). FIRST IAS trains both in one weekly cycle.

Beginner guides

1. How much does UPSC preparation cost? Self-study can stay around ₹20,000–₹40,000. FIRST IAS 2026 classroom lines are ₹1,47,500–₹3,21,500. Delhi living is usually the largest extra.
2. How many years are required for UPSC preparation? Graduates typically need 10–12 months; college students 2 years; after Class 12 a 3-year foundation. You cannot write CSE at 18.
3. Is IAS coaching necessary? No — UPSC does not require coaching. Self-study works with NCERT, a short booklist, PYQs and marked copies. Coaching helps when writing is actually evaluated.
4. Best UPSC books for beginners Class 6–12 NCERT first, then a short GS list (Laxmikanth, Spectrum, GC Leong). FIRST IAS then issues printed chapter-wise books — not a 40-title dump.

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