UPSC Civil Services (IAS) Academy — Himachal Pradesh
Quality, affordable and accessible Civil Services coaching for students from rural and economically weaker families — because financial limits should never stop a future IAS officer.
UPSC Civil Services (IAS) Academy Launching Soon in Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh | 08 July 2026
Excellent Opportunities Association has announced that, through a collaborated effort, it will soon launch a UPSC Civil Services (IAS / IPS / IFS) Examination Preparation Academy in District Mandi, Himachal Pradesh.
The primary objective of this initiative is to provide quality, affordable and accessible UPSC coaching to students from rural and economically weaker families, so that financial constraints never stand in the way of a talented student's dream of becoming an IAS officer.
According to the organisation, the academy will offer experienced faculty, regular test series, answer-writing practice, current affairs, interview guidance and mentorship. Details regarding the admission process, batch commencement dates and scholarships will be released soon.
_"Now a student from a poor household will also become an IAS — this is our resolve."_
What the Academy Offers
A complete preparation ecosystem — from foundation to final interview.
Experienced Faculty
Learn from mentors with decades of proven UPSC teaching experience.
Regular Test Series
Prelims and Mains test series that build exam temperament and accuracy.
Answer-Writing Practice
Structured daily answer writing with personalised evaluation and feedback.
Current Affairs
Daily and monthly current-affairs coverage aligned to the UPSC syllabus.
Interview Guidance
Personality-test mentoring and mock interview panels for the final stage.
Mentorship & Scholarships
One-to-one mentorship, plus scholarships for deserving students.
UPSC Civil Services Examination — Syllabus
The examination is conducted in three successive stages.
Preliminary Examination (Objective)
Screening stage — objective type, qualifying for the Main Examination.
- General Studies Paper I — Current affairs, History & National Movement, Indian & World Geography, Polity & Governance, Economic & Social Development, Environment & Ecology, General Science
- CSAT Paper II (Qualifying) — Comprehension, reasoning & analytical ability, decision-making, general mental ability, basic numeracy & data interpretation
Main Examination (Descriptive)
Nine papers — two qualifying and seven counted for the merit ranking.
- Paper A — Indian Language (qualifying)
- Paper B — English (qualifying)
- Essay
- GS Paper I — Indian Heritage & Culture, History & Geography of the World and Society
- GS Paper II — Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice & International Relations
- GS Paper III — Technology, Economic Development, Environment, Security & Disaster Management
- GS Paper IV — Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude
- Optional Subject — Paper I & Paper II
Personality Test (Interview)
Final stage — assessment of the candidate's overall personality, awareness and suitability for a career in the civil services.
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Meet Our Distinguished Faculty
Experienced mentors guiding your UPSC & State PCS journey.
Dr. S.K. Jha
Senior UPSC Mentor · Economics Expert · GS Paper–III Specialist
Excellent Opportunities Association proudly welcomes Dr. S.K. Jha as a distinguished faculty member for UPSC Civil Services Preparation (2026, 2027 & 2029). With 25+ years of UPSC teaching experience, Dr. Jha is a renowned expert in GS Paper–III (Economy, Environment, Agriculture, Science & Technology, and Internal Security).
He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the Delhi School of Economics and is a Chartered Accountant (ICAI, New Delhi). He has mentored thousands of aspirants across India and has served at leading UPSC institutes including Dhyeya IAS, Chandigarh University, Samkalp IAS, Rahul IAS Delhi, Iqra IAS, Classic IAS, Vanik IAS and VNK Academy.
Highlights: 25+ years of UPSC teaching · Ph.D. in Economics & Chartered Accountant · GS Paper–III specialist · concept-based teaching with an answer-writing focus.
Abhay Thakur
Senior UPSC Mentor · History Optional Expert · GS & Interview Guidance Specialist
With more than 18 years of distinguished experience mentoring Civil Services aspirants, Abhay Thakur is one of India's highly respected UPSC educators, having guided thousands of students for the UPSC Civil Services Examination and various State PCS Examinations.
He has served as Senior Faculty at Rau's IAS Study Circle, ALS IAS and Drishti IAS, as Director of Synchronous IAS, and as a Visiting Faculty with universities. Areas of expertise: History Optional (Ancient, Medieval & Modern Indian History), General Studies (History), Indian Polity, International Relations, Governance & Public Administration, Answer Writing & Mains Strategy, and Interview Guidance & Personality Development.
Educational qualifications: M.A. (History) — University of Delhi; LL.B. — University of Delhi.
Abhimanyu Shridhar
Senior UPSC Mentor · GS Paper–IV (Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude) · Essay Expert
With over 12 years of distinguished experience in UPSC Civil Services mentoring, Abhimanyu Shridhar is one of India's highly respected faculty members for General Studies Paper–IV (Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude) and Essay. Through a concept-driven, practical and result-oriented methodology he has guided thousands of aspirants.
He has taught at leading institutions including IQRA IAS, Sanskriti IAS, Dhyeya IAS, Rice IAS, Unacademy IAS, KSG IAS (Delhi), Sambhavam IAS (Sonu Sood Foundation), Prayas KSG IAS, Kuniya IAS (Kerala), DIA IAS and Result Mitra IAS.
His classes emphasise ethical decision-making, administrative values, real-life case studies, answer-writing practice and UPSC question analysis, with comprehensive coverage of GS Paper–IV, Essay and CSAT Comprehension.
Mansiz Sharma
Senior UPSC Mentor · Geography & Environment Expert · 12+ Years of Teaching Excellence
With more than 12 years of dedicated experience mentoring Civil Services aspirants, Mansiz Sharma has guided thousands of students through a concept-based, exam-oriented approach for UPSC CSE 2026, 2027 & 2028.
His academic background includes LL.M., LL.B., M.Sc. Geography, M.A. Environmental Studies and B.Tech. (Information Technology), along with postgraduate diplomas in Environmental Education, Cyber Law and Intellectual Property Rights; he is also UGC-NET qualified in Geography, Law and Environmental Science. He has served at leading institutions including BYJU'S IAS, Samkalp IAS, Edge IAS, Guidance IAS, Evolution IAS, Discovery IAS and Vanik IAS.
Core teaching areas: Geography (GS & Optional), Environment & Ecology, Environmental Policies and Contemporary Technology. Having appeared in multiple UPSC and State PCS Mains examinations, he brings first-hand examination insight to the classroom.
Chandra Shekhar Yadav
Senior UPSC Mentor · AI in Education Expert · EdTech Entrepreneur · Geopolitics & Public Policy
Chandra Shekhar Yadav brings a unique blend of academic excellence and practical mentorship to UPSC Civil Services preparation for 2026, 2027 & 2028. An accomplished EdTech entrepreneur and senior UPSC mentor, he has trained 50,000+ students and professionals, conducted 500+ training sessions, and guided institutions in NEP 2020-based school transformation and AI-integrated education.
His core expertise includes UPSC Polity, International Relations, Essay Strategy, Public Policy, Geopolitics, Career Guidance, Leadership Development, AI in Education and Institutional Transformation — known for simplifying complex concepts and building analytical thinking, answer-writing skills and interview confidence.
He is Co-Founder, Director & CEO of Praxia Skill Pvt. Ltd. and Co-Founder & Director of TICS Eduworld LLP, committed to mentoring the next generation of Civil Servants with a vision of excellence, innovation and nation-building.
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