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Courses, boards, and grades offered at Simran IAS Academy.
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Meet the teaching faculty at Simran IAS Academy.
Simran Sir
Founder
Educator, former civil services aspirant
Founded the academy in 2008 experience
Pamelpreet Kaur Ma’am
Director Chief Mentor
Public Administration scholar, long-time Mains evaluator
Joined in 2019 as Academic Head, took over as Director Chief Mentor in 2022 experience
Simran IAS Academy, founded in 2008 by Simran Sir and now led by Director Chief Mentor Pamelpreet Kaur, has been preparing civil service aspirants for over seventeen years. Initially starting as a two-room institute in Sector 36-D, Chandigarh, with a first batch of twelve students, the academy quickly established a reputation for its one-on-one review and personal mentorship model, leading to its first UPSC selection in 2009. The institute moved to a larger facility in Sector 36-D in 2013, expanding to two floors with dedicated reading and inte…
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Widely used reference books for the exams Simran IAS Academy coaches for. These are independent suggestions to help you prepare — not published or sold by the institute.
Prelims and General Studies Mains. NCERTs are the foundation layer; the standard references below are the ones almost every serious aspirant works through.
| # | Book | Author | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NCERT Textbooks, Class 6-12 | NCERT | NCERT |
| 2 | Indian Polity | M. Laxmikanth | McGraw Hill |
| 3 | A Brief History of Modern India | Rajiv Ahir | Spectrum Books |
| 4 | India's Struggle for Independence | Bipan Chandra | Penguin |
| 5 | Indian Economy | Ramesh Singh | McGraw Hill |
| 6 | Certificate Physical and Human Geography | G. C. Leong | Oxford University Press |
| 7 | Indian Art and Culture | Nitin Singhania | McGraw Hill |
| 8 | Environment for Civil Services | Shankar IAS Academy | Shankar IAS Academy |
| 9 | Oxford Student Atlas for India | Oxford Editorial Board | Oxford University Press |
| 10 | India Year Book | Publications Division | Ministry of I&B, Govt. of India |
NDA & NA written examination — Mathematics and the General Ability Test (English plus General Knowledge across Physics, Chemistry, History, Geography and Current Events).
| # | Book | Author | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pathfinder for NDA & NA Entrance Examination | Arihant Experts | Arihant |
| 2 | Mathematics for NDA & NA | R. S. Aggarwal | S. Chand |
| 3 | NCERT Mathematics & Science, Class 9-12 | NCERT | NCERT |
| 4 | Objective General English | S. P. Bakshi | Arihant |
| 5 | General Studies for NDA & NA | Manohar Pandey | Arihant |
| 6 | Lucent's General Knowledge | Vinay Karna, R. P. Suman et al. | Lucent Publications |
| 7 | Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations | R. S. Aggarwal | S. Chand |
| 8 | NDA/NA Chapterwise & Sectionwise Solved Papers | Arihant Experts | Arihant |
Common questions parents and students ask about Simran IAS Academy.
Simran IAS Academy offers comprehensive programs for UPSC IAS Foundation (Prelims, Mains, Interview), PCS Comprehensive, HCS Special Batch, HAS/HPAS, a UPSC Test Series, and an Online Recordings Library. Courses are available both offline in Chandigarh and fully online.
Yes, Simran IAS Academy provides fully bilingual classes, recordings, and printed study materials, catering to both Hindi and English medium aspirants for all its courses.
LearnByMaps is Simran IAS Academy's flagship visual revision system. It uses handwritten mindmaps with mnemonics and diagrams, specifically designed for UPSC CSE and state services exams, to help students retain the syllabus much faster and more efficiently.
Since its establishment in 2008, Simran IAS Academy has trained over 6,400 students. The academy also boasts a strong alumni network of over 3,000 officers serving across India.
Yes, Simran IAS Academy offers flexible EMI options for fee payments, typically in 3-9 installments, along with scholarships for toppers to make quality coaching accessible.
The test series includes 30 Prelims and 12 Mains tests, featuring personal one-on-one evaluation by Pamelpreet Ma'am and expert faculty. It also provides model answers and live discussion sessions for comprehensive feedback.
SCO 226, Sector 36, Sector 36-D, Chandigarh, Chandigarh, 160036
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Why Choose Simran IAS Academy
Our Vision
To empower every civil services aspirant to achieve their dream of serving the nation by providing rigorous, personalized, and ethical mentorship.
Our Mission
To deliver exceptional coaching through small batch sizes, daily evaluated answer writing, and innovative learning tools like LearnByMaps, fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes student success above all else.
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An overview of the admission process at Simran IAS Academy.
Simran IAS Academy's own stated admission process.
Book a free counselling session with an academy mentor to discuss your goals and receive a personalized 12-month UPSC roadmap.
Select your preferred batch, choosing between offline classes in Sector 36-D, Chandigarh, or 100% online, and opt for Hindi or English medium instruction.
Participate in live lectures, utilize the LearnByMaps study material, engage in daily answer writing practice, and take weekly tests to solidify your understanding and skills.
Undergo Mains evaluation, attend interview mock sessions, and receive post-result mentorship that guides you through to your first posting in the civil services.
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