Lead IAS is an innovative academic venture that sprouted from the early
morning writing group of four aspirants. Two of the four friends got selected for IAS and
IRS. And the other two are engaged as exam strategists for future Civil Service officers.
The founders have engineered Skill-Based Training based on research and experience. The
programmes, thus, formed during the COVID-19 era, are still the most popular initiatives in
the Civil Service Coaching arena as they help create a unique ecosystem by emphasising
persuasive mentorship and analytical learning.
LeadIAS believes that the UPSC exam training should be provided in a
Complete Learning Ecosystem where aspirants can avail everything they need in one place.
We design curriculums by focusing on the following:
Moreover, LeadIAS provides a Learning Ecosystem where we redefine competitive examinations by providing top-to-toe facilities and opportunities for aspirants.
Academic Director
Known for his Prelims and Mains method training
Managing Director
Renowned Educationalist & Exam Strategist
Faculty – Essay
4o years of international teaching experience
Faculty - CSAT
Author and renowned expert in Vedic/Mental Mathematic.
Director, Learning Research Centre
Renowned author and educationalist
Academic Dean & Faculty - Polity
5 years of teaching experience
Faculty - Economy
8 years of teaching experience
Faculty – Environment & Anthropology Optional
7 years of teaching experience
Faculty – Geography
5 years of teaching experience
Faculty – Science & Tech
Content Head & Faculty - Science & Tech
Faculty – Ethics
5 years of teaching experience
Faculty – Society & Social Justice
Five years of teaching experience
Faculty – History
5 years of teaching experience
Faculty – History
5 years of teaching experience
Faculty – Sociology Optional
Sociology Researcher from JNU with 8 years of teaching experience
Optional Faculty – Zoology
5 years of teaching experience
Optional Faculty – PSIR
5 years of teaching experience
Optional Faculty – Public Administration
5 years of teaching experience
General Manager
Former Editor, Sage Publishers
Social Media Head
10 years of experience in Broadcast Media
HR Manger
5 years of experience in Talent Management
Academic Manager
Independent Researcher and National Quizzer.
Enrolment Associate
3 years of experience in student servi
“ Being a PRIME student in the Lead IAS Learning Ecosystem helped me achieve UPSC rank on the first attempt, and later, the same ecosystem helped improve my score and take me to the top 50. Opting out of Delhi and joining Lead IAS was my best decision.”
“ I enrolled in Prelims Killer, Mains Killer, and Interview Bootcamp during my two attempts. Anuroop Sir's Framework Approach and Sarath Sir's Daily Answer Writing shaped my Mains prep in a major way. My gratitude to the whole team of Lead IAS for helping me achieve AIR 59.”
“ AIR 68 - Guidance by Anuroop sir through his multiple One-on-ones and Group Discussions curated by Unni sir were really helpful in my UPSC Journey.”
“Lead IAS has played an instrumental part in my UPSC preparation. Detailed and content-rich answer keys for Mains and Group Discussions helped me greatly during interview preparation. ”
“Lead IAS was pivotal to all three stages of my UPSC exam. I have benefitted from Prelims Killer, Mains Killer, and Interview Bootcamp. I am grateful to Sarath sir and Anuroop sir for all their efforts. ”
“ Lead IAS extended a strong pillar of support in my UPSC preparation. Microclass helped level up value addition for Mains. One-on-ones with Anuroop Sir improved my communicative skills and clarity of thought. Heartfelt gratitude for the sincere efforts of Lead IAS Academy in helping me achieve this rank. ”
“ The Daily Answer Writing programme was a lifesaver for me. It helped me navigate the Mains questions with a multi-dimensional thinking approach. Thank you, team LeadIAS. ”
“ I regularly attended one-on-one sessions with Anuroop sir, which helped me build my confidence and face the interview board confidently. I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to LeadIAS for their unparalleled support during this preparation journey. ”
“ I cleared the exams on my first attempt, thanks to Lead IAS. Being a Lead PRIME student, I found that the academy has a well-balanced approach. With the focus on rigorous preparation, top-notch faculty, and innovative learning methods, success is within reach for every aspirant. ”
“ The Daily Answer Writing programme of Mains Killer was a vital part of my Mains preparation and has continuously improved my answer writing. Also, mentoring under Anuroop Sir was pivotal to my four-year-long UPSC journey.”
“ I consistently participated in Lead IAS Group Discussions, which played an important role in having a decent score on the Civil Service personality test. ”
“ Lead IAS was crucial to my UPSC journey. Sarath sir's constant guidance and motivation improved my Mains answer. The valuable input of Anuroop sir and the Group Discussions curated by Unni sir, helped frame and structure my Interview answers properly. I am extremely grateful to the entire team of Lead IAS. ”
“ Framework Approach Training at Lead IAS Academy changed my perception about Mains preparation, and hence, I improved my score in Mains. ”
“ Lead IAS greatly impacted my UPSC preparation. It moulded my thinking process, especially through UPSC classics for Prelims. Mains Killer programme and Sarath sir's guidance were game changers when structuring my answers. One-on-one sessions by Anuroop sir were significant to my UPSC success. ”
“ The Lead IAS Ecosystem was very supportive during my UPSC journey. The Framework Approach training by Anuroop Sir and UPSC Classics by Sarath Sir was pivotal to my preparation. Choosing Lead IAS was a good decision, and I will surely engage with the team again for my future endeavours. ”
“ Lead Momentum was the fruitful course that helped me during my multiple UPSC attempts. Mains Killer Test Series and the one-on-ones with Anuroop Sir were other major contributors to my success. ”
“ Lead IAS has played an important role in my CSE preparation journey. Sreejith sir greatly helped with economy-related queries and any advice I'd turn to him for. Anuroop sir was helpful during my interview preparation, which helped me improve my interview performance! I am grateful to the Team Lead IAS. ”