Draft:Vajiram and Ravi

Vajiram & Ravi
Vajiram & Ravi
Location
	New Delhi, Delhi; India
Information
Type	Private coaching institute
Motto	Success Through Hard Work
Established	1976
Founder	Prof. P. Velayutham
Campuses	New Delhi, Chennai
Website	vajiramandravi.com

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Vajiram & Ravi is one of India's oldest and most reputed coaching institutions for aspirants preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Founded in 1976 by Professor P. Velayutham, the institute operates major centres in Old Rajinder Nagar, New Delhi and Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

History

Foundation and Vision

Established in 1976, Vajiram & Ravi was created to provide structured and high-quality guidance for civil service aspirants. Prof. Velayutham, a pioneer in UPSC education, emphasized quality teaching and disciplined preparation methodology, which eventually made the institute a top destination for IAS aspirants.

Timeline

1976: Founded in New Delhi
1980s–2000s: Addition of General Studies and Optional Subjects
2010s: Launch of online test series, mobile app, and recorded classes
2020s: Expansion to digital platforms; integration of analytics-driven learning tools

Infrastructure

The institute’s flagship campus is located in Old Rajinder Nagar, a known education hub in Delhi. It includes:

Multi-storey classroom buildings
Libraries and reading halls
Labs for online lectures and hybrid coaching
Counseling and doubt-clearing rooms

A branch in Chennai caters to aspirants from southern India, maintaining the institute's pedagogical standards.

Programmes Offered

General Studies Programme

The General Studies (Prelims + Mains) programme spans 10–11 months and includes:

Daily classroom lectures
Printed notes ("Yellow Books")
Weekly tests and assignments
Online lecture support

Optional Subjects

Subjects include:

Sociology
Geography
Public Administration
Political Science
Anthropology

CSAT and Ethics

CSAT Foundation Course (14 weeks)
Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude workshops
Essay writing seminars and peer-reviewed writing practice

Interview Guidance Programme (IGP)

Mock interviews with ex-bureaucrats
Personality development workshops
Personalized feedback sessions

Faculty and Methodology

The faculty includes former civil servants, subject experts, and seasoned educators. Some notable teaching practices include:

Topic-wise micro-planning
Layered learning with prelims + mains integration
Student mentorship groups
Real-time Q&A via Telegram/online portals

Results and Achievements

The institute has consistently produced top-ranking candidates in the UPSC Civil Services Examination.

2020: 6 out of top 10 ranks; 64 in top 100
2022: Over 150+ selections in CSE final list
2024: Multiple selections in CSE and IFoS

Prominent alumni include:

Shubham Kumar (AIR 1, 2020)
Jagrati Awasthi (AIR 2, 2020)
Ankita Jain (AIR 3, 2020)
Gaurav Budania (AIR 13, 2023)

Student Experiences

Praise

Many students cite the structured notes, experienced faculty, and comprehensive test series as major strengths.

> "The Yellow Books give you everything you need in one place." — [source needed]

Criticism

Common criticisms include large batch sizes and inconsistent schedules:

> "Sometimes three different teachers teach the same topic across months." — [source needed]

Comparison with Other Institutes

Attribute	Vajiram & Ravi	Vision IAS	Forum IAS	Vajirao & Reddy
Fees	High	Moderate	Moderate	High
Batch Size	Large	Medium	Small	Medium
Online Presence	Extensive	Strong	Moderate	Limited
Known for	General Studies	Test Series	Optional Subjects	Ethics Classes

Media Coverage

Featured in Times of India and Hindustan Times during UPSC result announcements.
Covered in NDTV and India Today for contributions to India’s civil service preparation ecosystem.

Digital Presence

The institute has expanded digitally with:

Mobile app for daily updates
Online portal with video lectures
Telegram groups for student interaction

Governance and Strategy

Vajiram & Ravi maintains centralized content development. Unlike other institutes, it has focused more on quality over rapid expansion, with only limited branches and franchising.

Future Plans

Expanding digital learning tools
Offering courses in regional languages
Collaborations with educational research bodies