Tamil Nadu has secured 57 selections out of 1,009 across India in the UPSC CSE 2024-2025, marking the state’s best performance in the last 5 years.
Shankar IAS Academy takes pride in its efforts through the SIA MOKSHA program, which was launched in partnership with All-India Civil Services Coaching Centre (AICSCC) and the Naan Mudhalvan Scheme.
MOKSHA = Mains Oriented Knowledge Sharing & Assessment
It is a flagship UPSC CSE mentorship initiative.
SIA MOKSHA was launched by Shankar IAS Academy by signing an MoU with AICSCC and the Naan Mudhalvan Scheme to serve as the Main General Studies Consultant and partner for the UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination 2024, held in September 2024.
Shankar IAS Academy proudly announces that 45 out of the 57 selected civil service aspirants are from its SIA Moksha.
Shankar IAS Academy, along with AICSCC and the Naan Mudhalvan Scheme, provides
– Personalized Mains answer writing strategy.
– Consultation with experts in GS and Optional papers.
– Intensive feedback and evaluation.
– Live discussions and strategy sessions.
– Weekly performance tracking for the aspirants who are appearing for the UPSC CSE MAINS examination.
B SIVACHANDRAN – AIR 23 and Tamil Nadu State Topper
MONICA R – AIR 39
SARANYA S – AIR 125
KAMARAJ P – AIR 614, who cleared the exam in Tamil medium, highlight the inclusiveness and regional relevance of the program
Massive skilling initiative by the Government of Tamil Nadu under the department of Special Programme Implementation to empower the youth of the state to gain industry-relevant employable skills.
The Government of Tamil Nadu, in collaboration with the Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation, has launched the UPSC Prelims Scholarship Programme 2024 to provide financial assistance and training to UPSC aspirants across the state.
This includes:
– Free coaching and test series
– Financial aid for UPSC interview preparation
– Special focus on Tamil medium candidates
It offers Rs. 7500 per month for 1000 students who want to prepare for IAS/IPS examination.
Beneficiaries of this scheme will be selected through the Naan Mudhalvan Competitive Exams (Scholarship Exam) held Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation.
Selected 1000 Students will be given an incentive of Rs. 7,500 per month for 10 months.
Candidates who successfully clear the Preliminary Examination will be eligible for further assistance:
– ₹25,000 Incentive: Offered to candidates who pass the UPSC Main Examination.
– ₹50,000 Incentive: Provided to candidates who advance to the Interview stage of the UPSC selection process.
The All-India Civil Services Coaching Centre (AICSCC), Chennai, has consistently provided high-quality coaching. In collaboration with Shankar IAS Academy and Naan Mudhalvan, it enabled hundreds of students to receive guidance at par with national standards.
This program includes,
– Free Residential training programme
– Lectures by subject experts
– Test series and its evaluation
The success of 57 candidates from Tamil Nadu in UPSC CSE 2024 stands as a powerful testament to what can be accomplished when quality coaching, government support, and personal determination combine effectively.
Shankar IAS Academy is proud to have been a part of this journey through SIA MOKSHA 2024, and looks forward to mentoring the next generation of civil servants.
