# Bangalore IAS Academy

> Bengaluru's most trusted civil services coaching academy since 2009. 15+ years of excellence, 10,000+ careers shaped, 42+ top selections across IAS, IFS, IRS, KAS, Tahasildar, Banking and Police services.

Bangalore IAS Academy (bangalorecivils.in) is an Indian educational institution in Bengaluru, Karnataka, specializing in competitive civil services exam preparation. Founded by Dr. Arjun Bopanna in 2009, the academy operates two branches (Hebbal and Vijayanagar) and employs 26 certified faculty members. Study materials, tests, and monthly Mahithi current affairs magazine are all produced in-house.

## Programmes

- [UPSC Civil Services](https://bangalorecivils.in/upsc): Comprehensive coaching for IAS, IFS, IPS, IRS. 355+ hours, 24 mock tests. Fees from ₹30,000 (Prelims) to ₹1,00,000 (Full course).
- [KPSC / KAS](https://bangalorecivils.in/kpsc): Karnataka-specific coaching for Assistant Commissioner, Tahasildar, Commercial Tax Officer. 370+ hours, 27 tests. Fees from ₹25,000 to ₹85,000.
- [Banking Exams](https://bangalorecivils.in/banking): 4-month intensive for IBPS Clerk/PO/SO, SBI Clerk/PO/SO, IBPS RRB. All-inclusive fee: ₹8,000.

## Key Pages

- [Homepage](https://bangalorecivils.in/): Academy overview, stats, programmes, testimonials.
- [About](https://bangalorecivils.in/about): Founder Dr. Arjun Bopanna profile, 26-member faculty, 8 academy features.
- [Results](https://bangalorecivils.in/results): 42+ verified selections across UPSC, KPSC, Banking, Police.
- [Current Affairs](https://bangalorecivils.in/current-affairs): Latest articles for UPSC/KPSC/Banking aspirants.
- [Study Materials](https://bangalorecivils.in/shop): 8 in-house published books on Indian Economy, Polity, History, Geography, Environment, Karnataka Geography & History.
- [Gallery](https://bangalorecivils.in/gallery): Classroom photos and academy events.
- [Contact](https://bangalorecivils.in/contact): Two branches in Bengaluru, three phone lines, form + direct email.

## Founder

Dr. Arjun Bopanna — Doctor, international athlete, author of a book on Indian Economy. Former Assistant Commandant (Central Armed Police Forces) and Assistant Director (Karnataka Social Welfare Department). From Coorg, Karnataka.

## Contact

- Phone: +91 98861-51564 · 080 42103963 · +91 9886777417
- Email: bangalorecivils@gmail.com
- Hebbal Branch: P18, 2nd Floor, Near Hebbal Police Station, Bellary Main Road, Hebbal, Bengaluru 560024
- Vijayanagar Branch: 2nd Floor, 211, 5th Main Rd, Hampi Nagar, RPC Layout, Vijaya Nagar, Bengaluru 560104

## Notable Achievements (verified toppers)

- UPSC: Vivek H.B (IAS), Rajesh Ponnappa (IFS), Chethan Krishna (IRS), Dr. Srikanth (IRS), Kavya YS (IFOS Rank 7), Shruthi Yaragatti S (AIR 362), Puneet S (IRS), Gowtham G (AIR 939), Malashree (AIR 504), Abishek (AIR 708), Shakeer Ahmed (AIR 583)
- KPSC: Rubina Banu (AC-CT), Sheethal, Archana Bhat, Shruti, Meghana (Tahasildars), Prashant Khangouda Patil, Basavaraddeppa Ronad, Anupama (Sub-Registrar), Rajeshwari (ADA), Durga Shree, Girish Nandan
- Police: Chaitra, Abhishek (PSI)
- Banking: Rani, Lakshmann, Rajesh, Chethan, Roja, Hemalatha (Bank Officers)
- Others: Bhagya Shree (FDA), Radha (Assistant Professor), Manoj Kumar BA (SSC CGL)

## Key Facts

- Founded: 2009 (15+ years of operation)
- Total students enrolled: 25,678+
- Careers shaped: 10,000+
- Certified teachers: 26
- Verified top selections: 42+
- Rating: 4.9/5 (aggregated from 4,200+ reviews)