Uncover the Syllabus.
Cultivate the Administrator.
Transformative learning that builds analytical depth, administrative temperament, and examination mastery.
Bariar's IAS Academy
An initiative by faculties of RAU's IAS Study Circle
About Us
Our paradigm shift in
UPSC Mentorship.
BARIAR'S IAS Academy represents a paradigm shift in civil services preparation. Founded in Bengaluru by distinguished educators—former senior faculty members from Rau's IAS Study Circle—we embody over a decade of collective wisdom in nurturing administrative excellence.
We believe in transformative learning that goes beyond rote preparation. Our goal is to cultivate the analytical thinking and administrative temperament necessary for India's most demanding examination.
"With us, You don't COVER the syllabus — You UNCOVER it."
Meet the Founders
Former Senior Faculty • Rau's IAS Study Circle
Indrajeet Bariar
Geography Optional & General Studies
A distinguished educator who has shaped the aspirations of countless UPSC candidates. His structured methodology in Geography Optional and comprehensive approach to General Studies Paper I have established new benchmarks in civil services preparation.
Mentored thousands of aspirants with a focus on conceptual clarity and structured answer writing.
Arun Bharadwaj
Sociology & Science & Technology
An intellectual polymath with a unique perspective on the intersection of science and society. His innovative courses — 'S&T for Future Civil Servants' and 'I Wonder What is India' — reflect his commitment to fostering critical thinking about technology's role in contemporary governance.
Pioneer of interdisciplinary teaching that bridges sociology with scientific temper.
Senior Faculty Team
Mohit Bansal
Polity & IR
Dr. Raj Shekhar
Env & S&T
Sivakumar G
Economics
Dr. Mansoor Agha
CSAT
Abhimanyu Bisaria
Ethics
Akkem Somasekhar
History
Learning Programs
Our Courses
GS Foundation
Pre + Mains 2026-27
- 850+ Lecture Hours
- 11 Standard Book Sets
- 3-Level Application Workbooks
- Weekly Current Affairs Consolidations
- Personalized One-on-One Mentorship
Sociology
Optional Subject
- 240+ Intensive Lecture Hours
- Week-end Concept Reinforcement
- Mid-course Consolidation Tests
- 3 Rounds of Mains Simulation
- In-depth Sociological Analysis
Geography
Optional Subject
- 250+ Strategic Lecture Hours
- Answer Writing Mastery Workshops
- Integrated Thematic Modules
- Rich Class Notes with Dictation
- Map Marking & Spatial Analysis
Stay Informed
Updates & Resources
What's New
UPSC Preparation - Guide for Beginners | Essential Strategy
New GS Foundation Courses Starting from 5th January and 30th March 2026
New College going and Working Professionals Batch starting from 12th January and 30th March 2026
A new Beginning - Bariar's IAS Academy announces its collaboration with UPSC Guide
Resources
COP29 | Breakthrough: Unpacking the New Loss and Damage Fund for Climate Change | Indrajeet Bariar
Daily News Pulse - 15 September 2025
September 15, 2025
2024 CSP Paper 1 - GS Paper 1
2024