Hello Mahesh,

This is not manadatory /Essential to take IAS Academy or Coaching Institue

for the preparation of IAS ,you can also crack the exams by your own,by your

self study.You will need to do a lot of hardwork for it.

Thank You.

Hope it helps you.

Dear Mahesh,

No, it's not important to join an academy in order to study for UPSC. If you are sincere enough and if you are serious for this exam then you'll definitely crack the exam.

All the best!

Regards