The Higher Education Review

No matter how cliché it sounds but it is a million dollar truth that positive thinking does bring positive results. In this regards, the quote, "Choosing to be positive and having a grateful attitude is going to determine how you're going to live your life", that was cited by Joel Scott Osteen, indeed works like magic for students who are preparing for IAS exam- "the toughest exam in the country". An ardent believer of this phenomenon and an alumnus of prestigious IIM-Bangalore, Prof. Anshu Sharma, understanding the absence of the right attitude in the IAS candidates decided to train the aspirants herself. Initiated with mere two students in 2008, Prof. Sharma gained the confidence to begin a full-fledged training center, named Achievers IAS Academy in the Jayanagar area of Bangalore,

when both of her students got qualified in the exam in the first attempt and today they hold the chair of IAS and IRS officers respectively.

The students at Achievers IAS Academy are taught and trained in a unique manner. Prof. Sharma pinpoints, "There is no shortcuts to success, until and unless you push your limits to achieve the dreams that are seen with open eyes. And we at Achievers IAS Academy help the candidates to carve out the path which will lead them towards their desired direction." Focusing solely on providing instruction and training on all levels for IAS competition, the institute hosts students from every stratum and parts of the country, making sure there is always a sense of diversity present in the learning atmosphere. There is a panel of highly qualified and experienced faculty members who train the students with sheer determination putting their best capabilities. "We teach all kind of students at our premise, rendering them maximum flexibility and attention. Ranging from students to working professionals, we classify classes'- regular, evening and weekend classes, according to their convenience," says Prof. Sharma.

Efforts are been made for keeping the class size small so that each

student can be attended individually and their doubts can be clarified in the shortest time possible. The students are further made to attempt regular mock tests so that they can get verged with the feeling of appearing exams and learn the art of time management. "We curate crisp study materials for our students, which lets them, study smartly and to the point. Quality is the factor which we highly emphasize on at Achievers IAS Academy," claims Prof. Sharma. The entire team of the institute works with utmost honesty and grit enabling each of the aspirants to stay positive and motivated till the end, alongside preparing them for the life challenges.

Another, element that sets Achievers IAS Academy's team apart from the counterpart institutes is its team members which mostly consist of women. "It's no secret that women are immensely hard working and multitaskers. This makes our team stronger and successful we suppose," proudly says, Prof. Sharma. Assisting a large number of aspirants to overcome the roadblocks and climb the ladder of success over the decade, the institute in future envisions keeping on guiding more students and endowing them with the appropriate attitude to excel in life and exam both.