A day after he was declared this year’s all-India UPSC exam topper, Anudeep Durishettytold TOI that “YouTube is the best tutor” to prepare for the civils.
Durishetty is proof that the internet has democratised IAS coaching, otherwise monopolised by expensive academies in metros like Delhi. Aspirants from all over the country move to the Capital, often staying in congested shared quarters and commuting long distances, to crack one of the toughest competitive exams in the world. Now, online coaching, YouTube tutorials and livestreaming of lessons make it possible for them to do it from the comfort of their homes.