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Student stories

What students say — in their own words.

Real aspirants preparing for UPSC Economics Optional, IES, RBI DEPR, UGC-NET and CUET PG — on the teaching, the mentorship, and the results. Unedited but for length.

DSE
Delhi School of Economics admits

Multiple students admitted to DSE via CUET PG — with top scores of 145, 144 and 168.

JRF
UGC-NET, qualified first attempt

Including a JRF qualifier from a non-pure-economics undergraduate background.

PCS
State PCS prelims cleared

Alongside CUET PG success — economics depth that carries across exams.

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Stories, in their own words

Spanning UPSC Optional, IES, RBI DEPR, UGC-NET and CUET PG aspirants.

11 stories

Choosing EcoNiti's Economics Optional classes was a game changer in my preparation journey. Komal Ma'am's command over the subject, conceptual depth and approachable teaching style made even the most complex topics easy to understand. What sets her apart is her genuine commitment to each student's success. Beyond UPSC, she also guided me for CUET PG, and with her support I scored 145 marks and secured admission to the Delhi School of Economics. This institute didn't just prepare me for exams — it shaped the way I think about Economics. Highly recommended for anyone serious about Economics.

Saksham Yadav
Saksham Yadav

UPSC CSE aspirant

CUET PG · 145 marks · Admitted to DSE

Enrolling in the Economics Optional course proved to be a truly pivotal decision in my academic journey. The program's extensive coverage of multiple books provided a deep, comprehensive understanding of intricate economic theories — building a strong foundation and instilling profound confidence. The always-available mentorship was a true game changer, offering invaluable guidance and clarity precisely when needed. What truly elevated this course was the personalised feedback for each test: detailed critiques with actionable suggestions for improving content, structure and presentation were absolutely instrumental in honing my analytical and answer-writing skills.

Mahek Gupta
Mahek Gupta

UPSC CSE aspirant

CUET 2025 · Score 168 · Admitted to DSE

My experience with EcoNiti was great. Time and again the guidance from Komal ma'am helped me boost my preparation. The conceptual clarity I gained from her teaching helped me develop a command on the subject, which gave me a lot of confidence and helped me qualify for UGC-NET JRF (Economics) in my first attempt — despite coming from a non-pure Economics UG degree. Over time I developed the confidence that be it an academic doubt or a life challenge, ma'am would help and support me till I reached my goal.

Jeva Arora
Jeva Arora

IES aspirant

Qualified UGC-NET JRF — first attempt

I am incredibly grateful to have had the guidance of an exceptional mentor for my economics optional preparation. Her deep command over the subject, combined with a clear and student-friendly teaching style, made complex concepts easy to understand and apply. With her mentorship I performed well in CUET-PG (DSE) and even cleared the State PCS prelims exam. Beyond academics, she was always approachable — offering reassurance during moments of self-doubt, and supporting me on a personal level when the journey felt overwhelming. I truly couldn't have asked for a better mentor.

Riya Prasad
Riya Prasad

UPSC CSE aspirant

CUET PG · 144 marks · Admitted to DSE

I would like to express my gratitude for the benefits I received from the economics optional course for UPSC under the guidance of Komal ma'am. Ma'am ensured detailed coverage of the syllabus, separate sessions on previous-year questions and quality content from standard sources. I would particularly like to thank her for the sectional full-length tests after every topic, which helped me kick-start answer-writing practice and overcome the fear of writing answers. The detailed evaluation of the answer scripts — with minute observations and suggestions — made a visible difference. I am also very grateful that ma'am is available whenever needed, even after the course officially ended a year ago.

Bedika Kashyap
Bedika Kashyap

UPSC CSE aspirant

Economics Optional · UPSC CSE

My experience with EcoNiti for Economics Optional has been very good. The classes helped me build better conceptual clarity and made the learning process more structured and effective. The PYQ discussions, answer-writing guidance, regular tests, and timely copy correction with detailed evaluation have been very helpful in improving my understanding and approach towards the subject. A special thanks to Komal Ma'am for her constant support, clear explanations, and patient approach in resolving doubts.

Kriti Raj
Kriti Raj

UPSC CSE aspirant

Economics Optional · UPSC CSE

Preparing for RBI DEPR and IES requires a strong conceptual foundation, and learning from Komal Ma'am has been one of the most valuable parts of my preparation journey. Her classes in Econometrics, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, International Trade and Indian Economy are exceptionally well-structured and engaging. Her Econometrics classes helped me understand the intuition behind concepts and models rather than just memorising them. Beyond her academic expertise, she is one of the most approachable and supportive mentors I have come across — patient, encouraging, and genuinely invested in her students' growth.

Pooja Priya
Pooja Priya

RBI DEPR and IES aspirant

RBI DEPR & IES preparation

I enrolled in the integrated coaching program for CUET PG, UGC-NET and other competitive examinations related to Economics. My experience at EcoNiti was truly excellent. Komal Ma'am has an exceptional ability to explain concepts in a simple, interactive and engaging manner — she transforms even the most complex topics into concepts that are easy to understand and retain. Every topic was covered comprehensively, reinforced through well-designed assignments and regular tests. I highly recommend EcoNiti to any Economics student preparing for CUET PG, UGC-NET, IES, or Economics as an optional subject.

Manav Nagi
Manav Nagi

MA Economics, IIFT

MA Economics, IIFT · CUET PG & UGC-NET

For me, Komal Ma'am is like Jeetu Bhaiya from Kota Factory — calm, clear, practical, and genuinely invested in students' progress. Unka concept clarity dene ka tareeka aur jo constant support woh provide karti hain, usse confidence automatically build hota hai. EcoNiti ki jo cheez mujhe sabse zyada pasand aayi woh hai unka content aur approach — they cover all the relevant standard books and provide highlighted references, matlab ek tarah se 'one packet, multiple benefits.' Regular tests conduct hote hain, aur har test ke baad proper feedback milta hai. Doubt-solving bhi bahut supportive hai — basic se lekar advanced level tak, bina judge kiye, chahe kitni baar poochho. Mere liye EcoNiti sirf ek coaching nahi, balki ek properly guided journey hai for an economics student.

Anshul Lingwal

IES aspirant

Integrated economics program

Jab maine classes join kiya tha, tab mujhe answers dene, answer writing karne aur apni baat rakhne mein kaafi hesitation hota tha — galat hone ka dar rehta tha. Lekin Komal Ma'am hamesha encourage karti thi ki apne imperfect answers se darna nahi chahiye. Unki guidance se dheere-dheere mera confidence badha. Mujhe yahan sirf Economics hi nahi, balki khud par bharosa karna bhi seekhne ko mila. Ek baat jo mujhe personally acchi lagi — classes Hindi aur English dono ka balanced mix hoti hain. Main Jharkhand se hoon, isliye shuruaat mein language barrier ka socha tha, lekin concepts kaafi clearly samjhaye jaate hain, isliye Hindi-speaking background ke students bhi comfortably follow kar sakte hain.

Ajay Shankar
Ajay Shankar

IES aspirant

IES preparation · from Jharkhand

I joined the IES course (CSE included) at EcoNiti. The portal is amazing and easy to use, and the course content was completely in line with the syllabus and quite comprehensive. All the highlighted material and customised registers for each subject — with their PYQs at the end for practice — are quite helpful. And the best aspect is our teachers cum mentors, who not only supported us academically by delivering such wonderful lectures but also emotionally, in person, whenever we faced any issues. From constant doubt-clearing sessions to motivating us to give our best, they are always present for us.

Tanishi Kansal
Tanishi Kansal

IES and UPSC aspirant

IES course (CSE included)

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