What IES Master does

IES Master is a Delhi-headquartered coaching institute founded in 2011 by Kanchan Kumar Thakur (IIT Roorkee alumnus and former Engineering Services Officer) that prepares engineering graduates for India's engineering competitive examinations, including GATE, ESE (Engineering Services Examination), PSU recruitment, SSC-JE, RRB-JE, IRMS, and State AE/JE exams. The company operates an integrated preparation ecosystem anchored in classroom coaching at its New Delhi campus (F-126, Katwaria Sarai), complemented by online live classes, postal study packages delivered pan-India, an online test series platform with topic/subject/full-length mock tests and performance analytics, and an IES Master Publication arm selling solved papers and study books. Supporting infrastructure includes a proprietary Learning Management System (E-Hub student portal at ehub.iesmaster.org), an Android mobile application, a GATE Rank Predictor tool, and the Master Learners sub-brand covering SSC-JE and IRMS segments. Revenue is generated primarily through multi-tier subscriptions (Classroom 1-year and 2-year programs at ₹90,500–₹1,21,500 for Civil Engineering; Online Live Courses at ₹55,000–₹65,000 plus GST), one-time postal package licenses (₹18,000 for 34-book Civil Engineering package), online test series subscriptions, and add-on modules (OQPP, CQPP, GS Course, Interview Guidance Program). GTM is multi-channel: direct sales through classroom and online admissions with counselor support, plus referral-driven community-led acquisition reinforced by topper testimonials and AIR 1 success stories. The customer base is fully individual (B2C) and domestic, targeting engineering students in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics & Communication, and Computer Science streams preparing for central and state-level engineering recruitment and higher studies.

Name

IES Master

Legal name

IES Master

Website

https://iesmaster.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Short description

IES Master is a Delhi-based coaching institute founded in 2011 that delivers GATE, ESE, PSU, SSC-JE, and State engineering exam preparation through classroom, online live, postal, and test series channels targeting engineering students across India.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

New Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Classroom Coaching: In-person classroom programs at Delhi center for ESE, GATE, PSU, SSC-JE, RRB-JE, and State engineering services preparation. Programs include 1-year and 2-year classroom courses with expert faculty.
2. Online Live Classes: Live online courses for students across India with real-time faculty interaction, doubt clearing, and recorded lecture access. Validity period of 1 year for enrolled courses.
3. Online Test Series: National-level online test series for ESE, GATE, SSC-JE, RRB-JE, DDA-JE, State AE/JE, and State PSCs with performance analytics and rankings.
4. Postal Study Packages: Physical study materials delivered pan-India including comprehensive books, workbooks, and exam-oriented content. ESE+GATE+PSU package includes 34 books for Civil Engineering.
5. Publications: IES Master Publications sells books including GATE solved papers (40 years), ESE topic-wise solved papers, SSC-JE preparation books, and engineering subject-specific publications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

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Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

IES Master is a coaching institute that delivers preparation programs for Indian engineering competitive examinations including ESE (Engineering Services Examination), GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering), PSU recruitment, SSC-JE, RRB-JE, IRMS, and State AE/JE/PSC exams. It offers classroom coaching at its Delhi center, online live classes with recorded access, national-level online test series, and postal study packages consisting of printed books delivered across India. The institute sells books and solved previous-year papers through its IES Master Publications arm.

Product overview

IES Master is a coaching institute offering an integrated preparation ecosystem for engineering competitive examinations. The platform operates as a multi-product portfolio combining Classroom Courses (1 Year and 2 Year programs), Online Live Classes, Online Test Series, and Postal Study Packages. Supporting programs include OQPP (Objective Question Practice Program) and CQPP (Conventional Question Practice Program) for exam-specific practice, the GS Course for ESE Prelims preparation, and Interview Guidance Program for personality test preparation. The ecosystem also includes IES Master Publications for study materials, a Student Portal/E-Hub for learning management, a mobile app for on-the-go access, and the Master Talent Reward Exam scholarship program. The company is led by Founder & Director Kanchan Kumar Thakur, an IIT Roorkee alumnus and former Engineering Services Officer, established in 2011.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Master Learners: Related online learning platform for SSC-JE and other state engineering examinations
• IES Master Publication

Products and services

• Classroom Coaching Programs (1-Year and 2-Year) In-person classroom coaching programs at IES Master's Delhi center (F-126, Katwaria Sarai) for engineering competitive examinations including ESE, GATE, PSU, SSC-JE, RRB-JE, and State engineering services. Offered as 1-year and 2-year programs with expert faculty instruction covering ESE+GATE, ESE+GATE+SES(GS), and GATE-only formats across Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and ECE disciplines.
• Online Live Classes Live interactive online courses for engineering aspirants across India enabling remote preparation for ESE, GATE, PSU, State Engineering Services, SSC-JE, and State AE/JE examinations. Includes real-time faculty interaction, doubt clearing, recorded lecture access, and 1-year validity. Accessible via desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone.
• Online Test Series Computer-based national-level test series platform for ESE, GATE, SSC-JE, RRB-JE, DDA-JE, CIL Management Trainee, UPPSC-AE, and State PSC examinations. Includes topic-wise, subject-wise, mixed subject, and full-length mock tests with detailed solutions, performance analytics, and rankings. Available 24/7.
• Postal Study Package Self-paced physical study material packages delivered pan-India for GATE, ESE, PSU, State Engineering Services, SSC-JE, and RRB-JE examinations. ESE+GATE+PSU Civil Engineering package includes 34 books with complete syllabus coverage, designed for students without access to quality local coaching.
• OQPP (Objective Question Practice Program) Topic-wise and subject-wise objective question practice program for ESE Prelims, GATE, PSCS, and State AE/JE examinations designed to build problem-solving skills and exam speed. Sold as a standalone program with 180-day validity.
• CQPP (Conventional Question Practice Program) Conventional/descriptive question practice program for ESE Mains examination focusing on answer writing skills and detailed technical explanations. Sold as a standalone program targeting candidates preparing for the conventional (descriptive) Mains stage.
• GS Course for ESE Prelims Online course for ESE Prelims Paper 1 covering General Studies and Engineering Aptitude topics including current affairs, project management, ethics, and engineering applications. Targeted at ESE aspirants needing dedicated preparation for the non-technical Prelims component.
• Interview Guidance Program Personality test and interview preparation program for ESE-qualified candidates including mock interviews and expert feedback to support the final selection stage.
• IES Master Publications Publisher of examination-focused books including GATE solved papers (40 years), ESE topic-wise solved papers, SSC-JE preparation books, and engineering subject-specific publications. Operated through dedicated online bookstore at iesmasterpublications.com as the wholly-owned publishing subsidiary.
• Master Talent Reward Exam (MTRE) Scholarship Test Scholarship examination program for ESE and GATE aspirants offering merit-based financial assistance and recognition, supporting student acquisition and access to IES Master programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple All India Rank 1 (AIR 1) achievements across ESE and GATE in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and ECE disciplines
• +2 more outcomes

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Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Engineers Academy: Engineers Academy provides coaching for ESE, GATE, SSC-JE, and other engineering competitive exams with centers in multiple cities and online offerings. Directly comparable to IES Master on target exams, multi-city offline presence, and engineering-student persona.
• Made Easy: Made Easy is one of India's largest coaching institutes for ESE, GATE, and PSU preparation, headquartered in Delhi with multiple centers across India. It is the closest direct competitor to IES Master in terms of target exams (ESE/GATE/PSU), classroom + online format mix, and engineering aspirant customer base.
• The GATE Academy (TGA): The GATE Academy offers GATE, ESE, and PSU coaching with classroom and online programs targeted at engineering students. Comparable to IES Master on target exam mix, online + offline delivery, and engineering aspirant customer base.
• Gate Academy: Gate Academy specialises in GATE and PSU preparation with postal study materials, video lectures, and test series. Closely comparable to IES Master's postal package and online test series products, targeting the same GATE aspirant segment.
• Vani Institute: Vani Institute is a long-established Delhi-based coaching institute for GATE, ESE, SSC-JE, and other engineering exams. Comparable to IES Master in target exams, Delhi-centric classroom delivery, and engineering aspirant persona.
• ACE Engineering Academy: ACE Engineering Academy is a Hyderabad-based coaching institute offering GATE, ESE, and PSU preparation with multiple offline centers across India and a strong publications arm. Highly comparable to IES Master in product breadth, multi-format delivery, and exam coverage.

Broad incumbents

• Testbook: Testbook is a leading online test series and coaching platform for government and engineering competitive exams including SSC-JE, GATE, and state AE/JE. Directly comparable to IES Master's online test series product on pricing, target exam, and delivery model.
• Unacademy: Unacademy is a large edtech platform offering GATE, ESE, and SSC-JE preparation among many other categories. It competes directly with IES Master's online test series and live classes but at much broader scale and with significantly more capital.
• BYJU's Exam Prep (formerly Gradeup): BYJU's Exam Prep is a large edtech platform offering GATE, SSC-JE, ESE, and other engineering and government exam preparation. It overlaps directly with IES Master's online test series and live class offerings, with a stronger brand and capital base.

Emerging players

• Kreatryx (BYJU's): Kreatryx was a GATE-focused online coaching platform acquired by BYJU's. It overlaps with IES Master's GATE prep offering on online delivery and engineering aspirant persona, and now competes from within the broader BYJU's ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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