Chennai Centre
Veranda IAS Offline Centre — Chennai, Tamil Nadu
UPSC · TNPSC · Optional Subjects · Test Series
Our Chennai centre on Anna Salai is the flagship Veranda IAS campus, with classrooms, study halls and a reference library under one roof.
Aspirants here learn from the same mentors and study material that power our online programmes, with the added benefit of daily face-to-face guidance.
Courses Offered in Veranda IAS
UPSC Civil Services Examination
TNPSC & TN State Government Exams
Courses at Veranda IAS Chennai
Learn from expert faculty with regular mentor sessions, structured study material and continuous test practice.
TNPSC Offline Classroom Programme
Classroom coaching for TNPSC Group I, from foundation through Prelims and Mains to the interview stage.
TNPSC Online Coaching Programme
Live online coaching for TNPSC Group I, from foundation through Prelims and Mains to the interview stage.
UPSC Online Coaching Programme
Live online preparation for the Civil Services Examination, covering Prelims, Mains and Interview.
UPSC Offline Classroom Programme
Full-time classroom preparation for the Civil Services Examination, covering Prelims, Mains and Interview.
TNPSC Offline Classroom Programme
Classroom coaching for TNPSC Group I, from foundation through Prelims and Mains to the interview stage.
TNPSC Online Coaching Programme
Live online coaching for TNPSC Group I, from foundation through Prelims and Mains to the interview stage.
UPSC Online Coaching Programme
Live online preparation for the Civil Services Examination, covering Prelims, Mains and Interview.
UPSC Offline Classroom Programme
Full-time classroom preparation for the Civil Services Examination, covering Prelims, Mains and Interview.
Why Veranda IAS Chennai
Structured classroom preparation backed by experienced faculty, curated study material, continuous test practice and one-to-one mentorship — the same academic system that powers our online programmes, with the added benefit of daily in-person guidance.
Experienced Faculty
Learn from mentors who have cleared and taught the civil services examination for years.
Best-in-class Study Materials
Curated notes, current affairs compilations and answer-writing guides from our R&D team.
Fully-equipped Library
Standard reference books, previous year papers and current affairs magazines on campus.Veranda IAS Chennai
Faculty & Mentors
Learn from mentors with years of teaching experience and a track record of guiding aspirants through every stage of the examination — from foundation classes to the interview panel.
- In-depth subject mastery
- Mentored UPSC and TNPSC rank holders
- Decades of teaching expertise
- One-to-one mentorship and exam guidance
Advocate M S Idris
Faculty — Indian PolityAdvocate M S Idris is a passionate and dynamic teacher with 15+ years in training civil service aspirants. He is the go-to person to understand and clear the Polity paper — a seasoned academic with a vast reservoir of knowledge and experience.
Mrs. Dhurgadevi Santhanam
Programme DirectorProgramme Director and educational psychologist with over 20 years of experience, Mrs. Santhanam applies her expertise in learning theory and human behaviour to maintain the programme's efficacy and foster a supportive campus environment.
Mr. Parthiban
Academic ManagerWith over seven years of experience mentoring aspirants for the UPSC Civil Services Examination, CAPF, IES, TNPSC, AE, AO and Defence exams, Mr. Parthiban is dedicated to helping students achieve their goals. With UPSC Mains examination experience, he has an in-depth understanding of the exam pattern and its requirements.
Mr. Sagayam IAS VR
Chief MentorShri Sagayam, an esteemed IAS officer, serves as a beacon of ethics and mentorship at Veranda IAS. His vast experience in the field, coupled with a commitment to social issues and ethics, enriches the learning experience for students, inspiring them to uphold integrity and contribute meaningfully to society.
Mr. Saravana Kumaran IRS (VR)
Chief MentorMr. Saravana Kumaran IRS (VR) formerly served as the Joint Commissioner of Income Tax. He is also a reader of Indian Culture, Social Psychology & Philosophy.
Mr Ilanchezhian
Academic ChairmanAcademic Committee headed by Mr. Ilanchezhian — a veteran UPSC trainer who was himself a topper in the UPSC CAPF examination and has appeared for three UPSC interviews. He has the rare distinction of clearing 17 highly competitive exams.
Advocate M S Idris
Faculty — Indian PolityAdvocate M S Idris is a passionate and dynamic teacher with 15+ years in training civil service aspirants. He is the go-to person to understand and clear the Polity paper — a seasoned academic with a vast reservoir of knowledge and experience.
Mrs. Dhurgadevi Santhanam
Programme DirectorProgramme Director and educational psychologist with over 20 years of experience, Mrs. Santhanam applies her expertise in learning theory and human behaviour to maintain the programme's efficacy and foster a supportive campus environment.
Mr. Parthiban
Academic ManagerWith over seven years of experience mentoring aspirants for the UPSC Civil Services Examination, CAPF, IES, TNPSC, AE, AO and Defence exams, Mr. Parthiban is dedicated to helping students achieve their goals. With UPSC Mains examination experience, he has an in-depth understanding of the exam pattern and its requirements.
Mr. Sagayam IAS VR
Chief MentorShri Sagayam, an esteemed IAS officer, serves as a beacon of ethics and mentorship at Veranda IAS. His vast experience in the field, coupled with a commitment to social issues and ethics, enriches the learning experience for students, inspiring them to uphold integrity and contribute meaningfully to society.
Mr. Saravana Kumaran IRS (VR)
Chief MentorMr. Saravana Kumaran IRS (VR) formerly served as the Joint Commissioner of Income Tax. He is also a reader of Indian Culture, Social Psychology & Philosophy.
Mr Ilanchezhian
Academic ChairmanAcademic Committee headed by Mr. Ilanchezhian — a veteran UPSC trainer who was himself a topper in the UPSC CAPF examination and has appeared for three UPSC interviews. He has the rare distinction of clearing 17 highly competitive exams.
Students of Veranda IAS
Watch our TNPSC Group I students of Veranda IAS – TNPSC Group I Batch 2025-26 share their learning experience about our in-depth TNPSC exam coaching for Prelims and Mains, study resources, and exclusive mentorship.
Success Stories
What our aspirants say
As I completed my M.Com in International Finance, I want to be an auditor and to serve my country. I chose this residential programme because of the hostel facilities they provide and I felt that I was completely engaged with my preparation, from physical training in the early morning till the end of the day. Our coaches are excellent, whatever doubts we ask they are explaining it clearly.
I completed my graduation in 2023 and I wanted to connect with grassroots people so I chose UPSC CSE preparation. I was looking at many coaching centres for my preparation but I wanted a holistic programme with hostel facilities, and later I found that Veranda IAS provides a holistic residential programme for UPSC CSE preparation — and the best thing is Sagayam sir is the Chief Mentor of this programme. Psychologists and coaches are there to guide us to improve our scores in exams.
I am a first graduate in my family & a Tamil-medium student preparing for TNPSC exams, this is the first time I have opted to prepare for UPSC CSE. This is a full-time Residential programme, which is helpful to me because every activity during my preparation period is scheduled in a proper way from early morning physical activities to study plans for the whole day. Also, we can interact with our mentors directly regarding doubts in every subject.
When I look back on my life, I am from a humble background, and completed my schooling at a government school, a self-evaluator in my studies and I felt that I could become a good administrator. I am a beginner in UPSC CSE preparation and I chose residential coaching to stay away from distraction and for proper time management. In this residential coaching, I get mentors’ guidance from early morning 5 am to 10:30 pm, which makes me more comfortable in learning concepts for examinations.
As I completed my M.Com in International Finance, I want to be an auditor and to serve my country. I chose this residential programme because of the hostel facilities they provide and I felt that I was completely engaged with my preparation, from physical training in the early morning till the end of the day. Our coaches are excellent, whatever doubts we ask they are explaining it clearly.
I completed my graduation in 2023 and I wanted to connect with grassroots people so I chose UPSC CSE preparation. I was looking at many coaching centres for my preparation but I wanted a holistic programme with hostel facilities, and later I found that Veranda IAS provides a holistic residential programme for UPSC CSE preparation — and the best thing is Sagayam sir is the Chief Mentor of this programme. Psychologists and coaches are there to guide us to improve our scores in exams.
I am a first graduate in my family & a Tamil-medium student preparing for TNPSC exams, this is the first time I have opted to prepare for UPSC CSE. This is a full-time Residential programme, which is helpful to me because every activity during my preparation period is scheduled in a proper way from early morning physical activities to study plans for the whole day. Also, we can interact with our mentors directly regarding doubts in every subject.
When I look back on my life, I am from a humble background, and completed my schooling at a government school, a self-evaluator in my studies and I felt that I could become a good administrator. I am a beginner in UPSC CSE preparation and I chose residential coaching to stay away from distraction and for proper time management. In this residential coaching, I get mentors’ guidance from early morning 5 am to 10:30 pm, which makes me more comfortable in learning concepts for examinations.
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Where is Veranda IAS Chennai
Chennai Centre Veranda IAS – Chennai
3rd Floor, Veranda IAS, GR Complex, 810, Anna Salai, CIT Nagar West, Nandanam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu – 600035
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