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Shine IAS Academy · Peelamedu, Coimbatore
Success Starts
with Shine
Focused coaching for UPSC, TNPSC, Banking, SSC, Railways and Police examinations — in the classroom at Peelamedu, Coimbatore, and online, since 2011.
★ Since 2011
Classroom + Online Live
“Success Starts with Shine”
An ISO 9001:2015 certified institution · Peelamedu, Coimbatore
1,941+Student achievers · October 2026
Est. 2011Preparing aspirants in Coimbatore since 2011
1,941+ achieversStudent achievers as of October 2026
Learn your wayClassroom, online live classes and recorded videos
Six exam familiesUPSC · TNPSC · Banking · SSC · Railways · Police
Programmes
Six examinations. One disciplined path.
Every aspirant arrives with a different goal — a civil service, a Tamil Nadu government post, a bank career, a uniform. Shine organises its coaching around the examination you are actually preparing for.
01
UPSC
IAS and IPS preparation with combined Prelims-cum-Mains coaching, from Coimbatore.
Explore the programme → 02TNPSC
Dedicated coaching for TNPSC Group 1, Group 2 and Group 4 examinations.
Explore the programme → 03Banking
Coaching for IBPS, SBI and RBI examinations — PO, Clerk, Specialist Officer and RRB.
Explore the programme → 04SSC
Structured preparation for Staff Selection Commission examinations.
Explore the programme → 05Railways
Focused coaching for railway recruitment examinations.
Explore the programme → 06Police
Preparation for Police Sub-Inspector (SI) and Police Constable (PC) recruitment.
Explore the programme →Why Shine
The Guidance. The Practice. The Confidence.
A study hall, included with your course
Students get access to a study hall and study materials as part of their preparation — a quiet, dedicated place to sit, revise and stay consistent.
Prelims and Mains, prepared together
Where a programme covers both stages, Shine teaches with a combined Prelims-cum-Mains approach, so your preparation builds towards the full examination, not just the first hurdle.
A free TNPSC test series
TNPSC aspirants at Shine receive a free TNPSC test series — regular, exam-pattern practice built into the preparation, at no extra charge.
Learn in the classroom, online, or both
Choose the way that fits your life: offline classroom learning, online live classes, and recorded videos to revisit — with weekday and weekend batches.
Tested, guided and supported at every step
Daily tests, weekend mock tests, doubt-clearing sessions, current-affairs classes, a library of reference books and interview guidance — support that continues from your first class to the interview stage.
The Founder
Led by the person who built it
Mr. N. Hariharan founded Shine IAS Academy & Shine School of Banking in Coimbatore in 2011, on a mission to “facilitate employment through empowerment”.
He continues to lead the academy from its Peelamedu centre, and is regularly invited by colleges across Coimbatore — Hindusthan College, Dr. N.G.P. College, Sri Ramakrishna College, Sri Krishna College and Karpagam Academy of Higher Education — as a resource person for career guidance and competitive-examination orientation.
2011Founded
6Exam families coached
2026MoU with Akshaya College
Your Path
How preparation takes shape
A simple way to picture your path at Shine — five steps from first enquiry to examination day.
Discover your programme
Explore the six exam families and find the examination you want to prepare for.
Discuss your preparation
Speak with the academy team about your goals, your current stage, and the batch and learning mode that suit you.
Join a suitable batch
Start with a weekday or weekend batch, in the classroom or online.
Learn and practise
Attend classes, use the study hall and materials, and build your rhythm with daily tests and weekend mock tests.
Prepare for your examination stages
Strengthen each stage of your examination with current-affairs classes, doubt-clearing support and interview guidance where your programme includes it.
Our Achievers
Our recent results
Shine is home to 1,941+ student achievers. Here are our most recent results in Banking and Insurance examinations, shown stage by stage.
IBPS Specialist Officer — Prelims 2026
- Mr. Subash M (HR)
- Ms. Bhavana AK (AFO)
- Mrs. Sharmitha (AFO)
- Ms. Hemalatha (AFO)
- Mrs. Dhivyalakshmi S (AFO)
NICL Assistant — Prelims 2026
- Ms. Sathya Priya
- Ms. Annalakshmi
- Mr. Gowtham
- Ms. Anusiya Banu
- Ms. Kaviya
- Ms. Malthika
SBI PO — Mains 2026
- Mr. Subash
Student Voices
What students say
“Excellent coaching — they train students exactly as the exam demands. The best place to prepare for government examinations.”
“Excellent coaching and individual attention with students.”
“Best coaching centre in Coimbatore.”
Student reviews from our Justdial profile · Rated 4.6 from 833 reviews.
Begin your preparation with Shine
Speak to the academy team about your examination, the batch options, and the learning mode that suits you.