Mr. Pavan Tiwari
(Co-founder – Legacy IAS Academy, Bangalore)
Mr. Pavan Tiwari is one of the most trusted and respected mentors in the UPSC Civil Services preparation ecosystem. After completing his B.E. in Aeronautical Engineering, he chose a path of public service and went on to appear three times in the UPSC Civil Services Personality Test, gaining an in-depth understanding of the examination’s demands, mindset, and expectations. With a passion for teaching and a deep commitment to guiding aspirants, he entered the field of UPSC education almost a decade ago and has since established himself as one of the most sought-after mentors for aspirants across India.
With 10 years of dedicated teaching experience, Mr. Pavan has earned a strong reputation as an expert faculty for Indian Polity and Public Administration. His exceptional ability to simplify complex constitutional, administrative, and governance-related concepts has made his classes immensely popular. Aspirants appreciate his clear articulation, structured approach, and exam-oriented analysis that connects theory with practical administrative understanding. His insights stem not only from academic mastery but also from real exposure to the UPSC process itself.
Over the years, Mr. Pavan has personally mentored and guided 250+ students who successfully cleared UPSC CSE, securing all-India ranks and joining services such as IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS, and other prestigious Group A Central Services. His guidance is widely valued for being honest, personalised, and grounded in a deep understanding of the aspirant’s strengths and weaknesses. Many aspirants attribute their breakthrough in Mains and Personality Test to his mentorship, especially due to his ability to refine communication, develop clarity of thought, and build a confident personality.
Mr. Pavan is particularly renowned for being one of the most preferred mentors for UPSC Interview Preparation. His DAF-based mentoring, strategic grooming techniques, and mock interview feedback have been instrumental in helping candidates boost their scores significantly. His own experience of scoring high in the Personality Test further strengthens the authenticity of his guidance. Aspirants describe him as approachable, disciplined, empathetic, and deeply invested in their journey.
As the Co-founder of Legacy IAS Academy, Mr. Pavan has played a pivotal role in shaping the institute into one of the best UPSC coaching centres in India. His vision is to create a highly structured, transparent, and student-centric learning ecosystem that focuses on quality teaching, disciplined preparation, and ethical guidance. Under his leadership, Legacy IAS has grown into a trusted platform for thousands of aspirants in Bangalore and across India through both classroom and online programs.
Today, Mr. Pavan continues to mentor aspirants through his classes, personal guidance sessions, interview preparation modules, online mentorship programs, and motivational talks. His unwavering dedication, clarity of thought, and passion for teaching make him an exceptional mentor whose impact extends far beyond the classroom.