Kanchan Gurung

Co-Founder

Kolkata, West Bengal, India3 yrs 7 mos experience

Key Highlights

Built a community of 18k+ on YouTube.
Expert in UPSC exam coaching and mentorship.
Led academic initiatives for 150+ aspirants.

Stackforce AI infers this person is an experienced educator in UPSC coaching and academic leadership.

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MentorshipEvaluationTeachingAcademic LeadershipCivil Services Exam CoachingResearch SkillsContent DevelopmentContent Management

Other Skills

Policy AnalysisManagementEvent CoordinationLeadership DevelopmentCurrent affairs classesMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookContent reviewerContent StrategyAutoCADSOLIDWORKSAnsys Fluent

About

Kanchan Gurung(Educator || Vision IAS || IAS Baba || La Excellence IAS | Pracham Classes ) Built a community of 18k+ subscribers in YouTube and 15K+ followers in Telegram channels! I am Currently serving as the Zonal Head and Associate Faculty at the Jogyashree Civil Services Programme, Government of West Bengal in Association with La Excellence IAS. 🔹 Experienced in working with leading UPSC coaching institutes such as Vision IAS, IAS Baba, Apti Plus, and others, contributing to academic excellence and aspirant success. 🔹 Expertise in classroom teaching and mentoring with a strong focus on UPSC Prelims, Mains, and Interview guidance. 🔹 Skilled at simplifying complex topics, fostering analytical thinking, and creating structured, exam-oriented strategies for aspirants. 🔹 Passionate about combining innovation in pedagogy with practical mentoring, enabling aspirants to not only prepare effectively but also develop the mindset required for public service.

Experience

3 yrs 7 mos

Total Experience

1 yr 2 mos

Average Tenure

Current Experience

La excellence ias coaching center

Educator & Regional Academic Head

Jul 2025 – Jan 2026 · 6 mos · On-site

Role As Academic Head | UPSC Programs
~Manage academic and administrative operations for 150+ UPSC Civil Services Aspirants of Jogyashree Civil Services Coaching Initiative for Minorities by the Government of West Bengal in collaboration with La Excellence IAS Academy.
~Lead curriculum innovation, faculty coordination, and quality assurance for structured preparation.
~Execute Prelims & Mains test series, using analytics to track performance and guide improvements.
~Organise workshops, expert panels, and policy sessions with civil servants and subject specialists to enrich student learning.
Role As Educator – UPSC Anthropology & GS Mentor
~Teach Anthropology (Paper I & II) with emphasis on conceptual clarity, case studies, and integration of thinkers.
~Mentor aspirants in General Studies, focusing on analytical answer writing and current affairs application.
~Provide interview and personality development guidance, fostering confidence and policy awareness.
~Create custom study plans and strategies to meet diverse student needs and enhance exam readiness.

TeachingAcademic LeadershipPolicy AnalysisMentorshipManagementEvent Coordination+1

Convert ias

Teaching Faculty

May 2025 – Feb 2026 · 9 mos · Remote

Apti plus academy for civil services

Academic R&D Specialist and Educator – UPSC

Jun 2023 – Oct 2024 · 1 yr 4 mos · Kolkata · On-site

#For YouTube (Daily News Analysis & Educational Content)
~Creator of Daily News Analysis videos, delivering crisp and exam-oriented coverage of The Hindu, Indian Express, PIB, Down to Earth, and other relevant sources.
~Produced YouTube Shorts simplifying complex UPSC topics into quick, high-retention concepts for wider accessibility.
~Developed and presented topic-focused explainer videos (GS subjects, Anthropology, Ethics, International Relations, etc), ensuring syllabus-aligned learning.
~Applied storytelling, visuals, and case studies to engage learners and enhance conceptual recall.
#For R&D Role
~Designed, implemented, and evaluated nationwide UPSC Prelims & Mains Test Series, integrating performance analytics to enable data-driven learning strategies.
~Developed sector-specific learning modules across UPSC subjects (Polity, Economy, Environment, Anthropology, etc.), ensuring comprehensive curriculum design and structured pedagogy.
~Conducted in-depth research & analysis of policy issues, current affairs, and examination trends to create evidence-based academic frameworks.
~Mentored aspirants through innovative approaches to answer-writing, test-taking strategies, and conceptual clarity.

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Vision ias

Guest Faculty/Expert For UPSC Civil Services Examination

Feb 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 2 mos · New Delhi, Delhi, India · Hybrid

Evaluate UPSC Mains answer copies with precision, focusing on content quality, structure, analytical depth, and presentation.
Mentor aspirants by providing personalized feedback and guidance to strengthen answer-writing, articulation, and conceptual clarity.
Design and apply standardized evaluation rubrics aligned with UPSC expectations to ensure fairness and consistency.
Conduct one-on-one mentorship sessions, identifying aspirants’ strengths and weaknesses and creating tailored improvement strategies.
Contribute to model answers, test series evaluation, and UPSC trend analysis, integrating insights into evaluation and mentorship.

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Gravitas civil services prep!

Co-Founder

Jul 2022 – Feb 2026 · 3 yrs 7 mos · India

Built a community of 18k+ subscribers in YouTube & 15k+ subscribers in Telegram Channels!

Iasbaba

Research and Developent Associate for UPSC Civil Services Examination

Apr 2021 – Jan 2023 · 1 yr 9 mos · Banglore · Hybrid

Worked as Content Developer specializing in creating high-quality study materials for UPSC Civil Services Examination across various subjects. Skilled in designing comprehensive, engaging, and exam-focused content to help aspirants effectively prepare and excel in their preparation journey.

Microsoft OfficeMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookContent reviewer+3

Indian institute of engineering science and technology (iiest), shibpur

Research Intern at Department of Aerospace Engineering, IIEST

Mar 2016 – Jun 2016 · 3 mos · Howrah, West Bengal, India · On-site

Conducting extensive research on gas flow within micro and macro shock tubes for a range of applications, including biological studies, aerodynamic analysis, and gas-phase combustion reactions. Specializing in CFD simulations to model shock tube behavior, using advanced schemes like Roe Flux Difference Splitting (Roe-FDS) for multidimensional geometries. Focused on optimizing shock tube environments by analyzing pressure, temperature, Mach number, and density in open-type shock tube setups for improved research outcomes.

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