DEAN (Civils)
Mutyala Bharat Kumar is an accomplished educator, advocate, and EdTech entrepreneur with over 12 years of experience mentoring Civil Services aspirants across India. Renowned for his engaging teaching and results-driven approach, he has guided many students to success in UPSC and State Public Service Commission examinations.
An LLB graduate and practicing High Court Advocate, Bharat Kumar also holds postgraduate degrees in Computer Applications and Economics. His multidisciplinary expertise adds analytical depth to subjects like Indian Economy, Governance, Ethics and Current Affairs.
As the Dean of Ignite IAS, he continues to inspire and empower aspirants through his vision of holistic preparation—integrating academic excellence, ethical values, and real-world awareness—to shape India’s next generation of civil servants.
Mohan Benerji
Mohan Benarji Reddy is an accomplished educator with over 14 years of experience mentoring Civil Services aspirants across India. Known for his engaging and result-oriented teaching, he has guided many students to success in UPSC and State Public Service Commission examinations. He has served as a Senior Faculty in reputed IAS institutions in Hyderabad and Delhi, specializing in subjects such as Indian Economy, Indian Society, International Relations, Internal Security, and Anthropology (Optional).
An alumnus of NIT Warangal, Mr. Reddy holds B.Tech and M.Tech degrees, along with M.A. in Anthropology and M.A. in Economics (pursuing). He has cleared UPSC Prelims and Mains, and appeared for interviews in both CSE and Group 1 Services. Before entering academics, he worked as a Senior Engineer at L&T, Mumbai, contributing to the INS Arihant—India’s first nuclear submarine.
A passionate researcher and author, he has published IEEE papers on power systems and submitted papers on Hunting and Gathering Societies in Anthropology. His upcoming books on Socio-Cultural Anthropology and Indian Anthropology reflect his commitment to integrating academic excellence with ethical and holistic preparation to nurture India’s next generation of civil servants.
B Srinivas Reddy
Total teaching experience: 28 years +
Professional Summary: I have been teaching English language, Soft skills and News paper analysis for current affairs for the last two and half decades at various levels, i.e. from junior to PG level including in professional colleges and reputed coaching centers in Hyderabad. As a certified trainer from Infosys’ Gachibowli campus, I have conducted Infosys Soft Skills programme for many batches in Engineering colleges including Orientation Programmes for faculty on Pedagogy and Soft Skills. I have also rich experience in giving training for various competitive exams like GRE, IELTS, TOEFL, UPSC, SSC, CSAT, Group -1,2 and BANK examinations. With my ELT back ground from CIEFL, Hyderabad and Journalism from Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Hyderabad, I have expertise in Language and Communication areas and News paper analysis besides Student psychology and Pedagogy.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
* Experience in administration as correspondent and H.O.D. in reputed educational organizations.
* Conducting Orientation/Training Programs for teachers, H.O.D.s and training them on Soft skills and Pedagogy and Student Psychology
* Experience in Career Counselling & Motivation for students of school, college and professional institutions
* Experience in Conducting Infosys Soft Skills Program in colleges
* Experience in Placement training for B. Tech., MCA nad MBA students.
* Experience in ELT, Current Affairs and Soft skills training
* Basic Knowledge of Computers
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Srikanth Pagilla
Mr. Srikanth Pagilla is a passionate educator and mentor with over five years of teaching excellence, specializing in simplifying Indian Polity for UPSC aspirants and Legal Reasoning for CLAT students.
He has served as an Assistant Professor at a reputed law college, where he contributed significantly to academic excellence and student mentorship. Known for his simplified and conceptual approach, Mr. Pagilla has guided numerous aspirants in understanding complex constitutional and legal principles with ease and clarity.
With a strong academic foundation and a passion for empowering future civil servants and legal professionals, he continues to inspire students to think critically and uphold the values of justice, democracy, and good governance.
Ch Pruthvidhar Reddy
Hello everyone! I am Prithvi, Faculty for Polity and Environment. I have a remarkable sense of fulfilment in mentoring and teaching students over the past 7 years. I firmly believe that student-centricity and interactive learning are the key pedagogic attributes as of today, especially for UPSC. My specialisation warrants fine blend of the core subject and the current events for it’s holistic understanding. My aptitude for subject and passion for teaching offered me an eventful career so far.Thank you!
Hemamalini
I’m Hemamalini, Civils faculty. I specialize in guiding aspirants for the Civil Services Examination with a focus on conceptual clarity, analytical thinking, and a strategic approach to preparation. My aim is to help students not just clear the exam, but also develop the mindset and personality of a future civil servant. Together, we’ll work towards building knowledge, discipline, and confidence — the three pillars of success in the UPSC journey.”
Srinivasa Rao
This is Srinivasa Rao, Senior Faculty – History & Culture (UPSC)
With 15 years of teaching expertise in UPSC Prelims and Mains, I have worked across leading institutes in Hyderabad and Bangalore, mentoring aspirants through focused instruction and rigorous exam strategies to meet evolving UPSC standards.
Recognized for subject mastery and clarity in teaching, I am committed to delivering impactful training in Indian and world history, contributing to high student success rates.
Shaik Mansoor
Shaik Mansoor is a passionate and result-oriented educator with 5 years of experience mentoring Civil Services aspirants across India. Recognized for his engaging, analytical, and student-centric teaching style, he has trained aspirants in reputed IAS institutions across Hyderabad, Chennai, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, and Delhi, helping many realize their dream of entering the civil services.
Having personally cleared the UPSC Prelims and Mains and appeared for the Group-1 Service Interview, Mansoor brings an insider’s perspective into his teaching, bridging the gap between preparation and performance. He has also successfully cleared the APPSC Group-1 and Group-2 Prelims and Mains, further strengthening his expertise in both national and state-level examinations.
His specialization spans Geography, Environment, Disaster Management, Anthropology, Polity, and Current Affairs, subjects he teaches with a perfect blend of conceptual depth and real-world understanding. Known for his two-way interactive teaching methodology, Mansoor creates a dynamic classroom environment that promotes critical thinking, curiosity, and confidence among students.
Driven by a deep sense of purpose, Mansoor believes that true mentorship goes beyond academics, it is about nurturing discipline, clarity, and resilience in every aspirant. His goal is to empower students with not just knowledge, but the right mindset to excel in India’s most prestigious examinations.
