Department History

The I.A.S. & Allied Services Training Centre, Punjabi University, Patiala, is one of the leading Institutions of Northern India. It imparts training for the Central Civil Services I.A.S. (Prelim. & Main), P.C.S. Judicial (Prelim. & Main), P.C.S. (Executive), B.D.P.O., D.S.P (Prelim. & Main), P.O. (Banking Services), N.E.T. (U.G.C.), B.Ed., LL.B. (3 years Course), LL.B. (5 years Course), Spoken English and T.E.T. (Teacher Eligible Test) Examinations. It was established in 1988 and was attached to the PreExamination Training Centre for Competitive Examinations (Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India & Ministry of Minority Affairs, New Delhi) for Weaker Sections (Including Scheduled Castes, Other Backward Classes and Minorities i.e. Sikhs, Muslims, Christians, Bodhis and Zoroastrians) which has been conducting the above stated (except state level) courses and functioning successfully since 1970. Both the Centres complement each other in their operational functioning. Over the entire span of its existence, the Institute has acquired not only the basic infrastructure, expertise and innovative techniques but also a fair reputation for its pioneering good work and singular achievements

Location

The Institute is located at the Punjabi University Campus Patiala and the walking distance from the main gate of the university. It consists of Director’s Office, Class Rooms, Seminar Hall, Counselling Room, Teaching Material Room and Library. The University Campus is situated on the PatialaChandigarh Road, at a distance of 7 KM from the main city. It presents a splendid sight of beautiful buildings away from noise and din of city markets and roads.

vision

The Centre aims to create an inclusive learning space that prepares students for various competitive examinations with confidence and clarity. Its purpose is to guide aspirants toward careers in public service by offering structured coaching, academic support and mentorship that meet the demands of exams such as UPSC, PCS and other allied services. The Centre is committed to widening access for students from weaker sections and underprivileged backgrounds by providing affordable training, needbased assistance and opportunities that might otherwise be out of reach. It works to bridge educational gaps through foundation courses, remedial learning and personal guidance, ensuring that every dedicated learner has a fair chance to succeed. By promoting equal opportunity, academic excellence and social responsibility, the Centre strives to shape aspirants who can contribute meaningfully to society and uphold the values of public service.

Mission

The mission of the Centre is to meet the needs of students from underprivileged and weaker sections by giving them access to quality coaching. The Centre provides a strong resource base that includes a dedicated library, digital learning tools, model tests, counselling sessions and skill-building workshops. It encourages equal participation, supports first-generation learners and offers personalised guidance to help students navigate the challenges of competitive exams. By combining academic support with an inclusive approach, the Centre strives to open pathways to public service for all deserving candidates.

Highlights of recent activities

Facilities

The mission of the Centre is to meet the needs of students from underprivileged and weaker sections by giving them access to quality coaching. The Centre provides a strong resource base that includes a dedicated library, digital learning tools, model tests, counselling sessions and skill-building workshops. It encourages equal participation, supports first-generation learners and offers personalised guidance to help students navigate the challenges of competitive exams. By combining academic support with an inclusive approach, the Centre strives to open pathways to public service for all deserving candidates.

Courses and Fee Structure

Performance Profile-Achievements of the Institute

In its relatively short but promising span of three decades, the Institute has provided coaching and guidance to thousands of students preparing for various Civil and Defence Services examinations. With consistent dedication, it has supported candidates from all categories and states, offering them training and direction. Students benefit from a clear strengthening and broadening of knowledge through the Institute’s high-quality instruction.

The Centre has emerged as a leading institution in this region, attracting career-focused candidates from Punjab, Chandigarh, Haryana, Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir and remote areas of Himachal Pradesh. Its achievements, outlined below, reflect its strong reputation in this field.

• Central Civil Services: 200+ trainees of the Centre have been selected for Central Civil Services. In the recent selections, the Centre saw exceptional results, with several trainees securing top ranks. These include Ankur Garg (1st ), Amit Singla (13th ), Sanjay Goel (28th ), Aman Puri (33rd ), and Monika Sharma (107th) Other successful candidates include Rohi Gupta (31st ), Dhanpreet Kaur (62nd ), Kunal Aggarwal (113th ), Mandeep Singh Randhawa (129th ), Balwinder Singh (627th ), Vikaramjeet Singh Duggal (124th) and Sunpreet Singh (170th ).
• P.C.S. (Judicial) (Course started in 1995): About 150 trainees from the Centre have been selected for PCS (Judicial) till date. The Centre’s trainees have consistently dominated the merit lists in the recent examinations, with selection ratios of 48/54, 15/19, 12/15, 7/8 and 17/21. The toppers in these examinations: Priya Sood, Arun K. Gupta, Arun Aggarwal, Amol Gill and Ram Saran Modi were also trained here. Other high-ranking candidates include Amit Thind (2nd), Poonam Bansal (3rd), Vipandeep Kaur (5th), Ashish Abrol (7th), Manila Chugh (9th), Gurpartap Singh (10th), Mohit Bansal (14th), Shikha Bansal (16th), Jasbir Kaur (21st), Amrinderpal Singh (23rd), Amit Kumar Arya (28th), Vikaramjit Singh (29th), Kamalvarinder (31st) and Vishesh (35th). Additional successful candidates from later years include Jagbir Singh Mehndiratta (7th), Rajinder Singh Nagpal (10th, OBC), Dipti Goyal (12th), Manny Arora (27th), Himanshi Galhotra (31st), and others such as Supreet Kaur, Komple Dhanjal, Geeta Rani, Krishnanuja Mittal and Sumukhi. The Centre is a premier institution in Northern India that offers specialised training for practising lawyers preparing for the Judicial Services Examination.
• H.C.S. (Judicial) Course started in 1995: Around a dozen trainees from the Centre have been selected for H.C.S. (Judicial) so far. In the most recent examination, all seven trainees who appeared qualified. The topper, Jasbir Singh, was a trainee of the Centre. Anudeep Kaur secured the 3rd rank, and Amaninder Singh was also selected.
• P.C.S. (Executive): About 60 candidates from the Centre have been selected for P.C.S. (Executive) to date. In the latest selection, 41 out of 91 selected candidates, including the second-rank holder Sandeep Rishi, had received training at the Institute.
• M.B.A. / M.C.A. / M.F.C. / M.B.E. : Course started in 1997: So far, about 220 trainees from the Centre have been admitted to these programmes.
• N.E.T. (U.G.C.) (Course started in 1998): more than 50 candidates have passed this Examination in different disciplines in recent year.
• B.Ed. Entrance Test: more than 30 trainees got admission in B.Ed. Colleges.
• LL.B. Entrance Test: around 50 candidates got admission in Universities and Law Colleges in both 3- and 5-year courses.

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