Jithin Lal V J
Academic Director – Hriday IAS
B.Tech (Mechanical Engineering) | Master’s in Public Administration
10+ Years of UPSC Teaching | Polity • History • Economics • IR • Current
Affairs
Jithin Lal V.J is one of the most trusted and dynamic mentors in the UPSC ecosystem. As the Academic Director at Hriday IAS, he brings over a decade of deep teaching experience and visionary academic leadership to civil services preparation. With mastery across Polity, History, Economics, International Relations, and Current Affairs, his classes stand out for being fast-paced, sharply structured, and interlinked across subjects — a powerful approach that ensures high recall and real exam impact.
Why Aspirants Trust Jithin Sir
Teaches all core GS subjects with depth, clarity & strategic insight. Expert in interlinking subjects to boost conceptual clarity & memory retention.
Mains answer writing + Prelims tactics delivered with precision.
Worked on multiple key projects with the Government of India, offering unique administrative insights.
Infuses real-world governance examples to make theory practical and relatable.
Known for sharp, no-nonsense teaching style focused on UPSC’s evolving demands
Whether it's decoding constitutional nuances or connecting historical developments to current affairs, Jithin Sir’s sessions are not just informative—they are transformative. His ability to simplify complexity and instill confidence makes him an indispensable guide on the UPSC journey
Dr. Shruthi Sureshan
B.E. in Biotechnology | M.Tech in Bioinformatics | Ph.D. in Bioinformatics
Expert in Science & Technology and Environmental Sciences | 9+ Years of
Teaching Experience
Dr. Shruthi Sureshan is a distinguished academician and researcher with a strong foundation in Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, holding a Ph.D. in Bioinformatics. With over 9 years of teaching experience, she specializes in Science & Technology and Environmental Sciences for UPSC aspirants, known for her ability to simplify complex scientific concepts and relate them to current affairs and UPSC demands. Her academic journey is enriched by active involvement in high-impact research projects under reputed institutions such as ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research), ILBS (Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences), and AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences). This research background empowers her lectures with real-world relevance and scientific depth. Dr. Shruthi’s teaching style blends clarity, analytical rigour, and contemporary case studies—ensuring that students not only grasp theoretical concepts but also learn to apply them in the context of UPSC Prelims and Mains examinations
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