Hey Curious,

DISCLAIMER : Please make the final pick only by using the framework and not blindly
following it. I don’t want you to believe anyone, ask people with verifiable answers, seek
and then arrive at a solution because your money is precious ! Order a demo if possible
before arriving at a solution. Whatever you do — try to make sure you check the
authenticity of the suggestions !
I will break down the answer into two parts — the first, summing up the old answers from
Whose online video lectures are best for the IIT JEE? (as of 20th Jan. 2018) and the second,
giving you my two cents !

Summing up the old answers from Whose online video lectures are best for the IIT JEE? !
Independent Companies mentioned - Etoos, Toppr, Byju
Renu Madane’s four criteria of students for whom the video lectures shall serve the best are
much appropriate.
Ritwik Mehta’s description about choosing the teachers and buying courses separately for both
the classes is also true to my experience.
However i would suggest Maths - MC Sir one hundred percent for he is the best you can
get from ETOOS !

My two cents !
We really have to make a very clear distinction in the following areas while choosing the
appropriate study material for us :
1. The content ( quality and quantity )
2. Price
3. My current scenario
There are individual companies proving video lectures for individual subjects but then again that
is for sure going to be costly and that is why i have taken into consideration some companies
which cover PCM
Compared : Toppr,Byju,Etoos,Kaysons,Plancess,Aakash,Mlearning, - these 7 companies

NOTE : My comparison is made assuming the student is in class 11th , if you are either in
class 12th or is a dropper you can use the similar framework to establish the solution and
choose the right platform.
The comparison assumes the student is to be enrolled in a 2 year program and will be
delivered the package in USB.
We will first compare the PRICE in descending order for 2 Year Plans:
1. Etoos - Since this involves combination, you have to go try out by yourself in the below
link but one thing is for certain — if you want the video lectures from the best teachers
then the cost is for sure more than Rs. 80,000
2. Aakash - Rs. 73,999
3. MLearning - Rs. 73,160
4. Toppr - Rs 1,00,000 (may 18)
5. Byju’s - around Rs 55–65,000 (may18)
6. Plancess - Rs. 45,700 (may18)
 7. Kaysons - Rs. 20,000
Well,well — it is very unfair just to show the price and not discuss the features, right ?
1. Etoos - video lectures (800+ hours) - and online test series sometimes come in the
combo and sometimes not , doubt clinic, modules
2. Aakash - video lectures (duration - N/A) , doubt clearing, modules and test series
3. MLearning - video lectures (1000+ hours), modules
4. Toppr - video lectures (duration - N/A) , test series, doubt clearing
5. Byju’s - video lectures (duration - N/A) , test series - and doubt clearing comes at an
extra cost
6. Plancess - video lectures (500+ hours), modules, test series
7. Kayson - video lectures (350+ hours) , doubt clearing, modules and test series
For users with visual tendencies —

N.B : Etoos - study modules comes at an extra cost

Fair enough ? Not yet !
To be honest it is not at all fair to compare yet just on rough numbers unless we have a detailed
idea about what they offer. I am going to try explore what they offer and
you can always browse the links i have mentioned to know in details !
Now let’s get started :
1. Etoos -
I had personally prepared from etoos and to be very honest M.C Sir of Mathematics was the
BEST and similarly NV Sir was great in Physics.

Barring Mathematics by MC Sir, however there were genuine concerns attached with other
subjects. Since there were no modules provided, the only source of information would be the
video lectures and there would be this play-pause-play manner to create notes and that
honestly takes up a lot of time.

Then once you are done with a chapter, you have to find another independent source to
practice questions from which troubled me a lot during Organic Chemistry. While the
lectures are great, the lack of modules create the gap to refer to something and the lack of a
problem solving platform alongside video lectures create a lot of management issues !
Having said that , if you have a doubt , it becomes super tough to find a solution !

Well in recent times, the study modules have been incorporated but that is still not a favourite
and we have better options available clearly such as Resonance DLPD.

TAKEWAY : Great Video Lectures . doubt clinic. Modules comes at extra cost. Costly. The
dearth of solving dpps , test series alongside theory classes is sure to cause trouble.

RECOMMENDED : YES (with conditions)

2. Aakash -
I have no experience to describe Aakash. Also — one, it is an industry known better for its
medical entrance glories and second, there is literally no information available about its service
which is a major turnoff ! I did later go on to check its contents, the interface and the teachers
were dull, i mean! that’s my opinion but it’s tough for those who lack willpower.

RECOMMENDED : NO

3. MLearning -
I had added this just for the sake of it . The video lectures are detailed and 1000+ hours is a
little too much. Over that the price is too much and there is not really much details about the
teachers and the services.

RECOMMENDED : NO

4. Toppr -
The lack of modules might and will itch a bit. However the video lectures sound good. Since,
their lectures are short and to the point you are definitely going to save a lot of time ! While toppr
doubt clearing facilities are highly praised of ( i have used them too), the two factors — one, the
lack of study materials and two, the high cost makes it deprived of an ideal candidate. Cost
will be an issue either if their is a financial problem or it is used alongside coaching
which is already expensive and time-taking or if someone starts early as there are
already future expenses.

TAKEWAY : Good Video Lectures . Doubt facility exists. No modules. Very Costly. The sync of
problem practice along with video lectures will help for sure !

RECOMMENDED : NO

5. Byju’s -
Byju’s has a good reputation of the interactive explanation method backing it. But then again, it
is not exclusively famous for JEE , in fact it is better known for CAT Prep. While the
explanation might be great, the lack of modules and doubt clearing with extra cost are the cons.
Also not much information is available about it’s service plus it’s costly for the services it
provides !

RECOMMENDED : NOT REALLY

6. Plancess -
Their video lectures are in similar footing with that of Toppr and comes relatively cheaper. They
also provide modules and test series which is a great thumbs up but they die down when it
comes to doubt clearing ! This is a persistent problem to be honest — doubt clearing.

TAKEWAY : Good Video Lectures . No Doubt facility . Modules provided. The sync of problem
practice along with video lectures will help for sure but then again doubts shall remain
unresolved.

RECOMMENDED : YES

7. Kaysons -
The presence of the services provided makes the case a lot easier here. They provide every
kind of service. Along with that it comes pretty cheap.This will be discussed in detail along with
two other companies recommended further. The other services ticking all the criteria are
aakash which has no description available and etoos which has a pretty high price !

TAKEWAY : Good Video Lectures . Doubt facility . Modules provided. The sync of problem
practice along with video lectures will help for sure !
RECOMMENDED : YES
After going through brief descriptions, we have with us two contenders PLANCESS &
KAYSONS. You can also refer to Etoos for certain topics if that is convenient for you (i have
mentioned about them below)
The only reasons the post was necessary to start with was to facilitate the choice of a user who
is suffering from financial,family problems/health issues/lack of confidence in current
coaching or is starting off early.

1. PLANCESS(2nd choice) - It comes naturally as the second choice if you can excuse its
lack of doubt clearing facility. However if u purchase the entire PLANCESS package
and purchase only the doubt clearing facility of toppr , it still comes cheaper than TOPPR
and you still manage to get the STUDY MATERIAL which is essential ! The only reason
it wasn’t my first choice was because i found KAYSONS ahead of in terms of low price
as well as doubt clearing facility.

Plancess looks absolutely good with its facilities and moderate cost but then again if you
club doubt clearing facility the price will certainly go up.

2. KAYSONS(1st choice) -
KAYSONS Education comes into scene where cost effectiveness & exhaustive facilities
intersect !

I haven’t tried their video lectures yet but the video lectures sound promising with the faculties
and methods. The integration of modules and Question bank makes it easier form a exhaustive
resource to complete a chapter more holistically. They also boast of Ranker’s Level & Make
me IITIAN program. Not just that, they also have some guaranteed result service. Add to that
the time table and the doubt clearing facility, the quite promise a good package.
N.B : It is not to say that many facilities offered by Kaysons are not offered elsewhere, but its
ability to integrate all the features with its price makes it unique and worth mentioning.

3. Worthy Mention :
Etoos : If anybody does have the required time and money then MC Sir (Maths), NV Sir
(Physics), JH Sir (Physical Chem.) does pretty well in their own fields. It is my first hand
experience to have learnt under Etoos and since i had an entire year to me, i had plenty of time.
They are pretty solid.

This answer is an analysis based on the information i found on the respective websites
and somewhat my experience ( etoos video lectures,test series,doubt clinic, plancess
videos,modules and test series, toppr test series,videos ,doubts ) - though i have arrived
at an answer, I strongly insist the respective users to make the final pick depending on
their preferences !
(N.B: I am subject to change and thus is open to all kinds of feedbacks)
So long buddies,
THE MONK !