SBTech Math vs DIPS Academy: CSIR NET Maths Coaching

Maths candidates for CSIR NET find prices quoted on different bases: some include study materials and some sell them separately. CSIR NET is the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research National Eligibility Test, and with the December 2026 exam close, the choice of batch is pressing.

The basis is where the money goes. DIPS Academy, a Delhi institute with a CSIR NET Mathematics programme, lists a course fee and a separate charge for study materials. Our CSIR-NET and GATE Mathematics 2027 course carries notes, assignments and mock tests inside one fee.

Below we add up the real totals for DIPS's two online plans, Online Readers and the higher-priced VL Box Premium, and for PI AIM (Anand Institute of Mathematics). We then show which of our batches fits the December 2026 exam, and give you a six-check worksheet to run on any provider before you pay.

We publish this page, and SBTech Math is one of the providers compared, with DIPS Academy and PI AIM. Prices are as of October 2026.

• For maths, our CSIR-NET and GATE Mathematics 2027 course is the better-value choice, with a lower all-in total than DIPS Academy's Online Readers and VL Box Premium plans.
• Compare the all-in total, not the headline fee: DIPS lists materials separately, and our fee includes the notes, assignments and mock tests.
• Our course includes live classes, recorded lectures, PDF notes, mock tests and weekly doubt sessions in one fee.
• Before paying anyone, run six checks: all-in total, access end date, doubt route, tests, a trial, and refund terms.

For a maths candidate who wants one online course covering CSIR NET and GATE (the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) at a single price, we recommend SBTech Math's CSIR-NET and GATE Mathematics 2027 course. It costs ₹15,999. DIPS Academy's Online Readers plan costs ₹27,999 once its ₹9,000 materials charge is added.

Our figures come from our course page. DIPS's come from its CSIR NET Mathematics page and its online live classes page. DIPS states that its prices include 18% GST (Goods and Services Tax).

The all-in total is the fee plus any separately sold materials. On that basis our course is about 43% cheaper than DIPS Online Readers and about 55% cheaper than DIPS's higher-priced VL Box Premium online plan, as of October 2026. A headline fee hides the difference.

DIPS and PI AIM state that their fees include 18% GST.

How we worked out the gaps (our calculation). DIPS Online Readers: ₹18,999 + ₹9,000 = ₹27,999. The gap to ours is ₹27,999 − ₹15,999 = ₹12,000, which is 12,000 ÷ 27,999 = 43%. VL Box Premium: ₹28,246 + ₹7,500 = ₹35,746. The gap is ₹19,747, or 55%.

If you want a cost per lecture hour, divide the all-in total by the provider's stated hours. DIPS states 600 hours, so Online Readers works out at ₹27,999 ÷ 600 = ₹46.67 an hour. For a cost per day of access on our course, use our course price tool.

Self-study is enough if you already solve MSc (Master of Science) level problems without help and keep a fixed weekly plan. In our experience, coaching earns its fee when you need someone to set the order of topics, check where a proof breaks, and answer a stuck question within days rather than weeks.

The two real risks of online coaching are staying regular and being stuck with nobody to ask. Our course answers the first with live classes alongside recorded lectures, and the second with weekly doubt sessions or personal mentoring. The live versus recorded guide helps you choose a format. The doubt-support guide shows how to test a provider's answer.

If you are sitting the December 2026 exam, our CSIR-NET December 2026 Live Batch is ₹11,999 one-time, or three instalments of ₹3,999.67, as of October 2026. If you are aiming for a later sitting, or for GATE as well, our CSIR-NET and GATE Mathematics 2027 course gives access through 30 June 2027.

The 2027 course began on 10 July 2026. It combines live classes with recorded lectures, so joining now you receive both formats, with access through 30 June 2027. Our course store lists each batch.

Choose us when you want a lower all-in total than DIPS Online Readers and VL Box Premium, tests and notes in one fee, a payment plan, maths taught by a CSIR NET qualifier who secured All India Rank 11, and a human route for doubts. Each reason below rests on a fact you can check on our course page.

1. You want a lower all-in total than DIPS Online Readers and VL Box Premium. The course covers both CSIR NET and GATE in one fee; the table above has the totals.
2. You want tests and notes inside the fee. The course includes PDF notes, assignments, previous-year-question discussion, mock tests and analytics. Our app dashboard tracks course completion and test scores. SB Sir designs all our test series, including the Core Concept Diagnostic series. The test series checklist shows what to verify before buying any.
3. You want to pay in parts. The 2027 course has an instalment plan, with the amounts set out in the FAQ below.
4. You want pure maths taught by someone who has passed the exam. SB Sir (Sunil Bansal) teaches Pure Mathematics. He secured All India Rank (AIR) 11 with 104.5 marks in CSIR NET in December 2017 (University Grants Commission, UGC, and CSIR) and is GATE MA qualified. Eshita Mam teaches Applied Mathematics, and Vivek Sir teaches Abstract Algebra and Real Analysis. Teaching is in Hindi and English.
5. You want a person to answer doubts. The course includes continuous doubt support and weekly doubt sessions or personal mentoring.

You can browse the course store for single-subject courses if you need only one topic.

Run six checks on any provider, including us. Each has a pass and a fail you can test in ten minutes. We answer each for our own course so you can compare.

Is the all-in total one figure?

Pass: you can write down one total covering fee and materials, matching the amount at checkout. Fail: a fee quoted with materials sold separately that you have not added. Our course has notes included in its fee.

Does access outlast your exam?

Pass: the access end date falls after your exam, leaving revision weeks. Fail: a validity shorter than your preparation window. Our 2027 course runs through 30 June 2027.

Who answers a doubt, and when?

Pass: a named route (a live session, a mentor, a forum) with hours you can use. Fail: "doubts solved" with no who or when. We offer weekly doubt sessions or personal mentoring, and our support line runs 9am to 7pm, Monday to Saturday.

What feedback do the tests give?

Pass: you can view a sample score report, by topic, before paying. Fail: "unlimited tests" with no sample. Ours are mock tests with analytics, and our demo classes and free content let you judge the material before paying.

Can you try before paying in full?

Pass: a paid trial or free demo. Fail: full payment before you have seen one lecture. We have a ₹999 Demo Plan, plus free demo classes, notes and previous-year questions in our free content library.

What are the refund terms?

Pass: terms in writing before you pay. Fail: a promise made over the phone. Our policy for digital courses is no refund, except for a serious health issue immediately after purchase, so we suggest the ₹999 Demo Plan first.

Questions before you buy are welcome through our contact form, on +91 81265 45455, or at sbtechmath@gmail.com. Form enquiries receive a reply within 24 hours. For how the exam is built, see the CSIR NET exam pattern for maths.