u/Low_Village_6511

For those preparing for UPSC while working 8–9 hours a day, how are you managing your schedule?

I'm finding that the biggest problem isn't understanding what needs to be studied. It's actually finding enough consistent time for revision, answer writing and tests.

A few things I'm trying to figure out:

• Is 2–3 hours on weekdays + longer weekend sessions actually sustainable?
• Do you keep weekdays for revision/current affairs and weekends for new topics?
• How do you manage Mains answer writing without neglecting Prelims?
• Do you take leave closer to Prelims, or maintain the same routine throughout?
• How do you deal with days when work gets hectic and the study plan falls apart?

I'm not looking for a perfect timetable. I'd be more interested in hearing from people who have actually managed a job alongside UPSC preparation.

What has worked for you, and what did you eventually realise was a waste of time?

I have shortlisted 3 coaching institutes, Legacy IAS, VISION IAS and VAJIRAM AND RAVI. can some one guide me which institute should I join.

YouTube pe sab AIR 1 produce kar rahe hain
I checked

1. Legacy IAS

2. Vision IAS

3. Drishti IAS

4. Vajiram & Ravi

5. Vajirao Institute

every institute claims “best faculty”.

But honestly:

• Which coaching is actually good for beginners?
• Whose online classes are worth the money?
• Which one gives proper mentorship instead of recorded lectures only?

Need honest reviews from real aspirants.

Every topper interview mentions different names 😭
Some say Legacy IAS for mentorship, some prefer Drishti for Hindi medium, Vision for test series, Vajiram for classroom prep, and Vajirao for GS foundation.

At this point choosing coaching feels harder than UPSC itself 💀

Anyone here with real experience?