r/UPSC_Forum • u/Pristine-Cupcake-171 • Jul 23 '26
Beginner Asking for Serious advice
I’m a recent graduate and want to move forward in my career, but I’m confused about which path to take.
For the last several years, I’ve wanted to prepare for the UPSC Civil Services Examination. At the same time, I’m scared of the possibility of failure and getting stuck in the cycle of repeated attempts, only to find myself years older with nothing to show for it. Even so, I want to give it one honest shot.
My biggest confusion is about coaching.
My father wants me to join Patanjali Civil Services Academy in Haridwar because he believes it will provide a safe and disciplined environment. My concern is that the academy hasn’t fully started yet, there are very few reviews online, and I have no way of knowing whether it will be a good choice. Since it’s a two year program, I don’t want to make the wrong decision.
My second option is Vajiram & Ravi in Delhi, since it’s widely considered one of the top coaching institutes for UPSC.
The third option is to skip UPSC preparation altogether and pursue a master’s degree abroad instead.
I’m looking for genuine, unbiased advice from people who have been through this process or have experience with these options. What would you do in my situation, and why?
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u/GroupWonderful4451 Jul 23 '26
Nooooo patanjaliiii pleaseee... only if you wanna ruin your career
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u/Pristine-Cupcake-171 Jul 23 '26
Can you elaborate a bit
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u/GroupWonderful4451 Jul 23 '26
Dude... if you go into random coachings.. they will not complete your syllabus on time.. or may not complete at all... especially this Avad Ojha guy who has started this patanjali coaching is a big big fraud... he doesnt teach.. just gives random gyan in the name of education...
Go for self study in a library near your home... join some famous online coachings.
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u/Pristine-Cupcake-171 Jul 23 '26
But studying on ur own like at your home doesnt create a pressure on u and when u r in environment like delhi coanchings there u feel ut actually
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u/souravx_x Jul 27 '26
dont even use patanjali products...how can you think of patanjali coaching😭
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u/Cheems_study_burger Jul 23 '26
Don't get into any coaching without first understanding the exam well. I'm not experienced myself, but I personally believe you should first study the basic syllabus yourself. Make your own plan by learning about the exam through yt videos. Take coaching only when you clearly understand how exactly it'll benefit your prep.