Former insider to the UPSC coaching industry, Vijender Masijeevi, uncovers the exploitative practices ruling this multi-billion rupee sector. In a candid podcast with Acharya Prashant, Masijeevi reveals how coaching centers make money off the dreams and pressures of UPSC aspirants, often emotionally and financially draining them in the process. He further criticizes the over-glorification of IAS success stories, which raises unrealistic expectations and contributes to wide-scale mental health issues among students. Masijeevi advocates for immediate reform to achieve a more balanced, inclusive, and humane approach toward UPSC preparation, as a student’s well-being over profit matters.