India, June 4 -- The intense daily routine of a UPSC aspirant has gone viral on social media, prompting both admiration and conversation around the pressure of competitive exam preparation in India. In a post on X, user @dr.jyotivermapt captioned the clip, "3:50 AM.. Patients, Kitchen & 12 Hours Study | UPSC First Attempt." It follows her day from the early hours of the morning to late at night, moving between long study sessions, work, and household responsibilities.

The routine begins around 3:53 am when she wakes up, drinks water and starts her day. By 4:22 am, she is already on the terrace studying. This early morning session continues till around 6:40 am, followed by a yoga break.

She resumes studying soon after and continues throu...