Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

“But, it is nearly impossible for one to predict who will make it to the ‘holy list’. Yes! I can say that if an aspirant who has done X, Y, and Z can increase their chances of selection, but it is just not enough. There is always a matter of luck (or, probability).”

But, then it hit me hard.

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I vividly remember that evening.

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.

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The batch sizes were huge!

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

And, I had not made it.

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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.

In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.

I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.

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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”

You would have to be on your toes. If your mind drifts apart for even a second, you will lose your chain of thoughts and notes.

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Each class used to be 2.5 hours each. Making it a total of 5 hours of coaching classes daily. The classes used to be 7 days a week.

I looked around me

I did not go back to my home.

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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.

The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.

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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)

Dropped them

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“All of these students are great from an academic point of view. They have always scored 90%+ during their school days, some have even scored 9.6 CGPA and above during their 10th boards.”

In case you are wondering, how did my story end?

And entered the park.

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Worked for a marketing agency

It lasted approximately 10 months.

Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!

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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.

I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -

This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.

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I was alone in Delhi back then

Cleared multiple of them

All achievers in their own way.

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.

“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”

Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.

Searched for my roll number.

Anyway!

500 students in each batch. God forbid if you were late to the class - you would have to push your way through the seats. (Old aspirants reading this know which institute I am talking about).

And..

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.

So, yes, the UPSC is considered the toughest exam in the world because there is a ‘luck’ factor coupled with subjectivity in the exam process.

And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.

Found an empty bench..

I was constantly staring into the ground

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.

Dare you, peep in your neighbour's notebook. After all, it is a national-level competitive exam - people tend to be extremely competitive. Tough days…

2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

It is almost impossible.

Keep your ego aside.

I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.

All the best!

After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..

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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.

“I, too, was an aspirant, 20 years back. I have met board toppers, state board toppers, and college toppers with more than 9+ CGPA who prepare for this exam.”

Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!

So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.

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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.

Your credentials do not matter!

2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)

Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.