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

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

Keep your ego aside.

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

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I vividly remember that evening.

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

I did not go back to my home.

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

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But, then it hit me hard.

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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.

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

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

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I looked around me

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

The batch sizes were huge!

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

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

Dropped them

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

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

“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.”

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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 was alone in Delhi back then

And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.

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And, I had not made it.

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

Anyway!

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It lasted approximately 10 months.

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

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

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Your credentials do not matter!

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

And entered the park.

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

Worked for a marketing agency

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

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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.”

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

“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).”

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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

And..

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…

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.

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

Found an empty bench..

All achievers in their own way.

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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

Cleared multiple of them

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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

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

It is almost impossible.

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).

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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

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.

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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

All the best!

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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

Searched for my roll number.

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

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

I was constantly staring into the ground

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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

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