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

Dropped them

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

“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).”

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Found an empty bench..

Keep your ego aside.

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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

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

Your credentials do not matter!

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

And, I had not made it.

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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

It is almost impossible.

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

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Searched for my roll number.

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

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

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

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

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

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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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I was constantly staring into the ground

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Worked for a marketing agency

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

Cleared multiple of them

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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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.

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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

“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.”

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).

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

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

All achievers in their own way.

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I vividly remember that evening.

I did not go back to my home.

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

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

Anyway!

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.

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

The batch sizes were huge!

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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

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

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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…

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

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

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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

I looked around me

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

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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

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.

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

“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.”

But, then it hit me hard.

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

All the best!

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

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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

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

I was alone in Delhi back then

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

And entered the park.