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

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

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

Found an empty bench..

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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 -

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

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Anyway!

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Have you ever met someone and something seemed so unusual about them but you couldn't put your finger on what it was?

All achievers in their own way.

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

It is almost impossible.

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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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

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

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

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…

And, I had not made it.

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

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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

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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.

Keep your ego aside.

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

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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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

And entered the park.

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I vividly remember that evening.

It lasted approximately 10 months.

Cleared multiple of them

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.

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

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

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

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

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

And..

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

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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

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

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

I did not go back to my 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.”

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

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.

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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

“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.”

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

Searched for my roll number.

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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

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

All the best!

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).

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

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

I was alone in Delhi back then

“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).”

I looked around me

I was constantly staring into the ground

Worked for a marketing agency

Your credentials do not matter!

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

But, then it hit me hard.

Dropped them

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

The batch sizes were huge!

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

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.