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

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

And, I had not made it.

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

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“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).”

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

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

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

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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

The batch sizes were huge!

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

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

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

All the best!

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It lasted approximately 10 months.

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

Dropped them

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And entered the park.

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.

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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Worked for a marketing agency

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

What bait should you use for ocean fishing?

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).

Cleared multiple of them

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

Your credentials do not matter!

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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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

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

Anyway!

And..

All achievers in their own way.

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

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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

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

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

But, then it hit me hard.

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

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

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

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

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

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

It is almost impossible.

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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

I vividly remember that evening.

Found an empty bench..

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

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

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

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

“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.”

“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.”

I did not go back to my home.

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

Searched for my roll number.

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

I was alone in Delhi back then

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

Keep your ego aside.

I was constantly staring into the ground

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