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

I was alone in Delhi back then

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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

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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?”

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.

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

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

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

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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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

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

Dropped them

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

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

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

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

I looked around me

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

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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).”

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

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

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

I was constantly staring into the ground

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

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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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And..

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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

“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.”

All the best!

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

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).

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

I did not go back to my home.

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…

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

Found an empty bench..

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

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

And entered the park.

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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

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

And, I had not made it.

Anyway!

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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

It is almost impossible.

But, then it hit me hard.

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.

Cleared multiple of them

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

The batch sizes were huge!

Your credentials do not matter!

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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

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 vividly remember that evening.

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

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

“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.”

Searched for my roll number.

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

Keep your ego aside.

All achievers in their own way.

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

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