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

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

Your credentials do not matter!

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

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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.

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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.

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

I was alone in Delhi back then

“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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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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

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

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Cleared multiple of them

“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).”

All achievers in their own way.

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Dropped them

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.

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

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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

My boss called me on a Saturday to let me know he that due to financial reasons, I was no longer needed effective immediatley. 3 days later, he sends me a text asking about work issues. How do I respond?

I did not go back to my home.

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

It is almost impossible.

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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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

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

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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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

It lasted approximately 10 months.

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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

Found an empty bench..

“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.”

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The batch sizes were huge!

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

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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

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

I was constantly staring into the ground

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

I looked around me

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

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

And, I had not made it.

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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

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

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).

And..

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

Anyway!

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

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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

But, then it hit me hard.

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

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

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

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 -

And entered the park.

Searched for my roll number.

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

All the best!

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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

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.

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

Keep your ego aside.

I vividly remember that evening.