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

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

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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

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I was constantly staring into the ground

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

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

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

But, then it hit me hard.

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

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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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

Dropped them

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

All achievers in their own way.

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

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This exam has its own way of humbling you.

And, I had not made it.

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.

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

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

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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.

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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

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

Found an empty bench..

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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

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Your credentials do not matter!

“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 the best!

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

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

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…

It is almost impossible.

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

It lasted approximately 10 months.

I did not go back to my home.

Cleared multiple of them

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

I was alone in Delhi back then

And..

Anyway!

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

I vividly remember that evening.

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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

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Keep your ego aside.

The batch sizes were huge!

And entered the park.

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

“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).”

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

I looked around me

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

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.

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

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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

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

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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

Searched for my roll number.

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

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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

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).