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

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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?”

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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Your credentials do not matter!

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

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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

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

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

I vividly remember that evening.

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Cleared multiple of them

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

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

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Found an empty bench..

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

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

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

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

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Keep your ego aside.

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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

And entered the park.

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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

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

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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

Dropped them

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

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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

All achievers in their own way.

Worked for a marketing agency

And, I had not made it.

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

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

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).

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

It is almost impossible.

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

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

“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.”

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

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

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

I was constantly staring into the ground

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

I was alone in Delhi back then

I looked around me

I did not go back to my home.

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

“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.

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

But, then it hit me hard.

All the best!

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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.

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

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

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.

Anyway!

And..

Searched for my roll number.

The batch sizes were huge!

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

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.