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

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

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).”

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

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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

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I did not go back to my home.

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

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).

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“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.”

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

Anyway!

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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

I vividly remember that evening.

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

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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

I was alone in Delhi back then

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

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

And, I had not made it.

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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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

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

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

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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.

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

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

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The batch sizes were huge!

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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 said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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

And entered the park.

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Your credentials do not matter!

Found an empty bench..

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I looked around me

All achievers in their own way.

It is almost impossible.

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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

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

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.

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

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

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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

Dropped them

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

But, then it hit me hard.

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

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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…

Searched for my roll number.

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

All the best!

Keep your ego aside.

And..

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

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

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.