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

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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

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

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It is almost impossible.

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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

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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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

Dropped them

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

I was constantly staring into the ground

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

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

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

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Cleared multiple of them

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

Found an empty bench..

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

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

But, then it hit me hard.

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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?

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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

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

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

And, I had not made it.

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All the best!

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

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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

“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).”

I looked around me

“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.”

Worked for a marketing agency

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

And entered the park.

And..

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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

“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.”

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

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

I vividly remember that evening.

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

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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

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

I did not go back to my home.

Your credentials do not matter!

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

I was alone in Delhi back then

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…

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.

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).

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.

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

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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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.

The batch sizes were huge!

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

All achievers in their own way.

It lasted approximately 10 months.

Anyway!

Searched for my roll number.

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