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

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

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

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

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Dropped 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).”

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

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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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 was alone in Delhi back then

Is it safe to say that China is at least 30 years ahead of India?

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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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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Cleared multiple of them

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

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

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

But, then it hit me hard.

I did not go back to my home.

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It lasted approximately 10 months.

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

I vividly remember that evening.

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And..

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

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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

And entered the park.

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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Anyway!

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

Worked for a marketing agency

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

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

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

And, I had not made it.

I looked around me

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

All achievers in their own way.

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

Your credentials do not matter!

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

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

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

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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

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

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

Keep your ego aside.

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.

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

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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

“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.”

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

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

Searched for my roll number.

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

The batch sizes were huge!

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

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

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.

It is almost impossible.

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

“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.”

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

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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

Found an empty bench..

All the best!

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I was constantly staring into the ground

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.