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

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

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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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

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

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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

But, then it hit me hard.

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This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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.

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

Found an empty bench..

Keep your ego aside.

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

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.

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

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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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

How can I have an overnight glow-up for school?

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

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

I did not go back to my home.

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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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?”

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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.”

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

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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All achievers in their own way.

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…

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

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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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

Your credentials do not matter!

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

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

Cleared multiple of them

Anyway!

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

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

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

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

I was alone in Delhi back then

I looked around me

And entered the park.

I was constantly staring into the ground

It is almost impossible.

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

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

It lasted approximately 10 months.

Searched for my roll number.

All the best!

The batch sizes were huge!

I vividly remember that evening.

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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

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

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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

And, I had not made it.

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

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

“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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Dropped them

Worked for a marketing agency

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

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

And..

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

“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).”

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