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

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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

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

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Found an empty bench..

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

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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

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

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

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

I looked around me

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

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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

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I was alone in Delhi back then

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

Your credentials do not matter!

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

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

All achievers in their own way.

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

Dropped them

I did not go back to my home.

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Cleared multiple of them

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

Anyway!

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It is almost impossible.

I was constantly staring into the ground

Searched for my roll number.

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

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

Keep your ego aside.

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).

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

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.

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

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

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

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…

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

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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

And entered the park.

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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

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

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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

But, then it hit me hard.

All the best!

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

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.

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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.

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.

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

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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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?”

And..

“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.”

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

The batch sizes were huge!

And, I had not made it.

I vividly remember that evening.