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

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…

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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

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

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

I was constantly staring into the ground

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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).

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

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

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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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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.

Searched for my roll number.

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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.

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

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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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

And entered the park.

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All achievers in their own way.

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

“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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And..

I did not go back to my home.

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

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

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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

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

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

Dropped them

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

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

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.

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

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

“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.”

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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

Found an empty bench..

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

But, then it hit me hard.

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

Anyway!

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

Your credentials do not matter!

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

The batch sizes were huge!

It is almost impossible.

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

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

I vividly remember that evening.

Cleared multiple of them

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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

Worked for a marketing agency

And, I had not made it.

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

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

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.

“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 exam has its own way of humbling you.

I looked around me

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

I was alone in Delhi back then

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

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All the best!

Keep your ego aside.