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

“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.”

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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

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

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

The batch sizes were huge!

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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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

Your credentials do not matter!

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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 lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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

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

Worked for a marketing agency

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

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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

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Searched for my roll number.

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

Cleared multiple of them

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But, then it hit me hard.

Found an empty bench..

I did not go back to my home.

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

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

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.

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

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

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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

I vividly remember that evening.

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.

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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

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

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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

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

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

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, 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.”

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

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

I was alone in Delhi back then

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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I was constantly staring into the ground

Keep your ego aside.

It is almost impossible.

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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All the best!

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

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

I looked around me

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

Anyway!

It lasted approximately 10 months.

Dropped them

And, I had not made it.

And entered the park.

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

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

And..

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