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

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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).

Dropped them

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

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

And entered the park.

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It is almost impossible.

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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

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

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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.

It lasted approximately 10 months.

All achievers in their own way.

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

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

I did not go back to my home.

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

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

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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Found an empty bench..

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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

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

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

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I vividly remember that evening.

Worked for a marketing agency

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

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Cleared multiple of them

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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

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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

Searched for my roll number.

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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

Your credentials do not matter!

Anyway!

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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

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

But, then it hit me hard.

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

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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

I was constantly staring into the ground

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

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

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.

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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

I looked around me

“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).”

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

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

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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

And, I had not made it.

And..

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

Keep your ego aside.

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

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

“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 an element of probability that no one can predict.

I was alone in Delhi back then

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

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…

The batch sizes were huge!

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

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.”