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

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

But, then it hit me hard.

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

Worked for a marketing agency

Keep your ego aside.

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

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.

Searched for my roll number.

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

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

All the best!

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Anyway!

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

I did not go back to my home.

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This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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

And..

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

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

All achievers in their own way.

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It is almost impossible.

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

I vividly remember that evening.

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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.

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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

Dropped them

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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

I was constantly staring into the ground

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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

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

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

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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

And, I had not made it.

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

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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.”

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

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

Found an empty bench..

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

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It lasted approximately 10 months.

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.

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

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!

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

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

“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.”

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

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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

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

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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

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

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

I looked around me

I was alone in Delhi back then

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

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

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

And entered the park.

Your credentials do not matter!

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