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

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

“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.”

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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.

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

“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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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?”

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

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

I was constantly staring into the ground

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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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.

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

I did not go back to my home.

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Anyway!

Cleared multiple of them

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

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It is almost impossible.

Searched for my roll number.

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

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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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

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But, then it hit me hard.

Your credentials do not matter!

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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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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

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

And..

I looked around me

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

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.

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

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

I vividly remember that evening.

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

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

“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 was alone in Delhi back then

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

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

And entered the park.

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

All the best!

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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

All achievers in their own way.

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

Dropped them

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

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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

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

Keep your ego aside.

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

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

The batch sizes were huge!

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

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

Found an empty bench..

This exam has its own way of humbling you.