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

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

Dropped them

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

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Keep your ego aside.

Found an empty bench..

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

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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

Cleared multiple of them

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But, then it hit me hard.

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.

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

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And entered the park.

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

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

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

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

And, I had not made it.

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I was alone in Delhi back then

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

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

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

All the best!

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

Anyway!

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

The batch sizes were huge!

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

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

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

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I looked around me

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

I did not go back to my home.

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Your credentials do not matter!

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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

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

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 have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”

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.

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

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

And..

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

Searched for my roll number.

“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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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).

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

All achievers in their own way.

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

It is almost impossible.

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

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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

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

“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).”

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

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

I was constantly staring into the ground

I vividly remember that evening.

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

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.

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.