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

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

I did not go back to my home.

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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.

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

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

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And, I had not made it.

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

But, then it hit me hard.

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Keep your ego aside.

“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 its own way of humbling you.

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

It is almost impossible.

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

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All achievers in their own way.

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

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

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

I looked around me

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

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Worked for a marketing agency

And entered the park.

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.

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

Anyway!

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…

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Found an empty bench..

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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

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

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 did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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

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

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

Searched for my roll number.

“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.”

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

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

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

I vividly remember that evening.

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Your credentials do not matter!

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

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

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

The batch sizes were huge!

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

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

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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“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).”

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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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

And..

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 prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)

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

I was alone in Delhi back then

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

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

Dropped them

All the best!

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

Cleared multiple of them

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.