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

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

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

All the best!

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But, then it hit me hard.

I vividly remember that evening.

The batch sizes were huge!

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Dropped them

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

Anyway!

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

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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.

What were the first few days, weeks, months and then years like after finding out about your spouses infidelity? How did your feelings, and yours & their approach to the situation change in the immediate aftermath compared to later down the line?

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.

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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

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

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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

All achievers in their own way.

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.

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

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.

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Worked for a marketing agency

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

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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

I looked around me

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

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

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

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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 was alone in Delhi back then

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

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

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

And, I had not made it.

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

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“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.”

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

It is almost impossible.

Cleared multiple of them

Searched for my roll number.

Your credentials do not matter!

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

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

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.

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

I did not go back to my home.

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

“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).”

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

And entered the park.

And..

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

I was constantly staring into the ground

Found an empty bench..

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

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

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

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

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

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

Keep your ego aside.

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

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

It lasted approximately 10 months.

“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.”