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

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

I was alone in Delhi back then

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

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

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

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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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

I was constantly staring into the ground

My parents force me (15yo atheist) to go to church, and there’s this thing called Small Sundays where we discuss the Bible in groups, there are questions asked about the Bible. What am I supposed to do when they ask?

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.

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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

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

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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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.

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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

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

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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And entered the park.

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

But, then it hit me hard.

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Found an empty bench..

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

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

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

I vividly remember that evening.

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

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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).”

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

Worked for a marketing agency

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I looked around me

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I did not go back to my home.

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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

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

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…

Dropped them

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

All the best!

Searched for my roll number.

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

And, I had not made it.

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

Cleared multiple of them

Keep your ego aside.

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

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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

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 lacked a mentor when I needed one.

Anyway!

All achievers in their own way.

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

It is almost impossible.

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

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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).

Your credentials do not matter!

The batch sizes were huge!

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

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

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

“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.”

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

And..

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

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

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

“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.”