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

It is almost impossible.

Cleared multiple of them

Keep your ego aside.

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I looked around me

All achievers in their own way.

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

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

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

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“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.”

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

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

Anyway!

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

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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).

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

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And, I had not made it.

I vividly remember that evening.

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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

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

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

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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

I was constantly staring into the ground

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

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

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

“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).”

Found an empty bench..

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

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

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

Dropped them

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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

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

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

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

Your credentials do not matter!

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

And..

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

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

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

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.

Searched for my roll number.

The batch sizes were huge!

But, then it hit me hard.

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.

All the best!

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

I was alone in Delhi back then

I did not go back to my home.

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

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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

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

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

It lasted approximately 10 months.

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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.