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

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

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

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

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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

The batch sizes were huge!

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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Your credentials do not matter!

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

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

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

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

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

Anyway!

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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).

It is almost impossible.

Keep your ego aside.

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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

Found an empty bench..

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

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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?”

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

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And..

It lasted approximately 10 months.

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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

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

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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I looked around me

I was alone in Delhi back then

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

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I vividly remember that evening.

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

All the best!

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Dropped them

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

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

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Cleared multiple of them

“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.”

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

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Searched for my roll number.

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

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

I was constantly staring into the ground

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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…

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)

But, then it hit me hard.

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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

And entered the park.

And, I had not made it.

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

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

All achievers in their own way.

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

I did not go back to my home.

“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.”

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 sense of grief and toil had taken over me.