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

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.

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The batch sizes were huge!

I was alone in Delhi back then

I did not go back to my home.

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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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

Your credentials do not matter!

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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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

All the best!

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

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

Worked for a marketing agency

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

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

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).

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Found an empty bench..

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

Cleared multiple of them

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

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

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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

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

“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.”

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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.

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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

But, then it hit me hard.

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And entered the park.

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

It is almost impossible.

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

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

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

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

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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?”

Searched for my roll number.

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.

Keep your ego aside.

It lasted approximately 10 months.

I was constantly staring into the ground

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

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

And, I had not made it.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

“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.”

“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).”

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

And..

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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 looked around me

Dropped them

All achievers in their own way.

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

Anyway!

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

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

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