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

It is almost impossible.

“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.”

The batch sizes were huge!

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

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

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

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

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I vividly remember that evening.

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

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

Why would my nipples hurt when I touch them?

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

And..

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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Anyway!

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

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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

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

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Keep your ego aside.

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

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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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).”

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…

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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Your credentials do not matter!

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

All achievers in their own way.

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Cleared multiple of them

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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

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

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

And entered the park.

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

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

It lasted approximately 10 months.

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

All the best!

Found an empty bench..

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

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

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

I did not go back to my home.

“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, then it hit me hard.

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

I was alone in Delhi back then

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

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I looked around me

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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.

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

Dropped them

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

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

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

And, I had not made it.

I was constantly staring into the ground

“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)

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

Searched for my roll number.

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

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.

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

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.