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

“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.”

All the best!

But, then it hit me hard.

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I did not go back to my home.

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

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

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Your credentials do not matter!

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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

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

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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

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

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

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

“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 vividly remember that evening.

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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

Cleared multiple of them

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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.

Searched for my roll number.

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

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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Worked for a marketing agency

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

And, I had not made it.

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

I looked around me

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

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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…

Keep your ego aside.

And entered the park.

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

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.

Anyway!

All achievers in their own way.

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

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

I was alone in Delhi back then

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

And..

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

The batch sizes were huge!

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

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

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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

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

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

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.

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

Found an empty bench..

It is almost impossible.

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

Dropped them

I was constantly staring into the ground

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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

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

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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).

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