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

All the best!

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

“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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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.”

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).

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.

Do you ever feel like you are doing good, but would do better if people hadn’t blamed you or even bothered you? I have gotten lonely, but I always am up to something (creating my destiny).

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

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

And entered the park.

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Cleared multiple of them

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

Anyway!

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And, I had not made it.

Found an empty bench..

I looked around me

Are you afraid of being alone?

Dropped them

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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

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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.

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

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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).”

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

Searched for my roll number.

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

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

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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

It is almost impossible.

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

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Worked for a marketing agency

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

I did not go back to my home.

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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

“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.”

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

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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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

And..

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

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

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

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

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 was alone in Delhi back then

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

Your credentials do not matter!

But, then it hit me hard.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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I was constantly staring into the ground

“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.”

Keep your ego aside.

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 vividly remember that evening.

All achievers in their own way.

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

The batch sizes were huge!

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

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

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

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

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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