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

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

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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

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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

I did not go back to my home.

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

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I was constantly staring into the ground

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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

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And..

It is almost impossible.

But, then it hit me hard.

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I was alone in Delhi back then

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

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It lasted approximately 10 months.

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.

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

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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

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.

Found an empty bench..

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Anyway!

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

Dropped them

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

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.

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

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Keep your ego aside.

Searched for my roll number.

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

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The batch sizes were huge!

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

Cleared multiple of them

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“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.”

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

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

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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“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.”

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

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

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

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

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…

And entered the park.

All the best!

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

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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

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

I looked around me

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

I vividly remember that evening.

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

And, I had not made it.

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

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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).

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

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

Your credentials do not matter!

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

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

All achievers in their own way.

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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