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

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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

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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.”

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

Your credentials do not matter!

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And entered the park.

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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

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

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

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

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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.

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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

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All achievers in their own way.

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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

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

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

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Searched for my roll number.

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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

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

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).

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

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And..

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

All the best!

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

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

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

Keep your ego aside.

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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.

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

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

Cleared multiple of them

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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It lasted approximately 10 months.

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

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

I looked around me

I did not go back to my home.

I vividly remember that evening.

I was constantly staring into the ground

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

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And, I had not made it.

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…

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

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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

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

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.

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.

The batch sizes were huge!

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

It is almost impossible.

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

Found an empty bench..

I was alone in Delhi back then

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

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

Anyway!

Dropped them

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

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

“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).”