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

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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

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

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

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

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

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Your credentials do not matter!

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

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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And, I had not made it.

I vividly remember that evening.

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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

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

Searched for my roll number.

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

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

Keep your ego aside.

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Anyway!

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

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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

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

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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

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

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

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

And entered the park.

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

And..

I was constantly staring into the ground

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Found an empty bench..

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

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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All the best!

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

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

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

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).

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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

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

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.

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

I did not go back to my home.

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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.

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

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

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

“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, 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).”

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

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

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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

It is almost impossible.

The batch sizes were huge!

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.”

I looked around me

Dropped them

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But, then it hit me hard.

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Cleared multiple of them

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