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

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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

Anyway!

Dropped them

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

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

And, I had not made it.

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Keep your ego aside.

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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

Searched for my roll number.

The batch sizes were huge!

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It is almost impossible.

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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This exam has its own way of humbling you.

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

And entered the park.

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

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

Your credentials do not matter!

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I was constantly staring into the ground

I vividly remember that evening.

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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

And..

Worked for a marketing agency

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I was alone in Delhi back then

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

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

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

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).

What do you think hell is like?

Cleared multiple of them

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

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

“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.”

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

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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

Found an empty bench..

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 looked around me

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

All achievers in their own way.

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

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

It lasted approximately 10 months.

All the best!

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

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

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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…

But, then it hit me hard.

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.

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

“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).”