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

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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

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

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

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

I was alone in Delhi back then

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

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

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

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

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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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

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.

“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).”

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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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

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

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I looked around me

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

Dropped them

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Searched for my roll number.

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

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

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Cleared multiple of them

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

Found an empty bench..

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It lasted approximately 10 months.

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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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

I was constantly staring into the ground

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

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).

Your credentials do not matter!

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

All the best!

“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.”

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

Keep your ego aside.

I vividly remember that evening.

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

All achievers in their own way.

And..

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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

And, I had not made it.

The batch sizes were huge!

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It is almost impossible.

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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.

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

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

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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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

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

I did not go back to my home.

“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 exam has its own way of humbling you.

Anyway!

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

And entered the park.

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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.

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

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.