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

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

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

The batch sizes were huge!

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I was alone in Delhi back then

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

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

Keep your ego aside.

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).

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

I vividly remember that evening.

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

But, then it hit me hard.

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

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And..

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…

It is almost impossible.

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I looked around me

Your credentials do not matter!

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Dropped them

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

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

Anyway!

Found an empty bench..

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

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

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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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?”

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

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

Why are so many young teenage boys misogynistic? Where do they get these attitudes from?

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.

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

And, I had not made it.

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It lasted approximately 10 months.

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

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

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

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

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

All the best!

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.

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

And entered the park.

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

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

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, 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 said, “Yes! I believe so.”

I was constantly staring into the ground

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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

Cleared multiple of them

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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

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

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

I did not go back to my home.

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

Worked for a marketing agency

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

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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

Searched for my roll number.

“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.”

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