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

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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

Found an empty bench..

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

“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.

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

The batch sizes were huge!

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

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, then it hit me hard.

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

I was alone in Delhi back then

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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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.

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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

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

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

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Searched for my roll number.

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

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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Dropped them

I did not go back to my home.

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

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Your credentials do not matter!

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

Keep your ego aside.

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Cleared multiple of them

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

All achievers in their own way.

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

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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

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

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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

“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.”

And..

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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.

Anyway!

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

I was constantly staring into the ground

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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

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

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

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

“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).”

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

And, I had not made it.

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

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

It is almost impossible.

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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

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

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

I vividly remember that evening.

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

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 looked around me

All the best!

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

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

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

And entered the park.