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

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

And..

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

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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.

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

I did not go back to my home.

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

Dropped them

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.

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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?”

I was constantly staring into the ground

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

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The batch sizes were huge!

I vividly remember that evening.

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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

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

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

Cleared multiple of them

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Searched for my roll number.

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

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

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

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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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.

“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.”

What does it mean when someone leaves something in your house, your room to be exact, and when you tell them, they say they left it there on purpose?

And entered the park.

But, then it hit me hard.

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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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

Found an empty bench..

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

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

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

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

And, I had not made it.

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

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Worked for a marketing agency

Your credentials do not matter!

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

All the best!

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

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

All achievers in their own way.

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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…

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

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

It is almost impossible.

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

Keep your ego aside.

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

Anyway!

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

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

I looked around me

I was alone in Delhi back then

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

“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.”

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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

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

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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 have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

“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).”