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

“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 did not go back to my home.

And, I had not made it.

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

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This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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Found an empty bench..

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

The batch sizes were huge!

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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

Worked for a marketing agency

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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“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.

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

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

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

But, then it hit me hard.

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

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 said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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All the best!

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

I vividly remember that evening.

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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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

“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 hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

It is almost impossible.

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

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Anyway!

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!

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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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

Searched for my roll number.

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All achievers in their own way.

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

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

And entered the park.

“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

And..

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

Cleared multiple of them

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…

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

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

I looked around me

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

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

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

“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.”

Keep your ego aside.

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

Your credentials do not matter!

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

I was alone in Delhi back then

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).

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

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

Dropped them

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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.

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

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.

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

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.