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

Dropped them

Your credentials do not matter!

“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.”

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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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

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

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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

Searched for my roll number.

“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.”

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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

“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).”

And..

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

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

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

Why do I feel like something bad is going to happen to me?

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

Cleared multiple of them

Found an empty bench..

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I did not go back to my home.

And, I had not made it.

Anyway!

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It is almost impossible.

And entered the park.

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.

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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

I was constantly staring into the ground

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

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

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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

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

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…

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The batch sizes were huge!

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

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

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

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

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I looked around me

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All achievers in their own way.

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

Keep your ego aside.

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

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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

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It lasted approximately 10 months.

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

I was alone in Delhi back then

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

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

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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

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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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

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

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

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

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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

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

But, then it hit me hard.

All the best!

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

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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).

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.

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

I vividly remember that evening.