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

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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

And entered the park.

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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.

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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I vividly remember that evening.

All achievers in their own way.

It is almost impossible.

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

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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

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I was constantly staring into the ground

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

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

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

Searched for my roll number.

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

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

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

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

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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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.

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

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

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.

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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Your credentials do not matter!

Found an empty bench..

Cleared multiple of them

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

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

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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

Anyway!

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

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

The batch sizes were huge!

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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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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And..

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Dropped them

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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…

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

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

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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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

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

Worked for a marketing agency

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

All the best!

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

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

It lasted approximately 10 months.

And, I had not made it.

“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).”

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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

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

I looked around me

I did not go back to my home.

But, then it hit me hard.

I was alone in Delhi back then

Keep your ego aside.