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

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

It is almost impossible.

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And, I had not made it.

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

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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The batch sizes were huge!

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

Your credentials do not matter!

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I was constantly staring into the ground

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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Anyway!

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…

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

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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

But, then it hit me hard.

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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

And entered the park.

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

I was alone in Delhi back then

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

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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

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

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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

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Cleared multiple of them

I did not go back to my home.

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

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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

And..

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

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

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

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

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

Searched for my roll number.

Keep your ego aside.

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

I looked around me

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

All the best!

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).

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

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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.

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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.

I vividly remember that evening.

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

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

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

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.

Dropped them

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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Found an empty bench..

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

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

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