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

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

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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

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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.

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

Keep your ego aside.

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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Cleared multiple of them

Searched for my roll number.

I was constantly staring into the ground

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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

But, then it hit me hard.

Dropped them

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

I vividly remember that evening.

“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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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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

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Found an empty bench..

And, I had not made it.

I looked around me

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

Anyway!

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The batch sizes were huge!

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

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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Your credentials do not matter!

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.

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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I did not go back to my home.

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

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

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

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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

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

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

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

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

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

“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.”

And..

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

It is almost impossible.

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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

Worked for a marketing agency

“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.”

And entered the park.

All the best!

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

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

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

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

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

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

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

I was alone in Delhi back then

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

All achievers in their own way.

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

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

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

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