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

Keep your ego aside.

“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 alone in Delhi back then

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Searched for my roll number.

The batch sizes were huge!

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“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).”

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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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.

All achievers in their own way.

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This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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

All the best!

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

I looked around me

And, I had not made it.

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I was constantly staring into the ground

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.

I vividly remember that evening.

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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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

But, then it hit me hard.

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

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

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

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

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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Anyway!

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

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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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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

I did not go back to my home.

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

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

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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

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

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

And..

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

Found an empty bench..

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

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

Worked for a marketing agency

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.

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

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Cleared multiple of them

Dropped them

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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

Your credentials do not matter!

And entered the park.

It is almost impossible.

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

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

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

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

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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

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…