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

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

The batch sizes were huge!

I vividly remember that evening.

How do I deal with my annoying little kids?

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.

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

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

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“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 constantly staring into the ground

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

What nonsense did you hear today in India that made you laugh?

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

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

Cleared multiple of them

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

And..

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

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

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

Dropped them

Worked for a marketing agency

All achievers in their own way.

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Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.

“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).”

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

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“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.

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I looked around me

It lasted approximately 10 months.

I was alone in Delhi back then

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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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

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

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

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.

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

Your credentials do not matter!

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

And, I had not made it.

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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

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

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

Found an empty bench..

I did not go back to my home.

Anyway!

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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

Keep your ego aside.

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).

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

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

It is almost impossible.

All the best!

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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

And entered the park.

But, then it hit me hard.

Searched for my roll number.

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…

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

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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

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

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