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

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

Keep your ego aside.

I was alone in Delhi back then

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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.

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

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

I was constantly staring into the ground

But, then it hit me hard.

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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

I vividly remember that evening.

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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

Worked for a marketing agency

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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

Found an empty bench..

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

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Dropped them

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

Searched for my roll number.

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“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..

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

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And, I had not made it.

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

Cleared multiple of them

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

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

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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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

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

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

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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

I did not go back to my home.

I looked around me

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And entered the park.

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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

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

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

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This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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, 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.”

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

It is almost impossible.

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

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

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

The batch sizes were huge!

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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.

Your credentials do not matter!

All achievers in their own way.

Anyway!

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

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.

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

All the best!

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

I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back 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).