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

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

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

“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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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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

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And entered the park.

Worked for a marketing agency

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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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.”

All achievers in their own way.

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

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

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

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

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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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

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

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

Keep your ego aside.

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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

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

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

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

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

I vividly remember that evening.

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

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

But, then it hit me hard.

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Anyway!

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

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

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

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

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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

“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.”

Dropped them

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.

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.

The batch sizes were huge!

I did not go back to my home.

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).

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

Your credentials do not matter!

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

I looked around me

And, I had not made it.

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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

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

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

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.

Cleared multiple of them

And..

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

Searched for my roll number.

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

It is almost impossible.

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

Found an empty bench..

All the best!

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

I was alone in Delhi back then

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

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