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

I vividly remember that evening.

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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.

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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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

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

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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.”

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

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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

Anyway!

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

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

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

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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

Found an empty bench..

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

If the world was flat, would it be possible to see Mount Everest if it was on the other side of the Earth on a clear sunny day?

Searched for my roll number.

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

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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

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

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And, I had not made it.

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

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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And entered the park.

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

Keep your ego aside.

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I looked around me

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

But, then it hit me hard.

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..

All achievers in their own way.

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

It lasted approximately 10 months.

I did not go back to my home.

It is almost impossible.

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

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.

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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

Cleared multiple of them

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

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

I was constantly staring into the ground

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

The batch sizes were huge!

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

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

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

Dropped them

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).

Your credentials do not matter!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

All the best!

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

“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).”

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.”

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

I was alone in Delhi back then

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.