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

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

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).

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

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It is almost impossible.

“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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This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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

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

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I was alone in Delhi back then

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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

Would you respect the US with a woman as president?

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

All achievers in their own way.

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

Why do you write?

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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.

And entered the park.

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

Searched for my roll number.

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

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

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

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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It lasted approximately 10 months.

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

“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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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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

Dropped them

Has a conversation with someone who holds opposing political views ever caused you to change your own beliefs?

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 hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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

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

“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.”

Cleared multiple of them

I vividly remember that evening.

And, I had not made it.

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

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

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

I was constantly staring into the ground

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

Your credentials do not matter!

The batch sizes were huge!

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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

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

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

I did not go back to my home.

Keep your ego aside.

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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

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Anyway!

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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.

“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).”

And..

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 lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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

Found an empty bench..

All the best!

I looked around me

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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

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

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

But, then it hit me hard.

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!

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