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

“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 was constantly staring into the ground

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

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

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

All achievers in their own way.

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

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

All the best!

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Anyway!

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

“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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But, then it hit me hard.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

And..

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

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

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

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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

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…

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I was alone in Delhi back then

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

And, I had not made it.

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

Cleared multiple of them

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

Found an empty bench..

I looked around me

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

Your credentials do not matter!

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

I vividly remember that evening.

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

And entered the park.

It lasted approximately 10 months.

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

Keep your ego aside.

The batch sizes were huge!

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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

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

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

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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

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

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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“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).”

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

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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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).

Dropped them

“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.”

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

Searched for my roll number.

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

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

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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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

I did not go back to my home.

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

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

It is almost impossible.