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

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

It is almost impossible.

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.

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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Worked for a marketing agency

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

I was alone in Delhi back then

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

I was constantly staring into the ground

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Is it wise to choose your family over your honor?

“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).”

Dropped them

Cleared multiple of them

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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

Your credentials do not matter!

“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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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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

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

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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

The batch sizes were huge!

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

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

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

“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.”

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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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It lasted approximately 10 months.

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

“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.”

I vividly remember that evening.

Found an empty bench..

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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).

I looked around me

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.

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

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

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

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

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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

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

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

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

Anyway!

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.

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

I did not go back to my home.

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Keep your ego aside.

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

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

All the best!

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

And..

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

Searched for my roll number.

And entered the park.

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

But, then it hit me hard.

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

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…

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