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

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

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

“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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Your credentials do not matter!

It is almost impossible.

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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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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

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I was constantly staring into the ground

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

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

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

“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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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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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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

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

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Anyway!

I did not go back to my home.

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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“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).”

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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

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

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Searched for my roll number.

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Keep your ego aside.

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

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

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

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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And entered the park.

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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).

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

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

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

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

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

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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

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

The batch sizes were huge!

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

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

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I looked around me

But, then it hit me hard.

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

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

Found an empty bench..

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

I was alone in Delhi back then

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

Cleared multiple of them

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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

All the best!

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

“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.”

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

And..

It lasted approximately 10 months.

And, I had not made it.

I vividly remember that evening.

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

Dropped them

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