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

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

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, 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).”

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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I looked around me

Worked for a marketing agency

Your credentials do not matter!

And, I had not made it.

Cleared multiple of them

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

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

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

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

Dropped them

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

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

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

Found an empty bench..

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

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

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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

Anyway!

Searched for my roll number.

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

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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

“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 entered the park.

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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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…

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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

All the best!

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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

I did not go back to my home.

I was constantly staring into the ground

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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).

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

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

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

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

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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.

The batch sizes were huge!

I vividly remember that evening.

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

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

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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.

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

It is almost impossible.

I was alone in Delhi back then

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

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

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

And..

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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

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It lasted approximately 10 months.

Keep your ego aside.

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

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

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

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