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

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

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

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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

Searched for my roll number.

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

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

Worked for a marketing agency

And entered the park.

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I did not go back to my home.

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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

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

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

But, then it hit me hard.

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

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

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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“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.”

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.

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“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.”

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.

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

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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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All achievers in their own way.

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

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

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This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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).

Keep your ego aside.

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

“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).”

Cleared multiple of them

The batch sizes were huge!

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

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

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

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

It is almost impossible.

“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”

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

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 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.

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

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

Your credentials do not matter!

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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

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Found an empty bench..

Anyway!

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

All the best!

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

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

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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And..

I was alone in Delhi back then

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

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

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

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.

Dropped them

I vividly remember that evening.

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

And, I had not made it.

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

I was constantly staring into the ground