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

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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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Keep your ego aside.

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

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

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

The batch sizes were huge!

Your credentials do not matter!

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

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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

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

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

Searched for my roll number.

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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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

But, then it hit me hard.

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

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

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

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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

“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 its own way of humbling you.

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I was alone in Delhi back then

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

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

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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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

I vividly remember that evening.

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

It lasted approximately 10 months.

It is almost impossible.

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All achievers in their own way.

I did not go back to my home.

Dropped them

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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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

I was constantly staring into the ground

I was awaken between 2-3am by a voice that said “Hey”. Literally right next to my ear. Sounded like a males voice, but it wasn’t stern or deep. What could this mean?

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 looked around me

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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Found an empty bench..

All the best!

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

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And entered the park.

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.

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

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

Cleared multiple of them

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

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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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

And..

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

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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

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

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

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

Anyway!

And, I had not made it.

“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).”