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

“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.”

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.

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

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Cleared multiple of them

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

All the best!

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This exam has its own way of humbling you.

It is almost impossible.

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.

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

Searched for my roll number.

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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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

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

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Your credentials do not matter!

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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

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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.

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

“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).”

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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

And, I had not made it.

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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

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

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

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

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).

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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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

And..

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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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

How has your life changed since starting college?

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 did not go back to my home.

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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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.”

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

The batch sizes were huge!

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

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

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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Keep your ego aside.

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

I was constantly staring into the ground

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

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

I vividly remember that evening.

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

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

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

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

I looked around me

Found an empty bench..

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

But, then it hit me hard.

All achievers in their own way.

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.

It lasted approximately 10 months.

Worked for a marketing agency

I was alone in Delhi back then

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

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

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

Anyway!

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

Dropped them

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