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

Your credentials do not matter!

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

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

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

I was constantly staring into the ground

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Anyway!

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

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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Worked for a marketing agency

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

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

Found an empty bench..

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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The batch sizes were huge!

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

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

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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.

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…

Keep your ego aside.

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

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

I was alone in Delhi back then

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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

I looked around me

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

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

And..

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

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This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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

Searched for my roll number.

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

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.

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

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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

And, I had not made it.

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

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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

“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.”

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

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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

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

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

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It is almost impossible.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cleared multiple of them

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

Dropped them

But, then it hit me hard.

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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

And entered the park.

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 vividly remember that evening.

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

“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 did not go back to my home.

All the best!

All achievers in their own way.