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

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

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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.”

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

And..

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).

How did China invent gunpowder but it was the European nations that went out and “conquered the world using firearms”?

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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

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.

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

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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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…

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

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

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

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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

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

It is almost impossible.

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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Dropped them

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

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

But, then it hit me hard.

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

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I looked around me

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

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

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

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

Cleared multiple of them

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And, I had not made it.

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

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

I was alone in Delhi back then

All achievers in their own way.

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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

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

I vividly remember that evening.

Found an empty bench..

“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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And entered the park.

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

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I was constantly staring into the ground

Your credentials do not matter!

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

Anyway!

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.

I did not go back to my home.

Searched for my roll number.

“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 did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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

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

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

Keep your ego aside.

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

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

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

The batch sizes were huge!

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.

All the best!

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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