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

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

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

And entered the park.

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

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

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

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

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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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Anyway!

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, 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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Cleared multiple of them

All the best!

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

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

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

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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

I was alone in Delhi back then

Keep your ego aside.

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

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

Have you ever been forced to dress like a girl?

“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).”

Your credentials do not matter!

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

Worked for a marketing agency

I vividly remember that evening.

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

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

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

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

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…

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

Found an empty bench..

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

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

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 was constantly staring into the ground

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

All achievers in their own way.

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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

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

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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

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

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

Searched for my roll number.

Dropped them

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.

The batch sizes were huge!

I did not go back to my home.

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

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

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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.

I looked around me

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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

And..

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

But, then it hit me hard.

It is almost impossible.

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

And, I had not made it.